by James E. Wagner | Jul 12, 2024 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED
On June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme released its decision in Garland v. Cargill. Full opinion here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-976_e29g.pdf In in 6-3 decision, the Court decided that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) exceeded its...
by James E. Wagner | May 14, 2024 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED
Since the Gun Control Act of 1968, federal law has required those engaged in the business of selling or reselling firearms to be licensed. Before 2022, 18 U.S. Code § 921(a) (21) and 22), contained the most recent test as to whether a person required a firearms...
by Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP | May 1, 2024 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED
I have had the good fortune of being present during two of the great changes in handguns, the switch from revolvers to semi-automatics and the ongoing transition from conventional sights to optical devices. (The switch from black powder to cartridges predates me by...
by Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP | May 22, 2023 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED
AR-15s come in various configurations. There are rifles, with 20”barrels and carbines, typically with 16” barrels. There are also AR-15 pistols, with barrels under 16”, typically 8” to 14”. The pistols will be the focus of this article. Manufacturers and owners sought...
by James E. Wagner | May 7, 2021 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED
Beginning in the late 1800s, Tennessee strictly regulated carrying handguns, by prohibiting carrying pistols “with intent to go armed” in public places. Exceptions were made for on one’s own property or place of business. In 1996, Tennessee adopted a handgun carry...
by James E. Wagner | Nov 13, 2019 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED
Tennessee laws regarding firearms and restoration of rights for those convicted of felonies has been complicated. The Tennessee legislature has made some things less complicated. Restoration of Rights Tennessee differentiates between persons convicted of felonies...
