[HJR0038 by Reedy]

If I'm reading it correctly, the constitution says that proposed amendments have to be approved by both chambers of the legislature twice, once before and once after an election, then if approved, it has to be voted on by the citizens during a gubernatorial election.  So this would be a several years process?

[Any action on decriminalizing carrying in a posted location in TN?]

On 10/24/2023 at 10:22 AM, Defender said:

I remember last time this issue came up. there was much discussion about the rights of property owners, like decriminalizing would somehow take away their rights.  I call bull on that argument.  the property owners still have a right to have their own rules about their property.  If they see me carry, they can ask me to leave. If i don't, criminal trespass.  Property owner still maintains their own rules.  Should be easy peasy to pass.  Why is it not?

I agree.  Property owners can require patrons to wear a shirt and shoes, but it is not a criminal offense if you walk into their store barefooted. 

[Pistol Brace Rule]

Since they are allowed to make up or change definitions at their whim, what's to stop them from declaring all AR pistols, braced or not, to be SBRs?

[Meetings at the Capitol this week.]

Thanks for your efforts and the update.

[Attorneys doing a good job helping us understand current firearms related legal issues.]

Mark W Smith, SCOTUS Bar member, has detailed analysis of court cases. https://www.youtube.com/@TheFourBoxesDiner

[Big things are moving in the House, get your senator on notice...]

E-mail sent to Sen Nicely.

[What should we as Tennesseans expect from our elected employees?]

I'm fairly new to Tennessee and had no idea the governors veto can be overridden with a simple majority.  That makes it more puzzling why a Republican led House and Senate can't enact better RKBA protections. 

[What Most People Who Carry Fail to Realize]

For a short and sweet booklet that hits the main points: Hayes_SDLaw.pdf (armedcitizensnetwork.org)

[Preferred methods of carry.]

Kydex OWB holster at 2:00, concealed under an untucked button- down shirt. 

[Old original KY long riffle – requesting information]

It's a little ways off, but there will be the 44th Annual Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show in Knoxville April 21-22.  Will be plenty of knowledgeable people there that you could show it to. 

44th Annual Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show – Contemporary Longrifle Association

 

[What is the ultimate end all be all revolver in 38/357 ?]

Excluding high-end guns like Korth and Manurhin, I'd opt for a pre-lock S&W 686 Plus or a Ruger Security Six.

For current production guns, GP100.

[How to ship a firearm for service?]

Someone on another gun board suggested shipmygun.com.  I don't have any personal experience with them so I can't vouch for their service, but it might be worth looking into.  Guns ship through a network of FFLs, $29 for a long gun, $39 for a handgun.

[If you want change, you have to get involved.]

Some of the sensitive area restrictions are ripe for challenge, i.e. parks and green spaces for the non-enhanced permits and permitless carry.   Perhaps, also, the criminal charge for carrying on posted private property.

[H&K pistols : Are they worth the high price ?]

I had a friend who is a HK nut, I don't think he owns any other brand.  I've shot some of them and particularly liked the VP9.  They have a nice fit and finish and I was able to shoot them well, but I can't say that, performance wise, they were all that much better than their competitors, and for me personally, not worth the extra cost.

[Assault weapons ban passed in House of Representatives]

When the officers were trying to cuff him, that ATF agent sounded like a typical street thug- "I'm not getting on the ground", "I'm not resisting" (as he is resisting), "I have a medical condition", "I can't breathe", "My wife is pregnant".  What a jerk drama queen. 

[Glock grip angle sucks!]

Glock has been one of the most naturally pointing pistols for me, same as a 1911 with an arched mainspring housing.

[HB 2509 Passage]

Yes, signed by the governor on 5/11, effective 5/25.

[HB 2509 Passage]

Thanks for the clarification. I can understand the reasoning behind that, though it seems extremely unlikely that it will ever go into effect. On the other hand, I never thought Roe v Wade would be overturned to activate the TN abortion law, so you never know.

[HB 2509 Passage]

I read that last week the legislature passed HB 2509 and sent it to the Governor's office today.  The bill would eliminate 39-17-1302(a)(4), removing short barreled rifles and shotguns from the list of prohibited weapons.

Since they will still remain under NFA restrictions, what exactly is the purpose of this bill?  They killed all those other worthy pro-gun bills but spent the time and effort to pass something that will have zero practical impact.  I don't get it. 

[HB 2521 by Sexton]

Is this one seeing any movement in the legislature?

[Justice Department sues Missouri over new gun law]

The Justice Department that has taken legal action to prevent states from enforcing Federal immigration laws (that the Feds prefer to ignore)  now wants to compel states to enforce Federal gun laws.

Is the AG going to sue states that legalized recreational marijuana and make them enforce Federal drug laws?

Just another example of the Dems shameless hypocrisy. 

[HB 2777 by Todd]

Nice

[HB 2524 by Sexton]

Sounds like common sense.

[HB 2521 by Sexton]

Excellent bill.

[Stupid Question? Faux Silencer/Suppressors?]

A while back, there were a bunch of surplus Beretta 71s that had  fake suppressors installed in order to be able to import them to the US.