Wed
Mar 4 2020
05:29 pm
Kincannon on permitless handgun carry law
By: R. Neal

MAYOR KINCANNON STATEMENT ON PROPOSED PERMITLESS HANDGUN CARRY LEGISLATION

Public Safety is the fundamental role of city government, so when legislation is proposed that threatens public safety, it is my job to speak out.

Pending legislation would allow Tennesseans to carry a loaded handgun in public without a permit, which makes Knoxville residents and all Tennesseans less safe.

I have experienced gun violence first hand, as have too many Knoxville residents. I support the right for law-abiding Tennesseans to own guns, but I also support common sense measures like requiring permits to publicly carry handguns, training and guidance for safe storage to keep our children protected. Knoxville Police Chief Eve Thomas shares these concerns.

The proposed legislation is a step in the wrong direction. I urge our representatives in the General Assembly to vote no on permitless gun carry.

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BoB W.'s picture

the Wild Wild West??

Submitted by BoB W. on Wed, 2020/03/04 - 9:21pm.

This is deplorable. At 66 yrs. old, I have never owned or felt a need to own a firearm. I feel that in order to make progress towards solutions to the problem, it's helpful to understand the psychology of guns. Here's a link to a somewhat lengthy but illuminating article on the subject - (link...)

Rachel's picture

If only the legislature would

Submitted by Rachel on Wed, 2020/03/04 - 9:27pm.

If only the legislature would listen. But they won't.

And I had forgotten that Indya was at TVUUC that morning.

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