Gov.-elect Bill Lee says he’ll continue to keep guns banned in the Tennessee Capitol when he takes over the top office later this week.
Lee told The Daily Memphian he won’t change the current policy put into place by outgoing Gov. Bill Haslam.
People with state-issued handgun carry permits will still be allowed to be armed within Tennessee’s legislative office complex
The National Conference of State Legislatures says 26 states ban civilian guns from being carried at their capitols. A handful of states have no restrictions, while others limit the practice to permit holders and lawmakers.
Lee is scheduled to be sworn in on Saturday.