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John Harris

John Harris

John Harris

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Executive Director of Tennessee Firearms Association. TFA’s Legislative Action Committee works to persuade legislators and government leaders to protect your right to keep and bear arms.

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Joe Huntsman

Joe Huntsman

Joe Huntsman

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Joe is an avid believer in and supporter of the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

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Sarah MacAbee

Sarah MacAbee

Founder of Standing in the Gap Foundation assisting January 6 defendants and their families

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Stand in the Gap Foundation
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Pastor HJ Sean Moon

Pastor HJ Sean Moon

Founder, Rod of Iron Ministries

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Pastor Sean Moon is the youngest son of Rev. Sun Myung Moon who, before he passed on in 2012, anointed him to carry on his ministry. He is the founder of the World Peace and Unification Sanctuary aka Sanctuary Church and the Rod of Iron Ministries, which emphasizes the need for Christians to be brave again in standing up against the forces that want to silence them and freedom-loving patriots in the U.S. and around the world.

He is a graduate of Harvard University and the author of several books, including The Rod of Iron Kingdom, Our Father Forsaken: the Abandonment of the God of the Old and New Testaments, and God’s Epic Quest. As a passionate bushcrafter, avid motorcycle rider and a Black Belt in Jui Jitsu, he has actively shared these skills with young men and women around the world. He and his wife, Yeonah, are the parents of 5 children and 5 grandchildren.

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Justin Moon

Justin Moon

CEO, Kahr Firearms Group

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Born in 1970, Justin Moon has had a lifelong interest in firearms. During his youth, target shooting was an important recreational activity that he enjoyed with friends and family. While attending Harvard, he was disappointed at not finding an ultra-compact 9mm pistol for carry. Undaunted, he decided to design his own. What first began as doodles on paper during class, soon evolved into a serious project working with friends and business associates. Over the course of several years, his design was perfected and made ready for production. After graduating with a degree in economics, Justin founded Kahr Firearms in 1993. The Kahr K9 pistol was introduced in 1995, representing the first ultra-compact, single stack 9mm semi automatic pistol to be a commercial success. Justin’s business responsibilities grew in 2005, when he became chairman of Tongil Group with its varied holdings around the world. He further expanded his firearms investments with the purchase of Auto-Ordnance in 1999, and Magnum Research in 2010...

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Forrest Sealey

Forrest Sealey

Executive Director of Veterans For Child Rescue

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Veterans For Child Rescue (V4CR) is a 501C3 nonprofit organization that was founded inApril of 2017. Our team is comprised of military professionals, former and current law enforcement, senior intelligence community veterans, child abuse and trafficking survivors, and people who are willing to do whatever it takes to end child trafficking in the USA.

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James Staake

James Staake

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James Staake is a dedicated Christian Carpenter and a skilled United States flag maker, known for his craftsmanship and commitment to his faith. His journey gained national attention when he faced cancellation by Big Tech for expressing his beliefs. Rather than succumbing to the challenges, he used this experience as a catalyst for change. Staake became a staunch advocate against cancel culture, successfully spearheading the implementation of Anti-Cancel Culture Legislation in Tennessee, promoting free speech and individual rights in the digital age.

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