TFALAC’s 2024 Annual Event is set for Saturday, September 7, 2024 (the Saturday after Labor Day).
Order your tickets, sponsorships and vendor tables now!
The TFALAC Annual Event is a midday event with
– Registration at approximately 9:00 a.m.
– Social and vendor activities
– BBQ Lunch ( Whitt’s BBQ ) starting approximately 10:45
– Event announcements and Speakers starting at approximately noon
– Silent Auction
– Live Auction
The event location will be at the Farm Bureau Expo Center at the at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center on the Wilson County Fairgrounds. (945 East Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087)
Speakers
We are able to announce as confirmed speakers both Pete Hegseth and Congressman Mark Green – both from Middle Tennessee!
Pete Hegseth is the 2024 Keynote Speaker. He is a Tennessee resident! He is a co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend on FOX News. He is also a FOX Nation host, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and an Army combat veteran. Pete served as an Infantry Officer in the Army National Guard, serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay. He holds two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge for his time in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also held the position of CEO for Concerned Veterans for America—a nationwide veterans advocacy organization.
Congressman Mark Green is a proven Second Amendment supporter and a long term supporter of the mission of the Tennessee Firearms Association. As a state Senator, Mark carried some of TFA’s legislation including a proposal to pass constitutional carry in 2016. We look forward to Mark addressing his perspective on the problems with restoring the Second Amendment in Tennessee and nationally.
Erich Pratt, Sr. V.P. Gun Owners of America is a national leader in Second Amendment advocacy. Erich and Gun Owners of America are close friends of TFA and TFALAC. We work together not only on Tennessee issues but, as Eric addressed in his 2023 TFALAC speech we also work closely together in state and federal litigation – all the way to the United States Supreme Court – against government infringements of our rights.
Congressman John Rose is a proven Second Amendment supporter and a long term supporter of the mission of the Tennessee Firearms Association. We look forward to John addressing his perspective on the problems with restoring the Second Amendment in Tennessee and nationally.
Event Sponsors
Lee Beaman has been a strong and regular supporter of the Constitution and your rights as protected by the Second Amendment for many years. Mr. Beaman is a longstanding supporter of the Tennessee Firearms Association, the TFALAC and the Tennessee Firearms Foundation (a newly formed 501c3). We welcome Lee Beaman as our initial prime sponsor for this year’s event.
Congressman Mark Green is a long time TFA member and supporter. As a state senator, he carried Second Amendment legislation in cooperation with TFA.
.Congressman John Rose is another of Tennessee’s Congressional team that is a regular TFA supporter and event speaker.
Rusty Oak Armory is a long time TFA member and supporter. It is also a long time sponsor of the TFALAC annual event and donates a custom built AR15 as the event’s auction “gun of the year”. Rusty Oak Armory has also produced a custom line of its AR15 rifles and receivers that have serial numbers that start with “TFA….” and TFA’s approved logo if you are in need of a new or additional AR15.
US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) provides “gun owner protection plans” that allow firearms owners to select several levels of protection in the event that they are involved in a self-defense incident. It also provides a wide range of training and information to USCCA members.
WHMC Gun Shop is returning as an event sponsor with donations of several custom firearms. See the auction guns.
Cyndi and Tracy Miller – Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been consistently strong supporters of TFALAC and we welcome their continued support as well as the donation of a stay at their Florida vacation home as an auction item.
Hickok45 has again joined TFALAC as a sponsor. As has been his generous tendency, he has indicated that he will be donating at least one firearm that he has profiled in one of his online videos.
Nashville Safe House and its owner Mark Brasfield have been supporters of TFA and the TFALAC Annual Event for many years. This year they have increased their support to sponsorship level and have donated a Browning Select 49T Special Edition gun safe with a MSRP of $5899 as an auction item (photo below). They are also coming to the event as a vendor with a large display of safes.
Smith & Wesson is a third year sponsor for the Annual Event and is expected to donate some “Made in Tennessee” firearms.
Glockstore is returning as a sponsor and also a vendor in 2024. It is donating passes but the special item is a expected to be a customized Glock with optics.
If you are interested in being a sponsor of the 2024 Annual Event, contact johnharris@tennesseefirearms.com
Live Auction Highlights
HICKOK45 Profiled Firearms for Auction
1) Robinson Armament Company – Model: XCR-L Multi-Caliber
The Robinson Armament XCR is a multi-caliber semi-automatic that allows the user to easily change out calibers. This firearm is expected to come with the kits (valued at $400 to $500 each) that will allow the firearm to be converted to these calibers: 5.56 / .300 Blackout / 6.8 SPC / 7.62X39 The approximate retail value of $3,500 including the conversion kits. This firearm is featured in
Hickok45 YouTube video: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSM20vkGpFs
2) Blue Ridge Firearms BRP47 in 7.62×39
This semi-automatic firearm is chambered in 7.62×39 and is an outstanding AR15 hybrid but with some significant differences. The firearm has a retail value of $1,500. This specific firearm, this exact one, is featured in
Hickok45 YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSbId3ZcBQo
3) Zenith Firearms Premium Package ZF5-L in 9mm
This firearm is very similar is look and design to a MP5. Its retail is $2,095.00 This firearm is featured in
Hickok45 YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9WHmsZCIfM
Cyndi and Tracy Miller
The Miller Florida Vacation Home ( Florida vacation home ) – 4 days / 3 nights. This has been one of our more popular auction items. Sleeping 8 this home is two blocks to seaside, two blocks to 30A and white sandy beaches. This home features a BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE POOL and Waterfall which are perfect for sun and fun in the walled courtyard with plenty of deck space to lounge, grill, and swim! Live Oaks, Magnolias and Pines provide seclusion and a relaxing get-away atmosphere.
Nashville Safe House
Has donated a Browning Select 49T Special Edition safe. This safe has a 49 gun capacity. It features the Browning AXIS Interior / Door Panel, Putty Gray with the Pledge on door, Black Trim, and a Securam Electronic Lock. MSRP $5899
Event Vendors
Event Vendors are important participants at our events. Vendors receive a display booth and 2 admission tickets to the event. TFA will have a vendor table for memberships, shirts and hats at the event.
Firearms Appraisal Services (John Allen)
US Concealed Carry Association
Norman Bobo
John Paul Financial Services
Live Auction Items
We expect to have available at the live auction the following (list is subject to change):
- Hickok45 donated firearms (see above for videos)
- Robinson Armament Company – Model: XCR-L Multi-Caliber
- Blue Ridge Firearms BRP47 in 7.62×39
- Zenith Firearms Premium Package ZF5-L in 9mm
- TFA 2024 Custom AR15 donated by Rust Oak Armory
- Glockstore custom Glock with optics donated by Glockstore
- Custom 1911’s donated by Kahr Arms
- Glockstore custom Glock with optics
- Sig Sauer P365XL “Rose” 9mm
- Sig Sauer P320 9mm
- Smith & Wesson Model 686 6inch in .357 Magnum (donated by S&W)
- Smith & Wesson Model 60 2inch .357 Magnum (donated by S&W)
- Smith & Wesson Shield (donated by S&W)
- Springfield Armory 1911 Defender .45 cal. parkerized
- Henry Golden Boy .22 mag.
- Heckler and Koch MP5 rifle .22 cal.
- Heckler and Koch MP5 pistol .22 cal.
- Mossberg Shockwave 590s 12 gauge
- Smith & Wesson 642 stainless .38 cal.
- Ruger 10/22 AR22 .22 cal.
- Ruger 10/22 take down .22 cal.
- American Heritage .22 mag
- Mossberg Maverick 88 Cruiser
- Masada 9x19mm with holster and 100 rounds of ammo
- Miller Florida vacation home 3 nights (an annual favorite)
Sponsorships and Vendor Packages
If you are interested in sponsorships, there are several tiers of sponsorship that are available with or without tickets to the event. You can order sponsorships and vendor tables now!
Tier 1 Sponsor
$20,000 Sponsors receive extra large printed banner to be positioned with the TFA logo at the speaker podium and 12 complimentary tickets to the event.
Tier 2 Sponsor
$15,000 would include large printed banner to be positioned near the stage and 12 complimentary tickets to the event.
Tier 3 Sponsor
$10,000 would include inclusion on a printed banner at the event and 12 complimentary tickets to the event.
Tier 4 Sponsor
$5,000 would include inclusion on a printed banner at the event and 6 complimentary tickets to the event.
Tier 5 Sponsor
$2,500 would include inclusion on a printed banner at the event and 6 complimentary tickets to the event.
Vendors
$550 and allows the vendor to set up a single table and promote / sell their merchandise. Will include 2 admission tickets to the event. Those desiring to participate as a gun show participant would require this level of participation at a minimum.