Tennessee's Gun Laws Under Scrutiny: Calls for Reform and Protection of Gun Manufacturers

Tennessee lawmakers have passed a proposal that would protect gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits, despite pushback from Democratic lawmakers saying their GOP counterparts are trying to shield gun companies just weeks after the Nashville school shooting that killed six people, including three 9-year-olds. The bill spells out a half-dozen situations in which gun and ammo companies could be held civilly liable in state courts, exempting others. The firearm industry remains largely shielded from liability under federal law.