Tim Nunan

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INCORPORATED 1871 11250 Waples Mill Road - Fairfax, VA 22030 For Immediate Release For More Information, Contact: J.R. Robbins (703) 267-1415 NRA Launching Web Site Devoted To Hunters' Rights On November 1, NRA is launching a new Web site devoted to hunters' rights. All factors that affect your freedom to hunt, and the future of the sport itself, will be addressed at www.nrahuntersrights.org. The site will not tell you how to hunt, where to put your tree stand or what the best guns and loads are for your favorite species. Many Web sites and magazines can already tell you all that. The site will alert you about threats to hunting and NRA's efforts to combat them -- our direct lobbying efforts at every level, our hunter recruitment and instruction programs and our funding of conservation and range improvement projects. Commenting on the need for this site, Kayne Robinson, Executive Director of General Operations, said, "Hunting is under attack in ways it has never been attacked before. Stifling regulations are overly complex and too often have nothing to do with game management. Anti-hunting groups with well-financed coffers and celebrity spokespersons grab every headline they can get. Nit-picking laws that turn inadvertent mistakes into criminal offenses are becoming common horror stories. Shrinking lands, dwindling numbers of hunters and other factors are combining to threaten the sport more and more." But whether it's a proposed ban on hunting ammunition, the closure of public hunting lands, or regulations that are actually driving people out of the sport, NRA is at work on every front to ensure your continued right to hunt. The combination of NRA's political strength, hunting programs, grant funding and the sheer size of our hunting membership make us the most formidable defender of hunting there is. The new site will give credit where it's due, too. If a new range opens in your state, if a season is extended or added, or if a youth mentored hunt is instituted, you'll read about it at www.nrahuntersrights.org. With limited time and resources, hunters need to know about every new opportunity, place to hunt, or new season available. NRAhuntersrights.org will also provide many opportunities for hunter input and recognition. We'll be open to stories from you on a variety of topics, such as: Trophy Gallery--Share your hunting photos with others. Hunt Reports--Had a particularly good or bad experience with an outfitter? Let us know. Gut Check--Your true stories of survival. Unsung Heroes--Know someone in your state doing good work for hunters? Let's give that person some recognition. Regulatory Issues--Is there a hunting law in your state you feel just doesn't make sense? Guidelines for submitting all such material are available by sending an email to: huntersrights@nrahq.org. Just put "Hunters Rights Guidelines" in the subject line. Your questions and comments on the site are welcome at the same address. Watch for monthly gift giveaways, too.

Our October meeting will be on Tuesday, 10-16-07 at Range USA: _http://www.rangeusa.com/_ (http://www.rangeusa.com/) Ben Ferguson has been invited to speak. Ben is a defender of our gun rights and is even hosting some carry classes this month at Range USA. We will meet in the Uncle Sam's Bar-B-Q restaurant and have a $9.95 Bar-B-Q buffet at 6:00 PM before the meeting at 7:00 PM. For more information contact Pat McGarrity PatjaxTEC@aol.com

You may legally carry on Interstate rest stops in Tennessee.

For those that desire to get some back ground on jury nullification you can start here: www.fija.org.

OAK RIDGE SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION APPROVED OUTDOOR 2700 PISTOL TOURNAMENT DATE: Saturday,October 13, 2007 TIME: Firing scheduled to start at 9:00 am. Competitors must check in at least ½ hour before the tournament begins or forfeit their reservation. LOCATION: Oak Ridge Sportsmen’s Association Outdoor Pistol Range is 3.8 miles west of the intersection of Highway 62 (Illinois Ave.) and the Oak Ridge Turnpike (Highway 95). Sign is readily visible from the Turnpike. ELIGIBILITY: Open. RANGE FACILITIES: 20 firing points with fixed targets at 25 and 50 yards. Firing points are covered. Bring your own lunch. REGISTRATION: All reservations should be made at least 7 days before the match. A call or letter will reserve a place on the line. The Entries will be limited to 20 Competitors. Competitors will be notified as to their reserved space after their reservation is received. Competitors entering the entire tournament will be given preference. Post entries will be accepted if openings are available. ENTRY FEES: NRA Registration Fees: $4.50 Individual Matches: $6.50 Complete Program: $18.00 (One or more individual matches may be entered by a competitor.) COURSE OF FIRE: Match 1 -- .22 caliber "900" aggregate Match 2 -- Centerfire "900" aggregate Match 3 -- 45 Caliber "900" aggregate Match 4 -- Aggregate of Matches 1, 2, and 3 RULES: NRA rules will govern at all times. SCORING: Each competitor will score the target to their left. CLASSIFICATION: Competitors will be classed according to the NRA classification system. Unclassified shooters will fire as Unclassied Masters. Categories such as civilian and service will not be recognized. There will be no team matches. AWARDS: Class awards will be given in each match provided there are three or more shooters entered in that class. Second and third place can be opened by additional 3 shooters each. If fewer than 3 shooters are entered in a class, it will be combined with the next higher class. There will be an award for the open Tournament Winner. Awards will consist of NRA Award Points or merchandise. For Reservations Contact: Richard C. Gwaltney 101 Dallas Lane Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Phone (865) 482-2100 e-mail:gwaltneyrc@worldnet.att.net

The October meeting of the Tennessee Firearms Association Lakeway Chapter will be held on Tuesday evening, the 16th of October, 2007 8th District (Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott, & Union Counties)Circuit Court Judge John McAfee will speak on jury nullification and firearms related issues. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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. **************************************************************************************************** Our Websites: http://www.tennesseefirearms.com http://www.tfaonline.org/memberforum - open to the public, lots of good discussions!

It's still just an opinion, albeit presumably a fully informed one until ruled on in a court; just need someone with lots of financial resources to test it.

Anit gun Briley resigned his House Judiciary charmanship to be replaced by anti-gun Kent Coleman. http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070915/NEWS0201/709150359

I believe he also opposed carrying in restraurants which serve alcohol; apparently doesn't have a problem driving under the influence though.

This remark and Len's are both uncalled for. It's now acceptable to take cheap shots at veterans? I'd hope for better from this group.

This where the email come from: Mailing-List: list tennfirearmsassoc@yahoogroups.com That is the mailing list provided by Yahoo for the TFA members' email. While the TFALAC alerts are generated by John Harris any TFA member who has joined the Yahoo list may send to that list which is different than the alerts. You specifically accused Mr. Harris and the TFA of NRA bashing. While there were comments from TFA members stating their displeasure with Mr. Jackson John Harris has not publically addressed this issue as far as I know. Stating that the TFA director is bashing the NRA when he didn't is, at best, making disparaging remarks.

I didn't get anything from John Harris on this subject and I'm on every list the TFA has. There was a forward from JPFO on this issue sent by Pat McGarrity who calls himself the Shelby county chapter director. This post on indicts John Harris and the TFA as bashing the NRA and from what I've read so far John hasn't address this at all. If I'm in error then please send me the email from John Harris addressing this subject. While many in the TFA like many on these forums may be NRA members I doubt they all agree with every statement/action made by the NRA. This is at least the second time I've read something from Mr. Waldrip that disparages the TFA for not marching in lock step with the NRA. While it is the 800 lb gorilla in the room to believe all 4 million NRA members are in total agreement with every position of the NRA is unrealistic.

"Someone"? With all the calls here for leadership why not step up to the plate instead of waiting for "someone" else? I've been involved in helping two other chapters get off the ground and assisted in the planning for a TriCities chapter (It didn't get passed the first meeting). The leaders of the other chapters are more than willing to give ideas and assistance, albeit from afar for most of us.

Mr. Jackson is not the NRA Director... he is a member of the Board of Directors, one of 76. He can not and does not unilaterally make policy for the NRA.

While Thompson seems to be the most conservative candidate and has basically supported gun owners he is a self confessed Federalist and did support the Campaign Reform bill. One can only hope the current Fred is the one we'd get; though we thought we had a more conservative President than we got. http://www.fred08.com/Principles/PrinciplesSummary.aspx?View=Federalism

IN OBSERVANCE OF Constitution Week, Northeast State Community College, Blountville, will welcome U.S. District Judge J. Ronnie Greer to campus on Sept. 13 to discuss the American legal system from his perspective as both a private attorney and a federal judge in East Tennessee. Greer was appointed as U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee in June 2003. A native of Mountain City, he graduated from East Tennessee State University. He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1980. His legal career spans more than 25 years beginning with the Greeneville law firm of Hull, Weems, Greer, and Charles R. Terry Associates where he practiced from 1980-1981. He briefly left the legal profession to manage the U.S. Senate campaign of former U.S. Congressman Robin Beard before returning to private law practice in 1982. Greer served as Greene County Attorney from 1985 to 1986. He was also a member of the Tennessee Senate from 1986 to 1994. While a member of the state senate, Greer served as chairman of the Standing Committee on Environment, Conservation, and Tourism and chaired or co-chaired several study committees including a legislative committee to study Tennessee's solid and hazardous waste problems. He authored and was the prime sponsor of Tennessee Solid Waste Management Act and was named legislator of the year by the Tennessee Conservation League in 1989 and by the Environmental Action Fund in 1994. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration has designated Sept. 17 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. Greer's presentation will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium. Information, contact 279.7669 or email Jim Kelly, jpkelly@northeaststate.edu. ********************************************************************************* Good chance to ask a jurist Second Amendment related questions.-Tim

The September meeting of the Tennessee Firearms Association Lakeway Chapter will be held on Tuesday evening, the 18th of September, 2007 Knoxville criminal trial attorney David Eldridge will speak on the Castle Doctrine and legally armed citizens issues such as their criminal exposure in self defense. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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. **************************************************************************************************** Our Websites: http://www.tennesseefirearms.com http://www.tfaonline.org/memberforum - open to the public, lots of good discussions!

Date, Shooting Venues and Features: • Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 • 100 Target Competitive Event comprised of 50 targets of Sporting Clays and 50 Trap Targets • Breakfast provided by Robert Orr-Sysco and Barbeque lunch provided by COI and Sara Lee Foods, & Awards Reception all included • Great Selection of Side Games including • A live auction will be held during lunch including ARGO amphibious ATV and 8’ deluxe Brunswick Pool Table • More great merchandise, services, meals, etc, in a silent auction held throughout the event Participation Opportunities: • $2,500 Eagle Sponsor: Two 5 person teams in the 100 target main event, 30 Fun Games Tickets , & Station Sponsorship with signage & company logo. • $1,500 Life Eagle Sponsor: One 5 person team in the 100 target main event, 15 Fun Games Tickets, & Station Sponsorship with signage & company logo. • $1,000 Star Sponsor: One 5 person Team in the 100 target main event. • $250 1st Class (Individual Shooter) One entry in the 100 Target Main Event. • $250 Station Sponsor: Signage with company logo, listing in the event day program, & 2 guests at the Saturday Luncheon/Auction Location: The Tennessee Clay Target Complex Event Format & Features: Main Event: 100 Target Competitive Event comprised of 50 targets Sporting Clays and 50 Trap All events governed by NSCA Rules Prizes: • High Overall Event Champ • 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Places Awarded in Master-E Lewis Classes • 1st & 2nd Places Awarded in Concurrent Events, Ladies, Junior, Sub-Junior, Veteran, & Sr. Veteran • Three High Overall Team Awards presented • Lots of Great Door Prizes Middle Tennessee Council , Boy Scouts of America For additional Information please contact Don McKinney, Development Director Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America 3414 Hillsbor Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 615-383-9724 Phone 615-383-0756 Fax 615-419-8386 Cell email @ dmckinney@mtcbsa.org

BLOUNTVILLE Americans have always loved the great outdoors and hunting has long been a tradition. Taking to the field to observe the many types of wildlife and/or to hunt legal wild game is a sport enjoyed by countless numbers of our citizens. It is surprising that the fastest growing segment of our population who are taking up hunting has been women. To capitalize on this growing phenomenon, Northeast State Community College is offering an opportunity for men and women, boys and girls ages 14 and older, to learn about Whitetail deer through a non-credit class being offered during the month or September, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). The class will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in room # 226 in the Library on September 10, 12, 17, and 19, 2007. The cost for the class will only be $25 (personal check or cash). Payment and registration will be done during the first class period. A wide range of topics will be covered during the class, including the history of deer, deer biology, restoration, deer hunting techniques, equipment, and hunting safety. Speakers will include biologists from the TWRA and experts in the field of deer hunting. The class enrollment is limited to 20 people, so reserve your seat now by calling Angela Huddle at 354-2508 or emailing her at adhuddle@northeaststate.edu.If you are age 14 or older and want to learn about the exciting world of deer hunting, this is the class for you. Remember to sign up now and bring a friend. Northeast State Community College is located at 2425 Hwy. 75, Blountville

Bare in mind that the AG's opinion is just that... an opinion. Which of us has the time and money to be the test case in court?

OAK RIDGE SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION APPROVED OUTDOOR 2700 PISTOL TOURNAMENT DATE: Saturday, September 15, 2007 and October 13, 2007 TIME: Firing scheduled to start at 9:00 am. Competitors must check in at least ½ hour before the tournament begins or forfeit their reservation. LOCATION: Oak Ridge Sportsmen’s Association Outdoor Pistol Range is 3.8 miles west of the intersection of Highway 62 (Illinois Ave.) and the Oak Ridge Turnpike (Highway 95). Sign is readily visible from the Turnpike. ELIGIBILITY: Open. RANGE FACILITIES: 20 firing points with fixed targets at 25 and 50 yards. Firing points are covered. Bring your own lunch. REGISTRATION: All reservations should be made at least 7 days before the match. A call or letter will reserve a place on the line. The Entries will be limited to 20 Competitors. Competitors will be notified as to their reserved space after their reservation is received. Competitors entering the entire tournament will be given preference. Post entries will be accepted if openings are available. ENTRY FEES: NRA Registration Fees: $4.50 Individual Matches: $6.50 Complete Program: $18.00 (One or more individual matches may be entered by a competitor.) COURSE OF FIRE: Match 1 -- .22 caliber "900" aggregate Match 2 -- Centerfire "900" aggregate Match 3 -- 45 Caliber "900" aggregate Match 4 -- Aggregate of Matches 1, 2, and 3 RULES: NRA rules will govern at all times. SCORING: Each competitor will score the target to their left. CLASSIFICATION: Competitors will be classed according to the NRA classification system. Unclassified shooters will fire as Unclassied Masters. Categories such as civilian and service will not be recognized. There will be no team matches. AWARDS: Class awards will be given in each match provided there are three or more shooters entered in that class. Second and third place can be opened by additional 3 shooters each. If fewer than 3 shooters are entered in a class, it will be combined with the next higher class. There will be an award for the open Tournament Winner. Awards will consist of NRA Award Points or merchandise. For Reservations Contact: Richard C. Gwaltney 101 Dallas Lane Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Phone (865) 482-2100 e-mail:gwaltneyrc@worldnet.att.net

In addition to those speakers/topics I mentioned previously we've also had the local trap club speak on the Scholastic shotgun program (Morristown teams have done well) and a speaker for Cowboy Action shooting. As I said the possibilities are many. We try to touch on all aspects of the shooting sports. We had an ICE agent whom I'd hope would address firearms import laws but the TN office has little to do with importation and wasn't prepared to speak on that. He did talk about immigration which is a hot topic thus bringing in a group to listen that might not have otherwise attended one of our meetings.

What: TFA Knoxville Chapter "Bring your own food" Picnic and Shoot (If you want to eat, bring it with you) When: Sunday August 19 1PM to 6PM Where: Loudon County FOP 21 Range off "Camp Rest Road" in Lenior City. Who: TFA members, families, and friends may attend. NOTICE: ALL SHOOTERS SHOOT AT THEIR OWN RISK. Please attend the 1st Annual Knoxville Chapter "Bring your own food" Picnic and shoot. This is being help with the blessing of the FOP 21 Lodge in Loudon County. We will have access to the 50 yard range (outside) so this will give you a chance to actually shoot those carry guns you have gathering dust in your holsters. We may also try to set up one or two IDPA/USPSA type stages. THIS WILL NOT BE A COMPETITION. This will be a "just for fun" shoot. We will be using "paper bag" stationary targets. Round count depends on how much you want to shoot. I would suggest 100 rounds. If you like to fish you may also bring a fishing rod. The FOP lodge is located on the Tellico Lake. There are a few picnic tables but I would suggest bringing a chair. Directions: From Lenior City. Take Hwy 321 across the Tellico Dam. When 321 Turns to a 4 lane in around 1/2 mile you will see a Church and the Volunteer Fire Department on the Left where you will turn between them onto "Antioch Church Road" follow it to "Camp Rest Road" or may now be called "McGhee Road" Follow this road and you will see the FOP 21 Sign (very small) where you will turn left onto the Gravel road right beside a house. You will come to the gate. The gate will not be locked just open it and shut it back. Come down to the end of the gravel road and you will be there. For more information contact David Borum at: n24wheel@adelphia.net GPS Coordinates (also Google Earth) 35 45" 25.48" N 84 11' 11.62" W

I worked with the fellow who tried to start a chapter up there. I cohost the Lakeway chapter (Morristown) and it was not an automatic full attendance. The most we've had was 45 with the Morristown Chief of Police and then there was a meeting when no one showed up Much depends on getting the word out and who you get as a speaker. Use the community calendars of the various media for free notice; put up flyers where the gun owners go. I offered a mailing list to the last organizer which was to be paid for by the TFA; it was not used. When we met there were about 5 of us, including me and my bride. About the same when the Lakeway chapter first met. If it were not for my wife we would have never met again. Our speakers have been state legislators/candidates (particularly just before an election); gun shop owners; LEOs from local police, sheriff, State Troopers; Don Dare from TV channel 6 (Knoxville); TWRA, the options are limitless. Our meetings are held in the Shoney's Family restaurant and open to the public, i.e., TFA membership is not required. I fairly certain none of the chapters' meeting are closed to the public. If you, perhaps with an acquaintence, desire to start a chapter up there contact me at bentcreek@outdrs.net and I'll do what I can to help you get it going.

Trap and Sporting Clay Shoot, Nashville, TN October 5-6 2007 www.shootforthefuture.net The SHOOT FOR THE FUTURE Organization is to offer an equal opportunity to and increase awareness regarding the disabled by encouraging and providing those with physical impairments the opportunity to compete in and benefit from a TRAP and SPORTING CLAY shoot. Lots of fun and prizes including Remington shotguns and trophies ENTRY FEE AND DEADLINE: $150.00 Entry Fee due by September 1, 2007 ***Wheelchair Shooters Shoot Free*** (Entry form available at www.shootforthefuture.net) Mail to: Shoot for the Future 9008 Forest Lawn Drive Brentwood, TN 37027 We have only 180 spots for shooters – 120 able-bodied and 60 disabled. WHERE: The competition begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 6 at the Tennessee Clay Target Complex, 1100 County Hospital Road, Nashville, TN. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will be the responsibility of the participant/shooter to and/or from the hotel to the Tennessee Clay Target Complex. ACCOMMODATIONS: Shoot for the Future recommends each shooter make their hotel reservations. FOOD AND SOCIAL: We’ve planned a great welcome reception at the Tennessee Clay Target Complex on Friday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m. Meet your fellow competitors. Remember, we provide a GOURMET lunch and dinner at the Club House on both Friday and Saturday. INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC: Interested in a little practice? We will offer a free instructional clinic Friday morning at 9:00 for any of you looking for a tune-up. EQUIPMENT/SHELLS: Shotguns, pouches, earplugs, and safety glasses will be provided for those who request them on their entry form. ALL ammunition used will be furnished, free, to all shooters. All ammunition must be used in this competition. RANGE SAFETY: Safety rules are posted at the range. Infractions of these safety rules will be cause for immediate disqualification from this event. ADDITIONAL INFO: Dale Wiley at 615-504-9765