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Nashville mother questions bill allowing teachers to carry guns

The New York Times — April 25, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

Summary: Devon Dixon, a licensed gun carrier and mother of three in Nashville, worries about school safety after a shooting that killed six, including 9-year-olds. Despite concerns, she questions the effectiveness of a bill allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons. The shooting at Covenant School has prompted parents to push lawmakers for action, reflecting widespread fears and calls for solutions in Tennessee.

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    Tennessee allows teachers to be armed on campus (CNN)
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    Tennessee bill allows armed teachers in schools, pending approval (CNN)
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    Tennessee allows teachers to carry concealed handguns on campuses (The New York Times)
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    Tennessee allows teachers to carry concealed handguns in schools (The Washington Post)
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