Bredesen Doesn’t Like New Guns-in-Bars Law, But Not Saying Whether He’ll Veto It

Lawmakers are waiting to see whether Governor Phil Bredesen will sign a new version of the so-called “guns-in-bars” bill. Bredesen vetoed the original measure last year, but lawmakers overrode him before a court struck the law down as unconstitutionally vague.

The new version allows handgun-carry permit holders to bring guns anywhere alcohol is served, so long as they’re not drinking. But Bredesen says the new measure “hasn’t been made any better.”