Wednesday, March 10, 2010, Representative Todd Curry introduced an amendment to his pending guns in bars legislation that expands the law to apply to all places that have liquor licenses or beer permits. The original law proposed to allow guns in restaurants, but not hotels, entertainment venues and private clubs. Under the new legislation, it will be legal to tote your six shooter to the next Titans – Ravens game at L.P. Field.
The amended statute is apparently a direct response to the arguments we asserted in the Chancery Court guns lawsuit, which led to overturning the guns law last summer. Under the old law, it was difficult to tell if you were entering a bar or a restaurant. You could only pack heat at restaurants.
The standard under the revised law is simple. If you can buy a drink, you can carry your gun.
The new rule does not just sound stupid. It is stupid.
The majority of the Tennessee legislature has sold out to a small group of vocal gun advocates. The proposal is contrary to sound business principles and puts Tennessee at a competitive disadvantage in drawing tourists.
Let’s speak with our votes in the next election cycle. Cast your vote for a candidate that supports business and job creation. Cast your vote against legislators that put guns ahead of business.
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