Gun Control

Republicans cleaned a lot of bills off their plate in their first year controlling the General Assembly and the governor’s office, but they built up a pile of bills they were saving for later.…

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Newsletter from the Tennessee Firearms Association; Dec. 27, 2011: 

For years, Republican leadership in the State of Tennessee has touted the Republican party in general as the best friend of Tennessee firearms owners, hunters,…

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With just a week to go before election day, Republican Bill Haslam is backing away from comments he made recently about eliminating handgun carry permits.

“I’m in favor of leaving the law the…

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Republican Bill Haslam wasn’t the only gubernatorial candidate feeling pressured by the Tennessee Firearms Association.

Democrat Mike McWherter tells TNReport that he had a “frank exchange” with the TFA about a month ago with…

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Press Release from Mike McWherter for Governor; Oct. 20, 2010:

Nashville – Gubernatorial Candidate Mike McWherter is demanding Bill Haslam clarify his position on handgun carry permits following statements made at a…

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Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam weighs in on the National Rifle Association opting not to endorse anyone in the governor’s race, adding that at least he scored better than his opponent in the group’s candidates…

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Press Release from Ron Ramsey for Governor; June 24, 2010:

(Springfield, VA)—Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund today announced the endorsement of Ron Ramsey for Governor of Tennessee.

Ramsey, the current…

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