Rep. Charles Sargent, a Republican from Tenn. District 61, has announced that he will not seek re-election according to a story in the Williamson Herald.
Rep. Charles Sargent Retirement – Another Step in “Draining the Swamp”
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Only One Candidate for Governor Supports Constitutional Carry
Nashville Public Radio reports today that Senator Mae Beavers is the only candidate for governor of Tennessee who supports adoption of Constitutional Carry.
Tennessee Court of Appeals Rule in Favor of Gun Ban at Fairgrounds
The decision of the court of appeals may be challenged by asking the Tennessee Supreme Court to consider the matter.
These Legislators Killed Constitutional Carry in 2017 in Tennessee
A small group of Tennessean House legislators killed three specific bills – constitutional carry, permitless open carry, and improved civil immunity.
Legislators who killed Constituitional Carry in 2017 in Tennessee
All three bills were killed in the same Tennessee House subcommittee – The House Civil Justice Subcommittee – on March 29, 2017.
Tennessee Firearms Association Members Call For Constitutional Carry Now
The TFA called on the members of the Tennessee General Assembly to move SB0131 and HB0493 to the respective floors for a full debate and final passage.
Join 2nd Amendment Advocates and Get Involved in Your Legislature
The Tennessee Firearms Association encourages members and all 2nd Amendment Supporters to make plans to be present in the halls of Legislative Plaza.
Knoxville News Sentinel Running “Fake News” That Constitutional Carry Is “Dangerous”
The Knoxville News Sentinel & Mr. Cagle leap to the conclusion that adopting constitutional carry is “irresponsible.” But based on what – personal opinion or prejudice?
The Fight For Rights Isn’t Over Just Because You Think It’s Over
For over twenty years, the Tennessee Firearms Association has been at the “tip of the spear” in advocating for acceptance of the 2nd Amendment in Tennessee.
Eight States Eliminate or Partially Reject TN Handgun Permits for Reciprocity
The Tennessee Firearms Association confirms through the Department of Safety that 8 states that did accept Tennessee’s handgun permits for reciprocity no longer do or accept only some of them.
Tennessee Legislative Committee Assignments for 2017-2018 & the 2nd Amendment
When these elected legislators come to Nashville to start a session they are required to take a constitutionally required oath of service.
Tennessee Lifetime Handgun Permits in 2017 – What You Need to Know
In 2016, some Tennessee legislators worked hard to reduce the cost for standard and lifetime handgun permits for gun owners.
Constitutional Carry – Are You Ready To Go Beyond The Words?
Nothing more was said as most of the men at that time stood, one by one, to answer the call for freedom…
Get Ready to Fight For Constitutional Carry & Against “Gun Free Zones” In Tennessee
Why should Tennesseans have to “pay to play” when it comes to the 2nd Amendment? So it’s time to insist on IMMEDIATE passage of: Full Constitutional Carry.
Tennessee IS In Need Of New Legislative Leadership
The message from election day 2016 is that the path on which many entrenched, Establishment Republicans have been on for the last two decades.
Knxoville Police Threaten to Arrest Tennessee Handgun Permit Holders
Members of the Tennessee Firearms Association have sued Knoxville claiming that the city illegally banned handgun permit holders from attending the 2015 State Fair that was being held in…..