FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 12/22/15
CONTACT – johnharris@tennesseefirearms.com
Tennessee Sheriffs Stand With The Second Amendment
Issue Letters of Support for Tennessee Gun Owners
NASHVILLE, TN: Another Tennessee Sheriff, Keith Byrd of Decatur County has joined Sheriffs Paul Thomas and Buy Buck to encourage Tennessee Handgun Permit Holders to participate in their own personal defense by legally carry their weapons at all times.
John Harris, Executive Director, Tennessee Firearms Association, today announced the receipt of a letter signed by Sheriff Keith Byrd affirming his confidence in Tennessee’s law abiding citizens and Handgun Permit Holders. “Tennessee has 95 Sheriffs and numerous other chief law enforcement officers across the state. At this point, three have boldly stepped forward in light of the trend of terrorist attacks in this country to make it clear that they support Tennessee's Handgun Permit Holders as being responsible for their own, personal defense needs. These three Sheriffs are also sending an important message to potential criminals and terrorists that there is no safe haven for them in Tennessee,” Harris said. “With substantially more than half a million Tennessee civilians legally carry firearms as Tennessee Handgun Permit Holders, this citizen force is one that can stand as a solid deterrent against terrorism particularly if the need arises to defend their own lives when the next terrorist attack or violent criminal assault occurs.”
In the past several weeks, sheriffs from around the country have been making public statements regarding the vital role that armed citizens can have in defending their own lives, ending a violent attack and ultimately keeping of the peace. Constitutionally, in Tennessee, the county sheriff is the highest ranking elected official in any county and has the first-line responsibility for the safety and security of the citizens in their respective counties even above any other state or federal official. The Tennessee Firearms Association recently called upon Tennessee's Sheriffs to state their position on the importance of individual citizens being willing and able to provide for their self-defense when their own lives are at stake.
“We will continue to ask Tennessee's Sheriffs to step up and reaffirm their confidence in Tennessee's citizens and, in particular, the Handgun Permit Holders, to join them in building a bulwark of protection against any person or group that seeks to do harm to our citizens. We would hope that all of Tennessee's Sheriffs recognize the constitutional role that citizens have as the last line of defense of themselves and the state and, if so, we expect to see each Sheriff joining these three in their public affirmations.” Harris continued. "The Tennessee Firearms Association is encouraging citizens across the state to contact their Sheriffs and ask them to sign the statement."
Harris concluded, “The Tennessee Firearms Association will support elected officials who demonstrate without hesitation their understanding of the 2nd Amendment and act accordingly. The TFA looks forward to the passage of Constitutional Carry in the 2016 legislative session and the elimination of gun free zones in Tennessee so that Tennesseans will have the statutory and government imposed infringements on their constitutionally protected rights removed. The need for this legislation is not just constitutionally justified but is now even more pressing because of the real and present dangers that terrorism presents in Tennessee”
Those seeking more information should check the Tennessee Firearms Association’s website at www.tennesseefirearms.com and can also join the TFA by going to join.tennesseefirearms.com
The Tennessee Firearms Association was founded in 1995 and was formed to defend the right to keep and bear arms and to educate the citizenry on the responsible use, ownership and carrying of firearms. The TFA is Tennessee’s only no-compromise gun group.
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