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Apr 5 2024
07:36 pm
Tennessee law stipulates you can openly carry a ‘handgun’ in the state, but soon a new bill from Rep. Monty Fritts (R-Kingston) could change that. It would change the term “handgun” in law to “firearm.”
TN Republicans pushing to allow open carry of assault rifles despite pushback from TDOSHS
Federal report finds 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years
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