The Tennessee State Capitol in downtown Nashville.NASHVILLE – Despite objections from businesses and colleges, the House Consumer and Employee Affairs Committee today approved two bills that allow Tennesseans with handgun-carry permits to store their weapons in locked vehicles parked on most private parking lots as well as public lots, including schools and college campuses.
Committee members approved the two National Rifle Association-drafted bills on voice votes, moving them to the Calendar and Rules Committee, the last stop before they go to the floor.
One bill allows employees and in many cases visitors with gun permits prevents to store their weapons out of sight in their locked vehicles.
The second bill prevents employers from discriminating against permit holders.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Roger Brown spoke against the bill.