Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:44am on 24 Apr 2024,Wednesday International
Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns at school amid protests. The Republican-dominated House approved it 68-28, following the Senate's earlier passage. Debate intensified after a shooting last year in Nashville left six dead. Democrats protested, with some briefly expelled last year. Representative Justin Pearson criticized the move, calling it detrimental to kids' safety. Republicans argue arming teachers deters shootings, while opponents fear tragic accidents. The law reflects ongoing divisions over gun control in the wake of school shootings across the U.S.
