‘I think this is the right thing’: Gov. Bill Lee on why he’s pushing — again — for an order of protection law
BY PGF1 year, 4 months ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — For the first time since Tennessee’s Governor announced he’ll call for a special legislative session, Gov. Bill Lee answered questions from reporters.
“It is a very important conversation that I think Tennesseans want us to have,” said Lee.
But it won’t be an easy conversation.
Lee still wants to pass what he calls an Order of Protection law, which you may have heard called a Red Flag Law.
“We oughta find a way to separate those who are a threat to others and a threat to themselves from having access to weapons,” said Lee.
Under Lee’s previous proposal, someone would have to petition the court to remove someone’s firearms, using evidence and testimony. The individual would then have the right to defend themselves, and the decision would ultimately reside with a judge.
“I’ve put forth what I think is the framework for what will protect the citizens and protect second amendment rights, but there’s a lot of conversation to be had between now and then,” said Gov. Lee.
There is no framework linked at the source article nor is any cited or quoted.
But the first time Gov. Lee attempted this, it didn’t go well. At the end of the 2023 legislative session, not a single member of his own party agreed to sponsor his order of protection bill, as a direct response to The Covenant School shooting in Nashville.
That means for the upcoming special session in August, he’ll likely have to build a bipartisan coalition.
“I can’t predict what that will look like, but I will be working really hard to make sure we have Republicans, Democrats, lawmakers, the public, everyone has an opportunity to weigh in on it,” said Lee.
Never forget that banning firearms in schools is a factor in those shootings; the shooters themselves say so in their manifestos. And remember, it’s illegal to discriminate against sodomites so their guns will never be taken even though they clearly are under the influence if not possessed by the devils.
From handgun law dot us as pertains to school firearms carry in Tennessee:
Any public or private school building or bus, on any public or private school campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic field or any other property owned, used or operated by any board of education, school, college or university board of trustees, regents or directors for the administration of any public or private educational institution. 39-17-1309
it is a criminal offense to possess or carry weapons, including firearms, on those portions of the property of a religious institution being used for school purposes. The prohibition against carrying weapons applies only to those portions of the property of the religious institution being used for school purposes.
With permission from Private K – Universities a full time employee can carry on that property. The School must have a policy before carry is legal for that person. For more information read 39-17-1309 and check with the private school where you are employed.
TN DA opinion on Carrying in/on Property of a Church School.
On May 12, 2023 at 5:29 pm, J said:
Unconstitutional thug, fire him. He’s an asshole.
On May 12, 2023 at 8:04 pm, EBT World Bazaar said:
The only drawback of gun friendly Red State is the red flag law.
Nice big forest remains right here in Palookaville along the named creek just in case any RFL comes down from queefy Karens who think they are involved in my video because they live in the same neighborhood.
Scuttlebutt is that the tranny declared war on Christianity in the manifesto.
They have been trying to shut it down for 2000 years and they won’t succeed this time either.
On May 14, 2023 at 6:01 am, Joe Blow said:
As a tax paying citizen of Tennessee I thank Gov. Lee for his statement. He can now wipe his ass with it.
On May 14, 2023 at 3:28 pm, Chris said:
I think the TN legislature should consider an “Order of Protection law” to protect the public. Under it “someone would have to petition the court to remove someone’s” RIGHT TO VOTE, “using evidence and testimony. The individual would then have the right to defend themselves, and the decision would ultimately reside with a judge.” Dangerously insane voters elect these self-serving politicians over and over, endangering the public. Time to put an end to it.
On May 14, 2023 at 6:22 pm, =TW= said:
I’ll just leave this here
https://youtu.be/5KatqxHJCkc
“…violating local norms.”