GOA Alert - Tennesseans, Head-Ups

[Guest SomeGuy]

btw... what makes you guys think that Tn wont enact their own laws/taxs.. and from the past experience I have seen they just copy the feds... actually are stricter.

Historically true. However, we have modern advantages that did not exist a few decades ago.

The internet, for faster communication and response to prevent bad laws, and the TFA. We are not perfectly safe, but we stand a far better chance making good laws in Nashville than we do in Washington.

[Guest oldfella]

Sent to my Rep. My Senator is worthless.

If we don't speak, no one will listen - Numbers do count, they "listen" to numbers.

Pete

[Guest oldfella]

Sorry to be dumb here but what guns are manufactured in TN that I the avg guy well maybe a little above avg guy would want to buy

"If you build it, they'll come" - I think the guns and ammo manufacturers will at least seriously consider a "branch" in Tennessee.

Pete

[Guest oldfella]

truth,

You are optimistic. While I support the idea, I expect the Fed courts to say "bad State law!" and the TN officials to knuckle under.

Optimism will win over pessimism.

Pete

[GLOCKMEISTER]

Historically true. However, we have modern advantages that did not exist a few decades ago.

The internet, for faster communication and response to prevent bad laws, and the TFA. We are not perfectly safe, but we stand a far better chance making good laws in Nashville than we do in Washington.

I agree, and I'd rather deal with locals here in Nashville as well. BUT FOR EXAMPLE...

The state requires addresses and firearms information to be inputed right now. The feds do not. No one besides a select few of us have tried to make them stop these practices. They wouldnt so I for one am now all for going NICS. But we wont be able to if we push this 10th thing to the limit some want. It took a long time to do away with the finger print cards. We were only able to because some of us kept pushing buttons until the leadership changed. Then it kinda just happened while we were concentrating on getting other legislation passed.

My point is, if we do go all the way with the 10th if dont keep TBI in check we will have a monster on our hands. A bigger one then currently exists.

[Guest edge3343]

This is a a repost from an email I got yesterday I thought I would pass it along to all of you.

Great news from Nashville!

No, this is not a report on a new song or album. Rather, there is legislation that is moving in the state legislature that could roll back the Congressional gun control laws that have been passed for several decades.

That's right. State Rep. Ben West ® and Sen. Mae Beavers ® have introduced the Firearms Freedom Act to repeal many federal gun control laws in the state.

You may have heard about the big splash that Montana recently made when they enacted a similar law which basically states that if a gun is manufactured in that state -- and the firearm stays in the state -- it is exempt from several federal gun control laws.

Tennessee could become the first state to follow in their footsteps. In that vein, HB 1796 and SB 1610 would require that guns manufactured in the state be stamped with the words, "Made in Tennessee."

This legislation states that, "A personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Tennessee and that remains within the borders of Tennessee is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of congress to regulate interstate commerce. It is declared by the legislature that those items have not traveled in interstate commerce."

With President Obama talking about resurrecting the so-called Assault Weapons ban which expired in 2004, these bills could ensure that Tennessee residents could still buy semi-automatic firearms and magazines that are made in the Volunteer State.

ACTION: Please urge your state representative and senator to vote for HB 1796 and SB 1610. Both bills passed out of their initial committees this month and should be on the floor of each house by next week.

To identify and contact your legislators, go to http://www.legislature.state.tn.us and input your address in the box provided. The results page will return contact info, to include e-mail addresses. You can then copy and paste the letters below into e-mail messages.

----- Pre-written letter for Representatives -----

Dear Representative:

Please vote for HB 1796, the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act. This bill essentially states that if a gun is manufactured in the state -- and the firearm stays in the state -- it is exempt from federal gun control laws. This bill is virtually identical to the law that was recently passed in Montana.

This is one of the most important bills that you will vote on this year. The Tennessee legislature might very well pass a Tenth Amendment resolution before it adjourns in June, but HB 1796 is more than just a resolution -- it is a bill that has teeth!

It's time that we sent a message to the U.S. Congress and tell them to start legislating within the authority given it by the Constitution. Please help continue the movement that began in Montana.

Sincerely,

----- Pre-written letter for Senators -----

Dear Senator:

Please vote for SB 1610, the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act. This bill essentially states that if a gun is manufactured in the state -- and the firearm stays in the state -- it is exempt from federal gun control laws. This bill is virtually identical to the law that was recently passed in Montana.

This is one of the most important bills that you will vote on this year. While the Tennessee Senate recently passed a Tenth Amendment resolution, SB 1610 is more than just a resolution -- it is a bill that has teeth!

It's time that we sent a message to the U.S. Congress and tell them to start legislating within the authority given it by the Constitution. Please help continue the movement that began in Montana.

Sincerely,

______________________________________________________________

[GLOCKMEISTER]

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[Guest SomeGuy]

My point is, if we do go all the way with the 10th if dont keep TBI in check we will have a monster on our hands. A bigger one then currently exists.

I agree, a 1 ton monster up the street is far more dangerous than a 10 ton monster a couple hundred miles away.

[Good_Steward]

Well, it certainly is encouraging to see Tennessee giving the middle finger to big brother. Time for them to remember that the government IS ran by the people, not the other way around.

[Guest colombianito1021]

nice...Passed H., Ayes 87, Nays 1, PNV 2