Tennessee governor calls for lawmakers to pass red flag law

[RandySF]

In the wake of a mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday said he will sign an executive order strengthening background checks for gun purchases. The Republican also called for lawmakers to pass a red flag law that would temporarily remove guns from dangerous people.

“I’m asking the General Assembly to bring forward an order of protection law,” Lee told reporters, according to the Tennessean. “A new strong order of protection law will provide the broader population cover, safety, from those who are a danger to themselves or the population.”

“This is our moment to lead and to give the people of Tennessee what they deserve,” Lee said.

Lee said the executive order would set a 72-hour period for reporting new criminal activity and require that the courts submit timely information directly to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. It also would require that agency to examine the current process for purchasing firearms.



https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/11/tennessee-governor-bill-lee-red-flag-law-background-checks-00091404

[Docreed2003]

1. Finally...a small move to limit guns in this state

[mobeau69]

3. Purpose is to give worthless politicians like Lee some cover.

What a joke.

[Docreed2003]

4. You're not wrong.

[Goodheart]

2. Better than nothing.

[mobeau69]

5. What's needed is a lot more than better than nothing.

[Emile]

7. And that's exactly what they'll do, NOTHING.

[Jerry2144]

6. A journey of a thousand miles

Begins with a single step.

Let’s hope this is the first step of many steps towards progress

[JanLip]

8. Maybe it's

The “temper tantrum” our Justins threw. According to the republicans.

Jan