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May God Bless those who have served our country and those who are currently serving! Semper Fi

The average gun enthusiast wants .gov to adhere to the second amendment as it was written. “Shall not be infringed” is a pretty simple concept to understand. There should be NO restrictive gun laws. There should be NO BATFE. You don’t need a poll for that. Leave us alone as the constitution requires. There is NO room for compromise. None!!!

Then contact me, I am the West TN Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association. I can be of assist if you truly want to learn the ropes at the Legislature. Cell Phone is 731-217-0134.

Yep, those never go away. I get the distrust but to me and only me the benefit of having a permit and being able to carry in other states without fear of prosecution out ways the fear of being known as a gun owner.

I would ask then where have you been in respect to the last 25 years of advocacy for the 2nd? Some of us have been actively raising money and helping get solid supporters elected and on the committees that make the decisions. Writing the bills that gave us what little freedom we have. I was in on the penning of Civil Immunity and worked it hard for two years to get it passed. I did not see anyone else there walking the halls, but I sure did. I posted 3 issues that need folks here to share with their elected employees, if you want to help, send those letters to the Governor, the Director of the TBI, the Commissioner of the Department of Safety, you house members and Senators. I sent those write ups to over 40 legislators and talked to over 20 personally. You want to make a difference, get to know them, get their cell phone numbers, be engaged at the GA. Donate to the 2nd Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Fun Owners of America and TFA. Follow 4boxes and Tom Grieve, learn what the real rules are, not what feelings are.

More cleanout. I shot it 12 rounds for function and that was it. I bought it for my mom to carry, but she never did so this can go. Great little pistol for a purse or pocket. 2.1" barrel, bobbed hammer, DLC over Stainless. $Sold. Meet within a reasonable distance of Chapel Hill.

Location is Murfreesboro. Willing to drive a short distance. Wilson Combat EDC X9. Purchased new by me in Sept 2022- I’d guess it has a round count of roughly 500 flawless rounds. I carried it a handful of times, but no holster wear. Shoots perfect- I just picked up a SFX9 and the grip just fits my hand better than this does. There is a ding in on the face of the top of the rear sight. I had put back sharpie on it, but cleaned it off for pics/disclosure. The picture I took of it shows it very well. Box, test target, pistol case, two 15 round mags included. Green fiber optic front, not optics cut. The only trades (+/- cash) I would consider are: No trades $1,800

Contact your House Rep, the members of Civil Justice and Criminal Justice in the House, your Senators and all the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and pose these facts and ask these questions: Please find below Court findings that are important and have major bearing on what I consider to be an unconstitutional infringement on the right to bear arms via statute in Tennessee, (the intent to go armed) and questions related: “…the intent to carry the pistol for evil purposes, or for the purpose of being armed, in the sense of the statute, is clearly negatived, and the motive an innocent one. The object of the statute, as we have before said, is to prevent carrying a pistol with a view of being armed and ready for offense or defense in case of conflict with a citizen…”. Moorfield v. The State, 73 Tenn. 348 Supreme Court of Tennessee, (1880) “At the time of the founding, as now, to “bear” meant to “carry.” When used with “arms,” however, the term has a meaning that refers to carrying for a particular purpose—confrontation. In Muscarello v. United States,524 U.S. 125, 118 S. Ct. 1911, 141 L.Ed.2d 111 (1998), in the course of analyzing the meaning of “carries a firearm” in a federal criminal statute, Justice GINSBURG wrote that “urely a most familiar meaning is, as the Constitution's Second Amendment ... indicate: ‘wear, bear, or carry ... upon the person or in the clothing or in a pocket, for the purpose ... of being armed and ready for offensive or defensive action in a case of conflict with another person.’ ” Id., at 143, 118 S.Ct. 1911 (dissenting opinion) (quoting Black's Law Dictionary 214 (6th ed.1998)). We think that Justice GINSBURG accurately captured the natural meaning of “bear arms.” Although the phrase implies that the carrying of the weapon is for the purpose of “offensive or defensive action,” it in no way connotes participation in a structured military organization.”- District of Columbia et al. v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570, 584 (2008) “It is not every removal of a weapon from one place to another which constitutes a “carrying” within the meaning of this section, to constitute the offense the weapon must be carried as arms.” Page v. State, 50 Tenn. 198 (1871) “Instructions that the fact that defendant had pistols in his automobile raised presumption that he carried them for purpose of going armed and that the burden was on defendant to show that he had them for some lawful purpose was error since it relieved the state of the obligation of showing intent to go armed which is an essential ingredient of the offense.” Liming v. State, 220 Tenn. 371, 417 S.W.2d 769 (1967). Without the intent or purpose of going armed there is no violation of this statute, and the mere carrying of a weapon does not deprive a defendant of the presumption of innocence. Cole v. State, 539 S.W.2d 46 (Tenn. Crim. App. 1976). “Two years ago, in District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U. S. (2008), we held that the Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense” McDonald v. City of Chicago, No. 08-1521, 1 (2010) “The provision at issue in this case, § 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment, provides, among other things, that a State may not abridge "the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States" or deprive "any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."” McDonald v. City of Chicago, No. 08-1521, 6 (2010) “Instead, the Court decisively held that incorporated Bill of Rights protections "are all to be enforced against the States under the Fourteenth Amendment according to the same standards that protect those personal rights against federal encroachment."’ Id., at 10; see also Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U. S. 643, 655-656 (1961); Ker v. California, 374 U. S. 23, 33-34 (1963); Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U. S. 108, 110 (1964); Pointer, 380 U. S., at 406; Duncan, supra, at 149, 157-158; Benton, 395 U. S., at 794-795; Wallace v. Jaffree, 472 U. S. 38, 48-49 (1985) - McDonald v. City of Chicago, No. 08-1521, 17-18 (2010) Our decision in Heller points unmistakably to the answer. Self-defense is a basic right, recognized by many legal systems from ancient times to the present day, and in Heller, we held that individual self-defense is "the central component" of the Second Amendment right. 554 U. S., at ____ (slip op., at 26); see also id., at ____ (slip op., at 56) (stating that the "inherent right of self-defense has been central to the Second Amendment right").- McDonald v. City of Chicago, No. 08-1521, 19 (2010) The “intent to go armed” clause IS the crime in 39-17-1307. Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon.(a)(1) A person commits an offense who carries, with the intent to go armed, a firearm or a club. Questions: 1. If SCOTUS in Heller, McDonald and Bruen say there is a right to carry a firearm in case of confrontation, is the Intent to go Armed Clause unconstitutional. 2. Does the ruling from SCOTUS in Heller, recognized in McDonald and Bruen, that the citizen of the US has a right to carry firearms for self-protection in case of confrontation with another abrogate TCA 39-17-1307 (a) (1)? 3. If the right to carry firearms for self-protection in case of confrontation with another citizen is valid, does Article 6 Section 2 of the US Constitution mandate that Tennessee remove the infringement? 4. Dos the Incorporation of the 2nd amendment against Tennessee invalidate the “Intent to go armed” clause?

Do the survey and mark "strongly disagree" to all questions. The wording is confusing (by design) and the underlying objective seems to be figuring out where the weak spot is on the pro gun side so they can chisel away at that (whatever it turns out to be). Red flag laws seem 'reasonable' to everyone? Let's start there. I appreciate the sincerity the OP is bringing as he seems like a genuine pro 2A advocate, but after reading the survey questions, I don't see that there is any clarity in how they are written to where a person can feel good about answering any of them with confidence that your answer will represent how you truly feel. As @BigK put it "Those questions were architected to be used in any way the person who collects them sees fit." Now that I've seen the questions, I believe that is absolutely correct. I don't see value in doing this survey. Sorry OP. I do see value in contacting your representatives & letting them know how you REALLY feel & I see value in showing up & voting for the PRO GUN candidate at election time. @Worriedman and the NRA & GOA can tell you who those people are. Vote. That is your secret power. Do it. Use it. Sitting it out allows evil to win.

Like Pain, I too mainly keep my permit for ease of carrying in other states. If you travel much you might as well get a permit since the government has everyone who participates in online gun forums on the list already.

I would appreciate your views on the benefits of getting a carry permit. I have a vague idea that with a permit I'll be able to carry legally in more places and also have a more positive treatment with law enforcement and the legal system in the event that some relevant situation arises (including a simple traffic stop). But I also have some concern with being on a government list of probable gun owners.

This is a Remington 1100 Sporting 12 with a non-VR 30” fixed full choke 2-3/4” only barrel. Functions and fires great, smooth shooting. I finally got my Remington 58 running and find it more interesting than the 1100, so this one is going to go. $700 I will entertain trade offers, I’m not interested in more shotguns or ARs though.

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Hello One and All, I have been away for awhile due to Arthritis related health issues. Finally feel well enough to get back into life. Look forward to being part of the community and hope I can make a positive contribution from time to time.

This gun is amazingly clean and not seen very often. ABSOLUTELY NO TRADES. 925.00

Historically, the legislature has been very specific (Down to naming sling shots as prohibited "dangerous" weapons) but there has been no prescription against long guns, until 1989, that does not comport with Heller, McDonald or Bruen time frame. Show your house rep., senator, the governor, Commissioner of the Department of Safety and Director of the TBI these facts and ask these questions: Please find attachments that I have found that require investigation related to current infringements on the 2nd Amendment found in Tennessee jurisprudence and Statutes, and questions that are raised in their stead. Are rifles and shotguns protected by the 2nd Amendment as lawful weapons of carry?: “Government simply does not have the authority to dictate a list of firearms or configurations that it finds “suitable” for citizen self-defense, hunting, target practice, militia use, or some other lawful use.” JAMES MILLER, et al., Plaintiffs, v. ROB BONTA Case No.: 19-cv-01537 BEN (JLB) pg. 75 “[T]he right to keep arms involves, necessarily, the right to use such arms for all the ordinary purposes, and in all the ordinary modes usual in the country, and to which arms are adapted, limited by the duties of a good citizen in times of peace.” Andrews, 50 Tenn., at 178 District of Columbia et al. v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570, 614 (2008) “[W]e would hold, that the rifle of all descriptions, the shot gun, the musket, and repeater, are such arms; and that under the Constitution the right to keep such arms, cannot be infringed or forbidden by the Legislature.” Andrews v. State, 50 Tenn. 165, 179–80 (1871) "The right to keep arms, necessarily involves the right to purchase them, to keep them in a state of efficiency for use, and to purchase and provide ammunition suitable for such arms, and to keep them in repair. And clearly for this purpose, a man would have the right to carry them to and from his home, and no one could claim that the Legislature had the right to punish him for it, without violating this clause of the Constitution." Andrews v. State, 50 Tenn. 165, 181 (1871). “The rifle has ever been the companion of the pioneer and, under God, his tutelary protector” District of Columbia et al. v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570, 609 (2008) “The state may punish crimes carried out with a gun. But prohibiting the carrying of a gun, by itself, is not within the police power of the state…“it is to be remembered that the carrying of a gun per se constitutes no offence. For any lawful purpose--either of business or amusement-- the citizen is at perfect liberty to carry his gun. It is the wicked purpose--and the mischievous result--which essentially constitutes the crime.” State v. Huntly 25 N.C. 418 (1843) "Bearing arms for the common defense may well be held to be a political right, or for the protection and maintenance of such rights, intended to be guaranteed; but the right to keep them, with all that is implied fairly as an incident to this right, is a private individual right, guaranteed to the citizen, not the soldier.” Andrews v. State, 50 Tenn. 165, 179–80 (1871) “The right of the whole people, old and young, men, women and boys, and not militia only, to keep and bear arms of every description, and not such merely as are used by the militia, shall not be infringed, curtailed, or broken in upon, in the smallest degree; and all this for the important end to be attained: the rearing up and qualifying a well-regulated militia, so vitally necessary to the security of a free State. Our opinion is, that any law, State or Federal, is repugnant to the Constitution, and void, which contravenes this right, originally belonging to our forefathers…” Nunn v State quoted in District of Columbia et al. v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570, 612-13 (2008) as perfectly defining the operative clause of the 2nd Amendment. “In the colonial and revolutionary war era, [small-arms] weapons used by militiamen and weapons used in defense of person and home were one and the same.” State v. Kessler,289 Ore. 359, 368, 614 P.2d 94, 98 (1980) (citing G. Neumann, Swords and Blades of the American Revolution 6–15, 252–254 (1973)) District of Columbia et al. v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570, 624-25 (2008) There is no mention of rifles or shotguns in a list of prohibited “dangerous” weapons in the Codes or Public Chapters of Tennessee until 1989. The predecessor to the re-write of the criminal codes that I can find is from TCA 1975: 39-6-1701. Carrying dangerous weapons. – (a) Any person who shall carry in any manner whatever, with the intent to go armed, any razor, dirk, bowie knife or other like form, shape or size, sword cane, ice pick, sling shot, blackjack, brass-knucks, spanish stiletto, or a fountain pen pistol or gun, or like instrument containing a firing pin capable of shooting tear gas or pistol cartridges, or any pistol or revolver of any kind whatever, except the army or navy pistol which shall be carried openly in the hand, or any other dangerous weapon, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any person guilty of such offense shall be subject to presentment or indictment, and on conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), and imprisoned in the county jail, imprisonment only in the discretion of the court; provided, the defendant shall give good and sufficient security for all the costs, fine, and any jail fees that may accrue by virtue of his imprisonment. McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010) incorporated the 2nd Amendment against the States under the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen, No. 20-843, 14 (U.S. Jun. 23, 2022) Held “the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual right to keep and bear arms for self-defense.” “In keeping with Heller, we hold that when the Second Amendment's plain text covers an individual's conduct, the Constitution presumptively protects that conduct. To justify its regulation, the government may not simply posit that the regulation promotes an important interest. Rather, the government must demonstrate that the regulation is consistent with this Nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation.” New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen, No. 20-843, 14 (U.S. Jun. 23, 2022) Questions: Are rifles and shotguns protected arms under the 2nd Amendment? Is the 2nd Amendment a protected Civil Right due to McDonald v. City of Chicago? Per Bruen, is Tennessee required to prove there is historical tradition of denying citizens the right to bear rifles and shotguns for self defense or defense of the state or to validate its prescriptions against carry for lawful purposes. Is Tennessee is an outlier with respect to denying its citizens the ability to bear rifles and shotguns for lawful purposes? (see graphic map attached) Is 39-17-1308 unconstitutional? Where can I find the predecessor code sections listed in TCA 39-6-1701 from 1975?

This jewel shows signs of honest wear but definitely one to add to the collection. Just not made like this anymore

An M1C is a Garand, not a carbine.

I'll second this. it changed my life.

If the Army and the Navy Ever look on heaven's scenes They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.

I would get the "Enhanced" Handgun Carry Permit. All states with respiratory agreements with TN will only honor this TN permit.

This will never be fixed until it's adjudicated in court. The political class ( .even in Tennessee.) love giving " permissions" to us " Delightful Rustics ". The current language of the Tennessee Constitution, put in place by a bunch of dammed Reconstructionists after the Civil War says; as I remember: " The right to bear arms shall not be infringed, BUT the legislature may regulate the wearing of arms with an eye toward keeping the peace "... " ready ta litigate " leroy, the Anti Reconstructionist.

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I can remembering 1 time about a shooting back years ago that a woman spoke up a day or 2 after a shooting done by a husband and wife team that shot up a bunch of folks at a office Christmas party and later that day got in a shootout with Police and Feds and both got killed. The woman said she thought something was going on next store as people where coming and going all night the night before but she said she didn't want to get involved. Her not getting involved cost 11 people their lives. If she would have just made 1 call those people would have lived. I still say, "If you see something say something!" and let the police sort it out!......JMHO

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As stated, the permit allows for carry in other states. I hope I'm on every list the government has as a gun owner. They need to know and respect us. Trust me they already know or assume they know. Our buying habits, website visits, etc., paint a very accurate picture of who we are.

Have you ever purchased a firearm through a FFL? If so, there is already a record of you being a gun owner.

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TSG, I have a 7MM 08 Savage Axis scoped for deer hunting, although it is not in an A R style form. Close to the 6.5 Creemore in power. Really like it, but after I purchased the rifle, my Diabetic neuropathy became so bad I am no longer able to hike nor walk very far any longer. I haven't been hunting in 3 years now. This getting old is the pits! The 556/223 will do what I wanted it to do.

Gorgeous. I have a nickel 4in that is on the never sell list.

Just a follow up. I ordered this on Nov 5th and it was delivered today, Nov 9th. The case was wrapped in black plastic so contents was hidden. Very pleased with this company and my first order with them.

Just looking at the map feels like a hard slap across the face. Instead of red they should use a darker blue or more appropriately, pink.

It appears the stay applies nationwide now… https://thereload.com/federal-judge-blocks-nationwide-enforcement-of-pistol-brace-ban/

Problem is, I've dropped 46.6 lbs this year. All the easy waight is gone. I have no illusions my eating is the issue I've gained about 10 lbs of muscle in that time. My Wife stress bakes. I'm not blaming her, but we have a bit of stress due to kids. I'm the problem. Stress makes me want to drink whisky or eat. I'm trying to make that the gym my go to. At this point I'm either working out or I have a cookie she's cooked. I'm starting to get friends committing about the amount of time I spend exercising.

I have rarely heard of anyone ever saying, yea I noticed the signs but didn't say anything. Maybe it's from not wanting to be blamed for not reporting, or from the shame they may feel from not doing so. It is a discussion that needs to be raised, because many of the actions she may have taken beforehand can be attributed to many of us on any given day, such as buying weapons, weapons training, and other tactical behavior. Which is why red-flag laws are so dangerous IMO, it can have disastrous consequences if LEO comes busting down a door in the middle of the night at any security minded person's home.

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Gun Rights and Public Safety in the same sentence is a dog whistle for gun control groups. I’ll pass. I guess I should add, and I expect most here are similar, we would need A LOT more details to even start a discussion. You may have the best of intentions, but color me skeptical.

The uselessness of the TWRA continues. It's a lot easier to give inaccurate information than actually find an answer. Sorry for my rant, I just find this kind of behavior from a government agency extremely frustrating and it is consistent with the majority of interactions I've had with the agency. From the TVA website... Know Before You Go “TVA doesn’t require any special license; you just need a state hunting license,” says High. “But there are federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing hunting, and you need to know and follow them.” You also need to understand hunting safety. Wearing hunter-orange hats and vests helps ensure that you are seen when you’re in the woods—whether you’re hunting or not. “People need to remember that most TVA areas are multi-use areas,” says Brewster. “Hunting is allowed unless otherwise posted, but hikers, horseback riders, and other recreation users may be in the area, too. Also, some undeveloped TVA land is near developed areas. That’s why following the rules and being safety conscious is so important.” Hunting is prohibited on some TVA lands, such as dam reservations, power plant reservations, substations, campgrounds, and day-use areas. Be aware of where you are and what’s around you.

I did. I had thought this was more of a retaliation thing against the school for her perceived treatment, but learned that she was just a cold hearted bitch that had swallowed the current socialist messaging hook line and sinker.

Hornady makes critical defense in some rifle calibers, including .223, also Winchester SilverTip, Hornady V-max, and Barnes TSX function rather well. Hornady V-max if you're super worried about over penetration, the projectiles hit the target with an incredible amount of speed and upon impact fragment into nothing.

New to this site, heard about it off Reddit, and i just bought my first AR. Glad to be here.

But do you have a survey we can take?