Tim Nunan

No need to RSVP. All the TFA chapters' meetings are open to the public; show up if your schedule allows it.

Not sure if I need my tinfoil hat but this certainly lowers the number of potential gunowners; not unlike actions at the federal level to declaring all veterans seeking help for PTSD ineligible for gun ownership.

THE AUGUST MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY EVENING AUGUST 5, 2008 Our guest speaker will be District Attorney Jimmy Dunn and he will give us his opinions of the most recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the Second Amendment. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Monthly meetings are held at Bob’s Mountaineer Restaurant, 10321 Chapman Highway (Rt. 441) in Seymour, TN. A pre-meeting social hour is from 6 PM to 7 pm during which you may wish to eat dinner either from the menu or from the buffet. The meeting will begin at 7 PM and end at 8 PM. Participation by those in attendance is always encouraged. Gun owners, persons involved in the shooting sports, Second Amendment supporters and interested public are urged to attend, YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND. For more information contact: Bill Noll; wsnoll@comcast.net 865-688-0321 or Charlie Thoms; Cthoms43@aol.com 865-379-2151

This was an outstanding program. Tom presented a history of the laws affecting what is known as NFA (Nation Firearms Act of 1934) items. We learned the value of some of these items and how the the 1968 and 1986 gun laws have affected the values of various firearms. Tom is a good speaker and was able to concisely answer our questions.

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<!--StartFragment -->http://www.tngop.org/wordpress/2008/07/09/speaker-naifeh-lied-about-having-gun-permit/#more-190 The word is spreading.

The July meeting of the Tennessee Firearms Association Lakeway Chapter will be held on Tuesday evening, the 15th of July, 2008 Tom Carpenter, an avid class III firearms collector, USPSA/ IDPA/ NFA and 3-Gun event competitor, instructor and consultant will speak to the private ownership of NFA weapons including selection, procurement, investment, and enjoyment. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Our meeting place is the Shoneys Family Restaurant at 1933 West Andrew Johnson Highway (Hwy 11E), Morristown TN.This restaurant is located 1/2 block east of the West Andrew Johnson highway (Hwy 11E) and Morris Blvd intersection, more or less across from the Home Depot. There is a large, highly visible sign in front along with plenty of parking space. A pre-meeting social hour is from 6 PM to 7 PM during which you may want to eat dinner. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 PM and end at 8 PM. Opportunity will be given to ask questions related to the topic. Membership is not required - gun owners, 2nd Amendment supporters, and interested public are urged to attend. For more information contact Bill Kaylor 423 586 9121/email w9dsm@charter.net or Tim Nunan 423-586-8459/email bentcreek@outdrs.net.

2 July 2008

Guest speakers will be State Senator Raymond Finney and State Representative Richard Montgomery who will update us on various legislation issues, past, present and future. Our input to the legislators is very important, please plan to attend. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Monthly meetings are held at Bob's Mountaineer Restaurant, 10321 Chapman Highway (Rt. 441) in Seymour, TN. A pre-meeting social hour is from 6 PM to 7 pm during which you may wish to eat dinner either from the menu or from the buffet. The meeting will begin at 7 PM and end at 8 PM. Participation by those in attendance is always encouraged. Gun owners, persons involved in the shooting sports, Second Amendment supporters and interested public are urged to attend, YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND. For more information contact: Bill Noll; wsnoll@comcast.net 865-688-0321 or Charlie Thoms; Cthoms43@aol.com 865-379-2151

Mr. Ford spoke on many issues which expressed his conservative positions primarily his concern that the 11th District has not benefited from the current representation in the State Assembly. When asked what he considered appropriate restraint on firearms Mr. Ford responded "Felons, they shouldn' have them."

Selected for two juries, one a murder case. No questions asked concerning firearms or any groups to which I may be member.

With the current law establishments that serve alcohol can pretend they have their hands tied on the carry issue by stating "it's the law" thus implying that if it wasn't they might allow us to carry there. This way those businesses can have it both ways.

As you say, thank you for playing.

You're quick to assign me to the tinfoil hat brigade merely because I don't blindly accept a carrot from federal legislators on an issue that might be favorable to me. Now if the bill was justified by referencing the 2nd Amendment by the application of the 14th Amendment it would be a major gain for gun owners on many levels. As is at least this bill is better than a federal carry law which of course currently would never pass and if passed would be subject to qualification requirements written by many who don't trust an armed society.

Is there a specific maximum lead time required to have events posted on the calendar? Asking so I can make submissions far enough in advance to be effective. Thanks.

Quantity of posts does not represent credibability while quality might. Hundreds/thousands of posts merely means one has the time to respond regardless of the content.

Should at least look at all legislation with a jaundice eye.

<!--StartFragment -->"You should not examine legislation in the light of the benefits it will convey if properly administered, but in the light of the wrongs it would do and the harm it would cause if improperly administered." Purportedly said by Lyndon Johnson, 36th President of the U.S.

110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5782 To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for reciprocity in regard to the manner in which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in that State. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2008 Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. HAYES, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Mr. CANNON, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. WAMP, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. KELLER of Florida, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. CAMP of Michigan, Mr. REHBERG, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. MOLLOHAN, and Mr. SALI) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for reciprocity in regard to the manner in which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in that State. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the `Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2008'. SEC. 2. RECIPROCITY FOR THE CARRYING OF CERTAIN CONCEALED FIREARMS. (a) In General- Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 926C the following: `Sec. 926D. Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms `Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or political subdivision thereof: `(1) A person who is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm, and is carrying a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of any State and which permits the person to carry a concealed firearm, may carry in any State a concealed firearm in accordance with the terms of the license or permit, subject to the laws of the State in which the firearm is carried concerning specific types of locations in which firearms may not be carried. `(2) A person who is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm, and is otherwise than as described in paragraph (1) entitled to carry a concealed firearm in and pursuant to the law of the State in which the person resides, may carry in any State a concealed firearm in accordance with the laws of the State in which the person resides, subject to the laws of the State in which the firearm is carried concerning specific types of locations in which firearms may not be carried.'. ( Clerical Amendment- The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 926C the following: `926D. Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.'. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Not bad - we made to page 5 before the personal attacks began. HunterH, thank you for starting a good discussion; learned a lot, at least until page 5. Like others I too wonder why we attack those with varying opinions:shrug:

Got this email from a bullseye list and it made me remember that I haven't made a personal record of my firearms. Photos, particularly showing the serial number appears to be a good idea. ****************************************** There is a thread running on the CMP forum about this a fellow who got hit, some sad stories here and lessons to be learned! http://www.odcmp.org/new_forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=51121 I think tough times brings the bad out of people looking for ways to come up with cash, we may be seeing more of this problem in the near future. Photograph, document and lock up those treasures and put a rider on your home owners policy for them, doesn't cost that much!

Just what I was thinking. Don't like the rules? Break them and then force a rules change.

The June meeting of the Tennessee Firearms Association Lakeway Chapter will be held on Tuesday evening, the 17th of June, 2008 Dan Ford will speak on his candidacy for the Tennessee District 11 House seat (South Greene and Cocke Counties) . ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Our meeting place is the Shoneys Family Restaurant at 1933 West Andrew Johnson Highway (Hwy 11E), Morristown TN.This restaurant is located 1/2 block east of the West Andrew Johnson highway (Hwy 11E) and Morris Blvd intersection, more or less across from the Home Depot. There is a large, highly visible sign in front along with plenty of parking space. A pre-meeting social hour is from 6 PM to 7 PM during which you may want to eat dinner. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 PM and end at 8 PM. Opportunity will be given to ask questions related to the topic. Membership is not required - gun owners, 2nd Amendment supporters, and interested public are urged to attend. For more information contact Bill Kaylor 423 586 9121/email w9dsm@charter.net or Tim Nunan 423-586-8459/email bentcreek@outdrs.net.

I think the post count should be discontinued; it serves no purpose and if eliminated perhaps we'd have fewer "me too", etc.

I've enjoyed McBarren's Golden Extra