Collegedale TN bans guns

[OldMac]

jheath0520,
Thank you for joining since you may be able to clear this up. No offense taken since i dont know if i am one or both of your diagnosis. My original intent for posting, like yours, could have been framed better but it will no longer let me edit. My concern is less about the particular incident, if any, but rather the possibility that this law, and laws like it in other jurisdictions, could be used against me if my speedometer isnt working one day. You confirmed that the law does exist (-1), others pointed out the pre1986 exemption in state law (-1), you confirmed your depts strong 2a leanings under your current administration (+1), bubba called bs twice (+2), But, the question is....CAN the Law be enforced in Collegedale or other towns? If it can, we should all be concerned because policies and people change. Thank you for your inside help on this issue if you are willing. I dont want confirmation of the incident but only the assurance that my hcp trumps mayberry's code when i come to feed my little debbie addiction.

 

[jheath0520]

As I previously stated, you can rest assured that if you are abiding by The Constitution and Tennessee state law, you have nothing to worry about in the city limits of Collegedale!

Here are 2 thoughts from 2 attorneys that commented in the other forum that had also raised ths question:

1. "Yeah it's a pretty cut and dry law, any ordinances before 86 are still valid. But was the point of this thread that there are pre-86 ordinances that ban carry in entire cities? I believe the "intent to go armed" language would except carry permit holders, basically making those ordinances no different than the state statute on unlawful possession or carrying."

2. "In a nutshell, state law (your HCP), is going to over-ride local laws (ie pre-86 statutes or ordinances), anywhere except places operating or owned exclusively by the local government such as a park etc.."

I hope this helps!

 

[mbogo]

OldMac,

Do you have any further information on the arrest of the veteran with CHL? What charges, if any, have been filed?

mbogo

 

[krupparms]

Having lived in Collegedale Tennessee before moving to Oregon, I would have to say there is more to this story! As a former L.E.O.,I knew several Collegedale P.O.s & it is indeed a small department. This is a small mostly pro-gun Community. I have ridden thru town on a M.C.& a rifle in my hand!
No one stopped me! In '86' I was shooting within the CITY limits &had the chief stop &ask what I was shooting, nothing else was said! I have friends there that shoot &no one has taken them to jail or cited them! As to comments, I have been called all kind of things on this forum! Seems we all make mistakes no one is perfict! Live and let live! Let's get the whole story first!