Tennessee Firearms Assoc. Inc.

3125 Supposedly up at #37 for means and ways/senate judiciary comittee according to the website.

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Calenda ... darID=1904


Let's hope it moves forward today. I have emailed governor bredesen asking him not to veto it if it comes across his desk.

If I understand correctly this passed the means and ways 8-7 and goes to full committee. It is listed at 37 as the last bill to be debated by the judiciary committee today. Let's hope it passes.

Also,

Check out bills SB3310 (HB3031).


This will eliminate lawsuits due to the castle doctrine

11. SB3310 by *Kelsey. (*HB3031 by *Ramsey, *Rich.)
Criminal Procedure - As introduced, revises the castle doctrine to prohibit a person from criminal prosecution or civil action in the use of force which is justified; directs the commissioner of commerce and insurance to determine whether there are impediments inhibiting insurance companies from underwriting coverage for such events. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-622 and Title 56.
The Abstract summarizes SB3310 as introduced.

I think the point that is trying to be made is this. Depending on which agency your situation occurs in, eyewitness reports, (truthful or not) the Investigating Officer's bent to individual gun ownership and use, being involved in a shooting, even if it appears to be self defense, may just wind you up in front of a judge.

From what I have seen from the top brass of several LE Departments, (like those lined up behind the Governor last year at his veto photo-opp), I would not place large sums of money on walking away with a pat on the back from any shooting.

I use an old analogy to represent the issue here. Say you finally save up the required number of dollars to take that long desired trip to Africa to go lion hunting. You pay to have the guns shipped, the air fare and license fees. Once you get on the ground and get through Customs, and then maybe a couple of short hops cross country in bush planes. Years of planning, saving and expense to finally climb into the Land Rover and take that first ride at daylight with the PH. When he pulls to a stop at the thump on the bonnet, and a whispered "Sign bwanna" from the tracker, do you take off on your own to the East, if the PH and the trackers go West? My suggestion is to follow your guide if you have one.

John, being an attorney, is the guide in this instance. The jungle he plays in has marble floors and nice wood balustrades to separate the Judges, Prosecutors and the accused with their guides from the gallery. The doors at the front of those rooms lead places I do not want to go, so I pay attention when advice from a professional is offered.

The forgoing is worth what you paid for it, nothing, but may be worth considering.