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The beginning of a trend maybe? This should stir some debate when it hits the floor of the Tennessee legislature. Quote:
NASHVILLE - In a surprise move, a House panel voted Wednesday to repeal a state law that forbids the carrying of handguns on property and buildings owned by state, county and city governments - including parks and playgrounds.
"I think the recent Virginia disaster - or catastrophe or nightmare or whatever you want to call it - has woken up a lot of people to the need for having guns available to law-abiding citizens," said Rep. Frank Niceley, R-Strawberry Plains. "I hope that is what this vote reflects."
As amended, the legislation still wouldn't allow guns on school property, however.
Niceley's bill aimed to let people holding handgun carry permits take their weapons onto state park property, which is now forbidden.....
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