Carry in WMA's bill HB 0961

[victorcharlie]

This is really the bill I would like to see passed. It's on the calender for June 9th. What's the buzz on this bill? Will it become law this year? Tennessee General Assembly Legislation

[Fallguy]

Haven't really heard much about it to be honest.

Although it really wouldn't directly affect me, I would like to see it passed.

[oldogy]

Yeah, this is the important one for me. I spend a lot of time in the trails and in the woods. It is darn confusing trying to sort out where I can and can not carry legally.

oldogy

[GLOCKMEISTER]

it will pass......

[oldogy]

I just, this afternoon, received a phone call from Representative Jimmy Matlock in reply to an email I had sent RE this bill. He assured me he would vote for it.

Some of you boys and girls from other areas may want to push it.

oldogy

[victorcharlie]

I too spend a fair amount of time backpacking in the Cherokee National Forest but lately I've been spending more time in the Cohutta's of N. Georgia, mostly because carry is legal there. Of all the bills, one to carry in the forest seems to be the biggest no-brainer of them all. I guess a deer or bear's life is more important than a humans?

[Oh Shoot]

... I guess a deer or bear's life is more important than a humans?

You been attacked by deer?

- OS

[Raoul]

You been attacked by deer?

- OS

Don't they throw themselves at cars?

[kb8sgo]

There was a black bear incident in 2006 in the Cherokee National Forest near Benton Falls, Polk County. The second of two recorded bear attack fatalities in TN. While bear spray is always my first choice for deterrence, I would like to carry my 357 magnum on the trail too.

Woody

[Paletiger13]

I too would rather see this pass. I love the outdoors.

[victorcharlie]

You been attacked by deer?

- OS

No, the argument is that poaching might increase. Now, with carry prohibited, everyone with a firearm in a wma is a poacher. If the bill passes, everyone with a firearm will be a potential poacher. I don't get it, I can carry in a bar, but not in the forest.

[oldogy]

No, the argument is that poaching might increase. Now, with carry prohibited, everyone with a firearm in a wma is a poacher. If the bill passes, everyone with a firearm will be a potential poacher. I don't get it, I can carry in a bar, but not in the forest.

Exactly! WTF were they thinking when they wrote the law originally??

Like someone said, passage of the new law should be a no brainer but please contact your representatives.

oldogy

[victorcharlie]

I see the senate has it on the calendar for tomorrow, so I'm hoping for the best. We'll see.....

[BBill_TN]

This bill; the state park bill; and national park carry would have more of a positive impact on my life than the restaurant carry. Although now that we have it I am pretty happy about the restaurant carry too.

[Guest tn-dave]

This bill; the state park bill; and national park carry would have more of a positive impact on my life than the restaurant carry. Although now that we have it I am pretty happy about the restaurant carry too.

I agree.. I would much rather spend time in the woods legally armed than being overcharged for a steak and a "blooming onion"

[victorcharlie]

Any word yet?

[Fallguy]

Any word yet?

Checking the link in your OP shows it was rescheduled for tomorrow.

[victorcharlie]

Which is today. Anyone heard anything?

[Fallguy]

Don't know anything....

[Guest rj8806]

o.k., now I'm confused. I thought this was part of the Parks Carry bill that everyone is up in arms about?

This one makes more sense to me. I was waiting for the Parks carry bill to pass thinking it would cover carrying in Cherokee or GSM but apparently that is different and is covered by this bill?

Can someone clarify this for me?

[Fallguy]

WMA's were removed from HB0716 and are on their own now under this bill.

[victorcharlie]

Placed on s/c cal Budget of FW&M for 06/16/2009 Okay, what exactly does this mean?

[JayC]

Placed on s/c cal Budget of FW&M for 06/16/2009 Okay, what exactly does this mean?

There is a $200 or $300 fiscal note on the bill from the TWRA (I'm guessing to update some documentation) so it must go through the budget committee before going to the floor.

[jughead]

There is a $200 or $300 fiscal note on the bill from the TWRA (I'm guessing to update some documentation) so it must go through the budget committee before going to the floor.

if that is a one time deal my buddies and i will pay that in a heartbeat just to get it to the floor.

[victorcharlie]

Yea, I'd chip in a few bucks myself. Not being allowed to carry in the national forest is just so, so wrong.