Signal Mountain Town Hearing

Signal Mountain is conducting a town meeting at the town hall on Monday, July 13 at 6:30 pm concerning concealed carry in city parks. I encourage all Signal residents, I know of three on here (me, mousegunner, and m4coyote - I hope there are many more), to show up and voice your opinions. I will be there, and will voice my opinion when the opportunity presents itself. Unfortunately, I believe that we will be in the role of the opposition opinion, which is even more reason to show. It's time to fight for what is rightfully, and Constitutionally, ours.



Cliff

I've thought about going, and saying something. I already write pro-gun editorials from time to time in the Times Free Press. However, I think this is not my chosen battlefield to die on. I totally agree that it is foolishness to pass an anti-carry law for people with permits. But that's not the issue I want people to think about whenever they see me or talk with me. If they tell me I can't carry in Signal Mtn parks, then I won't. I won't agree with it, and I won't like it, for sure. But that's the way it goes some times.

Well, to each his own. I, personally, will stand up for ALL my rights. I don't particularly care which one of them people associate me with, because I'm proud of my pro-Constitution stance on all of 'em.

I am "pro Constitution" too. In particular I'm thinking about the Tennessee constitution. The details of which are laid out here and discussed. This is a long article, but worth reading....

THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS UNDER THE TENNESSEE CONSTITUTION: A CASE STUDY IN CIVIC REPUBLICAN THOUGHT

Originally Posted by mousegunner

I've thought about going, and saying something. I already write pro-gun editorials from time to time in the Times Free Press. However, I think this is not my chosen battlefield to die on. I totally agree that it is foolishness to pass an anti-carry law for people with permits. But that's not the issue I want people to think about whenever they see me or talk with me. If they tell me I can't carry in Signal Mtn parks, then I won't. I won't agree with it, and I won't like it, for sure. But that's the way it goes some times.

Nice.

Don't show your face and everything will be alright.

Why post about your anonamous responces but not show up in person?

Don't worry, somebody else will do it for you.

Actually, my newspaper editorials are not anonymous. Also, I'm not a true resident of Signal Mtn. I have no vote in that town. It's my mailing address, but I reside in Walden. Anyway, fighting for carrying in Signal Mtn parks is not at the top of my list. Everything gun-rights related is not of paramount importance. Some points ARE extremely important. But I don't think that one is. Particularly when I believe the reg will pass unanimously. I'll find another issue to wrangle over.

how many parks does Signal Mountain have?

Originally Posted by mousegunner

.....Particularly when I believe the reg will pass unanimously. I'll find another issue to wrangle over.

Ditto. I know of several physicians and attorneys that live on Signal. I assure you the majority does not want guns around the children. Hamilton county and Chattanooga already passed their version. I would say every county, township and city in TN will follow. This bill was worthless. I agree with mousegunner - this fight will not be won on the local level. This bill will open doors for cities and counties to ban carry in other areas they deem appropriate - like restaurants that serve.

Flyboy, It has to start somewhere. I will not take a defeatist attitude about it like some on here. I also know a few of those attorneys and physicians, two being my in laws, one being my wife, and several couples that my wife and I "get together" with, and not one has had a problem with my guns. As a matter of fact, most that have never been around guns show more curiosity than anything, and ask to learn to shoot.

So go tuck your tail between your legs if you want, but I will not cow down simply because I am in the minority!

Go for it, GS! I wish you well. But I note in your "public profile" you carry an XD .45, but that you do not have a handgun carry permit. You must have forgotten to update it. Also, I'm curious as to if you plan to carry to the town council meeting?