Tennesseeans Petition to Allow First Responders to Carry

By Jenn Jacques

You would think our first responders would be allowed to legally carry their concealed carry weapons for self defense not only off the job, but especially on duty.

Now, a grassroots petition aims to persuade Tennessee lawmakers to take action and not only pass legislation to support first responders’ right to carry, but to recommend it.

The petition, started on Change.org by Brandon Gross of Westmoreland, TN, says “Due to changing times it is no longer safe for our first responders. We deserve the right to be able to protect ourselves and go home to our family. I feel that not only should it be legalized but should be recommended. I also feel there should be state approved training available as with law enforcement.”

From WCYB:

Jamie Hensley has worked as a paramedic for almost 30 years, and has reponded to his fair share of dangerous calls.

“I have had several guns and knives pulled on me throughout the year,s and one time when I worked in Unicoi we were held at gun point,” Hensley said.

Many thoughts go through his head when facing these situations. “My main goal is to get back to my family,” Hensley said.

He said though, it’s …Read the Rest

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