Gov. Phil Bredesen advises Bill Haslam 'hold your fire' on gun change

October 23, 2010 - By Tom Humphrey -  Knoxville News Sentinel -  NASHVILLE - Gov. Phil Bredesen has joined Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mike McWherter in chastising Republican nominee Bill Haslam's stance on handgun carry permits, though with considerably less vigor. "I'm not trying to tear into him or anything like that, but my advice to either of the candidates would be ...
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Haslam in crossfire over Tennessee's gun law, critics call proposal to do away with hand gun permits 'stupid'

October 23, 2010 - Kingsport Times News - Associated Press -  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam, who tried to soothe gun supporters by saying he could accept doing away with state handgun permits, battled a barrage Thursday from critics who called the proposal "irresponsible" and "stupid." Haslam got caught this week in Tennessee's long-running skirmish over gun rig...
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Bredesen says Haslam's gun stand could hurt Tennessee

October 22, 2010 - By Chas Sisk -  The Tennessean - An effort to repeal the state's handgun carry permit law could hurt Tennessee's reputation and ability to attract business investments, Gov. Phil Bredesen said Thursday following a forum on economic development.   Bredesen said it is important for the governor to oppose attempts to loosen Tennessee's gun control laws, even if a ...
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McWherter Hits Haslam on Gun Comments

October 22, 2010 - By Bill Dries -  Memphis Daily News -  Republican candidate for governor Bill Haslam told a Memphis group Thursday that he supports hand gun permit rules that are currently the law in Tennessee. But Haslam told a conference of district attorneys general that if the Tennessee Legislature were to pass a bill to do away with the permit requirement he would sign the bill into law. Hasl...
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