- Kleinheider - Guns in bars challenge to be filed Wed. morn: http://bit.ly/4stIP

Rayburn, owner of the Sunset Grill, Midtown Café and Cabana, along with 9 others is suing the State of Tennessee (Attorney General as defendant), challenging the legality and constitutionality of Public Chapter 339 which permits the carrying of loaded concealed firearms by permit holders into all restaurants and bars that serve alcohol.

The suit is asking for a temporary restraining order and temporary and permanent injunction to stop the law from taking effect on July 14.

The plaintiffs will allege that the bill is illegal on eight counts. Among them being, that the law is an unlawful public nuisance that threatens the life, health and safety of the public, as well as violating due process and increasing civil liability for the restaurants.

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