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Tennesseans will get to keep their weapons to defend themselves in future disasters and emergencies.
Tennessee lawmakers shot down a standing law allowing the governor to confiscate guns.
Louisiana had the same law and enacted it in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Post-Katrina New Orleans experienced a dramatic rise in violence. To curb the chaos, Louisiana government ordered all citizens to turn in their guns.
Wednesday, Tennessee senators assured residents of the Volunteer State they will keep their guns, even in a State of Emergency.
Republican Senator Mark Norris proposed the bill that bans local officials from taking weapons
He said, “You can't complain about a vote of 32 to nothing, I’d say the state supports our Second Amendment rights, our right to bear arms, and that's important at all times, especially in times of a state emergency."
Some local gun owners are happy the bill passed.
Senator Norris said, "We can't have happen here what happened in New Orleans after Katrina. We don't want the government to take our guns away. We need them in times like that."
J. Buford Tune supports the bill. He said, "You’re gonna have to do what you have to do at the time to protectyourself and your property."
On the other side of the bill, some said during a chaotic event such as Hurricane Katrina, the government needs to step in and keep the peace.
Russell Charles Ross said, "With cases like Louisiana and the deep south, yes, guns in the wrong hands, death... As a country, we're still cleaning up after the mess."
Initially, Governor Phil Bredesen showed concern about giving up power during statewide emergencies, but that has changed.
The governor is not expected to veto the measure.
Abdelladif Ali supports the measure as well. He said, “I originally from Sudan inAfrica… We had a lot of problems with the government making laws. We don't need that there."
Before the bill passed, the governor had the authority to confiscate weapons and wouldn't allow citizens to buy guns and ammunition during natural disasters or a declared emergency.
Senator Norris said his bill protects Tennesseans' constitutional rights.
In 2005, the National Brady Campaign to prevent gun violence gave Tennessee a grade of D when it comes to laws to prevent gun violence.
For instance, safety training is not required for handgun buyers and buyers aren't required to be familiar with gun laws or know how to safelyhandle a gun.
There are no consumer safety standards on guns, Tennessee does not require guns to be sold with a child safety or personalized lock to stop the gun from being used by anyone besides the owner.
Also, guns aren't required to be registered with law enforcement and police do not have a record of how many guns are in the state, or where they are.
Tennessee lawmakers shot down a standing law allowing the governor to confiscate guns.
Louisiana had the same law and enacted it in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Post-Katrina New Orleans experienced a dramatic rise in violence. To curb the chaos, Louisiana government ordered all citizens to turn in their guns.
Wednesday, Tennessee senators assured residents of the Volunteer State they will keep their guns, even in a State of Emergency.
Republican Senator Mark Norris proposed the bill that bans local officials from taking weapons
He said, “You can't complain about a vote of 32 to nothing, I’d say the state supports our Second Amendment rights, our right to bear arms, and that's important at all times, especially in times of a state emergency."
Some local gun owners are happy the bill passed.
Senator Norris said, "We can't have happen here what happened in New Orleans after Katrina. We don't want the government to take our guns away. We need them in times like that."
J. Buford Tune supports the bill. He said, "You’re gonna have to do what you have to do at the time to protectyourself and your property."
On the other side of the bill, some said during a chaotic event such as Hurricane Katrina, the government needs to step in and keep the peace.
Russell Charles Ross said, "With cases like Louisiana and the deep south, yes, guns in the wrong hands, death... As a country, we're still cleaning up after the mess."
Initially, Governor Phil Bredesen showed concern about giving up power during statewide emergencies, but that has changed.
The governor is not expected to veto the measure.
Abdelladif Ali supports the measure as well. He said, “I originally from Sudan inAfrica… We had a lot of problems with the government making laws. We don't need that there."
Before the bill passed, the governor had the authority to confiscate weapons and wouldn't allow citizens to buy guns and ammunition during natural disasters or a declared emergency.
Senator Norris said his bill protects Tennesseans' constitutional rights.
In 2005, the National Brady Campaign to prevent gun violence gave Tennessee a grade of D when it comes to laws to prevent gun violence.
For instance, safety training is not required for handgun buyers and buyers aren't required to be familiar with gun laws or know how to safelyhandle a gun.
There are no consumer safety standards on guns, Tennessee does not require guns to be sold with a child safety or personalized lock to stop the gun from being used by anyone besides the owner.
Also, guns aren't required to be registered with law enforcement and police do not have a record of how many guns are in the state, or where they are.
