The Tennessee Legislature will resume operations the week of May 25. Available below is a 15 page list of bills that TFA has flagged for monitoring and engagement. These bills include the Governor’s bill on permitless carry which is set to be heard on May 26 in the House Judiciary Committee. Please review the list…
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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 “……
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…