Tennessee AG blinks on felons with guns, similar to recent NC court decision

paramedic70002 · October 27th, 2009, 04:41 PM

So TN law differentiates between long guns and handguns for legal possession?

Attorney general's opinion says pardoned drug felons can have firearms but not handguns - WHNT

Attorney general's opinion says pardoned drug felons can have firearms but not handguns

By Associated Press
3:40 PM CDT, October 21, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper has issued a legal opinion that says people who have received pardons for their felony drug convictions can own any type of firearm except handguns.

Cooper writes in the opinion released Wednesday that Tennessee's firearms ban for felons has exceptions for those who have been pardoned, had their convictions expunged or have had their civil rights restored.

But Cooper says the law doesn't provide those exceptions for handgun ownership by people convicted of certain violent crimes and drug felonies.

The opinion was requested by House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada of Franklin. Legal opinions issued by the attorney general indicate his office's interpretation of the law, but unlike court opinions, they aren't binding

nasal · October 28th, 2009, 09:53 PM

Well, it is a step in the right direction.

TN_Mike · October 29th, 2009, 03:08 AM

Cooper, who is a pin head by the way, also said recently that landlords have every right to ban renters from having a gun in their apartment or rented house.

Now, I understand about private property rights but, the 2nd Amendment is in the constitution. It is a right. Would pin head Cooper be ok with a landlord stomping on freedom of speech in a rented apartment or house?

Attorney General Bob Cooper, a class A, top notch, pin head.

Katana · November 1st, 2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TN_Mike

Cooper, who is a pin head by the way, also said recently that landlords have every right to ban renters from having a gun in their apartment or rented house.

Now, I understand about private property rights but, the 2nd Amendment is in the constitution. It is a right. Would pin head Cooper be ok with a landlord stomping on freedom of speech in a rented apartment or house?

Attorney General Bob Cooper, a class A, top notch, pin head.

+1000 TN_Mike.

October 27th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#1
paramedic70002 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Franklin, VA Posts: 2,684	Tennessee AG blinks on felons with guns, similar to recent NC court decision So TN law differentiates between long guns and handguns for legal possession? Attorney general's opinion says pardoned drug felons can have firearms but not handguns - WHNT *Attorney general's opinion says pardoned drug felons can have firearms but not handguns* By Associated Press 3:40 PM CDT, October 21, 2009 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper has issued a legal opinion that says people who have received pardons for their felony drug convictions can own any type of firearm except handguns. Cooper writes in the opinion released Wednesday that Tennessee's firearms ban for felons has exceptions for those who have been pardoned, had their convictions expunged or have had their civil rights restored. But Cooper says the law doesn't provide those exceptions for handgun ownership by people convicted of certain violent crimes and drug felonies. The opinion was requested by House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada of Franklin. Legal opinions issued by the attorney general indicate his office's interpretation of the law, but unlike court opinions, they aren't binding __________________ Guns Save Lives. Paramedics Save Lives. But... Paramedics With Guns Scare People!

October 29th, 2009, 03:08 AM	#3
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West TN Posts: 7,720	Cooper, who is a pin head by the way, also said recently that landlords have every right to ban renters from having a gun in their apartment or rented house. Now, I understand about private property rights but, the 2nd Amendment is in the constitution. It is a right. Would pin head Cooper be ok with a landlord stomping on freedom of speech in a rented apartment or house? Attorney General Bob Cooper, a class A, top notch, pin head. __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Barry Goldwater 1968

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

October 28th, 2009, 09:53 PM	#2
nasal Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 72	Well, it is a step in the right direction.