victorcharlie

Without a doubt, it's against the law, and a leo can enforce the law as he see's fit. I was sorely disappointed to see amendment 3 on the state parks bill. To me it just doesn't make sense, I can carry in a bar, but I can't carry in the forest. I'm not opposed to the bar carry, but do find it odd how the priorities align. Is it just me or does anyone else see this as backward?

I've had this conversation several times with several TWRA officers as well as the Federal forest rangers. First, there are 640,000 acres of the Cherokee National Forest. It spans from the Georgia state line to the Great Smokey Mountains. I spend a fair amout of time backpacking in the forest. There are less than 12 law enforcement officers patrolling the Cherokee. If you stay away from the major rivers,(tellico,Hiwassee, and Ocoee), out of Gee Creek state park, and off the rifle range, you'll probably never see them. All of the Cherokee is a Wildlife Management area and thus handgun carry is prohibited. In all likelihood, if you're backpacking with your family, and do encounter a leo, they probably won't see your handgun. (wink, wink). Now, if your shining a spot light at 2 in the morning they probably will. I've contacted my state rep, and emailed Senator Beavers, encouraging them to address this issue. As a former gun counter employee, most all the people I've talked with tell me they carry in the Cherokee.

First, I've always considered myself a republican and up until last election never voted for a democrat. It changed last time. I voted for Phil Bredesen. I've got to give credit where credit is due. IMO, he's been one of the best governors Tennessee has had in my 52 years. IMO, he's kind of like John McCain in the sense that McCain's not really a republican, and while Bredesen might call himself a democrat, I think he's a conservative on most issues.

I sent one in because it was required to get the rebate. Other than that, no.

The dealer should have given you and appeal form. Fill out the form (the instructions are on the back) and fax it in. You have 15 days to file an appeal. They will either change your status, or tell you why you were denied. There are many reasons, valid or not, why people are denied. It may be the a record was transcribed incorrectly, or someone with the same name who may not be eligible to purchase.

Any news on carry in WMA's? 640,000 acres of the Cherokee National Forest, 12 law enforcement officers, and no security. This locks everything from the GA state line to the Great Smokey Mountains. So, soon I'll be able to carry in a bar, but not in the forest. Makes perfect sense to me.....

My load for the .35 Remington is IMR3031 and a 200 grain Remington corelokt.

To be perfectly fair to Senator Alexander, there was way more text in the bill other than the few paragraphs surrounding the second amendment. I'll wait for an explanation from him before writing him off.