Fury over ‘reckless’ Tennessee bill that would class some gun owners as police

Gun safety advocates condemn proposal introduced in state legislature as blatant attempt to legalize armed vigilantism'

Gun safety advocates have condemned Tennessee legislation which would designate some gun owners as police, allowing civilians to carry firearms in locations usually reserved for law enforcement.

The proposed law, introduced in the Tennessee house and senate this month, expands the definition of law enforcement officer'" to include civilians who hold an enhanced handgun-carry permit - earned by taking an eight-hour handgun safety course and paying a $100 fee.