MURFREESBORO POLICE: Recent rash of vehicle burglaries - police remind citizens to lock vehicles, remove guns and valuables

Apr 08, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.- Murfreesboro Police “Crimes Against Property” detectives are urging residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after multiple car b.... Read More

On Today's show we covered 3-topics: "Releasing Stress in the Rampage Room," What is a Pregnancy Coach? AND - The Gun Safe Bill in Tennessee - What is it?

Apr 05, 2022 at 09:15 am by Producer

First Half of Show - Destroying things for fun and to release STRESS: During today's Action Line (Podcast Above), WGNS' Scott Walker was joined by Combat Veteran David Carson.... Read More

State Rep. Mike Sparks and State Sen. Kerry Roberts propose to extend sales tax holiday for gun safes into 2023

Apr 05, 2022 at 07:23 am by WGNS

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Kerry Roberts, R-Springfield, have proposed legislation to extend a tax cut that makes it less expensive for gun owners to saf.... Read More

You're invited to the Sheriff's Citizens Academy

Mar 18, 2022 at 11:45 am by WGNS

Residents may practice handgun safety and ride with a deputy during the free Sheriff’s Citizens Academy class beginning Tuesday, April 5. Classes will be for 10 w.... Read More
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Mother, son arrested after detectives seize drugs, guns, and money

Feb 17, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – A mother and son were arrested on drug and firearms charges after members of the Murfreesboro Police Department Special Investigations Divisi.... Read More

Multiple Firearms and almost 1-pound of drugs seized an hour from Murfreesboro

Jan 14, 2022 at 12:25 pm by WGNS

About an hour South of Murfreesboro in Belvidere, Tennessee, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office an.... Read More

6-Months into new handgun carry laws in Tennessee and many still have questions

Jan 05, 2022 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

  Since the passage of the permit-less carry law passed and went into effect last year in July, there are still questions and confusion over the matter.With the law chan.... Read More

Stolen Cars and Stolen Guns in Murfreesboro - Beware

Oct 14, 2021 at 11:53 am by WGNS

Reports of guns being left unattended in cars continues to hit newsrooms across the country and the problems continues to be an issue in cities throughout the Volunteer State..... Read More

UPDATE: Guns continue to be left in cars for thieves to steal

Oct 06, 2021 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Guns continue to be stolen throughout Middle Tennessee, thanks to those who leave their weapons unsecured in their vehicle. Murfreesboro Police Lt. Clayton Williams.... Read More

Record Number of Weapons this Year at Nashville Airport

Aug 04, 2021 at 07:48 am by WGNS

If flying out of Nashville, it’s probably best not to be packing heat. With more, here is WGNS' Ron Jordan... Hear the above soundbyte and more at WGNSradio.com.Keep in.... Read More

NASHVILLE: More than 60% of all guns reported stolen in 2021 (886) were taken from vehicles

Jul 14, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

It is important to lock your automobile doors, secure any valuables---especially guns, and remove the keys. These simple actions will go a long way in preventin.... Read More

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Mike Sparks eliminating gun-safe tax signed by Gov. Lee

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:05 am by WGNS

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, that will make it less expensive for gun owners to safely store their firearms has officially been signed into law b.... Read More

U.S. Senator says she Fears the Banning of Hunting Rifles with Recent ATF Nominee

Jun 24, 2021 at 05:35 pm by WGNS

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said that hunters throughout Tennessee could be in danger of losing their right to use and own rifles.Blackburn r.... Read More

Subject Accused of stealing a 30-round magazine for a firearm, among other gun accessories in Murfreesboro

Jun 21, 2021 at 07:24 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are working to learn the identity of a subject who has been accused of stealing a 30-round magazine for a gun, along with other firearm accessories on Ju.... Read More

UPDATE: Carry a Handgun Without a Permit and Buy a Gun Safe Without Paying Taxes

Jun 04, 2021 at 08:09 am by WGNS

UPDATE: WGNS has more information on the new gun carry bill that will allow Tennessee Residents to carry a handgun without a permit.Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna, TN co.... Read More

No Permit Carry Bill Signed by Governor in Tennessee

Jun 03, 2021 at 11:06 am by WGNS

Tennessee Governor Bill has signed the permit-less carry gun bill.  WGNS’ Ron Jordan has more…Tennessee now joins 18 other states with similar laws waiving c.... Read More

UPDATE: Guns are being left in cars in Murfreesboro and Nashville

May 24, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

Guns are being stolen, due to firearm owners leaving their weapons unsecured in their vehicle. Murfreesboro Police Lt. Clayton Williams told WGNS NEWS…Williams said it.... Read More

BUSINESS: New RV Dealer, Massive Shooting Range and More Now OPEN in Murfreesboro

Apr 22, 2021 at 10:14 am by WGNS

New businesses that include an RV Dealer and a shooting range are now open in Murfreesboro.The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center held a ribbon cutting.... Read More

UPDATE: ATF Offers Reward in Rutherford County, TN Gun Theft Case

Apr 16, 2021 at 10:35 am by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — We have more news on a firearms heist that happened in LaVergne on Monday, April 12th. Now, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosiv.... Read More

Firearm Information Privacy Protection Act advances in TN committees, Representative from Murfreesboro Talks About Amendment to the bill

Apr 15, 2021 at 10:20 am by WGNS

Legislation that seeks to protect the anonymity of citizens related to firearm ownership is moving through the Tennessee House committee system.Representative Bryan Terry of M.... Read More