Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing ‘Constitutional Carry’ of Handguns Without a Permit

Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing ‘Constitutional Carry’ of Handguns Without a Permit
A worker restocks handguns at Davidson Defense in Orem, Utah, on March 20, 2020. George Frey/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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The Tennessee legislature passed a measure that would allow residents to both open and concealed carry handguns without a permit, which some have dubbed as “constitutional carry.”

The bill will now move to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law. The bill is backed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) but is opposed by some state law enforcement groups.

Jack Phillips
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