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Lee's support of gun bill opposed by law enforcement Lee announced last year he was endorsing an effort to pass a permitless carry bill. But his plans were derailed as the pandemic worsened and the Senate announced it would take up only time-sensitive legislation. It also bars felons convicted of possessing a firearm from early release.īeyond felons and those convicted of domestic violence offenses, the new permitless carry right will not extend to people with a conviction of stalking, those with a recent DUI conviction or individuals who have been committed by the court to a mental institution. The legislation boosts theft of a firearm from a misdemeanor to a felony and mandates six months of incarceration for the offense, up from the current 30-day sentence. While removing the misdemeanor offense for most people of carrying a handgun without a permit, the bill also increases punishments for certain gun crimes. Law removes offense for most to carry handgun without permit, but boosts other gun crimes

'It seems that more is never enough when it comes to gun laws in this state,' said Rep.

Tennessee joins 18 other states that have approved some version of permitless carry. 'This is a massive step forward for freedom.' 'This bill is not the end of the journey,' House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, said from the floor Monday evening, confirming an appetite remains in the GOP-controlled legislature to remove more gun restrictions in the future. WHAT TO KNOW: Tennessee's new permitless handgun carry law It does not apply to long guns, a point of contention among gun rights activists. The law, which will take effect July 1, allows for both open and concealed carrying of handguns for people 21 and older without a permit as well as for military members ages 18 to 20. The bill was approved in the Senate on March 18 and can now be signed into law by the governor. Just five House Republicans voted against it. The permitless carry bill, which supporters have dubbed 'constitutional carry,' passed the House of Representatives 64-29 on Monday night. Bill Lee's legislation to allow most adults to carry handguns without obtaining a permit, a measure some Republicans sought for years to pass.

The Tennessee General Assembly has approved Gov.

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