KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Tuesday night, the City Council passed a resolution formally opposing permitless handgun carry in Tennessee.
Last month, the legislation was proposed by Gov. Bill Lee. The proposed bill would allow people 21 and older to carry a handgun without a permit. The legislation also stiffens penalties for theft of firearms.
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Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has already spoken out against the legislation, calling it a threat to public safety, but also saying she supported the right for law-abiding Tennesseans to own guns.
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The City Council’s vote to say they are in opposition passed unanimously Tuesday night.
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