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An Associated Press records search has found copies of the state's database of more than 257,000 handgun permit holders were recently requested by the National Rifle Association, the state Republican Party and a direct mail contractor that has done extensive work for the GOP's legislative caucus.

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It is still legal to get access to public records. Onlly the Associated Press would try to make something of nothing. This would only be a story if the records were closed. Sorry, I forgot the associated press never lets facts get in the way of a story.

-- Posted by David Borum on Mon, Nov 2, 2009, 9:13 pm EDT (Report this)

It is still legal to get access to public records. Onlly the Associated Press would try to make something of nothing. This would only be a story if the records were closed. Sorry, I forgot the associated press never lets facts get in the way of a story.

-- Posted by David Borum on Mon, Nov 2, 2009, 9:09 pm EDT (Report this)

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Supporters of closing Tennessee handgun registration database seek records

The Associated Press
Originally published: November 02. 2009 1:23PM
Last modified: November 02. 2009 1:24PM

NASHVILLE — Supporters of blocking public access to the names and addresses of Tennesseans with handgun carry permits appear to have a hard time keeping their hands off the records.

An Associated Press records search has found copies of the state's database of more than 257,000 handgun permit holders were recently requested by the National Rifle Association, the state Republican Party and a direct mail contractor that has done extensive work for the GOP's legislative caucus.

Asked about those requests, House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada says he opposes using the database for political purposes like campaign fundraising or get out the vote efforts.

No Republican opposed closing the records to the public during a vote in June. The bill failed to pass by a single vote.

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