Tennessee Firearms Association – 2015 Legislative Review Executive Summary: How did the Republican super majority and the Republican governor do? About as expected knowing that the Republican caucuses are allowing themselves to be controlled by an oligarchy of progressives. For example, they were given the chance to enact Constitutional Carry, permitless open carry, repeal vague…
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Haslam signs “parks legislation”
Governor Bill Haslam signed the “parks” bill. Some organizations are claiming it a victory for Tennessee’s gun owners. Is it really? The answer lies in the details – and what has been hidden in the language. TFA evaluates gun legislation on a simple premise – the constitutional limits of government action. In that regard, any…
Governor Haslam Flip-Flops on 2nd Amendment right to Constitutional Carry
For Immediate Release March 11 2015 Second Amendment Activists Disappointed But Not Surprised In Governor Haslam’s Flip-Flop on 2nd Amendment right to Constitutional Carry Concerns remain that Governor Haslam remains primarily aligned with anti-gun associations and rhetoric Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Firearms Association today expressed severe disappointment in Governor Haslam’s continuing anti-Second Amendment rhetoric regarding the…
Constitutional Carry legislation “on notice” this week and under attack by Gov. Bill Haslam
If you thought that attacks on the 2nd Amendment in Tennessee by elected Republican Leadership couldn’t get any worse……you were wrong! We have learned over the weekend that the Governor’s staff has been contacting members of the General Assembly and informing them that he will not be supporting critical 2nd Amendment legislation coming before committees…
Why are Tennessee’s Republicans ignoring Constitutional Carry before the hearings the week of March 9
I have heard through the grapevine that the gun bills are being heard in committee the week of March 9 – next Tuesday & Wednesday. Call your legislators and encourage them to co-sponsor these critical bills! As I write this, NOT ONE House member has co-sponsored Rep. Rick Womick’s Constitutional Carry (HB0535) legislation and only…
TFA’s New 2015 Website
TFA has worked hard to get its web presence upgraded and ready for 2015. If you find any errors or have suggested changes or corrections, please feel free to let us know by emailing the Webmaster.