Suppressors in TN
In Tennessee’s SB1644 Firearms Freedom Act, that says firearms made in state are not subject to federal gun controls, comes this bit:
(1) “Firearms accessories” means items that are used in conjunction with or mounted upon a firearm but are not essential to the basic function of a firearm, including but not limited to telescopic or laser sights, magazines, flash or sound suppressors, folding or aftermarket stocks and grips, speedloaders, ammunition carriers, and lights for target illumination;
Nice. Notable is the bill would not remove NFA rules for machine guns, short barreled rifles & shotguns, destructive devices, and any other weapons. The sound suppressor thing alone will result in a fed v. state showdown.
This is a perfect time for pro-gunnies to start noting the benefits of sound suppressors, including saving your hearing and not annoying your neighbors.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:44 am
FYI, they get hot as fuck. Seriously bring a gallon of water with you to the range.
February 19th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
So, what is the likelihood of this awesome bill becoming a law?
I would gladly make campaign donations to any TN legislator that votes to make such a bill into law.
February 19th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
It goes without saying that I am not a lawyer, but, in this case, does the term “firearm” in that bill not apply to SBSs, SBRs, and all the rest of that fun stuff? They are not mentioned explicitly, granted, but is that necessary?
Also, your left advertisement tower sometimes gets lost in IE7, and shows up in the gray column. Resizing the window does not seem to fix this. Relatedly, the Google advertisement before comments is shifted left into where the tower’s space.
February 19th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Huh. That’s new. Does it in Firefox now too. Didn’t use to.
I’ll look into it.
February 19th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
I take that back. Doesn’t do it in Firefox.
Stupid IE…
February 19th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
works in mine. I win.
i hope GA does this. Then I can quit worrying about getting a glock.