Gun-control ordinance, ironically a ‘trigger’ law, clears first vote at City Council
“There are a number of things I think we can still do to respond to the citizens’ desire to help alleviate the chronic problem we have with gun violence,” Memphis City Council Attorney Allen Wade said. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
None of the provisions can take effect until or unless state laws are changed to permit the provisions in the ordinance.
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