Just in the last week, we see the stories of how the NRA capitulated on the Knoxville “parks” litigation and then proclaimed the settlement as a reasonable victory. This article talks some about the rights and powers that NRA members, including me, are loosing to the ever growing “bureaucrats” who run the NRA. What do…
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NRA’s lawsuit against the city of Knoxville over Chilhowee Park ban settled – not good for gun owners
The Tennessee Firearms Association is disappointed but not surprised by the decision of the Plaintiff in an NRA funded lawsuit to settle the case by agreeing that “Chilhowee Park” is not a park. In 2008, the Tennessee Legislature passed a law which made all state parks and federal parks (which were not otherwise restricted) accessible…
Eight States terminate or eliminate reciprocity with Tennessee
Tennessee changed its law effective January 1, 2017, so that a small number of individuals 18-20 years old can apply for civilian handgun permits. That small group is, for reasons not entirely clear as a matter of constitutional analysis, limited to those individuals who are in or retired from the military. As a result of…
2017-2018 Legislative Committee assignments — raises the question of “What Constitution?”
Here are the announced committee assignments for the 110th General Assembly…. What do you think? Senate Judiciary Brian Kelsey – Chair Doug Overbey – Vice Chair Janice Bowling – 2nd Vice Chair Mike Bell Lee Harris Sara Kyle Jon Lundberg Kerry Roberts John Stevens House Civil Andy Farmer – Chair Debra Moody – Vice Chair…
Tennessee’s Lifetime Handgun Permits… not for you yet
Tennessee’s “Lifetime Handgun Permits” In 2016, some Tennessee legislators worked hard to reduce the cost for standard and lifetime handgun permits. Some did this, TFA believes, because they realized that the state had been making a large profit on the handgun permit scheme and they were attempting to reduce those costs because of that. Others,…
Are you ready to fight for Constitutional Carry and to eliminate “Gun Free Zones” in Tennessee?
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…
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…