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Is gun crime a problem in Tennessee?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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That is an extremely broad question. Gun crime is a problem everywhere, but crime in general is a problem (contrary to popular belief, a very large percentage of violent crime involves no weapons or weapons other than guns).

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