TN Bill to remove restrictions on knife possession and carry

[Capbyrd]

They moved quick today.  On the calendar for House Finance, Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday March 18.  

[Guest confidence]

The Tennessee House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee has passed HB1883 on a voice vote. HB1883 now moves to the full House Finance, Ways & Means Committee. We need you to EMAIL or CALL the committee members TODAY! HB1883 is the companion bill to SB1771 and would repeal the antiquated ban on switchblade (automatic) knives and possession of knives over four inches in length "with intent to go armed," a vague law subject to abuse.

If you live, work or travel in Tennessee, please contact the Committee Members listed below and ask them to vote in favor of HB1883. If one of them is your Representative, then emphasize that fact when you call or email. You can find your Representative here: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/

If you live, work or travel in Tennessee, please contact the Committee Members listed below and ask them to vote in favor of HB1883 (for those wanting just a list of all Committee member email, for a bulk send, it follows this list). If one of them is your Representative, then emphasize that fact when you call or email. You can find your Representative here: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/

Whether writing or calling, all that is necessary is to simply ask that they vote YES on HB1883. That's it, keep it short and to the point.

Rep. Charles Sargent, Chairman - rep.charles.sargent@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-6808
Rep. David Alexander - Vice Chairmanrep.david.alexander@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-8695
Rep. Joe Armstrong - rep.joe.armstrong@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-0768
Rep. Kevin Brooks - rep.kevin.brooks@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-1350
Rep. Kent Calfee - rep.kent.calfee@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-7658
Rep. Karen D. Camper - rep.karen.camper@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-1898
Rep. Mike Carter - rep.mike.carter@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-3025
Rep. Barbara Cooper - rep.barbara.cooper@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4295
Rep, Craig Fitzhugh - rep.craig.fitzhugh@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2134
Rep. Steve Hall - rep.steve.hall@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2287
Rep. Mike Harrison - rep.mike.harrison@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-7480
Rep. David Hawk - rep.david.hawk@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-7482
Rep. Matthew Hill - rep.matthew.hill@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2251
Rep. Curtis Johnson - rep.curtis.johnson@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4341
Rep. Gerald McCormick - rep.gerald.mccormick@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2548
Rep. Steve McDaniel - rep.steve.mcdaniel@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-0750
Rep. Larry J. Miller - rep.larry.miller@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4453
Rep. Gary Odom - rep.gary.odom@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4410
Rep. Dennis Roach - rep.dennis.roach@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2534
Rep. Johnny Shaw - rep.johnny.shaw@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4538

or Copy and Paste from list below:

rep.charles.sargent@capitol.tn.gov; rep.david.alexander@capitol.tn.gov; rep.joe.armstrong@capitol.tn.gov; rep.kevin.brooks@capitol.tn.gov; rep.kent.calfee@capitol.tn.gov; rep.karen.camper@capitol.tn.gov; rep.mike.carter@capitol.tn.gov; rep.barbara.cooper@capitol.tn.gov; rep.craig.fitzhugh@capitol.tn.gov; rep.steve.hall@capitol.tn.gov; rep.mike.harrison@capitol.tn.gov; rep.david.hawk@capitol.tn.gov; rep.matthew.hill@capitol.tn.gov; rep.curtis.johnson@capitol.tn.gov; rep.gerald.mccormick@capitol.tn.gov; rep.steve.mcdaniel@capitol.tn.gov; rep.larry.miller@capitol.tn.gov; rep.gary.odom@capitol.tn.gov; rep.dennis.roach@capitol.tn.gov; rep.dennis.roach@capitol.tn.gov; rep.johnny.shaw@capitol.tn.gov

 

Done!!

[Jamie Jackson]

E-mails were sent earlier today.

 

Thanks for the links. :up:

[Oh Shoot]

This is the 4th or 5th email list I've made to send same message ... so far so good on the bill's progress.

 

Out of all those folks, I've only had one response: Mike Carter (District 29) responded that he agrees with me. Doesn't matter as long as they keep passing it along, though. :)

 

- OS

Edited March 13, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[dcloudy777]

Looks like the bill is #1 on the calendar for the full FW&M Committee for tomorrow? 

Edited March 17, 2014 by dcloudy777

[Capbyrd]

Looks like the bill is #1 on the calendar for the full FW&M Committee for tomorrow? 

 

 

Yes but it still might not be the first thing they discuss. 

[Capbyrd]

50 minutes....

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/videowrapper/default.aspx?CommID=850000

[dcloudy777]

Well that went well.  :up:

[Capbyrd]

Ayes have it guys!  Moving to calendar and rules to be placed on the full House floor.  

Great job so far.  Keep pestering your representatives!!  

[Dane]

Ok so I've lost track here. This thing has been approved by a dozen committees so far, how many more till it is done and approved? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

[Capbyrd]

Again, next step the is the House floor for a full House vote.  Then the governor's desk.  

[Guest gunlobbyist]

Next stops are Calendar and Rules then the House floor for a final vote. Thanks to everybody who made calls and sent emails! I am planning to be there for the floor vote.

[Jamie Jackson]

Thanks guys for keeping us updated and your vigilance. :up:

 

 

Let us know when and to whom we need to write and call again.

 

Much obliged.

Edited March 19, 2014 by prag

[Ted S.]

Please let this flippin pass this year!

 

:panic:

[Guest DCritter]

We're in the final push! 

 

With your help emailing and calling, HB1883 was passed out of the the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee on a voice vote without objection. The Calendar Committee will now schedule it for a vote in the full House.

 

Please contact your Representative and ask them to vote in favor of SB1771.  You can find your Tennessee state legislators here: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/

 

Whether writing or calling, all that is necessary is to simply ask your Representative to vote in favor of HB1883. That's it, keep it short and to the point.

 

Thanks to all here for your support.  It makes a huge difference!

[Capbyrd]

Thanks guys for keeping us updated and your vigilance. :up:

 

 

Let us know when and to whom we need to write and call again.

 

Much obliged.

 

 

Prag, 

Call and write your Representative.  You can use the following link if you don't know who they are. 

http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/

[Guest confidence]

Called and emailed my Representative...Don't wanna count any chickens before they hatch, but I'm already picking out a Bowie knife for EDC!! :D

[hso]

Ryan Haynes already responded to me with a promise of his support for HB1883. 

Edited March 19, 2014 by hso

[Jamie Jackson]

Not to worry Cap...already done. :pleased:

 

I got the same prompt and positive response from Ryan Haynes. Good guy! :up:

 

Keeping my fingers crossed and remain hopeful.

[dcloudy777]

Looks like the full House vote is scheduled for Monday!   :up:  :up: 

[Capbyrd]

Yep. Can't wait.

[TNcitizen22]

Just ordered a voyager xl for the fun of it. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

[Oh Shoot]

Just ordered a voyager xl for the fun of it. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

 

Have one, and plan to carry it if law changes even though it's just short of absurdly big.

 

Shown with the 4" Voyager I'm currently carrying and an XD Service 9mm.

 

 

- OS

Edited March 20, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[wk05]

Time to finally order that BM 2550 mini reflex I've always wanted to carry!

[Randall53]

I hate to ask stupid questions, or things I should already know, but will this law allow fixed blade belt carry of knives over 4 inches?