By Associated Press
Nashville, TN – A measure to allow faculty and staff to carry handguns on the campuses of Tennessee's public colleges and universities has cleared its first legislative committee. The measure sponsored by Republican Representative Andy Holt advanced out of the House Judiciary Subcommittee Wednesday despite opposition from the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. The law enforcement group says allowing guns on campus could create scenarios where police wouldn't be able to determine whether armed people were "well meaning" or committing a crime. The group also says handgun carry permit holders don't have the "stressful shooting" training needed to handle dangerous situations.