The Tennessee Legislature continues to demonstrate that is does not plan to enact REAL Constitutional Carry in 2025 or to make other changes to repeal existing laws that violate the Second Amendment. The Legislative Leadership – Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, Senator Jack Johnson and Representative William Lamberth – have given no indication to TFA this week that that will change or even that they plan to keep their oaths to protect your rights under the Constitution.
However, there are a few legislators in both the House and the Senate who are trying to restore your rights by changing or repealing the unconstitutional laws in Tennessee. These efforts that were demonstrated this week or that are expected to be heard next week are included in the reports below. Reports on the bills that have had activity the week of March 17 and those which are scheduled to be heard the week of March 24 are attached. These legislators and their efforts need your support because in general it does not appear that they have the support or encouragement of the Republican Legislative Leadership and certainly not the support of Lame Duck Lee.
It is important for each member and supporter of Tennessee Firearms Association to contact their legislators to let their voices be heard. To aid in that process, Tennessee Firearms Association is providing a letter writing advocacy tool for your use. Please take the time to contact your legislators and, when indicated, committee members on legislation in which you are interested.
- SB441/HB478 – Reduces the “strict liability” in Tennessee’s current “posted properties” law.
- SB 474/HB 387 – Patient Privacy
- SB819/HB554 – Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act
- SB824/HB985 – Offense of possession of a weapon in a building
- SB1227/HB1189 – Enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits
- SB1360/HB873 – Civil actions against arms dealers, manufacturers, and sellers.
- SB1407/HB856 – Lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property.
- HJR53: Constitutional amendment – right to keep and bear arms.
If you are aware of other proposed bills related to the Second Amendment for which you would like to help write a campaign, please reach out to TFA.