Tennessee's Ongoing Debate on Gun Control and Reform

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