Gun Crimes

We have in recent weeks seen news items about several Tennessee football players accused by law enforcement of wrongdoing. After the University of Tennessee defeated the Chattanooga Mocs, Vols linebacker Jeremy Banks was arrested and later released from the team....

A woman said the 15-year-old and 16-year-old "looked like little tiny kids." But Chattanooga police arrested the pair who allegedly pointed guns at Greenway Farm visitors. The boys are charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to...

If you are found guilty of a gun charge in the state of Tennessee, you could lose your hunting license. There are other far-reaching implications that a conviction on gun charges can bring to your life. This is why it is so important that you understand the...

Gun laws in Tennessee are relatively lax in comparison with much of the rest of the United States. While this grants many people the freedom to own a gun, it does not mean that the gun owner can be irresponsible as a result. It's important to remember that harsh...

The story has played out in the past. A man is pulled over and tells the officer that he has a gun in the car, but he is permitted to carry. The situation escalates as the officer reacts and now someone is in jail, injured or killed because someone failed to handle...