More than 500 faith leaders sign petition opposing Tennessee permitless carry bill

More than 500 of Tennessee’s faith leaders are speaking out against the permitless carry bill moving through the state legislature. The measure would allow law abiding adults to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. Supporters say the legislation ensures Tennesseans can protect themselves. Those against it say it places Tennesseans in danger. Governor Bill Lee has shown support for the bill, saying it’s a natural extension of 2nd Amendment rights. Lee virtually met with the National Rifle Association Monday night about the legislation, an action some Tennessee pastors took issue with at a news conference Tuesday. Shaundelle Brooks, mother of Waffle House shooting victim Akilah Dasilva, joined the pastors in their cry against the legislation. She called the measure a slap in the face and said if it passes, “Someone like that disturbed man who murdered my son would not only be able to have a gun, but be able to carry it in public.” Full Story: https://fox17.com/news/local/more-tha... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WZTV on Facebook:   / foxnashville   WZTV on Twitter:   / foxnashville   Subscribe to WZTV on YouTube:    / @fox17nashville   Daily News Playlist:    • Playlist   For more information, visit https://fox17.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 615.369.1717 Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow. #WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville