The Tennessee Constitution, like the federal constitution, establishes three branches of government. The legislative branch is elected by the people to represent their interests in the crafting of the state’s public policies. Although the state constitution also provides for the office of governor, that office is not one of a “ruler”. The office of governor,…
The Tennessee oath of office of elected officials and why it is important
Tennessee’s constitution requires that elected officials, including the governor, the legislators, judges and local officials take an oath of office. That oath imposes on these individuals an affirmative duty to protect and defend the rights of individuals as protected by the constitutions of the state or the United States. Those rights include the rights that…
TFA comment on federal case holding part of Gun Control Act unconstitutional
In November 2022, a federal district court in Texas was asked to dismiss a federal criminal charge against an individual who had been arrested for being in possession of a handgun but who had an order of protection against him. Under federal law, a part of the Gun Control Act, the pending order of protection…
Federal District Court Rules “prohibited person” status due to order of protection is unconstitutional
A federal district court in Texas has concluded that a federal statute, part of the 1968 Gun Control Act, which makes it a felony for an individual who has an order of protection issued against them is prohibited from possessing a firearm, is unconstitutional. See, U.S. v. Perez-Gallan, Case: 22-CR-00427-DC (W.D. Texas, Nov 11, 2022).…
Federal Court proceedings indicate possible 2nd Amendment occurrence may be coming in Tennessee
Developments in the federal case of Beeler v. Skrmetti that is pending in east Tennessee (Case No: 3:21-cv-152) indicate that something very significant in the 2nd Amendment context may soon occur in Tennessee. Those developments, once they are public, may indicate that several Tennessee statutes, including several passed in the last 12 years by the…
Tennessee does not have REAL Constitutional Carry – the talking points.
We are in early voting in Tennessee and there are lots of individuals running for governor and the state Legislature. Many of them, including incumbents, are claiming that a) they are 2nd Amendment supporters and b) that they voted for “constitutional carry”.Before you vote, know the truth. The truth is Tennessee has NEVER had real…
Federal Court Rules that federal law making it a crime to possess a firearm with an obliterated serial number is unconstitutional
On October 12, 2022, a federal district court in West Virginia ruled that a federal law which makes it a crime to possess a firearm with an altered, obliterated or removed serial number is unconstitutional under prohibition contained in the Second Amendment. The decision was entered in United States of America v. Randy Price, No:…
TN Court of Appeals holds tenants of public housing have right to possess firearms
On October 13, 2022, the Tennessee Court of Appeals released a decision which addresses whether tenants in a public housing project can be forced by government landlords to “waive” their 2nd Amendment rights. The decision came in the matter of Columbia Housing & Redevelopment Corp. v. Kinsley Braden, M2021-00329-COA-R3-CV. The litigation arouse in Maury County,…
Congressman Mark Green demands accountability from ATF over attacks on Tennessee’s federal firearms dealers
Reports have been out for months that the ATF under Biden has increased its assault on the Second Amendment Supply Chain by targeting federal firearms licensees with inspections designed specifically to generate revocations of licenses – most for mere human errors or immaterial technical violations. (See, ATF Revoked 500% More Federal Firearms Licenses in 11…
TFA joins amicus brief in 9th Circuit post-Bruen case involving ammo purchase restrictions
Tennessee Firearms Association has aggressively pursued opportunities to support litigation in the United States Supreme Court and in numerous other federal district and appellate courts in an effort to remove as many infringements on the rights protected by the 2nd Amendment as possible. In many of these instances, TFA joins in as an amicus party…