Tennessee lawmakers are preparing to look at proposed legislation that could allow many more people to obtain concealed carry permits by lowering the age limit. Last year, more than 17,000 permits were issued in that state.
The Tennessee House Civil Justice Committee has discussed a proposed bill that could open up the pool of those who can obtain concealed carry permits in that state. The proposed legislation could potentially affect reciprocity agreements regarding concealed carry of firearms with at least 21 other states.The proposed bill would essentially lower the age limit for concealed carry permits.
If the bill is passed and becomes law, there could be potential consequences when it comes to reciprocity agreements with other states. A Department of Safety representative testified before a legislative committee last month and said this could potentially make Tennessee lose reciprocity with up to 21 states that do not allow people to carry at that younger age.
State Rep. Chris Todd, R-Jackson, who is a sponsor of the bill, said the bill simply gives more rights to younger adult Tennesseans. "All this does is remove an infringement that we currently have on 18 to 20-year-olds that are legal adults, that have the ability and the right to cast a vote for you and I and others running for office, they not only have the ability, but the duty to sign up for selective service and get drafted and join the military," Rep. Todd said.This story was originally published by Cole Johnson of WTVF in Nashville, Tennessee.
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