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Darn, I just checked my calendar and I'm in Louisiana that week. I'll be thinking of all of you whille I peel my shrimp and suck the crawfish.

Locations east, central and west in the state would allow greater turnout on a Tuesday. OC probably would not be wise but we could all wear TGO stuff.

I didn't eat lunch today so I could watch the procedings. BEST LUNCH I EVER HAD!

Welcome!

Nice! You should hit the gun show circuit with some of those. It would be a good way to judge the interest level. And probably sell quite a few.

Welcome to the club.

I think the key may be that the bill itself states June 1st as the effective date. That could be why the date was included to begin with. Without that the 40 days could probably not be disputed. I hope they make it clear for us when the override is anounced.

I guess it's only important to you if you feel the the federal government has gone too far sticking it's nose in the state's business. The 10th Ammendment says the feds should only be involved in interstate commerce. I think it's an important stand. To me, it's about the people taking back control from the federal government. It opens the door to applying the same concept to anything we do within the state. Here's a summary of the bill. Bill Summary This bill states that federal laws and regulations do not apply to personal firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition that is manufactured in Tennessee and remains in Tennessee. The limitation on federal law and regulation stated in this bill applies to a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured using basic materials and that can be manufactured without the inclusion of any significant parts imported into this state. This bill states that firearms accessories imported into Tennessee that are subject to federal regulation do not subject a firearm to federal regulation under interstate commerce simply because they are attached to or used in conjunction with a firearm in Tennessee. This bill states that it does not apply to: (1) A firearm that cannot be carried and used by one person; (2) A firearm with a bore diameter greater than 1 and 1/2 inches that uses smokeless powder; (3) Ammunition with a projectile that explodes using an explosion of chemical energy after leaving the firearm; or (4) A firearm that discharges two or more projectiles with one activation of the firing device. This bill requires a firearm manufactured or sold in Tennessee under this bill to have the words "Made in Tennessee" clearly stamped on a central metallic part.

Suntzu, you must have way too much time on your hands. Pretty funny though.

I guess that explains why I never heard it before. You're right, I couldn't possibly subject myself to the entire eight minutes. I'd rather listen to an Obama speech. Well, maybe not.

Say what? I must really be getting old.

That's my understanding. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. It's OK, it happens all the time.

With all the excitement about the house override it may be easy to overlook the Senate vote today on HB1796/SB1610. It's now listed as enrolled; ready for House Speaker. Edit: HB1796 by West - FLOOR VOTE: THIRD CONSIDERATION 6/3/2009 Passed Ayes...............................................22 Noes................................................7 Present and not voting.......................1 Senators voting aye were: Beavers, Black, Bunch, Burchett, Crowe, Finney L, Gresham, Henry, Herron, Jackson, Johnson, Ketron, McNally, Norris, Overbey, Stanley, Stewart, Tracy, Watson, Woodson, Yager, Mr. Speaker Ramsey -- 22. Senators voting no were: Berke, Burks, Ford, Harper, Haynes, Kyle, Marrero -- 7. Senators present and not voting were: Barnes -- 1. Senate moved to substitute and conform to HB1796 Here's a link to the bill: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/106/Bill/HB1796.pdf If it's made in Tennessee, federal rules do not apply. Tennessee takes a stand on the 10th Ammendment. Very similar to the Montana and Texas bills.

KelTec 3AT/32?

Great story. Times have sure changed. We were spit on in uniform during the Vietnam "conflict".

Rep(resentative) Litz is on my Rep(lace) Lizt

BINGO!

Welcome to Tennessee!

Welcome!

I got the "Dear Friend" version.

Heck, I thought this was for real until about two thirds through it.

Looks like this has been bumped to tomorrow. Montana is expecting this to go to the Supreme Court.

Anyone know how the senate voted on this today?

42/57 Looks like the working folks are getting home.

Yes is behind 38% to 61% at 5:47 eastern time. We're gaining.