Tennessee’s Firearms Freedom Act
Senator Mae Beavers recently supplied a letter describing the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act passed earlier this year to the lead plaintiffs in a suit filed against the federal government, who in September claimed that both the Tennessee and Montana Firearms Freedom Acts were null and void. In the letter, Senator Beavers discussed the overwhelming support for this bill amongst the Tennessee General Assembly, with a total of only eight Senators and Representatives voting against the bill during session.
I really don’t think relying on that bill is a sound legal strategy. The lawyers I’ve talked to agree.
October 20th, 2009 at 9:37 am
“I really don’t think relying on that bill is a sound legal strategy.”
I agree, but it tee’s-up the ball.
October 20th, 2009 at 9:44 am
It worked for medical marijuana in Cali. Sorta.
October 20th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Incarcerating federal agents who violate state law might get some attention.
October 20th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Chas:
While that would make me giggle, I don’t see it happening. The reason, of course, is the dreaded “Federal Dollar,” with which the Federal Government continually beats the States with.
Legal Drinking Age below 21? “We’ll lose Federal Dollars if we do that!”
Legal BAC limit above .08? “We’ll lose Federal Dollars if we do that!”
Making permit holder info private? “We’ll lose Federal Dollars if we do that!”
Not participating in No Child Left Behind? “We’ll lose Federal Dollars if we do that!”
et cetera, et cetera
October 20th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
“Making permit holder info private? “We’ll lose Federal Dollars if we do that!””
Zuh? First I’ve heard of that.
October 20th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
There is a federal law that says a state must revoke all “professional licenses” if you owe back child support. They make it a condition of millions in federal aid for DCS or somesuch. They consider CCW licenses to be such licenses. They do regular audits, and thus need the info.
It was the reason for a fiscal note on the privacy law last session.