Tennessee Patriot

05/13/2025

TAKE ACTION NOW!

Ask Congress To Remove Suppressors From The NFA!

1) Email Your Elected Officials
Right now, Congress is drafting a crucial piece of legislation that includes changes to the $200 tax on suppressors, but leaves the unconstitutional NFA tax scheme in place.

The American Suppressor Association NEEDS YOUR HELP to make sure members of the House Ways & Means Committee know that millions of law-abiding gun owners expect them to remove suppressors from the NFA by including Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act in reconciliation.

2) CALL the House Ways & Means Committee at (202) 225-3625
After sending your email, call the House Ways & Means Committee at (202) 225-3625 to let them know you want them to end the unconstitutional tax on suppressors by removing them from the NFA.

04/05/2025

FYI:
TN April 2025 Gun Legislation Update

Tennessee: Gun Bills Advance through House Subcommittees

This week in Tennessee, the House Criminal Justice subcommittee and the House Civil Justice subcommittee dispensed with all the firearm-related bills on their calendar. The bills that passed through the subcommittees will advance to the House Judiciary Committee and are likely to be heard next week.

Pro-Gun Bills that Advanced:

HB856 lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect one's property and family. The person must reasonably believe that lethal force is immediately necessary, and the force would prevent death or serious bodily injury.

HB873 protects firearm industry members from civil liability actions brought due to the unrelated actions of a third party. This bill would protect manufacturers and FFLs from frivolous lawsuits.

HB1189 expands the current handgun permit system by allowing the carrying of long guns, in addition to handguns.

HB1332 clarifies that young adults, may obtain a handgun carry permit, so long as the individual is at least 18 years old and not otherwise prohibited by law.

HJR53 emphasizes that citizens have a right to keep and bear arms in the Tennessee Constitution. The amended language more closely mirrors the Founding Fathers' intentions regarding the Second Amendment.

Anti-Gun Bills that were Defeated:

HB596 creates a voluntary "Do Not Sell" list for individuals to forfeit their Second Amendment right.

HB949 mandates the storage of fi****ms by requiring the weapon to be locked in a container or equipped with a mechanical lock. While the NRA advocates for safe and responsible gun ownership, it does not believe storage requirements should be mandatory.

HB1231 allows large counties to regulate fi****ms, pre-empting state firearm laws. This would allow these local governments to regulate fi****ms via local ordinances and potentially deprive the citizens in those counties of their Second Amendment rights, creating a patchwork of restrictions across the state.

HB1292 requires law enforcement to destroy any firearm that is confiscated and declared to be contraband. Currently, law enforcement agencies are allowed to auction off confiscated fi****ms to raise money for the agency, so long as the item is not defective.

HB1390 mandates the storage of fi****ms and ammunition in separate containers, implements a 15-day waiting period before a lawful purchaser may take possession of a legally purchased firearm, and allows courts to issue emergency protection orders, "Red Flag laws," against individuals without sufficient due process.

Please stay tuned to the NRA-ILA website and your inbox for updates coming from the Tennessee General Assembly.

11/23/2024

Take nothing for granted. Teach your children how to defend your homestead

11/05/2024

Vote !
It's your super power

11/03/2024

Mounted a Romeo 5 optic on my Rem 700 SS .54 ML. 4 shots to zero at 100 yrds. I'm ready.

10/22/2024

Done

10/17/2024

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My Grandfather, who was born in Athens Greece, held this iconic patriotic phrase in highest esteem.
It was the battle cry of my direct ancestors 2500 years (480 BC + 2020 AD) ago. It still is.
If you cherish our American way of life, stand firm in the path of approaching storms, foreign and domestic. Be prepared and aware of your everyday surroundings. Always strive toward peace through responsible voting and being vocal to your elected officials.
Freedom has never rewarded political ignorance nor a coward.

05/01/2024

Of the people
For the people
By the people

What a joke

Vote wisely if you want to take back our country.

02/21/2024

Ref Gun Trusts.

Why use a NFA gun trust?
Using a gun trust to purchase a NFA item such as a sound suppressor has the following advantages:

Increased security and compliance with NFA laws when the trustee becomes disabled or dies (continuity of ownership).
Express instructions for what to do with NFA items at death or disability.
Gun trusts, unlike corporations and LLCs, are not registered with the state or filed with the county clerk and thus are more private.
Avoids annual reports which are required of LLCs and corporations.
No filing fees.
Avoids having to submit a NFA item to the probate process (most estate lawyers and judges are not familiar with NFA requirements).
Trusts can have multiple co-trustees who can possess the NFA item. Not only does this allow you to allow a trusted family or friend to use the NFA item, it also permits that person to possess the NFA item. This can be useful in situations where you are not traveling home after a trip to the range and would like your spouse or friend to take the NFA item directly to your gun safe rather than leaving it in your vehicle.
Trusts also have the potential to allow for lawful transfer of fi****ms in the event of disability (temporary or permanent) whereas NFA items owned by an individual may fall into a legally dangerous no man’s land.