Everybody wants to put their grubby hands on our HCP records.

Backers of closing TN handgun database request records | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Supporters of blocking public access to the names and addresses of Tennesseans with handgun carry permits appear to have a hard time keeping their hands off the records.



Records obtained and reviewed by The Associated Press show that copies of the state's database of more than 257,000 handgun permit holders were recently requested by the state Republican Party and a direct mail contractor that has done extensive work for the GOP's legislative caucus.
Asked about those requests Monday, House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada said he opposes using the database for political purposes such as fundraising or get-out-the-vote efforts.
"I know they're going to use it for campaigns, but there's people that would use it to break into homes and steal guns," said Casada, of Franklin. "And I just wish we could keep personal information like that private."


The latest effort to close the records came after The Commercial Appeal newspaper of Memphis posted the full database on its Web site last year. No Republican opposed closing the records to the public last session. The bill — which would have closed the records for all uses, including campaign purposes — failed to pass by just one vote in June.
State Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney said the party doesn't take a position on whether the records should be open.
"We are operating under the laws as they are right now, and if they change we'll operate under those standards," he said. "We were seeking that information, it's public information, and we wanted to have it."
Also requesting the records was a woman named Michele Wood, who said she was seeking them on behalf of the National Rifle Association. A spokesman for the organization said Wood does not work for the NRA, and Wood did not immediately reply to messages seeking comment.
The NRA was a vocal critic of The Commercial Appeal's use of the handgun database, with chief lobbyist Chris W. Cox saying the database would give burglars "a lighted pathway to the homes of gun owners."

Wait? Whaaaat? You mean NEITHER party cares about constituent privacy???

yes both parties are self serving and we are just there pawns

Its what we get for the "priviledge" of carrying our side arms...who here REALLY thought that those records were "private"?

The editor of the Appeal said if the law to keep the records private were passed, he would keep the database open in violation, and pay the $1300 A DAY.

He hopes the CA can save Memphis.

I just sent a letter requesting my information be removed from the list. I know it is probably a futile attempt but its the first step. I encourage everyone here to do the same.

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Here is the letter that I sent. Its short and sweet and to the point. Didnt have the time to get all spiffy with the letter.

To Whom it May Concern,

I am writing in reference to the Handgun Carry permit database that you have posted on your website. The reason for my letter is that I would like my information removed from that database. I understand that it is public record. However, the normal process for someone to gain access to the public records regarding handgun carry permits is more than most are willing to do. I feel that you have posted my information on your site with out my consent and I feel that my privacy has been violated. Further, with this database you have made a target out of not only my home but the home of everyone on that list. As mentioned please remove my information from the database mentioned above. Should you have any questions regarding this matter please contact me.

they can do whatever they want with the list. I stopped caring a while back.

Dont just give up though Mike, that is exactly what they are hoping for, that we just get tired and throw in the towel. I think we should keep fighting it.

their mentality...we have a right to carry...the press has a right to know who we are, so they can "tell"...F...the liberal press. Its in its death throws anyway

i don't care who knows, i do care who is stupid enough to find out first hand....