Tennessee's Gun Reform Debate: Special Session Called by Republican Governor.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, will call a special legislative session to address gun reform following a mass shooting at a Nashville school. Lee has proposed an "order of protection" law aimed at taking firearms away from those deemed a risk to those around them. However, the proposal was shut down by Tennessee House Republicans. Lee has emphasized his commitment to preserving Second Amendment rights while addressing the heart of the problem with strengthened mental health resources. Tennessee suffered 673 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2020, according to the FBI.