Governor Lee Abandons His ERPO (Red Flag) Bill Promising More Public Safety For Tennesseans

Reports This Week From Governor Lee’s Office Indicate That He Has Decided To Abandon His Efforts To Pass His Proposal For Any Kind Of ERPO (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) Legislation, Also Known As “Red Flag Laws”.

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Gov. Lee Calls Special Session For Gun Control – State Sovereignty Now At Risk (Op-Ed)

After 3 Months Of Public Outcry And Distress, Pro And Con, On August 8th Governor Lee Finally Issued The Formal Call For A Special Session With A Proclamation To “Consider And Act Upon Legislation” Listing 18 Different Areas To Consider. Eighteen Proposals? None Deal Directly With Gun Control. What Is REALLY Going On!?

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TN Legislature GOP Leaders Say “No Gun Laws Will Be Passed” in Gov. Lee’s Special Session

After Months Of Speculation As To What The General Assembly May Do During Governor Lee’s Special Session, Top GOP Leaders Say That They Will Not Give Consideration To Proposed Gun Laws.

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Governor Lee Makes Official Call For Special Legislative Session

Governor Bill Lee Has Finally Officially Made The Call For A Special Legislative Session To Begin On August 21st.

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Republican State Executive Committee Adopt Resolution Encouraging Governor To Reconsider Upcoming Session

A Resolution Was Adopted On Saturday By Members Of The Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee Encouraging Governor Bill Lee To Reconsider The Special Legislative Session Due To Begin August 21st.

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Tennessee Democrats Plan Bus Tour To Push For Gun Control

While Governor Lee Has Not Yet Officially Requested A Special Legislative Session, Democrats Have Announced Plans For An Eight-Stop Bus Tour To Discuss The Topic Of Gun Violence Prior To The Anticipated August 21 Session Date.

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GOP Senator Looks At NRA-backed Legislation As Alternative To Lee’s Red Flag Bill

A Key Republican Senator Is Planning An Alternative To Gov. Bill Lee’s Proposed Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill, A Measure Hitting A Wall As The Legislature Approaches An Aug. 21 Special Session.

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Gov. Lee’s Special Session On Red Flag Laws Is A Slippery Slope (Op-Ed)

Governor Bill Lee’s Call For The Tennessee General Assembly To Convene A Special Legislative Session In August To Discuss Solutions Designed To Keep Tennessee Communities Safe Sounds Like A Noble Endeavor.

The Reality, However, Is That A Session Like This Is A Slippery Slope Which Could Lead To Firearm Restrictions That Punish Responsible, Law-Abiding Gun Owners And Make Us All Less Safe.

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Lee’s Red Flag Proposal Too Intrusive For 2A Advocates, Too Soft For Progressive Critics

2A Advocates Assert That Any Test Imposed To Gain Access To Any Citizen’s Inalienable Rights, Including The 2nd Amendment, Is Legally Untenable. In Tennessee, Gun Control Advocates Criticize Governor Lee’s Proposal For Not Going Far Enough.

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