Comments to Tennessee Regarding Expansion of Primitive Weapons Classification

By Ammoland

Tennessee –-(Ammoland.com)- Tennessee Firearms Association has submitted the following comment to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency during the pending comment period on expansion of the primitive weapons used for hunting in Tennessee.

To: ‘[email protected]’; ‘[email protected]’; ‘[email protected]’
Cc: ‘[email protected]’

Dear Sirs

I am writing as the Executive Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association ( www.tennesseefirearms.com ).

The Tennessee Firearms Association counts among its membership many firearms owners across the state of Tennessee. Many of the members are avid sporting enthusiasts who engage in hunting in Tennessee, including me. The purpose of this communication is to submit comments pursuant to the instructions set forth on www.tn.gov/twra/news/2018/1/16/twra-requesting-public-input-for-2018-19-hunting-regulations.html requesting public input for the 2018-2019 hunting regulations. I presume and submit these comments on the understanding that these regulations are being considered in accordance with the rulemaking requirements of state law.

We understand that several states that touch or are near to Tennessee have adopted regulations regarding expanded weapon choices for various dates of the more commonly denominated big game seasons such as archery, black powder (muzzleloader) and modern firearm seasons. Tennessee has similarly designated seasons. Further, over time, Tennessee has changed the weapons that were approved for use in each such season without …Read the Rest

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