Week Ending Oct. 24: 20 Senators Want the Under 21 Handgun Ban Back
The General Assembly is adjourned until 2027, so the action this week was federal. Here’s what happened and why it matters to Tennessee gun owners.
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Week Ending Oct. 17: The Suppressor Win Rests on ATF’s Word
The General Assembly is adjourned until 2027, so there was no new Tennessee gun action this week. The news came out of federal court, and it’s a reminder that the suppressor win isn’t locked in.
Week Ending Oct. 10: Suppressors and SBRs: No More ATF Approval
ATF said Friday it will no longer require NFA approval for suppressors and SBRs. Tennessee law still applies, and Hughes v. Lee still has no ruling.
Week Ending Oct 3: The Suppressor Win Doesn’t Reach Tennessee
DOJ won’t appeal the Texas suppressor ruling, but the order only covers the plaintiffs and 15 plaintiff states, and Tennessee isn’t one of them. Plus the Supreme Court’s 57 gun cases and ATF’s 1.4 billion records.
Week Ending Sep 26: Nashville Is Dark and the Suppressor Appeal Clock Runs Out October 5
Nashville is out of session, the suppressor appeal deadline is October 5, DOJ under-21 has no final settlement, and intent-to-go-armed cleanup was deferred to 2027.