The Tennessee Legislature ended its 2 year term of the 111th General Assembly last week after an all night session that few citizens were allow to witness in person. Has it been a good year for the 2nd Amendment in Tennessee? Clearly no. TFA will do a full report on this Legislative session as soon…
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TFA 2020 Legislative Candidate Survey
Tennessee Firearms Association has conducted its 2020 candidate survey. Rather than give “ratings” or “endorsements” which can be misleading and/or influenced by inappropriate factors, the TFA is releasing a copy of the blank survey that was sent to the candidates as well as a response spreadsheet. TFA tabulated the responses into a spreadsheet. This response…
Tennessee Legislature appears to be winding down – Bill Report for June 12, 2020
The Tennessee Legislature, which is clearly characterized as a Republican “super majority”, has had a busy 2 year cycle. Since this Legislative session started in January 2019, a year and a half ago, TFA has identified and tracked 127 separate bills of possible interest or impact to gun owners, hunters, shooting enthusiasts, 2nd and 10th…
Tennessee Legislature passes one new law – others being debated – TFA Bill Report and Calendars June 5, 2020
The Tennessee Legislature is back at work. The House appears to be considering almost any legislation that was already on notice or set for hearings in March 2020 when it suspended session due to the Covid-19 concerns. The Senate while back in session seems to be only hearing a narrow range of bills that fall…
Tennessee Legislature returns but divided over priorities – Bill calendar and report for May 29, 2020
The Tennessee General Assembly return to its Covid-19 reconfigured facilities this week with lots to do and little time to do it. The House resumed subcommittee and committee hearings almost exactly where it left off in mid-March. On the other hand, indicators are that the Senate is proceeding on a much more limited pace with…
Tennessee Legislature – Recess Report March 27, 2020
Tennessee is in the midst of an awakening as citizens across the state are increasing their interests in firearms, ammunition and the ability to carry firearms. News reports are commonly seen about gun stores being out of or having low inventory of firearms and ammunition. The volume of gun sales by federally licensed dealers are…
Tennessee Governor lacks authority to regulate firearms during an emergency
With the continued perception of a national crisis over a virus from China, the question is being asked on social media and elsewhere as to whether the Tennessee governor (or any local government) has the authority to regulate firearms or ban their possession. Many would immediately respond with references to the 2nd Amendment as frequently…
Some Legislators are responding to concerns from TFA members about Lee’s “permitless carry” bill.
Last week, Governor Bill Lee made a speech in which he referenced the 2nd Amendment, the Founding Fathers and the rights of the citizens. He said ” “The Second Amendment is clear and concise and secures the freedoms of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.” He told us he was introducing legislation that “……