Big things are moving in the House, get your senator on notice...

[Worriedman]

It appears that we have the best chance to remove the criminal aspect of carrying a firearm, allowing permitted carry past posted signs, removing rules about carrying in parks and recreational areas, permitted or not that we have had in years.

It is imperative that we get the 33 blocks to Liberty on notice and get their responses.

Write your Senator and ask them how they intend to deal with the Bruen decision and your right to carry a loaded firearm in case of confrontation in public.  Le them know that you know the SCOTUS incorporated the 2nd Amendment against the States in 2010 and you expect them to act accordingly.

They work for you, give them instruction and post their responses.

[Worriedman]

Each member here, who is desirous of return this state to the promises made in 1796 needs to honor their charge in Article 1 Section 23 of our Declaration of Rights:
That the citizens have a right, in a peaceable manner, to assemble together for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances, or other proper purposes, by address of remonstrance.

Get proactive!

[Defender]

2 hours ago, Worriedman said:

It appears that we have the best chance to remove the criminal aspect of carrying a firearm, allowing permitted carry past posted signs, removing rules about carrying in parks and recreational areas, permitted or not that we have had in years.

It is imperative that we get the 33 blocks to Liberty on notice and get their responses.

Write your Senator and ask them how they intend to deal with the Bruen decision and your right to carry a loaded firearm in case of confrontation in public.  Le them know that you know the SCOTUS incorporated the 2nd Amendment against the States in 2010 and you expect them to act accordingly.

They work for you, give them instruction and post their responses.

 

 

2 hours ago, Worriedman said:

It appears that we have the best chance to remove the criminal aspect of carrying a firearm, allowing permitted carry past posted signs, removing rules about carrying in parks and recreational areas, permitted or not that we have had in years.

It is imperative that we get the 33 blocks to Liberty on notice and get their responses.

Write your Senator and ask them how they intend to deal with the Bruen decision and your right to carry a loaded firearm in case of confrontation in public.  Le them know that you know the SCOTUS incorporated the 2nd Amendment against the States in 2010 and you expect them to act accordingly.

They work for you, give them instruction and post their responses.

Yeah, mine is Heidi Campbell so probably a waste of my time, but I'm emailing her now.  Any suggested language for this?  Im bad with words sometimes.

[Chucktshoes]

Mine is Jack Johnson. Since I recently moved into his district, can anyone tell me the read on him on 2A issues?

[Worriedman]

I am reaching out to get your thoughts regarding your duty to the People with respect to the 2nd Amendment in view of the recent Bruen decision, in conjunction with those of Heller, McDonald and others.

1. In District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008), the Supreme Court explained that the Second Amendment recognizes, enumerates, and guarantees to individuals the preexisting right to keep and carry arms for self-defense and defense of others in the event of a violent confrontation.

2. In McDonald v. Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010), the Supreme Court explained that the Second Amendment is fully applicable to the states through operation of the Fourteenth Amendment. 3 Id. at 791. As a result of the holding in McDonald, the Tennessee Constitution cannot be construed to allow government authority to infringe rights of individuals if such authority would constitute an infringement of the individual’s rights under the 2nd Amendment.

3. In Caetano v. Massachusetts, 577 U.S. 411 (2016), the Court reaffirmed its conclusion in Heller that "the Second Amendment extends, prima facie, to all instruments that constitute bearable arms, even those that were not in existence at the time of the founding … “and that this "Second Amendment right is fully applicable to the States[.]” Id. at 411, 416.

4. In N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen, 142 S.Ct. 2111 (2022), the Supreme Court stated that the Second and Fourteenth Amendments together guarantee individuals not only the right to “keep” firearms in their homes, but also the right to “bear arms,” meaning the right to carry constitutionally protected arms “for self-defense outside the home,” free from infringement by either federal or state governments. Bruen at 2122.

The simple question is, with these facts presented, what are you as my Senator going to do to remove the criminal aspect of carry a firearm by a non-criminal citizen in Tennessee and to remove “gun free” zones. TCA 39-17-1307 (a) (1) says it is an offense to carry a firearm with the intent to go armed, clearly with the case rulings above that is unconstitutional.
 

[Defender]

Just now, Worriedman said:

I am reaching out to get your thoughts regarding your duty to the People with respect to the 2nd Amendment in view of the recent Bruen decision, in conjunction with those of Heller, McDonald and others.

1. In District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008), the Supreme Court explained that the Second Amendment recognizes, enumerates, and guarantees to individuals the preexisting right to keep and carry arms for self-defense and defense of others in the event of a violent confrontation.

2. In McDonald v. Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010), the Supreme Court explained that the Second Amendment is fully applicable to the states through operation of the Fourteenth Amendment. 3 Id. at 791. As a result of the holding in McDonald, the Tennessee Constitution cannot be construed to allow government authority to infringe rights of individuals if such authority would constitute an infringement of the individual’s rights under the 2nd Amendment.

3. In Caetano v. Massachusetts, 577 U.S. 411 (2016), the Court reaffirmed its conclusion in Heller that "the Second Amendment extends, prima facie, to all instruments that constitute bearable arms, even those that were not in existence at the time of the founding … “and that this "Second Amendment right is fully applicable to the States[.]” Id. at 411, 416.

4. In N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen, 142 S.Ct. 2111 (2022), the Supreme Court stated that the Second and Fourteenth Amendments together guarantee individuals not only the right to “keep” firearms in their homes, but also the right to “bear arms,” meaning the right to carry constitutionally protected arms “for self-defense outside the home,” free from infringement by either federal or state governments. Bruen at 2122.

The simple question is, with these facts presented, what are you as my Senator going to do to remove the criminal aspect of carry a firearm by a non-criminal citizen in Tennessee and to remove “gun free” zones. TCA 39-17-1307 (a) (1) says it is an offense to carry a firearm with the intent to go armed, clearly with the case rulings above that is unconstitutional.
 

Exactly what Im looking for!  Thank you!

 

[Worriedman]

3 minutes ago, Chucktshoes said:

Mine is Jack Johnson. Since I recently moved into his district, can anyone tell me the read on him on 2A issues?

He is the Establishment "Leader" of the Senate, he carries all the governors Administration bills.  To date, he only follows the line of the Lt. Governor.

He is vital to the effort, as he wants to be the next Lt. Gov. when McNally falls from the throne.

He needs to be ridden hard.

[monkeylizard]

16 minutes ago, Defender said:

 

 

Yeah, mine is Heidi Campbell so probably a waste of my time

You and me both . . . but email sent anyway

Edited January 6, 2023 by monkeylizard

[Defender]

12 minutes ago, monkeylizard said:

You and me both . . . but email sent anyway

 

12 minutes ago, monkeylizard said:

You and me both . . . but email sent anyway

Just sent mine.  Gotta wonder how she will go.  Wish our state legislature page had links to how legislators voted on every bill.

[Worriedman]

1 hour ago, Defender said:

 

Just sent mine.  Gotta wonder how she will go.  Wish our state legislature page had links to how legislators voted on every bill.

It actually does, when each bill is voted for on the floor, you can go to the Bill's page and see the yeas and nays.

https://www.capitol.tn.gov/

You can look up by bill number once they get into session and see every vote from committee to floor.

 

Edited January 6, 2023 by Worriedman

[monkeylizard]

Right, but I'd like to be able to look at a legislator's page and see all their votes rather than going bill-by-bill.

Edited January 6, 2023 by monkeylizard

[JN01]

E-mail sent to Sen Nicely.

[bubbadavis]

3 hours ago, monkeylizard said:

Right, but I'd like to be able to look at a legislator's page and see all their votes rather than going bill-by-bill.

This would make it way, way too easy to hold them accountable!

[TN Native]

Are there House Bill numbers that you expect to be the likely candidates for passage?

[Worriedman]

On 1/6/2023 at 2:38 PM, TN Native said:

Are there House Bill numbers that you expect to be the likely candidates for passage?

Bills are just getting filed, we are looking at them. None so far merit our full support, but we have two weeks to go.

Everyone can go to this link and sign up for the free weekly bill update, no requirement join or become a member.

https://tennesseefirearms.com/subscribe-tfa/

Edited January 17, 2023 by Worriedman

[TripleGGG]

Everyone in my family that lives in TN has submitted letters to our representatives. 

[monkeylizard]

Here's a bump and reminder. . . If you're not a PAID member of the TFA, you should be. As evidenced by this thread, we have no one working harder on our behalf than John Harris at TFA. Support him as much as you can.

My membership just expired and I'm on my way to renew it now.

Edited January 17, 2023 by monkeylizard

[GlockSpock]

Is @Worriedman associated with the TFA?

[monkeylizard]

Edit because . . . reasons

Edited January 17, 2023 by monkeylizard

[Chucktshoes]

2 hours ago, GlockSpock said:

Is @Worriedman associated with the TFA?

Yes. 

[Defender]

I have and will continue to write my state senator and rep but i live in liberal Davidson County and they don't even bother to respond to me.

[GlockSpock]

1 hour ago, Chucktshoes said:

Yes. 

Cool, I didn't realize that. Thanks for any of the hard work you do, @Worriedman!

[Worriedman]

Drove to Cookeville yesterday evening for a meeting with Senator Paul Bailey.  Carried a lot of information on the Bruen and successor suits.

It is a long way back to West TN in the dark and pouring down rain,  got in a little after midnight, (hard on an old man) but had a good meeting.

Only way to advance is to do the work!