Tennesseans from across the political spectrum unite to address gun violence

Judy Woodruff:

Then, in August of last year, Tennessee’s Republican Governor Bill Lee called a special session to enact gun safety measures, but no proposal passed.

That same week, the Tennessee 11 convened to try to hammer out some solutions of their own. Four of their proposals centered on measures that would not restrict access to firearms, things like promoting responsible gun ownership, broadening the role of police officers in schools, working to reduce trauma from gun violence, and increasing understanding of gun issues in schools, communities, and the media.

The one measure they agreed on that focused on restricting gun access became the most controversial, allowing the temporary removal of firearms from individuals based on the risk that they may commit a violent act.