Article originally appeared on www.westernjournal.com.
Tennessee Democratic State Rep. Justin Pearson appeared to lunge at a colleague as a committee considered legislation on gun policy.
A viral video showed Pearson, a staunch advocate for gun control, approaching Tennessee Republican State Rep. Andrew Farmer on Wednesday.
Pearson was seeking to advance a bill ending permitless carry, an effort which ultimately failed, according to a report from WREG-TV in Memphis.
The outlet said reporters at the hearing heard Pearson comment about a purported lack of action on limiting firearms.
Farmer then said that Pearson had been absent from many legislative proceedings.
“I know every member in this committee has been here this year working during committee, during session, voting on bills,” Farmer said.
“And I know you may have some things going on, but you have not,” he continued. “So, I don’t think it’s fair for you to come in front of this committee and lecture us on hard work and …
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