Tennessee lawmakers are looking to change the state's permitless carry law.
State law currently includes people 21 and older.
But that age range will soon expand and not everyone is happy about it.
D'Andray Thomas knows the sting of a bullet.
"It's heartbreaking..." says Thomas.
Having been shot 6 times, Thomas is an outspoken advocate against firearms.
"Any altercation can result in death or being shot or somebody's grabbing for their gun," says Thomas.
Forever changed by gun violence, Thomas is concerned about a settlement that is lowering the age of permit less carry in Tennessee to 18.
"It's like they want us to kill each other," says Thomas.
The CDC says Tennessee had a 28% increase in gun violence since 2010, a trend Thomas fears will grow with the settlement.
"They still not in their right mind to make real adult decisions, especially carrying a gun," says Thomas.
And it's a change that could impact gun advocates as well.
"We had a lot more business, I would say, you know, average, you know, probably 20 or 30 more as far as younger people coming here to buy a handgun," says Chase Sneed with Posey Gun & Pawn.
The settlement would allow 18 year old's to carry pistols, but not buy them.
That’s still only allowed for those 21 and over, meaning stores like Posey’s will have to be more alert.
"Being that young, I mean, there's some responsibility questions," says Sneed.
Sneed says the increase in youth gun interest could help safety, but also means store owners have to be extra cautious when selling pistols.
"They need to go through the proper steps, making sure that it's safe, secure," says Sneed.
And while in favor of permitless carry, he's calling for more classes to train teens on gun safety.
"I think it's a good thing, as long as they're responsible with their weapon, and know what they're doing with it and go through the proper classes to ensure that they're going to be carrying it safely," says Sneed.
However, Thomas feels training won't solve the problem, but only continue the cycle of violence.
"We've been in this system for a long time. Is is not changing. And then you're making it easier for crime to be committed now. So what's your message?" says Thomas.