Carousel is under Re-Construction.
“In a Free country,
one does Not need permission from govt. to
own a Firearm.”
For Future
Generations. . . .
“Doing nothing was no longer an option !”
1800's
The Tenn. Constitution was modified-approved-ratified by the citizenry in March 1835. This Armed Citizen message was not lost on this century either, shortly afterwards exampled with that Supreme Court in 1840 un-deniably reinforcing the specific purpose of military grade weapons being held in the hands of civilians. The given imperative was prviate military grade ownership and, in this case of an Arkansas Toothpick, aka Bowie Knife, the weapon was declared to be of non-combat grade or use and therefore could be regulated.
However, there was NO Compromise in the understanding of
"shall not be infringed. (Remember, this was PRE - Civil War.)
" The free white men may keep arms,
a. to protect the public liberty,
b. to keep in AWE those who are in power, and <<=============
c. to maintain the supremacy of the laws and the constitution." [*1]
Certainly the phrases "in AWE" and "defending the Constitution" are the overwhelming reasons that civilians can and must possess military grade firepower whenever it is practical. Even so, the political declaration and firepower phraseology had very humble beginnings.
This began as just an "ordinary guy" kind of case. In June 1839 an altercation occurred involving William AYMETTE, his Bowie Knife, a Mr. Hamilton, and possibly alcohol. After the smoke cleared, Aymette was charged with carrying such a weapon concealed under his vest. The knife was not a military weapon so it COULD be regulated, therefore Could Be legally restricted from concealed carry, and violators could be charged. In the Tenn. Supreme Court Decision, Mr. Aymette paid a very hefty fine.
This military grade contrast is still being referrenced in courts today nearly 200 years later. [*1] [Aymette vs. State TN, 1840]
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FIREARM SAFETY 101
Treat The Gun is if it is always loaded.
ALWAYS Keep The Gun Pointed In A Safe Direction.
This is the primary rule of gun safety.
ALWAYS Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Ready To Shoot.
Know your target and what is beyond.
Be absolutely sure you have identified your target beyond any doubt.
Equally important, be aware of the area beyond your target.
This means observing your prospective area of fire before you shoot.
Never fire in a direction in which there are people or any other potential for mishap.
Think first - - Shoot second.
Obey these rules & no One Ever Gets Hurt
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. . . Gun Dude