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Federal District Court in Texas issues injunction against ATF and its enforcement of its rule against “force reset triggers” in 5th Circuit

On October 7, 2023, Judge O’Connor in the Northern District of Texas granted an injunction against the ATF prohibiting it in certain means from enforcing its “force reset trigger” rule. See, National Association for Gun Rights, Inc., et al. v. Merrick Garland, et al. N. D. Texas, No. 4:23-cv-00830-O (October 7, 2023). In 2018, ATF…

Is the Tennessee “intent to go armed ” clause or Article 1 § 26 of the TN Constitution unconstitutional?

Is the “intent to go armed clause” of our Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1307 (a) (1) or Article 1 Section 26 of the Tennessee Constitution unconstitutional? Let’s look at the facts and dive in. From the case, Moorfield v. State , Supreme Court of Tennessee decision from 1880. The case arose from a situation where…

Extreme caution appropriate when considering support of a new “advocacy” group that appeared suddenly in Tennessee.

In 2023, shortly after the Covenant School murders, a new entity suddenly appeared in Tennessee claiming to support the interests of Second Amendment advocates. While there are many entities and activists working to advance and protect Second Amendment rights, you should not assume that every entity claiming to be a Second Amendment organization is automatically…

Governor Bill Lee files answer to lawsuit that indicates he supports prohibiting gun owners from carrying self-defense arms in public parks and greenways.

On February 16, 2023, a lawsuit was filed by Stephen L. Hughes, Duncan O’Mara, Elaine Kehel, Gun Owners of America, Inc., and Gun Owners Foundation against Bill Lee, in his official capacity as the governor of the state of Tennessee and also against Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti in his official capacity. See, Stephen L. Hughes,…

Separation of Powers in Tennessee Government

For those of you who have not taken the time to read, or study the Tennessee Constitution, (inside or outside of the General Assembly, much less the media), there are a few passages that are very important to understand the proper functioning of a constitutional republic. These passages also shed light on the certain problems…

GOA’s Erich Pratt addresses joint efforts by TFA and GOA to fight for 2nd Amendment rights

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America, spoke for a second year in a row at the Tennessee Firearms Association Legislative Action Committee (TFALAC) 2023 Annual Event. Mr. Pratt discusses the working relationship of GOA and TFA in the battle in Tennessee, nationally and in the courts to restore and protect the…

John Rich, Conservative Artist and Advocate, addresses TFALAC Annual Event and Red Flag Down Campaign

On September 9, 2023, John Rich, Tennessee’s conservative entertainer and advocate, addressed the Second Amendment supporters at the Tennessee Firearms Association Legislative Action Committee‘s sold out and successful 2023 Annual event. Mr. Rich also introduced his friend, Donald Trump Jr., as the keynote speaker at the event. Mr. Rich was instrumental in his personal efforts…

Congressman Mark Green calls for Tennessee to pass REAL Constitutional Carry and to defeat gun control efforts in Tennessee

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, Congressman Mark Green addressed the large number of Second Amendment supporters at the Tennessee Firearms Association Legislative Action Committee’s 2023 Annual Event.  Congressman Green shares his support of the efforts of the Tennessee Firearms Association and how the organization has worked with him as a state Senator and now in…

Constitutional Primer for Elected Employees in Tennessee

Every Tennessee Public servant needs to be made aware of the contract that is our State Constitution.  That document is a set of written hiring practices mutually agreed upon by the People in 1796.  That document says who may apply to be elected, where they must live, how old they must be, and, what powers…