May 2008 meeting

[Tim Nunan]

The May meeting of the Tennessee Firearms Association Lakeway Chapter will be held on Tuesday evening, the 20th of May, 2008

Mike Faulk will speak on his candidacy for the Tennessee District 4 (Claiborne, Granger, Hancock, Hawkins, Union Counties) Senate seat. Mr. Faulk will also address Speaker Naifeh’s actions in killing pro gun bills. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Our meeting place is the Shoneys Family Restaurant at 1933 West Andrew Johnson Highway (Hwy 11E), Morristown TN. This restaurant is located 1/2 block east of the West Andrew Johnson highway (Hwy 11E) and Morris Blvd intersection, more or less across from the Home Depot. There is a large, highly visible sign in front along with plenty of parking space. A pre-meeting social hour is from 6 PM to 7 PM during which you may want to eat dinner. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 PM and end at 8 PM. Opportunity will be given to ask questions related to the topic.

Membership is not required - gun owners, 2nd Amendment supporters, and interested public are urged to attend. For more information contact Bill Kaylor 423 586 9121/email w9dsm@charter.net or Tim Nunan 423-586-8459/email bentcreek@outdrs.net.

[Tim Nunan]

Calling himself a mountain republican Mike Faulk said that meant "leave me alone" and that was the ideology he'd use in the state Senate when considering legislation.

Mike said that the state should be involved in five issues: clean water, safety, roads ans schools; everything else brought before the Assembly should be viewed skeptically.

In discussing individual rights he said they are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restraint. "The devil is in the details", said Mike. Like you don't get to yell fire in a crowed theater; although Faulk said that the HCP was a form of unreasonable restraint. When asked if he'd support Vermont style carry laws Mike responded "Of course, but I doubt that would ever pass here."

Faulk spoke easily and answered every question with no waffling or hesitation. He seem self assured and confident.

Faulk pointed out the fact that his opponent, Mike Williams, then a Republican voted for Jimmy Naifeh to be House Speaker all but once in the 16 years Williams was a representative.