TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 3, 2023

A new statewide poll released by Vanderbilt University shows that Tennessee residents across the political spectrum agree on some measures to curb gun violence. The poll found broad support (75%) for so-called "red flag" laws that separate people from guns if they pose a threat to themselves or others, while about two-thirds supported penalties for people who do not securely store their firearms. The advocacy group Voices for a Safer Tennessee published a poll last month that also found support for keeping guns away from dangerous people. Axios Nashville reports on the poll. Watch a video from poll takers explaining the findings.