April 18, 2007

Tennessee State House Panel Votes to Expand Self-Defense Rights

NASHVILLE — In a surprise move, a House panel voted today 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."

h/t : Glenn.

By Ragnar Danneskjold, Typical Bitter Gun-Clinger at 10:15 PM | |