December 30, 2015 - Gary Rholes, Shelby County Attorney, has been investigating options for Shelby County in relation to the "Open Carry" law. He has since issued the following letter to officials and media in the county:

I have reviewed statutes and Attorney General opinions regarding the “open carry” law as it relates to the County. I regret that I was unable to attend Monday’s Commissioner Court meeting, but would like to offer my opinion. First, I believe the consensus reached at the meeting that the existing sign regarding weapons be removed was clearly correct.