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Watch the video of News Channel 5's take on guns in bars in the state of Tennessee. The video explains how many Tennessee businesses are opting out of the new gun law, and posting signs alerting customers that guns are not allowed in their bars or restaurants.

Guns and alchol don't mix in Tennessee bars.read more »

Guns and Alcohol Don't Mix is a coalition of restaurant owners and concerned citizens, represented by legal counsel David Randolph Smith and Adam Dread. We are pushing for legislation that allows guns in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to be overturned.

Interested in the cause and don't know how to help? Supporting the movement is easy.read more »

Bars and restaurants all over Tennessee are doing whatever they can to protect their staff and patrons from potentially dangerous situations. Many bar/restaurants owners are posting signs that let customers know firearms are not welcome in their establishments. But many bar owners are taking precautions a step further.read more »

Walt Baker is the CEO of the Tennessee Hospitality Association, and understands the needs of local businesses. When weighing in on the law allowing guns in restaurants that serve alcohol, Baker has been vocal in expressing his disagreement.read more »

The issue of allowing guns to be carried into establishments that serve alcohol is being widely debated all over the world. Today, the BBC published an article discussing the varying opinions of this hot debate. While many feel their right as an American citizen is to carry their weapon with them wherever they go, many feel this is ultimately an issue of public safety. read more »

Adam Dread spoke to Nantucket's Inquirer and Mirror recently, regarding his stand against the Restaurant Carry Law, his coalition against it, and his lawsuit filed against the state of Tennessee. Adam, fellow council David Randolph Smith and plaintiff and restaurant owner, Randy Rayburn have filed suit against Tennessee to overturn legislature allowing guns in restaurants that serve alcohol.read more »

If you are a restaurant owner in Tennessee, and want to take a stand against the new Restaurant Carry Law set to go into effect, download this attached file letting your patrons know that you will NOT allow guns in your establishment.

If you are a restaurant/bar patron, and want to show your support, print the leave behind cards and leave them WITH your tip to let servers, bartenders and restaurants owners know you will not eat in restaurants where guns are allowed.

To show your support, follow these steps:read more »

Documents and Files: 

GunsAndAlcohol.pdf

Leave-Behind-Postcard-1.pdf

Adam Dread is working with fellow attorney David Randolph Smith and restaurant owner, Randy Rayburn to overturn the Restaurant Carry Law allowing guns in places that serve alcohol. Dread spoke to the Nantucket Independent this week and discussed how the plaintiffs suing the state of Tennessee are not suing for money, but for the temporary suspension of the potentially dangerous law.read more »