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Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands

Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands

Brant Williams
October 22 2015

Kingston, Tennessee

An Unfortunate Incident 

This evening (10/22/15) we had an unfortunate incident wherein we had to cancel a gun sale when the wife of a man in the process of completing a the purchase gave us reason to believe she had no business owning a firearm or being in the same house with one. 

Indeed even after passing his criminal background check, we refused to complete the sale of the pistol to the man because his wife flew into a rage when we would not agree that "in a perfect world only law enforcement and the government should be allowed to have firearms." 

After listening to her speak our store manager suspected she might be unstable. So, he called me over to help evaluate her. As we spoke about her anti-2nd Amendment views, she grew more and more agitated. Before long she was yelling and cursing.

Canceled the Sale

At this point as a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer, we had no choice but to refuse to process the sale of the firearm to her husband. We simply cannot and will not put others in harm's way by setting someone up with access to a firearm who appears unstable.

Naturally under the circumstances we asked that she not to return to our store. This is not the first time we have had to cancel a gun sale and invite someone to leave the store and it won't be the last.

Gun Dealers Do the Right Thing

So when you hear others say that firearms dealers will "sell guns to anyone," set them straight by showing them this post.

Frontier Firearms will not and does not sell firearms to people who are appear imbalanced and / or who may be a potential danger to themselves and / or others.

Brant Williams is the owner and founded of Frontier Firearms can may be reached at 865-376-0793 or info@frontierfirearms.us or atwww.frontierfirearms.us 

Frontier Firearms was recently in the news after the tragic shootings the Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR for offering Christians a five percent discount.   

New Business Began After Gun Shop Offers Christians a Discount

"I am Christian and I Carry"

On October 1, 2015 Within hours of the tragic massacre on the campus of Umpqua Community College in Oregon where Christians were targeted, President Barrack Obama appear in a televised speech announcing he would be politicizing these horrific, execution style murders. In the speech the President renewed his call for the passage of more gun laws, but Obama made no mention that Christians had been executed for their faith. 

Brant Williams the owner of Frontier Firearms was deeply affected both by the shooting and the President's speech.  Williams states that, "the next day I could not stop think about the shooting. I kept thinking 'enough is enough'. America is turning its back on Christians. 

The gun store and shooting range owner went on to say, "Christianity can't be mentioned in any government functions and is banned from our schools and places of employment. Even at Christmas for fear of offending, many businesses no longer mention Jesus Christ. I have even read about folk protesting because they didn't want the baby Jesus in a Christmas play!" 

Williams says this is when he read that Tennessee Lt Governor Ron Ramsay had bravely taken a stand against the slaughter of unarmed people and Christians. In a Facebook post Ramsey wrote:

"While this is not the time for widespread panic, it is a time to prepare.... I would encourage my fellow Christians who are serious about their faith to think about getting a handgun carry permit. I have always believed that it is better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it....Our enemies are armed. We must do likewise." The Tennessean

"I thought, Lt. Gov. Ramsey is right!' says Williams.  Indeed, "Christians should be prepared by carrying a handgun."

As the owner of Frontier Firearms, Williams decided he should act.  "I could help. This is when I decided to offer a discount to Christians."

When asked why he wanted to give Christians a discount, Williams said he had three goals.  "To let Christians know that despite the growing opposition and hostility to Christianity around in the USA and around the world in my store they are respected and welcome, to help Christians obtain a firearm, and to give Christians an opportunity to openly profess their faith and receive a small reward rather than a bullet in the head."

This is the ad Williams posted on Facebook.

Shortly after posting the ad a local television station, WVLT Channel 8 in Knoxville,TN ran a story on the discount. Within 24 hours the story had gone national.

See the story here: Local 8 WVLT TV Gun store offering discount for Christians

That's when according to Williams "the storm began and our Facebook page blew up."  Williams says that while supportive was strong, many people were upset.  "Even after I assured them no one would be denied a discount during the sale, some folks were threatening lawsuits for discrimination."  

Williams reports that he engaged those who were objecting and discovered they fell into the following groups: 

1. Liberals and progressive who hate firearms
2. Liberals, progressives and atheists who seem to hate Christianity if not Christians
3. Atheists who love guns but hate Christianity.
4. Christians who hate guns.
5. Christians who do not hate guns but misunderstand scripture (especially Matthew 5:9 "turn the other cheek" and / or the commandment "thou shall not kill (murder) Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17)

However despite those who "threatened lawsuits in a obvious attempt to use the brute force of the government to silence him," Williams was receiving calls from folk all around the country who were supportive and said more Christians should stand up and be heard.

"That's when I had the idea for a tasteful pin Christians could wear that told other Christians were they stood."

Williams states that he designed the pin to allow Christians to "announce their faith and their commitment to self-defense".

A picture of the new "I am Christian and I Carry" pin is below.

The I am Christian and I carry pins may be purchased at www.christiancarrypins.com.

Tennessee Gun Shop Offers Discount To Christians - Frontier Firearms

"I am Christian and I Carry"

Luke 22:35-37 And He said to them, "When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?" So they said, Nothing."  Then He said to them, "But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one. For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: 'And He was numbered with the transgressors.' For the things concerning Me have an end." 

Christians Targeted

On October 1, 2015 a tragic massacre was perpetrated on the campus of Umpqua Community College in Oregon. Victims were asked to identify their faith.  Those who said they were Christian were summarily executed with a bullet to the head. Those who did not profess faith in Jesus Christ were shot in the lower extremities.  Before the smoke cleared nine innocent folk had been shot died (not all who died were Christian) and nine more wounded.  As usual in these mass shootings, the cowardly assassin took his own life as soon as he met an armed response.

Mathew Downing who was spared by the shooter recalls the most chilling scene:

"The shooter asked one of the other students to stand up and when he did, asked him if he was religious. The student said he was Christian and was shot.  This continued with another person, who acknowledged he was Catholic, but wasn't sure if he believed in an afterlife. He was shot too." CNN News

The President Speaks

As facts came in the nation seemed to hold its breath until, even before the dead were identified, President Barrack Obama appear in a televised speech announcing he would be politicizing these horrific, execution style murders. The President renewed his call for the passage of more gun laws.
The President made no mention that Christians had been executed for their faith. 

Enough is Enough

The next day I could not stop think about the shooting. I kept thinking "enough is enough". America is turning its back on Christians. Christianity can't be mentioned in any government functions and is banned from our schools and places of employment. Even at Christmas for fear of offending, many businesses no longer mention Jesus Christ. I have even read about folk protesting because they didn't want the baby Jesus in a Christmas play!
Now Christians are being singled out for execution (also see the Charleston Church Shootings. NBC NEW Charleston Church Shooting

A Brave Stand

This is when I read that Tennessee Lt Governor Ron Ramsay had bravely taken a stand against the slaughter of unarmed people and Christians.:

"While this is not the time for widespread panic, it is a time to prepare.... I would encourage my fellow Christians who are serious about their faith to think about getting a handgun carry permit. I have always believed that it is better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it....Our enemies are armed. We must do likewise." The Tennessean

We Should Be Prepared

Nehemiah 4:14  ...fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.

I thought, Lt. Gov. Ramsey is right!  Christians should be prepared by carrying a handgun and as the owner of Frontier Firearms, I could help. This is when I decided to offer a discount to Christian in order to achieve these goals:

1. Let Christians know that despite the growing opposition and hostility to Christianity around in the USA and around the world in my store they are respected and welcome,
2. Help Christians obtain a firearm.
3. Give Christians an opportunity to openly profess their faith and receive a small reward rather than a bullet in the head.

Facebook Ad

So I posted the ad you see here on Facebook.
Almost immediately countless Christians posted expressions of support.  

A Storm Blows In

Then a local television station, WVLT Channel 8, Knoxville TN came to my gun store and filmed a story. Within 24 hours the story had gone national. See the story here: Local 8 WVLT TV Gun store offering discount for Christians
That's when the storm began and our Facebook page blew up. On one side folk were supportive but on the other side people were going nuts. Many, even after I assured them no one would be denied a discount during the sale, were threatening lawsuits for discrimination. Christians and atheists alike quoted out-of-context Bible verses to condemn me for suggesting Christians should even own much less and carry a handgun. 

Many Claimed Offense

I engaged many of the folks who were objecting and discovered they fell into the following groups: 

1. Liberals and progressive who hate firearms
2. Liberals, progressives and atheists who seem to hate Christianity if not Christians
3. Atheists who love guns but hate Christianity.
4. Christians who hate guns.
5. Christians who do not hate guns but misunderstand scripture (especially Matthew 5:9 "turn the other cheek" and / or the commandment "thou shall not kill (murder) Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17)

Yet Support Was Great

I was receiving calls from all around the country from folks who were supportive and said more Christians should stand up and be heard.

ChristianCarryPins.com is born

That's when I had the idea for a tasteful pin Christians could wear that told other Christians were they stood.

"I am Christian and I Carry"  

WHO I AM

I am Brant W Williams owner of Frontier Firearms. We are a full service gun store and indoor shooting range located in Kingston just out side of Knoxville, TN.  We opened on October 1, 2000. This is our sixteenth year in business.  
Each year at Frontier we instruct thousands of Tennesseans in firearms safety, concealed carry weapons, and marksmanship.  

FRONTIER FIREARMS, LLC

That's me with the beard.

All of our employees are retired or former combat veterans. 

Although Frontier Firearms is an EEOC employer, our current employees happen to be Christian.

SELF-DEFENSE IS BIBLICAL

Believers should be conscious that personal self-defense is legitimatized by the Scriptures, just as the use of construction tools, cooking tools, transportation tools are legitimized by Scripture. And these matters of self-defense should hold in our minds and in our affections the same position as those other legitimate, but transitory, matters.

Though heavenly beings do battle and render judgments with the sword, in the perfection pictured in both the garden of Eden and in the Heavenly city, the primary activities are fellowship with God, fellowship with His people, singing in worship, and living in peace.

That is our destination.  ~ MT Biblical Self-defense

Brave New World: It's Not Safe

Our world has changed - BE ALERT 

Caught off guard, and shot dead. 

No matter where you live, where you're, or what you're doing you are at risk. 

You are not safe:

At Home 
Shopping
At the office
Getting gasoline
Enjoying a movie
Working outdoors

Regardless of the time or place, there are crazies, druggies, criminals and terrorists who want to hurt you or kill you.  So you cannot afford to oblivious to your surroundings.  You must pay attention to the people around you. 

Be alert to your surroundings  

Joe Chamblin, USMC Scout Sniper Instructor retired, author of Into Infamy, A Marine Sniper's War and tactics trainer at Frontier Firearms Family Shooting Center in Kingston TN shared this, “For most, awareness of one's surroundings is not innate behavior.  It takes training and practice to learn to be conscious of your surroundings." 

How does one train and practice to be more aware?

Chamblin relates his own experience. "At first it seems easy. You think all you have to do is look around but there's more to it than simply keeping your head up and eyes open, but there's a lot more to it than that. The trick and the hard part is making awareness of your surroundings second nature and to learn to spot potential threats."

There are many things one can do to reduce the risk of becoming someone's victim. When walking into a room, quickly scan around before sitting down. Pay attention to who is nearby and attempt to assess any threat they may pose. Always look for hard cover, places that could shield you from gun fire and exits.
When walking down a sidewalk stay to the inside near the buildings so you have less area to scan for danger.  Glance in windows as you walk to see who may be walking behind you.  Be observant of the people around you. Simple awareness of the people nearby gives you a serious edge over being oblivious of your surroundings.

“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”

~ Gen. James Mattis

Take a class in self-defense mindset

Chamblin also suggests stepping up your awareness training through more specific observation. For instance, he suggests taking note of who may be armed or is acting out of the ordinary.  Then mentally play what if scenarios. "What if that guy pulled a gun?  What if those kids attacked me?  What if a robber came in? What if someone busted-in my front door?"  Develop mental plans and play them out in your head.  To illustrate his point, Chamblin likes to quote this generations most revered Marine, Gen. James "Mad Dog" Mattis, "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”

Everyone should consider taking a class in situational awareness and self-defense mindset. According to Brant Williams, founder of Frontier Firearms, "with the growing number of deadly shootings and random attacks it became obvious we needed a course specifically designed to teach civilians situational awareness and to have a mindset that allows them to react before becoming victims."  

Williams explains why he recently tapped Chamblin to develop a course for civilian men and women on the basics of the self-defense mindset including how to decrease the chances of becoming a victim and how to react appropriately to any threat.   "I wanted a real-world 'X-Rated' course taught by a man who had been - there done that, a man who understands the stakes, a man whose job it was to keep his men and himself safe and who knows what it's like to fight for one's life - up close and personal.  Chamblin fits that bill," related Williams.

New course in self-defense mindset to be announced

Carry for Life© - Situational Awareness and the Self-Defense Mindset

Frontier Firearms will be announcing the new course, dates and time very soon. In the meantime, take time to train yourself to become more aware of your surroundings. Pay more attention to what is happening near by, your life depends on it.

www.Frontierfirearm.us 

865-376-0793

CONCEALED CARRY LESSONS: Unarmed Man Disarms Legally Armed Man

Carrying A Handgun Can Be Dangerous.  Are You Prepared?

A.T.M. = Awareness - Training - Mindset

More and more of us have taken our concealed carry classes and decided to legally carry a handgun for self-defense. As a result the odds of seeing someone in public with a gun or you being spotted with a gun are high.  Are you prepared for this reality of concealed carry?

Beyond the debate about open carry, one must consider the ramifications of concealed carry and the good possibility another citizen will see your firearm in public.  While in many states it is legal to carry open and it is legal for your concealed carry gun to "flash" (become temporarily visible) or remain partially visible at all times, one must be aware of the problems that arise when others see your self-defense weapon. 

We all know about citizens calling the police whenever they spot others exercising their open carry right, but what about cases were the sharp eyed citizen takes matters into their own hands.  What about times when a citizen is legally carrying concealed and is attacked because his or her gun was spotted? 

In such cases, we cannot assume others will think of us as a good guy with a gun. In the video below we see Florence Daniels (green shirt) entering a Florida Walmart with his concealed carry gun on his right hip concealed beneath his shirt.  At the time Daniels did not know that when he got out of his car Michael Foster (black shirt) saw him holster his handgun and tuck it under his shirt.

Foster followed Daniels into the Walmart and tackled him while yelling, "He's got gun!"  As you see in the video several bystanders entered the fray to help disarm Daniels, who was shouting, "I have a permit!  I have a permit!"

[Before proceeding it should be noted that Foster was arrested and charge with assault.]

The video tells us a great deal and gives us much to think about as we carry our guns for self defense or when we see others carrying their handguns in public.

Is everyone you see with a gun in public a bad guy?  

Conversely are folks carrying guns in public always good guys with guns?  

How do you tell and what do you do?  How much worse could this situation have been had Foster also been armed and had drawn his own gun on Daniels? Instead of a wrestling match, a shootout could have occurred .

What about the fact that in a matter of seconds an unarmed man took-down and disarmed a concealed carry permit holder.  At Frontier Firearms in Kingston, Tennessee thousands of people have taken the Handgun Carry Permit Class but aren't really prepared for the reality of day to day carry.  Frontier Firearms owner explains, "We see far too many people who believe carrying a firearm will make them invincible.  This simple is not the case."

AWARENESS - If you are going to carry a gun, you must:

• Always take steps to ensure no one sees your handgun or that you are armed.
• Always be aware of your surroundings - what is in front, to the side, and behind you.
• Always be apprehensive and aware that simply carrying a firearm does not make you safe from attack and certainly does not make you invincible.

What if the unarmed attacker, Foster had had a knife and wanted to kill Daniels instead of disarming him.  In all likelihood Daniels would be dead. Daniels had not trained himself to fend off an attacker long enough to engage him.

TRAINING - If you are going to carry a gun, you must:

• Learn how to carry without the casual observer seeing that you are armed
• Learn how to fend off an attacker long enough to deploy your own weapon
• Learn how to protect your weapon so an attacker cannot easily disarm you.
• Learn how to deploy your backup weapon(s) while protecting your primary.

What did Daniels do when he was attacked?  He heard Foster yell, "He's got a gun!" and began shouting back, "I've got a permit!"  Did Daniels protests stop Foster from disarming him? No!  One must always be prepared to meet any attack head-on with force, with deadly force if necessary.  With the correct mindset, Daniels could have fought back as if his life depended on it.  

MINDSET -  Be ready to fight for your life:

• Teach yourself to flip the switch, to go from peace to battle mode the moment you are attacked.
• Understand that when you are carrying a firearm any attack is a gunfight and should be fought as if it is to the death
• Be willing do what ever it takes to protect your life, the life your loved ones and your firearm.

In this video we see that Daniels simply was not prepared for an attack.  He had no plan and no back up plan or weapons.  Anytime someone goes for your gun it is a matter of life and death but Daniels did not fight back as if his life were at stake.   

Watch this clip and think about what you would do if you were Daniels the legal concealed carry permit holder or if you were Foster.

Remember A.T.M. - Awareness, Training, Mindset

Guns Not Welcome Here

If you see either one of these two signs on a building, business, or premises in Tennessee, gun owners are not welcomed.  

39-17-1359             Possession On Posted Property and Certain Meetings

(b) (1) Notice of the prohibition permitted by subsection (a) shall be accomplished by displaying one (1) or both of the notices described in subdivision (b)(3) in prominent locations, including all entrances primarily used by persons entering the property, building, or portion of the property or building where weapon possession is prohibited. Either form of notice used shall be of a size that is plainly visible to the average person entering the building, property, or portion of the building or property, posted.

(2) The notice required by this section shall be in English, but a duplicate notice may also be posted in any language used by patrons, customers or persons who frequent the place where weapon possession is prohibited.

(3) (A) If a sign is used as the method of posting, it shall contain language substantially similar to the following:  AS AUTHORIZED BY T.C.A. § 39-17-1359, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON ON POSTED PROPERTY OR IN A POSTED BUILDING IS PROHIBITED AND IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

(C) A building, property or a portion of a building or property, shall be considered properly posted in accordance with this section if one (1) or both of the following is displayed in prominent locations, including all entrances primarily used by persons entering the property, building, or portion of the property or building where weapon possession is prohibited:

(i) The international circle and slash symbolizing the prohibition of the item within the circle; or

(ii) The posting sign described in this subdivision (b)(3)

Ka-Bar TDI Knife Is a Last Ditch Lifesaver!

SOLD OUT!

Save at Frontier Firearms! 

Deal of the Week 

Ka-Bar TDI Knife 

KA-1480 $26.99

This knife is a lifesaver! A last ditch defense when all else has failed! If an assailant is grappling for your carry gun, the TDI Knife can easily be drawn to fight off attack.

The TDI Knife was designed to be used as a "last option" knife. In extreme close quarters encounters where an assailant is attempting to take a victim's handgun, or when it is impossible to access his/her handgun, the TDI Knife is always available.  This knife can be the difference between life and death.

Designed as an "off hand" knife that draws like a pistol, the reversible sheath can be worn on either the right or left side of the officer's pant belt. 

Specifications: 

• Weight : 0.18 
• Overall Length : 5 5/8" 
• Blade Length: 2 5/16" 
• Steel: AUS 8A stainless steel 
• Handle: Zytel 

Handgun Carry Permit classes selling out fast!

Saturday August 1, 2015 class is sold out 

Since mid-July the demand for our Carry Permit classes has been growing.  Our Saturday and Sunday classes have been filling up.  Students are telling us that local and world events have impressed upon them that now is the time to take responsibility for their family's and personal self-defense.

Frontier Firearms offers the Tennessee Department of Safety Handgun Safety Course every Saturday, every other Sunday and a Tuesday - Thursday two evening classes every other week.

Learn more about Frontier's Concealed Carry Classes here

Proper Semi-Auto Grip

As when using any tool grip is important when it comes to shooting a semi-automatic pistol.  In this video Kay Miculek of Babes with Bullets and world champion target shooter demonstrates the proper grip for the most control over recoil and muzzle flip.

Remember no matter how much you know you can always learn more and improve you skills.  So come down today and practice on our range at Frontier Firearms.

Is An Ankle Holster Right for You

Desantis Apache Concealed Carry Ankle Holster - Sold at Frontier Firearms

With concealed carry now legal in all 50 states, more and more folk are looking for ways to carry a handgun.  With so many options for carry is an ankle holster an option for you?

In the video below, Sig Sauer Academy Director Adam Painchaud talks about the ankle holster. According to Painchaud there are pros and cons to this style holster.

"Ankle holster are very concealable," says Painchaud.  When wearing a shirt tucked in and one doesn't want to wear a vest or jacket, the ankle holster is great, "They are very concealable."

A negative about ankle holsters is that it takes a bit of work getting to your firearm. Like all methods of carry it takes practice, and  with an ankle holster you should really make the effort to practice drawing your handgun from different positions.  The ankle holster excels when you are sitting down or driving.  In these situations, the ankle holster often provides easier access to your concealed carry weapon that belt carry doesn't afford.

Another issue with ankle holsters is that the size of the handgun you can reasonable conceal is limited mainly to micros and sub-compacts. According to Painchaud ankle holster just don't work well with medium and full size carry guns.

Most people find that for best access it is best to wear the ankle holster on the inside of the non-dominant ankle. That means a right person will wear the ankle holster "on the inside of my left leg," states Painchaud.

When standing Painchaud does not recommend dropping to one knee in order to draw from the ankle hostler.  Instead he likes to remain mobile by lifting his leg by bending at the knee to draw.

Painchaud also warns that firearms carried in an ankle holster tend to gather more dust and dirt and should be cleaned regularly as a result it's good the check and clean you firearm regularly.

Another word of advice is to not go cheap. It's important to get a good ankle holster. "I prefer neoprene," says Painchaud.

In the end how you carry is a personal decision but as we see in this video, an ankle holster is a great choice for everyday carry of your back-up, small revolver or pistol.   Also there are times when one just cannot carry any other way than an ankle holster.  For those times when the alternative is not carrying the ankle holster is the way to carry.  When summing up the ankle holster as an option to carry when other methods just won't work, "I would rather have something than nothing," Painchaud says.

Increased Gun Sales Driven by Women and Seniors

Frontier Firearms President Brant Williams

Gun sales are again increasing as folk feel a need to take greater responsibility for their personal protection.

Gun shop and range owner Brant Williams says his business has seen a recent increase in new firearms buyers. 

"With the recent terrorist attack only 98 miles away in Chattanooga, TN (more...) folks have felt uneasy that terrorism has hit so close to home. As a result people are rethinking their notions about self-protection." 

Williams explains that more senior citizens and women are buying firearms and taking training courses.  "This has been going on for some time... more and more older folk and women are buying guns and taking the class for their Handgun Carry Permit class (more...).  They tell us that the world has changed and they no longer feel safe in their own homes on when out and about around town."  (more)

Frontier Firearms has a large selection of handguns for personal and home defense.  They offer firearms training classes on a regular schedule.   For more information call 865-376-0793 or visit their website at www.frontierfirearms.us

Frontier Assists Private Gun Sellers

We are in the news...

News outlets picked up on our desire to help private sellers transfer their firearms in the safest way possible (story links at page bottom).  Now private sellers can meet with their buyers at Frontier Firearms to sell their gun,  Frontier will log the firearm and run a background check on your buyer for only the state background check fee of $10.

Depending on how busy we are in the store, the process can take a just few minutes but goes a long way in making sure the gun you sell doesn't end up in the hands of a prohibited person.

Under current law as a private individual you cannot sell your gun when you know or have "reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law." 

A prohibited person is someone who cannot receive or possess a firearm under Federal law. Prohibited persons are:

• people out of state
• anyone under the age of 18
• convicted felons, 
• domestic abusers, 
• people who fugitives from the law
• those with orders of protection against them 
• those who have been convicted of violent or gun-related misdemeanors, 
• those with a history of abusing alcohol or drugs,
• those convicted of juvenile offenses, and  
• people with specific kinds of mental health histories 

News story links:

WVLT TV KNOXVILLE TN

WATE TV KNOXVILLE, TN

KNOXVILLE NEW SENTINEL KNOXVILLE, TN

Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                Eric Parish: (865)376-0793

Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands

Know that your buyer is allowed to own a firearm. Free Gun Transfers at Frontier Firearms

Kingston, TN July 28, 2015

“With the growing number of mass shootings, private gun sales are coming under greater scrutiny” says Brant Williams, President of Frontier Firearms in Kingston, TN.  “As a result, it is more important than ever for individuals selling a firearm to know if the buyer is legal to own a gun”

In order to help private gun sellers avoid running afoul of laws restricting who may legally be sold a gun, Frontier Firearms will waive their normal fee and perform gun transfers at no charge for individuals selling their firearm (there is a $10 Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, TBI, fee for running a background check on the buyer).

“There is growing sentiment that private sellers should do more to ensure guns don’t fall in the hands of the wrong people. Both in Congress and out there are calls for new laws that will hold private gun sellers more accountable when they sell to a person who is prohibited from owing a firearm. As is the problem now without running a background check, a private seller has no way of knowing if the buyer person is legal or not,” states Williams.

“That’s why Frontier Firearms decided to conduct gun private gun transfers for free. We want to help sellers make certain their guns remain in responsible hands,” Williams continued.

Williams says the process is simple and takes only a few minutes.  The buyer and the seller along with the firearm being sold go to Frontier Firearms. Frontier then makes sure the gun transfer meets the strictest standards of Federal and State laws. The firearm is recorded into Frontier’s Acquisition and Disposition Book and the buyer undergoes a TBI Instant Check or background check. Afterwards the seller may rest easy knowing the gun they just sold went to a person legal to own a firearm.

More….

Background

Currently a private individual may sell their firearm to whomever they wish so long as the buyer meets certain criteria. Federal law now reads:

"A person may sell a firearm to an unlicensed resident of his State, if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law. A person may loan or rent a firearm to a resident of any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes, if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law."

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(d), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]

The key is that the seller "does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person [buyer] is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law.  

There are many Federal and State restrictions on sales, trades, gifts or other transfers of firearms:

·        It is against the law for anyone to transfer a firearm or ammunition to anyone known or believed to be prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

·        It is against the law (with rare exceptions) for anyone to transfer a handgun, rifle or shotgun or to a non-dealer who resides in another state.

·        It is illegal for anyone to provide a handgun to or allow a juvenile (person under age 18) to have a handgun; and juveniles are prohibited from possessing handguns, with limited exceptions.  [https://www.nraila.org/articles/20130117/private-sales-restrictions-and-gun-registration]

Thus, Federal law prohibits anyone from selling a firearm to minors, people out of state and people who fall within certain categories, such as convicted felons, domestic abusers, and people with specific kinds of mental health histories including those who have been convicted of violent or gun-related misdemeanors; those with a history of abusing alcohol or drugs; those convicted of juvenile offenses; and additional people who have suffered from severe mental illness.

Only by running a background check can a private seller be certain the intended buyer is legal to buy and possess the firearm being sold.

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Frontier Firearms Glock Day's Winners

While it seemed most everyone felt a winner at our first ever Glock Days, there where three folks who one new GLOCK pistols.
Winner of the Glock Drawing for a FREE GLOCK pistol was Paul Freeman.
The Glock Shoot Out and winner a FREE GLOCK 42 380 was Pete Fitzstevens.
Joshua B Herrold won the LASR Challenge and also took home a GLOCK 42 380!
Josue Perez won the drawing for a free set of Glock Nights to be installed on his pistol.
All in all over 500 people came down to enjoy the fun, food and good times.

Frontier Firearms Glock Days March 7, 8, 9

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Official Factory Glock Days

March 7, 8, 9, 2015

Win One of THREE Glock Pistols To Be Given Away!

Yes, we will be giving away THREE NEW GLOCKS!

#1 Your choice of a Glock Gen 3 or Gen 4 26, 19, 17, 27, 23, 22, 33, 32, or 31

#2 Glock 42 380ACP

#3 Glock 42 380ACP

Join us for an all Glock Weekend!

Thousands of $$ in Prizes!

Everyone gets tickets to win prizes

Must be twenty one to take possession of a FREE Glock pistol

► Drawing for a Glock Gen 3 or 4 Pistol

• Your choice of a Glock Gen 3 or Gen 4 26, 19, 17, 27, 23, 22, 33, 32, or 31
• Drawing (no purchase necessary) for a new Glock pistol.
• Everyone gets a ticket at the door.
• Pre-register, bring your Event Ticket and get a second ticket to win Glock Pistol 1
• For every $50 you spend on merchandize or guns you will receive an additional ticket for the drawing
• Example: On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday spend $100 before tax and get 2 extra chances to win. Spend $500 get 10 extra tickets to win!
• Drawing to be held and winning ticket numbers announced on Monday
• Need not be present to win

► Contest One - Shoot to Win a Glock 42 380acp

• Everyone attending gets to enter and shoot FREE!
• Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place shooters
• Top 20 shooters will be entered into a drawing to determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
• Drawing to be held and winning ticket numbers announced on Monday
• Need not be present to win
• All range restrictions and rules apply
• Shooters may only win one Glock

► Contest Two - Shoot to Win a Glock 42 380acp

• Everyone attending gets to enter and shoot FREE!
• Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place shooters
• Top 20 shooters will be entered into a drawing to determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
• Drawing to be held and winning ticket numbers announced on Monday
• Need not be present to win
• All range restrictions and rules apply
• Shooters may only win one Glock

 ► Drawing for FREE Glock Night Sights

• Drawing (no purchase necessary) for the Glock Night Sights and free installation
• Everyone gets a ticket at the door
• Pre-register, bring Event Ticket and get a second ticket to win the Night Sights
• For every $25 you spend on merchandize or guns you will receive an additional ticket for the drawing
• Example: On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday spend $100 before tax and get 4 extra chances to win. Spend $500 get 20 extra tickets to win!
• Drawing to be held and winning ticket numbers announced on Monday
• Need not be present to win

► Everyone Get Tickets to Play Games for Great Prizes

• Everyone attending gets tickets to play games
• No purchase necessary
• Many instant winners!
• Play games to win GREAT GLOCK Gear -
• Glock Knives
• Glock Tee Shirts
• Glock Pistol Bags
• Glock Hats
• Glock Stainless Travel Cups
• Glock Signs
• Frontier Tee Shirts
• Many other great prizes
• Prizes are limited so come early
• Prizes may be gone by Sunday and Monday

► Buy Glocks at Prices Too Low to Publish
 ► $60 Glock Night Sights - Installation Free - First 20 Buyers
 ► Shoot Demo Glocks (Saturday Only)
 ► Free Glock Hat and Pistol Bag with 1st 25 Glocks Sold
 ► Meet the Glock Factory Rep (Saturday Only)
 ► Free Glock Inspections (Saturday Only)
 ► Discounted Glock Parts - Installation Free

 ► Free Food (Saturday Only)
 ► Glock Apparel and Accessories on Sale
 ► Store wide discounts and savings

 ► Much more to be announced

► Saturday Only Test Fire Your Favorite Glocks

 Win a Free Glock - All Glocks - All Day!

 

► Must be 18 or older to test fire Glocks

► Must turn in your own ticket(s) to win any drawing

► Must be 21 or older and legal to purchase a handgun to win a free Glock

► All State and Federal firearms laws apply.

► Winners of the Glock Pistol must complete all paperwork and pass the TBI background check.

► Minors may participate in shooting contests and the firearm drawing

► If someone under 18 years old win a Glock a parent must pick it up for them

► Shooting contestants must use firearm(s), ammo, and target provided by Frontier Firearms

► In drawings, games and shooting contests, judges decisions are final

► Signed Range Waiver required before shoot

► All Range Safety Rules apply

► All Range Conduct Rules apply

► Hearing and Eye Protection provided and must be worn

► Shooters under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian

► Event Rules and prize subject to change

► NRA Range Officers will oversee all shooting events and contests

◄FAQs►

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Yes, an ID is needed, a valid driver's license as proof of age. Minors must be with parent or adult.

What can / can't I bring to the event?

Bring lots of money to spend

No alcohol or drugs

We will supply the firearm and ammo. 

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

865-376-0793

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Only if you want to have an extra chance to win the free Glock and the free Glock Nights Sights

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes all to be eligible to win, you must attend and turn in your ticket.

Where can I find out more about Frontier Firearms? 

www.FrontierFirearms.us

One of Tennessee's Cleanest, Brightest, Most Modern Range!

  ALL INSTRUCTORS ARE  STATE & NRA CERTIFIED

 Frontier Firearms and Family Shooting Center located in Kingston, TN is the largest independent Knoxville area gun range and gun store. Since 2000 Frontier has provided East Tennessee shooting enthusiasts with the finest quality new and used firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories including the latest in tactical arms and gear.  Additionally, we have some of the most knowledgable staff and finest firearms instructors around. We work with and train thousands of people each year.  Indeed, few can match the experience and knowledge of our staff. Gun classes include NRA courses the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit class, beginning, intermediate, advanced, and private handgun instruction. 

 Call: 865-376-0793