Tennessee has had a Republican super majority in the Legislature since 2010. It has had 2 Republican governors in that time. It has seen year after year of the failure to enact “constitutional carry”. This year is no different. Not a single strong 2nd Amendment law passed in 2020 in Tennessee. There were at least…
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Preliminary 2020 Legislative Review
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…
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 – 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…
TFA weekly report March 13, 2020 – Governor’s permitless bill advances
March 10, 2020 was the 2nd Amendment Rally at the Tennessee Legislature which was a joint endeavor by the Gun Owners of America, National Association for Gun Rights and Tennessee Firearms Association. It was a great success! We were particularly pleased that House Speaker Cameron Sexton recognized the Rally and was its first speaker. The…
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 “……
2nd Amendment Rally Day in Tennessee – March 10, 2020 at the Legislature
The Second Amendment Rally hosted by Gun Owners of America and the Tennessee Firearms Association with support of National Association of Gun Rights is at the Tennessee Legislature on March 10, 2020. It will start by 9:00 am in the old Supreme Court Chambers in the state capitol (a gun free zone). The old Supreme…
Its election season in Tennessee – guard your vote; question the ads; and verify the facts behind the “endorsements” or you might be tricked into voting for another Establishment Republican.
In the wake of the last Presidential election, we can look back now and see evidence that the decisions regarding the candidates during the primaries were polarizing for America, perhaps more so than at any other time in recent memory. In past elections, there were people in all demographic, economic, religious, and historical affiliations who…