Capbyrd

I'd be in for two if the lowers are from CMT or some other TN company.   If they are out of state, I dunno.  I have lowers already.  It would be cool to have a TN made lower that represented a group of TN guys and gals.  Not sure I need another right now otherwise.  We will see.   Waiting on info I suppose.  

    I'd rather not settle for half my rights.     Someone comes to your house, steals everything you own.  You go over and take back your clothes but they won't let you have anything else back.     "Ehh, its good enough.  At least I got something back."       Sorry, doesn't work for me. 

    Kilo, GL addressed your question previously.  

  That was never on the table.  There was never a bill or a suggestion that had the ban repealed without the pre-emption clause.  Was never going to happen.             This should never be considered.  If we allow this to happen, its like saying we are okay with only having half our rights.  We should fight for everything even if it takes a few years.  

  But that was never on the table.  Not really an accurate way to look at it in my opinion.  

    They are glass half full kinda guys but in my opinion, the correct answer to your question is as follows.  Depending on where you live, nothing.  Most of the state does not have any law on the books for knives.  Less than 5 local governments that I know of have something on the books.  So for the majority of this state, the answer is NOTHING.         But don't let that detract from the overall progress that was made.  At the very least, we found out who the opposition is and will be better prepared next year.   And by the way, saying "next year" hurts my soul a little.  

Thanks for the update today.  I've been too busy today to pay attention. 

Actually I kind of support this one.           The burden on the state would be to prove unlawful transaction and if they can sufficiently prove that, then I'm okay with both parties being charged with the crime.  I'll have to think this through a little more but my initial response is that it ain't all that bad! 

Bill passed Calendar & Rules and is on the schedule for Full House Tuesday 4/16/2013

The neutered bill is in Calendar & Rules today at 3 (18 minutes from the time of this posting).

I wish I could write as elegantly and intelligently as kilo five.

Yes.  Paperwork is sent to the transferor! 

    I'm glad you see it that way.  I was going to respond very similarly to his post.  Its important that we DO NOT cave and accept half of what should be law.  If we do, there will never be a way to get the rest in the immediate future.           As for the rest of your reply.  I rewatched it today and Rep. Dennis was obviously upset and likely because of the compromise.  But I have a few questions for you.         1.  Did you anticipate that the TSA might be a hurdle to getting this passed?  2.  If so, were you just trying to sneak this past them?   Why didn't we approach the TSA and try to get their support for this before going to congress with it?    it seems like this part could have been handled better rather than being blindsided in two steps away from the governor's desk.  

Strider designs.  Cool blades!  Good score! 

    As amended, this is the only remaining part of the bill.   Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1314, is amended by adding the following new subsection: (e) It is the intent of the general assembly that this part is preemptive with respect to the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives and no city, county, or metropolitan government shall occupy any part of the field of regulation of the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives.     I don't think there are laws against knives in parks but I could be wrong.  And I don't know if the above wording would preempt local legislation or not. 

I may be out of line here but this is something that has been on my mind all night.   It sounds a lot like you are trying to get us to be happy about this "compromise."  For me, I'd rather see a politician stand up and fight for something, even if it kills it than to write off his own bill.  I also think its garbage that Rep. Dennis couldn't answer a question about his bill.  I know that Dennis wasn't the original author and that he was only brought on to take it through the House but he could have at least done the research.  Watch the Senate videos and see how well Bell represents the arguments and then watch Dennis in the House.  In comparison, I'm not even sure Dennis cares about this.  

It's an amendment. You need to look at the amendment section. Here is a link. http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/108/Amend/HA0443.pdf

I'm just upset that the Bill's sponsor couldn't answer questions about the bill and that he is the one that presented the amendment. It felt a little like betrayal.

Well there is the catch.  The bill didn't really get voted on.  Rep. Dennis introduced the amendment that killed the bill before the bill got voted on.  So the full finance committee voted to adopt the amendment and then voted to pass the bill "as amended."  

Yes it could be reintroduced but it would be next legislative session I think.  

Exactly.  This is garbage.  Rep. Dennis caved to pressure from sheriffs that have no idea what they are talking about.  Its garbage.  The head of the sheriff's association was there today and he compared the sound of a switchblade to the pump of a shotgun.  Fearmongering! 

The state sheriff's association is trying to shut it down.  They have removed everything in the bill except the pre-emption clause.  Switchblades, autos, etc will still be illegal and the size limit is back in place.     As amended, it passed to Calendar & Rules.       I'm pretty upset right now.  

Probably a lot less drag for sure.  

    This part is in your head.  The factory coating isn't actually on the sharpened edge so it wouldn't effect edge retention.  

    It didn't really.  Its still in Finance committee.  If Dennis is available to present it today, it should get voted on today.