August 2009 meeting

[Tim Nunan]

The August meeting of the Tennessee Firearms Association Lakeway Chapter will be held on Tuesday evening, the 18th of August, 2009

Stancil Ford, chairman of the Hamblen County Commission and former state representative, will speak on the park carry bill for those with a handgun carry permit.
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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]

Stancil Ford's talk was interrupted several times with applause from the members at last night's meeting. Mr. Ford, chairman of the Hamblen County Commission, showed the same support for gun owners that he displayed when a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Mr. Ford supports the right of those with a HCP to carry in local parks stating we don't need more safe areas for criminals. He asserted that the "local opt out" provision of the park carry law would not pass the County Commission. He suggested that if it is on the agenda of the Morristown city council or the County commission that we "line the walls" with carry supporters. Mr. Ford also supported the right to carry where alcohol is served.

In direct contrast to the County Attorney's opinion on shooting in the county on one's own property Mr. Ford stated that it is not illegal to safely shoot on your own county property.

Mr. Ford answered the questions presented with confidence.