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Governor gets guns in bars bill

Governor gets guns in bars bill
Bredesen hasn't indicated whether he'll sign measure

By Lucas L. Johnson II • ASSOCIATED PRESS • May 15, 2009

A proposal that would allow Tennessee handgun permit holders to take their weapons into establishments that serve alcohol — as long as they don't drink — is headed to the governor for his consideration.

The Senate on Thursday approved a conference committee report on a 24-7 vote.

Both chambers agreed to leave out provisions that would impose an 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for carrying handguns where alcohol is served and keep a handgun ban in place for bars that restrict entry to people 21 years old and over.

Read more: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090515/NEWS0201/905150363/1009/NEWS02/Governor+gets+guns+in+bars+bill

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