The Tennessee Association of Firearms has reported that one of the "Constitutional Carry" bills have been put on notice for next week. House Bill 1748 (by Mattheny) is on notice to be heard on Wednesday (2/23/16) in the House Civil Subcommittee. The key members for purposes of this bill who must vote yes to get it approved are Mike Carter, Jim Coley, and Jon Lundberg.

It was reported last week by numerous sources that Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey expected the signs to be removed which presently prohibit handgun permit holders from being able to have their handguns with them in the legislated buildings. Approximately 11 states currently allow this.

However, in the last 48 hours, it has been reported that the signs will not be removed solely because Speaker Beth Harwell has refused to allow the signs to be removed. Since there is no state law requiring these signs, all the change likely required was for Harwell and Ramsey to authorize it. However, her office claims that it will cost $1 million dollars for new security screening if permit holders are allowed into the legislature and she does not want to spend the money. Again, that news according to the Tennessee Firearms Association.

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TN Firearms Assoc.