Interesting. The Senate votes on this today...

[Guest HexHead]

and it's already passed the House on 5/28 by 87-1....

*SB1610 by *Beavers, *Jackson. (HB1796 by *West, *Fincher, *Evans, *Williams, *Carr, *Bell, *Eldridge, *Todd, *Faulkner, *Matheny, *Rich, *Hensley, *Hill, *Campfield, *Weaver, *Dean, *Hawk, *Watson, *Shipley, *Fraley, *Cobb T, *Johnson C.)

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 4.

Fiscal Summary

State Expenditures - Net Impact - Not Significant

Bill Summary

This bill states that federal laws and regulations do not apply to personal firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition that is manufactured in Tennessee and remains in Tennessee. The limitation on federal law and regulation stated in this bill applies to a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured using basic materials and that can be manufactured without the inclusion of any significant parts imported into this state. This bill states that firearms accessories imported into Tennessee that are subject to federal regulation do not subject a firearm to federal regulation under interstate commerce simply because they are attached to or used in conjunction with a firearm in Tennessee.

This bill states that it does not apply to:

(1) A firearm that cannot be carried and used by one person;

(2) A firearm with a bore diameter greater than 1 and 1/2 inches that uses smokeless powder;

(3) Ammunition with a projectile that explodes using an explosion of chemical energy after leaving the firearm; or

(4) A firearm that discharges two or more projectiles with one activation of the firing device.

This bill requires a firearm manufactured or sold in Tennessee under this bill to have the words "Made in Tennessee" clearly stamped on a central metallic part.

aka "the Montana law".

[Guest m4coyote]

Since a suppressor is a "firearm", I wonder if this will exclude the ones manufactured in TN to be exempt from the NFA red tape? I guess we will find out.

[Motasyco]

Although this addresses firearms specifically, it's really about the 10th amendment and keeping the federal government out of the state's business.

[Guest HexHead]

Yep, I can just see Bredesen signing this one to send a message to Obama, Emanuel and Holder.

[Motasyco]

Anyone know how the senate voted on this today?

[theTastyCat]

Sounds good - my question is, like the Montana law, what are the ramifications? Unfortunately the last stipulation did away with reasonably priced full autos - besides, I think the feds would take offense at the state deciding not to abide by federal law even if doing so is constitutional and correct...

So basically, is this just taking a stand for states' rights to send a message and put framework in place, or is there any immediate benefit for we the people now?

[Motasyco]

Looks like this has been bumped to tomorrow.

Montana is expecting this to go to the Supreme Court.

[dunndw]

When I get my SBR lower engraved...wonder if I should have "Made in Tennessee' included...just in case :-)

[Daniel]

Wouldnt the lower have to have been made in TN?

[GLOCKMEISTER]

yep... and every other "major" componant.... at least to be legal if its like Montana.

[Guest TurboniumOxide]

Bumped to tomorrow? The lazy bastages. I would like to have a suppressor, just to reduce the chance of accidentally destroying my hearing or anyone elses. One round from a rifle is all it took to give me a lifetime of high pitched whine in my left ear. Remington .35 levergun in the woods. I still have about 95% hearing, but that 5% is enough to get away with ignoring my wife.