Some TN Permit Holders are Now Felons

The effect of the new law is that now even non-violent felons are prohibited from possessing any firearms and also from buying firearms (TCA 39-17-1316) and also from having a handgun carry permit (TCA 39-17-1351) even if they have previously had their full rights of citizenship restored by a Tennessee court. They cannot hunt with a firearm. They cannot have a firearm in their home for self-defense. They cannot work as an armed guard. They cannot work in an armed law enforcement position.

They are unindicted felons instantly on July 1, 2008 whose names are in many state databases as firearms owners. [More]

How did this happen?

Apparently, the current NRAILA lobbyist chooses not to consult me or to my knowledge any other practicing Tennessee attorney with experience in these areas.

Well, perhaps "the current NRAILA lobbyist" has superior credentials...? I'd think working for the Council on Foreign Relations would count for something...

[Via JH]

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