Rep. Brandon Ogles declaration that the 2nd Amendment calls for government regulation of our rights
TFA's West Tennessee Director, Richard Archie shares an event he witnessed in the House Civil Practices Subcommittee that may require citizens across the state to rise up and contact their legislators.
House Bill 1735
by Rep. Chris Todd is a bill that would allow all 18-20 year olds who
can legally possess a handgun to obtain a Tennessee enhanced handgun
permit and/or to rely on the 2021 “permitless carry” law that creates a
defense to a criminal charge of carrying a firearm with the intent to go
armed. Current Tennessee law allows some 18-20 year olds, those who
have military service, to get permits or carry without a permit if
conditions are met. However, the State of Tennessee prohibits 18-20
year olds with no military service from exercising those same rights.
That bill was heard on February 22, 2022 in the House Civil Justice
Subcommittee. The bill passed out of the committee on a voice vote with
Rep. John Clemmons (D) asking to be recorded as voting no. The reason
that this is an important event is because of the comments on at least
one of the members of that committee – Rep. Brandon Ogles (R).
In his detailed report, which includes a video clip from the committee hearing, Richard Archie addresses comments by Rep. Ogles that the legislation brings up issues that the State
Legislature needs to deal with such as the “age of adulthood” and that
he would prefer that citizens could not vote, drink or drive a car until
age 21. He then turned his comments to the text of the 2nd Amendment.
He focused on the phrase “well regulated militia”. He states he
believes that the Founders intended that there should be regulations (by
government) on the 2nd Amendment protected right of the people.
TFA and GOA Lobby Day - March 16
Join
GOA-TN and Tennessee Firearms Association in Nashville on March 16, 2022!
There
is no better way to let our elected representatives know how to best represent
us than showing up and having conversations. Plan to attend the 2022 Gun Owners
Lobby Day to hear from representatives across the state and meet personally
with your representatives!
TFA
is joining with Gun Owners of America again this year to bring Gun Owners Lobby
Day to Tennesseans statewide. Our Lobby Day event is just the beginning! Don’t
miss your opportunity to connect with fellow Second Amendment supporters and
lawmakers combined. Click the “Register” button below the picture and follow GOA-TN and Tennessee Firearms Association on Facebook for exciting
announcements as plans develop!
Details
Date:
March 16
Cost:
Free
TFALAC Event
Finally,
the TFALAC (TFA’s political action committee) has set its annual BBQ
lunch and auction for Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Farm Bureau
Expo Center in Wilson county, Tennessee. Please sign up as sponsors, vendors or purchase your tables and tickets. |
