Tim Nunan

http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/17/440-phantom-congressional-districts-get-64-billion-according-to-recoverygov/ The government's Web site that is supposed to tell taxpayers how their stimulus dollars are being spent, and which spends $84 million per year to do so, shows that $6.4 billion of the stimulus has been spent in 440 congressional districts that don?t exist, according to a report by the Franklin Center, as reported by Watchdog.org. (More at link)

While just signing a treaty doesn't trump the Constitution Article VI, second paragraph states:"This Constitution and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof: and all Treaties made, or whch shall be made, un the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of theLand;..."So if approved by the Senate and signed by the President the treaties become federal law.

Morristown Applebees was busy all day with veterans. Not posted. Good turnover, good food and service.

An article in TV Guide stated that most the actors on NCIS actually got some firearms training and range time by real NCIS agents in order to accurately carry and use the firearm props.

<!--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.

The New Jersey Democratic State Committee - The Democratic Party of New Jersey <!--StartFragment -->"E-trace is a nationwide database maintained by the ATF that lists a firearm's first purchaser, date of purchase and the retailer from which it was purchased. The information is compiled from police records of gun purchases provided by local departments, but until today was only accessible by the ATF and the police department that provided it." Read all of this article from August 2007 - Governor Announces Historic Partnership with ATF to Trace Illegal Firearms

While some Applebee's may be posted (instructions from HQ) some franchises apparently have not done so. Golden Corral is doing this 5 PM to 9 PM, 16 November this year. They've require proof of status... honor system. Military :: Golden Corral

Article II, section 2 "He (meaning the President) shall have the Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur;..."

We have good results with Mangus Bullets MAGNUS BULLETS

I'm interested in the 45LC but have no idea how well that round/rifle shoots. Comments?

THE NOVEMBER MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 3, 2009Our guest speakers will be:Attorneys Mike Mollenhour and James WagnerThe discussion will be centered around:After shots are firedDo I need an attorney? Will I go to jail? Will I be sued?Also: A report on activism regarding the “Guns in Parks†issue.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Monthly meetings are held at The IHOP restaurant in front of Lowes, on Chapman Highway at the intersection of John Sevier Highway in South Knoxville. 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 865-233-4561

Originally Posted by Tim Nunan Hamblen county commission meetings are held in the largest county court room so yes many of us here attend when court is NOT in session. Not sure for this month . It seems to go back and forth between poorly posted, posted on some entrances, to not posted at all.

Hamblen county commission meetings are held in the largest county court room so yes many of us here attend when court is NOT in session.

Six or seven years ago I crossed the Canadian border and was asked if I had any firearms with me; I did not. After running the TN driver's license I was asked three more times and gave the same answer. We were diverted to an inspection station and they all but tore out the lining of the vehicle. I had made sure there wasn't as much as a shell casing in there. So yes, other agencies will know if you have a HCP.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Guest: At this time, a guest which has been rescheduled a couple of times has yet to confirm. Alternatively, Bob Pope, who would have been an upcoming guest will be prepared to address two issues we see on the horizon - the fallout from the Gun Show Investigation and how such problems could be resolved and also the anticipated 2010 deployment of the Constitutional Conservative newspaper/magazine. Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm Please arrive early (the room is reserved starting at 5:30) to order, eat and socialize as possible. Location: Golden Corral Hermitage 315 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd Hermitage, TN 37076 (615) 874-1313 IT IS IMPORTANT TO PAY AT GOLDEN CORAL AS YOU COME IN FOR THE MEETING IF YOU ARE EATING. TELL THEM THAT AT THE CASH REGISTER THAT YOU ARE THERE FOR THE MEETING AND TO APPLY THE "GROUP RATE" WHICH SHOULD BE $9.99 PLUS TAX INCLUDING YOUR DRINK. You do not have to be a TFA member to attend nor do you have to be a resident of Nashville. Everyone is welcome and encourage to bring guests - even spouses.

washingtonpost.com A new report from a national coalition of mayors urges President Obama to adopt dozens of reforms to help curb gun violence, including steps to crack down on problems at gun shows and the creation of a federal interstate firearms trafficking unit. The "Blueprint for Federal Action on Illegal Guns," a copy of which was obtained by The Washington Post, presents 40 recommendations that "would dramatically improve law enforcement's ability to keep guns out of the hands of criminals -- and, in doing so, save innocent lives." The strategies outlined by the Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a bipartisan group of about 450 mayors nationwide, focus on the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The agency, which has been sent a copy of the report, declined to comment. "Implementing these recommendations would achieve a goal that all participants in the gun debate support: enforcing laws already on the books," says an accompanying letter signed by the coalition's co-chairmen, Mayors Thomas M. Menino (D) of Boston and Michael R. Bloomberg (I) of New York. According to the report, hard work by ATF field agents has "been undermined by congressional restrictions, inadequate resources, and a lack of leadership from federal officials in Washington." The proposed changes could be accomplished within existing laws through agency reforms, regulatory moves and better funding, the report said. The strategies grew out of academic and government research, an analysis of firearms prosecutions and talks with government and law enforcement officials. "The mayor's coalition created this document for policy discussion," said Jason Post, a spokesman for Bloomberg's office. There are no plans for public release of the document, which is being distributed to key members of Obama's administration and agencies affected by the recommendations. The 51-page document suggests a handful of strategies that would tighten ATF oversight of thousands of gun shows held annually. The study noted that a 2007 inspector general's probe concluded the "ATF does not have a formal gun show enforcement program." ATF agents should have greater discretion to conduct criminal investigations at gun shows identified as sources of firearms later seized in crimes, the report states, noting that "criminal activity endemic to some gun shows goes unchecked." Agents at gun shows should "develop undercover integrity tests" to determine whether felons or out-of-state residents are making illegal purchases. The report also calls for a better approach to crime gun tracing, the process that tracks a seized weapon back to its first retail sale. The ATF lacks the structure or resources to "fully realize its power," the report says, and information is not regularly shared with field offices, and state and local law enforcement. To this end, the study wants ATF to be funded to create a new "Office of Tactical Trace Analysis," which would replace the current crime gun analysis branch. (more at link)

The October meeting of the Tennessee Firearms Association Lakeway Chapter will be held on Tuesday evening, the 20th of October, 2009 Tony Sellars, from White Pine Tennessee, will speak on properly preparing game before delivering to a meat cutter so they can help provide a good product. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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.

Sounds like something out of Unintended Consequences by John Ross.

I'm guessing Haslam hasn't change his spots. *************************************** Gubernatorial rivals blast Haslam on gun stance Knoxville News Sentinel NASHVILLE - Bill Haslam's rivals for Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial nomination are finding ammunition in the Knoxville mayor's position on guns. Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville and U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp of Chattanooga, both vocal supporters of gun rights, are targeting Haslam's support for a Knoxville City Council vote earlier this week that keeps in place a ban on handguns in city parks, playgrounds and sports fields. "Once again Mayor Haslam comes down on the wrong side of our Second Amendment rights guaranteed in the Constitution," Wamp said in a statement. The state Legislature this year passed a law that allows handgun carry permit holders to bring their weapons into city and county parks. But the law gives local governments the power to opt out. About 70 cities and counties have decided against allowing people with permits to go armed in local parks. Haslam supported the ban at the council meeting because it could be worse for gun owners if "we monkey with the situation we have right now," because changing the ordinance might lead to criminal penalties for violators. Knoxville is the only large city in Tennessee without criminal penalties for bringing guns into parks, he said. Campaign consultant Tom Ingram said he expects Haslam's opponents to "try to obscure that and some other things that are as clear as the nose on your face." But Ingram said voters should see through any attacks on Haslam over gun rights. "People who pay attention and understand that he is a staunch advocate for the Second Amendment - and ignore people who mislead and distort - will be fine with his position," Ingram said. Haslam has been publicly refining his position on guns as he makes his statewide race. Earlier this year, he withdrew from the Mayors Against Illegal Guns group for what he called a departure from its original mission of fighting gun crimes in urban areas. "As soon as that came to light he resigned, as did many other mayors," Ingram said. Ramsey spokesman Brad Todd said gun rights are a "big issue" for Republican primary voters. "It's a long campaign," Todd said. "I'm sure a lot of people will have questions for him around the state. He's going to have a lot of explaining to do." Ramsey was an original sponsor of Tennessee's handgun carry law, and Todd said his consistent stance on guns is what will appeal to voters. "He doesn't try to tell one audience on thing and tell another audience another," Todd said. "He supports Second Amendment rights, period." Wamp has made gun rights a staple of his campaign speeches, including a statement that if President Barack Obama were to issue an order to confiscate guns, "We will meet him at the state line." "Limiting the rights of citizens who have gone through the training and permitting process required to legally carry a gun in order to protect themselves and their families - while letting the criminals run free - makes little sense to me," Wamp said. Haslam's campaign raised $3.8 million in the first half of the year, compared with Ramsey's $1.3 million and Wamp's $1.2 million. A fourth Republican candidate, Memphis prosecutor Bill Gibbons, raised about $412,000. Gibbons has expressed reservations about another new Tennessee law that allows permit holders to carry their guns into bars and restaurants that serve alcohol.

Campaign-giving restriction is nullified - Washington Times A federal appeals court on Friday dramatically expanded the ability of politically oriented groups such as Emily's List or the National Rifle Association to raise and spend money to help candidates get elected to federal office. The opinion, issued by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, nullifies the $5,000 annual cap on individual giving to nonprofits. The Federal Election Commission enacted the rule after the 2004 presidential election that saw a flood of money from independent groups including Swift Boats Veterans for Truth and MoveOn.Org. It was the latest in a string of court rulings that are collectively unwinding the restrictions on campaign giving that have taken effect over the past two decades, most notably with the passage of the landmark McCain-Feingold legislationin 2002. "The First Amendment, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, protects the right of individual citizens to spend unlimited amounts to express their views about policy issues and candidates for public office," the court ruling said. The First Amendment also "safeguards the right of citizens to band together and pool their resources as an unincorporated group or nonprofit organization in order to express their views about policy issues and candidates for public office." Emily's List, which advocates for women candidates who support the legal right to an abortion, brought the case against the FEC. The group objected to the restrictions on "hard money" contributions for political activities. "As a result of this decision, Emily's List will be able to allocate its federal and non-federal expenses in a manner that reflects our actual work and we will continue to support state and local candidates across the country," said Ellen R. Malcolm, president and founder of Emily's List. Reform groups strongly condemned the ruling as overly broad because two of the three judges - all appointed to the Washington-based court by Republican presidents - declared the restrictions to be First Amendment violations. It follows an even more potent case that has the potential to erase a longstanding ban on targeted corporate and union spending during the campaign season, argued earlier this month and now pending before the United States Supreme Court. "The majority reached far beyond the bounds of this case to unnecessarily decide broad constitutional questions not properly before the court," said campaign reform advocate Fred Wertheimer. He noted a line in the concurring opinion by Judge Janice Rogers Brown, a nominee of President George W. Bush, in which she said "because this case can be decided on statutory grounds, we need not reach the constitutional question, and so should not reach the constitutional question." The Campaign Legal Center called the opinion "judicial activism" and said it "has the potential to facilitate a return to the massive soft money spending by 527 groups in prior elections." FEC had not decided whether to appeal. Michael Toner, a former FEC commissioner who served as counsel to Mr. Bush's presidential campaign, said the decision has the potential to strengthen the hand of outside groups in terms of their political activities. The most significant element of the decision, he said, was that it freed such groups to raise soft money with solicitations that specifically said the group was targeting a candidate. "If you send out an appeal saying, 'Send us money to help beat Sen. Jones,' only hard money could be raised in response to that," Mr. Toner said, meaning that the donor was limited to giving up to $5,000. "That rule was struck. It's a big deal. The green light is now on for raising unlimited soft money with that type of appeal." The prospects for the FEC launching an appeal are bleak, Mr. Toner added.

Of course there was no authority to check to see if they were illegal. If this wasn't a problem one has to wonder why Congress amended the bill to specifically deny these services to illegal aliens. Apparently Representative Wilson wasn't in error.

Always OC on the farm and when driving, otherwise CC.

Nashville Chapter is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm Please arrive early (I reserve the room starting at 5:30) to order, eat and socialize as possible. Location: Golden Corral Hermitage 315 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd Hermitage, TN 37076 (615) 874-1313 IT IS IMPORTANT TO PAY AT GOLDEN CORAL AS YOU COME IN FOR THE MEETING IF YOU ARE EATING. TELL THEM THAT AT THE CASH REGISTER THAT YOU ARE THERE FOR THE MEETING AND TO APPLY THE "GROUP RATE" WHICH SHOULD BE $9.99 PLUS TAX INCLUDING YOUR DRINK. We are looking forward to a presentation by one of TFA's who is a history expert David Lewis. Mr. Lewis will be talking about the Battle of Athens. The Battle of Athens (sometimes called the McMinn County War) was a rebellion led by citizens in Athens and Etowah, Tennessee, against the local government in August 1946. The citizens, including some World War II veterans, accused the local officials of political corruption and voter intimidation. Local citizens, including veterans returning from WWII took up arms against local government in Tennessee and demonstrated one of the rights that the 2nd Amendment was intended to protect. This promises to be an interesting and eye opening topic. We are anticipating an interesting talk about what Tennessee's firearms owners can and should expect from a Republican controlled General Assembly in 2010! You do not have to be a TFA member to attend nor do you have to be a resident of Nashville. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring guests - even spouses. You are encouraged to bring someone with you to the meeting who has not been to one or been to one recently. There's no cost to come (unless you eat because the meal is on you).

Yes

AFAIK this was not addressed at the meeting on 1 September. Council member Doc Rooney told me during the Parks and Recreation meeting that he does not believe the council is going to initiate any discussion on park carry. Of course that doesn't mean someone in the future won't submit it as an agenda item.