State law overrides federal gun control

NorthernSanctuary · 05-07-2009, 10:11 AM

Bill Would Prevent Federal Government from Regulating Firearms in TN
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John Dunn
WZTV Fox 17
May 6, 2009
Tennessee lawmakers may soon send the federal government a loud message — hands off our guns.

A new law is under consideration that would say if firearms are manufactured and sold inside the state of Tennessee, federal gun law would not apply.
Visit any gun store right now, and youll hear the same story.
Gun buyers are stocking up on weapons, and ammunition is in short supply.
“It is a very significant fear for a lot of Tennesseans,” says John Harris, Executive Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association
Harris says gun owners are worried. They believe the Federal government may soon restrict certain weapons.
“But it’s our way to make a statement to say this is Tennessee. These our are guns,” says Rep. Henry Fincher, (D) Cookeville.
Now, lawmakers have proposed a new bill called the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act.
Read entire article:

http://www.infowars.com/bill-would-p...irearms-in-tn/

peaceandlove · 05-07-2009, 04:47 PM

Thanks Northern Sanctuary,

Please also see recent posts with updates on Montana and Utah (current victories) at this thread including other current news on proposed Gun Control and Gun Rights.

Anti-Gun Land Bill on the Move
http://projectavalon.net/forum/showt...t=11263&page=2

05-07-2009, 10:11 AM	#1
NorthernSanctuary Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 698	State law overrides federal gun control Bill Would Prevent Federal Government from Regulating Firearms in TN Text size John Dunn WZTV Fox 17 May 6, 2009 Tennessee lawmakers may soon send the federal government a loud message — hands off our guns. A new law is under consideration that would say if firearms are manufactured and sold inside the state of Tennessee, federal gun law would not apply. Visit any gun store right now, and youll hear the same story. Gun buyers are stocking up on weapons, and ammunition is in short supply. “It is a very significant fear for a lot of Tennesseans,” says John Harris, Executive Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association Harris says gun owners are worried. They believe the Federal government may soon restrict certain weapons. “But it’s our way to make a statement to say this is Tennessee. These our are guns,” says Rep. Henry Fincher, (D) Cookeville. Now, lawmakers have proposed a new bill called the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act. Read entire article: http://www.infowars.com/bill-would-p...irearms-in-tn/

05-07-2009, 04:47 PM	#2
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Re: State law overrides federal gun control Thanks Northern Sanctuary, Please also see recent posts with updates on Montana and Utah (current victories) at this thread including other current news on proposed Gun Control and Gun Rights. Anti-Gun Land Bill on the Move http://projectavalon.net/forum/showt...t=11263&page=2 Last edited by peaceandlove; 05-07-2009 at 05:18 PM.