Just last month, on November 8, the people of Tennessee and indeed almost the entire country revolted against the establishment government through the overwhelming support and election of Donald Trump. This was based largely on his candid declaration that it was time to “drain the swamp” and “make America great again” and the peoples’ realization…
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New TN AG Opinion (16-29) regarding interplay of Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 39-17-1309, -1311, and -1313; Scope of the phrase “while in use by” in the context of Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 39-17-1309.
The Tennessee Attorney General issued on July 27, 2016, Opinon 16-29 in which it has responded to the following questions: Interplay of Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-17-1309, -1311, and -1313; Scope of the phrase “while in use by” in the context of Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1309. Ouestion 1 Does Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1313…
Is Diane Black misrepresenting facts about her 2nd Amendment “bona fides” and are the NRA’s endorsements trustworthy?
Voters should question endorsements that do not match the facts – particularly on 2nd Amendment issues. Presently, in Tennessee, a number of incumbent candidates like Charles Sargent, Doug Overbey and even congressional incumbent Diane Black are touting their high ratings and endorsements from a certain national firearms advocacy group. It is obvious to many who…
TFALAC’s annual event scheduled for September 24, 2016
The TFALAC’s 2016 Annual Dinner will be held on: Saturday, September 24, 2016 9:30am to 2:30pm (doors open at 9:30am and meal is served by 11:30) Silent auction, live auction and guest speakers!! Tickets are $50 per person. Groups of 8 are $400 per group. (Orders are handled on our secure server.) TFALAC…
TFA On NewsChannel5+ Openline talking firearms and elections – June 28, 2016
Tennessee Firearms Association to be on Newschannel5+ Openline on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 7:00 to 8:00pm CST. John Harris is scheduled to do the NewsChannel5.com cable talk show Openline Tuesday from 7 to 8pm CST. The show airs on Comcast channel 250, Charter 182, digital 5.2, and live streaming on newschannel5.com The…
Michael Bloomberg’s operatives at work in Tennessee to defeat your rights
We now have the proof, undeniable proof, that Michael Bloomberg and his cronies are working hard to defeat our constitutionally protected rights in Tennessee. Are you willing to take the risk that the Tennessee Legislature or Governor will be seduced by the money and emotional pleas of Mayor Bloomberg masquerading around under the name of…
TFA and Goodman Gun and Knife Shows sue Nashville over Fairgrounds gun shows ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 5, 2016 CONTACT – Timothy Rudd (937) 396-0089 Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Show And The Tennessee Firearms Association Sue Metro Nashville NASHVILLE, TN: Since the mid-seventies, Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Show has been a monthly fixture at the fairgrounds in Nashville. Today, in response to the Metro Nashville…
House Committee defeats “safe storage” mandate
A House Committee has defeated an effort to impose a “safe storage” mandate on Tennessee’s firearms owners. March 22, 2016 The House Civil Justice Committee voted 7-2 to against a bill (HB2058) by Rep. Sherry Jones (D. – Nashville) that would have required all firearms owners in Tennessee to securely lock their firearms (or unload…
Who is to blame if Constitutional Carry fails in Tennessee this year?
Who is to blame if Constitutional Carry is not enacted this year in Tennessee? Constitutional Carry has been offered in various formats over the last few years to a Tennessee legislature that is totally and completely controlled by the Republicans. More specifically, it is dominated by a small number of Republicans, those we call “leadership”,…
Tennessee Department of Safety “Misappropriating” handgun permit revenue?
The question that must be addressed is whether the State of Tennessee has been knowingly running a profit making enterprise when it comes to the Second Amendment protected rights of the citizens of Tennessee and if so, why? Since 1996, the Tennessee Department of Safety has been responsible for issuing handgun carry permits. In that…