Guest Speakers Who Left Their Mark

This year’s speaker lineup delivered insight, motivation, and energy:

Pete Hegseth, our keynote speaker, is a Tennessee resident, FOX & Friends Weekend co-host, Army veteran, and best-selling author. His presence emphasized the national importance of our cause.

Congressman Mark Green, a longtime TFA ally, reflected on his legislative efforts in support of constitutional carry and shared his vision for restoring Second Amendment rights in Tennessee and beyond.

Congressman John Rose brought his unwavering support to the stage, reinforcing his ongoing commitment to TFALAC’s mission.

Erich Pratt, Senior VP of Gun Owners of America, spoke on the broader legal landscape and the powerful partnership between GOA and TFALAC in state and federal litigation efforts.

Sponsors Who Made It Possible

We are deeply grateful to the organizations and individuals who made the 2024 event a success:

• Lee Beaman – Prime sponsor and longstanding supporter of TFA, TFALAC, and the Tennessee Firearms Foundation.
• Rusty Oak Armory – Donated the custom TFA AR-15 and continues to support our cause through their exclusive firearm line.
• WHMC Gun Shop – Contributed several custom firearms to the auction.
• Glockstore – Returned as both vendor and sponsor with donated gear and optics-ready handguns.
• Smith & Wesson – Our third-year partner, donating Tennessee-made firearms.
• Hickok45 – Online firearms personality who generously donated auction firearms featured in his videos.
• US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) – Provided education and support for responsible gun ownership.
• Cyndi & Tracy Miller – Donated a stay at their beautiful Florida vacation home.
• Nashville Safe House – Sponsored and donated a high-end Browning gun safe.

Auction Items That Stole the Show

The live auction featured some of the most exciting and sought-after items we’ve ever offered, including:

• Hickok45 Firearms, such as the multi-caliber Robinson Armament XCR-L, the BRP47 in 7.62×39, and the ZF5-L 9mm (MP5 style), each showcased in Hickok45’s videos.
• Custom Firearms from Kahr Arms, Glockstore, and Smith & Wesson, including models like the 686, 60, Shield, and the Sig Sauer Rose P365XL.
• Collectibles & Rifles like the Henry Golden Boy, HK MP5 in .22, Mossberg Shockwave, and several Ruger 10/22 variants.
• Non-firearm Favorites, including a 3-night Florida beach vacation home stay and a Browning Select 49T Safe (MSRP $5,899).

Vendor Community

Our vendor section was buzzing with energy thanks to the participation of:

• Rusty Oak Armory, Nashville Safe House, Glockstore, WHMC Firearms, and Kahr Arms
• Project Appleseed, USCCA, and Firearms Appraisal Services
• Oleg Volk Photography, Rubio and Brown MetalWorks, and more

These vendors showcased everything from gear to education to unique services — and helped create an engaging, marketplace-style experience that our attendees always enjoy.

The 2024 event was one of our strongest showings yet — packed with compelling speakers, outstanding sponsors, unforgettable auction items, and a sense of mission-driven momentum we plan to carry forward into 2025 and beyond.