Local Governments Get Gun Choices Under House-Passed Bill
With the current public restroom problem at Riverfront Park, I would urge Kingsport to support handgun carry at local parks.
The House voted 77-14 Monday night to let city and county governments decide whether handguns can be carried in the local parks and recreation areas they control.
“This gives maximum flexibility to our local governments,” said sponsor Rep. Harry Tindell, D-Knoxville. “They are the people who know their parks best.”
Approval came after only brief debate. The only opponent to speak was Rep. G.A. Hardaway, D-Memphis, who said the bill amounted to “sicing the NRA on the local boys.”
The bill (HB960) now goes to the Senate, where it is sponsored by Sen. Mae Beavers, R-Mount Juliet.
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