2019 Annual Meeting

2019 Annual Meeting

Saturday, October 5, 2019

9:30am to 2:00pm (doors open at 9:00am and meal is served around 11:00 (or whenever its ready!!))

Tickets are $50 per person. Groups of 8 are $400 per group.

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We are doing a mid-day event so that you can travel without the need of overnight facilities. Activities will start at 9:30 a.m, the meal will be around 11:00 and all activities (speakers, auction, etc.) should be over by around 2:00 p.m.

The location will be at the Smiley Hollow Farm just slightly north of Nashville. Directions are available or you can just GPS the location at 5937 Smiley Hollow Rd, Goodlettsville, TN 37072-7162.

Its a casual affair so feel free to wear your jeans and boots or whatever is your preferred “causal day” but presentable attire.

Guest and keynote speakers to be announced later.

EVENT SPONSORS

Lee Beaman and Beaman Automotive Group – Beaman Automotive and Lee Beaman are strong and regular supporters of the constitution and your rights as citizens.  We welcome Lee and Beaman Automotive as one of our prime sponsors for this event.  We are also expecting, like last year, that there just may be a selection of new vehicles to get your attention at the event! 

United States Pearl Company ( www.uspearlcompany.net  ) has joined TFALAC as a high level sponsor this year. US Pearl Company has long been a strong supporter of conservative principles and movements. 

Hickok45  (www.youtube.com/user/hickok45) has joined TFALAC as a sponsor in 2019 and is expected to make a special guest appearance at the event.  In addition, we are anticipating that he will be donating one of the firearms that is highly in his massive video library – a Lyman Sharps 1878 that has a retail value of $2,395  but is likely worth much more with its unique pedigree!

US Law Shield.  US Law Shield was a new sponsor for TFALAC in 2018 and has renewed its commitment in 2019.  It offers legal defense and educational training for gun owners. Also, TFA members can get a discount on its coverage package!

Cyndi and Tracy Miller – Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been consistently strong supporters of TFALAC and we welcome their continued support!

Goldie Cross is a new TFALAC sponsor in 2019 and donated a 4 Day Handgun/Rifle/Shotgun class at Front Sight in Pahrump, NV valued at $2,000 which will be another great auction item.

Dr. Steven Hernandez and Lifetime Dentistry (www.lifetimedentistry.biz) is a Nashville area dentist who is also a veteran who served 4 years in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division.

Donelson Wrecker Service (www.donelsonwreckerservice.com) has joined the effort as a repeat sponsor of the TFALAC mission.  We are glad to announce their support and encourage you to contact them if and when you need assistance.

US Concealed Carry Association (www.usconcealedcarry.com) is a new sponsor for TFALAC in 2019.  It offers legal defense and educational training for gun owners. Also, TFA members can get a discount on its coverage package!

DT McCall & Sons (www.dtmccalls.com) is a new sponsor of the TFALAC annual event in 2019.  However, the McCall family has long been supporters of TFA in other respects. 

Marty Luffman, a State Farm agent based in Smyrna, Tennessee, has joined our team again this year as an event sponsor.  TFALAC really appreciates the support from Marty and encourages you to check with him if you have insurance questions or needs.

One Ton LLC, real estate company based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a first time sponsor of the event. It has donated a 3 day 2 night stay in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the auction.

Rep. Jay D. Reedy – Rep. Reedy represents the 74th District in Tennessee which includes Houston, Humphreys and part of Montgomery County.  He has sponsored TFA supported bills and is running for re-election www.jayreedyfortennessee.com

Anthony and Sherrie Orange – Mr. and Mrs. Orange have been consistently strong supporters of TFALAC and the conservative movement on numerous issues. We welcome their continued support!

EVENT UPDATES

Door Prize – To be announced but, of course, we are a pro-2nd Amendment organization so… it will probably be a firearm.

List of Auction Items!!

Firearms

Lyman Sharps model 1878 in .45-70 (donated by Hickok45) retail value $2395

Sig P365 with Xray sights

Beretta A300 12ga in black

Sig 320SC combo in 9mm “Red Box” with factory holster and 2nd grip

S&W 642 Stainless hammerless in .38 special

Ruger LCP. 380

Remington RM380 DAO

Ruger 10/22 MICA Takedown with Ruger factory laser

UZI 22LR folding stock and faux-suppressor

Weatherby 12ga pump shotgun with pistol grip

Ruger American in .30-06 and camo finish

Savage 11 in .300WSM

Ruger 10/22 with 3×9 scope

Ruger AR556


Non-Firearm Items

Heavenly Hideaway – One of the most popular auction items which normally rents for over $600 per night! Cyndi and Tracy Miller are offering their vacation rental home at Old Seagrove for 3 nights/4 days (dates exclude Spring Break and the Summer Break). Its a stand alone home of 2512 square feet with 4 Bedrooms, 3 baths and which sleeps 8. It includes a private deck and pool as well as steps to Seaside and the beach. This has been offered for several years and is a popular auction item! https://www.vrbo.com/434331#summary

Front Sight Four (4) day training course certificate. This certificate is good for the holders choice of an intro four day handgun, rifle or shotgun course at Front Sight in Nevada – value of $2,000

Pigeon Forge – 3 days – 2 night cabin value of $750.

African Safari – (www.numzaan.com) – A gift certificate worth $4500 for a 5 Day hunt (2 or 4 hunters) with a $500 credit towards trophy fees per hunter. The hunt can be upgraded with an additional 5 days making it a 10-day hunt at normal daily rates ($350 per day per hunter). If hunt is upgraded to 10 days each hunter will receive an additional $1000 credit. The package includes (daily rates) – Lodging in African style hunting camp – transportation to and from OR Tambo airport – food and drinks – housekeeping, transportation during the hunt – skinning and tracking services and service of fully licensed Professional Hunter. Not included in the package gift certificate: airfare to and from Johannesburg, South Africa OR Tambo airport – day of arrival and day departure ($180 each day per person – dip and packing fees of trophies ($190) per animal – trophy fees of plains game. (can be viewed on www.numzaan.com) – taxidermy fees – shipping of trophies – gratuities – rifle importation expenses or rifle rental.

Fresh Water Pearl Necklaces from United States Pearl Co ( www.uspearlcompany.net/ ) which has donated four – 4 – pearl necklaces with retail values from approximately $3300 to $350.


Auction items are subject to change and availability.

 

TFALAC welcomes donations of auction items. TFALAC has a history of having a fine collection of firearms and other items as part of its auction package. If you or your business are interested in making a donation or providing auction items in exchange for promotional advertising, please get in touch with johnharris@tennesseefirearms.com soon.

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in sponsorships, there are several tiers of sponsorship. All sponsors will receive promotional material inclusion and recognition on event advertising and during the event.

Tier 1 Sponsor

$10,000 would include extra large printed banner to be positioned with the TFA logo behind the speaker podium. Would also have a display table if desired and a complimentary 10 tickets to the event. In addition, this package includes a complimentary, special ordered TFA leather bomber jacket with concealment pockets.

Tier 2 Sponsor

$5,000 would include large printed banner to be positioned on the stage. Would also have a display table if desired and a complimentary 8 tickets to the event.

Tier 3 Sponsor

$2500 would include printed banner to be positioned near the stage. Would also have a display table if desired and a complimentary 6 tickets to the event.

Tier 4 Sponsor

$1000 would include inclusion on a printed banner at the event. Would also have a display table if desired and a complimentary 4 tickets to the event.

Tier 5 Sponsor

$500 would include inclusion on a printed banner at the event and a complimentary 2 tickets to the event.

Vendors

$350 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 as a minimum.