Tennessee’s legislature passed a law earlier this week that would allow teachers and school employees to carry firearms in school to deter the possibility of an attack.
Democrats, in protest of the law, staged a “die in.”
Robby Starbuck commented on the theatrics, writing, “Left wing activists including Rep. Justin Jones staged a ‘die in’ and were screaming like lunatics after the bill passed.”
“The bill now heads to Governor @BillLeeTN’s desk to be signed into law,” he added.
Jones notably led the Tennessee insurrection that counted the transgender shooter as a “victim” of The Covenant School massacre a year ago.
The Post Millennial also reported on footage showing Jones stopping cars and assaulting drivers during summer protests outside of the state Capitol in 2020.
Jones would soon claim the narrative that he was “violent” was false. Despite the footage showing otherwise.
Fox News reports that Republican lawmakers in Tennessee united to pass Senate Bill 1325 with a 26-5 vote earlier this month.
The bill enables teachers or faculty members who meet specific requirements to possess and carry firearms on school grounds.
Teachers wishing to carry a handgun must hold a handgun carry permit, secure written authorization from both the school’s principal and local law enforcement, and complete 40 hours of handgun training.
They also must not be prohibited from purchasing, possessing, and carrying a handgun under Tennessee or federal law, as confirmed by a background check.
The House in the state Legislature advanced the bill further toward becoming law by passing its sister bill with a 68-28 vote on Tuesday.
It is now slated to go to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature.
Resist The Mainstream has reported on Senate Bill 1325, highlighting the backlash it received upon passing from vocal protestors.
Approximately 200 demonstrators shared their concerns in the Senate gallery earlier this month, with signs and vocal expressions of both support and dissent.
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, presiding over the session, eventually ordered state troopers to clear the gallery after repeated disruptions.
Emotional testimonies emerged amidst the contentious debate, reflecting the deep-seated concerns of parents and community members.
Beth Gebhard, a mother of students at Covenant School in Nashville, tearfully expressed her opposition to the bill, citing her children’s experience during a school shooting incident, per The Tennessean.
Gebhard’s sentiments were echoed by Melissa Alexander and Mary Joyce, fellow mothers of Covenant School students, who emphasized the importance of sharing personal experiences in shaping legislative decisions.
They remained determined to advocate for their children’s safety in the face of adversity, despite their disappointment with the bill’s passage.
A Nebraska bill allowing school staff to carry guns in smaller districts also advanced to the governor’s desk this month.
The provision permitting staff to carry firearms in schools and at school-related events initially encompassed all districts throughout the Cornhusker State. However, following opposition from certain areas of Nebraska, lawmakers reached a compromise, limiting the provision to districts with under 5,000 residents.
KETV 7 reported that State Senator Tom Brewer, the sponsor of the measure, clarified, “It doesn’t apply to all the schools. This was designed for the rural schools where they didn’t have a resource officer or law enforcement wasn’t readily available.”
The measure would grant schools the option to either hire security personnel or designate a specific staff member to carry a weapon. “It can be anyone from the superintendent to the janitor,” stated Brewer.
Individuals authorized to carry firearms must undergo training.
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