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…
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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…
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…