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Allow me to bring this thread back from the dead... So, twelve or thirteen years ago I started taking Krav Maga classes. It lasted about 4-5 months and then I quit. Work and other things in life got in the way and I just lost the drive. >>> Fast forward to December 2024 >>> While my brother in law was visiting for Christmas he told us that he and his wife had begun taking Krav Maga classes. They spoke about how much they enjoyed it, how challenging it was, and so forth. Given that several of my friends have been hounding me about coming back to join them at Krav classes, it set a slowly smoldering fire in the wet leaves of my give-a-damn. One of those friends started his Krav Maga journey 12 years or so at around the same time I did and passed his black belt test in mid 2024. Talk about something that catches your attention! Realizing that two of us took wildly diverging paths and one of us ended up with their black belt while the other kept buying progressively larger belts.... Yeah. >>> Fast forward to January 2025 >>> One of those friends told me on New Years Day, quite coyly, about a gift pass that he had for a free month of unlimited Krav Maga classes. It was the proverbial straw that broke the fat camel's back. "Say no more. I'm in.", I said. >>> Fast forward to January 30, 2024 >>> And now here we are at the end of my third week of returning to the art. Three classes a week, more or less. (I had to miss a Saturday due to family commitments) I totally suck at it. I've forgotten most of what I learned previously. I'm nearly 15 years older and probably 75 pounds heavier than I was back then too. BUT... I'm loving it. Clothes are getting looser. Stamina is increasing. I'm allowing myself some grace and mercy and allowing myself to be terrible at it, rather than being the usual maladaptive perfectionist that I normally am. It feels like the journey I am supposed to be on, embracing my limitations and imperfections, and trusting that the process will slowly erode both of those things while it also erodes some of those 75 extra pounds. The point of all of this? I just want to encourage you. You aren't out of the game until you sideline yourself. Life will try to sideline you, but it can't unless you let it. It may slow you down. It may limit you. But you don't have to quit unless quitting sounds like a good way to go out. Get out there and do something that challenges you this year. Six months from now, I hope to be surprised at what I've accomplished.

I have a NIB Winchester/Miroku 1886 Deluxe 24" lever action chambered in .45-70. Absolutely gorgeous rifle, make a fine collection piece or put it to work putting down deer. These are hard to find in stock these days. $1650 obo local to Oak Ridge, Knoxville, Sevierville etc.

Up for sale is a new Remington Nylon 66 in mowhawk brown. This went from the store..... to my closet..... to my safe ..... where it has occupied the back corner for the last several decades. I do not have the box, but it has never been fired or even taken out except to get a wipe of oil every now and then. If you had one of these as a kid, you know what fun they are! It would make a great gift to pass down to your kids or grandkids too! Cash sale only, Columbia or Spring Hill area. Bill of sale required. I am not on TGO 24/7, but I will reply to every PM in the order I get them. $600.00 OBO

Now that last week’s misunderstanding over the Tuskegee Airmen is water under the bridge, I feel compelled to share my interactions with one of America’s greatest unknown heroes. His name is Dr. Linkwood Williams. By the time I met him, we all just called him Doc, because he was a gynecologist. Doc was best friends with one of my best friend’s dad. The dad was Colonel E.G. Douglass. If you served in the Memphis Air National Guard in the 80’s or very early 90’s, you might know Mr. Douglass. Also, if you lived in the Raleigh Bartlett area around that time, you may have known them as co-owners of Douglass BBQ at the intersection of Stage and Covington Pike. What made Doc a great hero? Doc dropped out of college to become a civilian flight instructor for the world famous 332nd Fighter Group, also known as the Tuskegee Airmen. I’m certain that most of you know that even in the segregated military, where these men were expected to fail, they NEVER lost a bomber they were escorting, and were routinely requested as escorts by bomber crews. Amazing! IMO, outside of being a hero, he was just an inspirational man with a great sense of humor. He had every reason in the world to walk around like the sun rose and set with him, but he was more likely to just tell you a joke, and more importantly to me, he always remembered my name. Doc passed about fifteen years ago, but anyone interested in his story can watch this film about him that sits in the Library of Congress. It’s a little over an hour long, but well worth the time to learn about this history changing American! Reporter- “What the Tuskegee Airmen achieved was pretty hard to ignore.” Doc- “Yeah, I mean, you have to be totally oblivious to do so.” Here’s the link to Doc’s story, along with some screenshots I took from the documentary. The video flickers for about ten seconds before starting. https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.62131/

SOLD

Brand new unfired Colt National Match Gold Cup Series 70. $1100 Can meet around Clarksville/Dickson area. Thanks

All made from the same 440C SS. OAL 7 1/2" with blade of 3 3/4". Comes with kydex sheath shown. $80 each. 1. Sold to ls-vtec Olivewood handle. 2. Ironwood handle. 3. Sols to ls-vtec Chakta Viga handle.

Remember this great quip by the " Father of the Gunsite Academy ", the great Jeff Cooper:.... They ( the SAA, DA Revolver, or 1911 ) are all the same til the first reload. Armed citizens rarely find themselves in " reload gunfights. A finished revolver man, nomatter the flavor of revolver, is a thoroughly dangerous man, and is quite capable of stopping multiple threats. The " high capacity spray n pray approach is overrated. leroy...

I like not having to chase down my empty brass.

Couple of hunters and a belly knife.

Well here we are a little over three weeks later. You can see that they've got it pretty rough

SOLD TO mikadosoft Made with 440C SS with a SS finger guard as well. 12 1/2" OAL with a blade of about 6 1/2". Handle is combo a roasted maple and curly maple. Combo leather/kydex sheath with leather dangler. $125 shipped.

This is a Civilian colt 1911 manufactured in 1917. The gun is in very nice condition for its age, retaining most of the blue finish. The firearm has two spots on the same side with no finish, resulting in some dull spots that had a little oxidation . the roughness from the oxidation is not very pronounced, it only effected it enough to take away the polished shine in those areas. It still very much falls within the margin of able to be restored. I’m asking 1700 or you give me an offer. I’m open to all cash offers within reason, unfortunately no trades. I will need a signed bill of sale after the transaction and need to glance at ID. Contact me, Kevin, at 6154034002

Here's a clean Smith & Wesson 17-5 22lr K Masterpiece 6"Bbl, Factory Target Grips, Orginal Box Paperwork and Tools. I believe this is a mid 80's mod. I haven’t looked it up in my S&W Catalog. The gentleman I bought this from is were I bought my other two S&W's from, he is a dealer in Mishagian that I've bought a few from his personal collection and this where this one came from. $850 CASH FTF. I live in the Whitehouse area and can meet locally around Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, and Nashville area FTF, can drive half way to meet if your further out to make the FTF Deal. No Trades at this Time. Selling do to my Cancer Diagnosis has turned and I want to put the cash up in case. Thanks for looking, if you want more pics or questions please PM me and I'll try to answer them or send you some more pictures.

There is a movement afoot to rebuild the NRA. Starting with ridding the board of WLP's cronies and the old guard that let things get so bad. They call it NRA 2.0. I fully support them and what they're trying to do. The web-site has a list of recommended people to vote for. My ballot is already filled out and mailed. And yes, I followed their suggestions. https://www.shootingnewsweekly.com/nra/nra-2-0-why-its-time-to-elect-a-new-nra/

Greetings everyone and thank you for this group. The title pretty much says it all. We escaped in July of 2024 and haven't looked back. We do miss our BFF's horribly, but we do not miss the laws, the politics, the taxes, the cost of gas, the cost of insurance, the cost of LIVING! Retired from a 30YR LEO career and post retirement I worked as a sales rep for First Tactical apparel, marshalled at a golf course (Roy Roger's old home course) and since 2017 I have been a firearms instructor teaching civilians and LEO's firearms. I am a: - NRA Firearms Instructor (Pistol,Rifle,Shotgun and CCW) - NRA Range Safety Officer -USCCA CCW and Home Defense Instructor - All around good guy and smart alec!!

I picked up this Colt M1911 couple years ago , did not pay much attention to it. I knew it had several incorrect parts on it. I put it in safe and forgot about until yesterday . I got it out and was looking it over , I noticed when you pulled the slide back and dropped it the hammer would fall and strike firing pin . I could tell it had some kind of custom trigger and hammer on it. If you turned to to the left when you racked the slide the takedown leaver would fall completely out sometimes . The trigger had about 3 pounds of pull before it went off , you could almost blow on trigger and gun would go off. so I completely disassembled it and what I found suprized me . Don’t know who fabricated this trigger but it was real piece of work . I replaced the trigger , hammer , grip safety , mag release spring , both plungers and spring , barrel, and barrel link . And cleaned it up , it appeard it had not been cleaned in a very long time . I will shoot it in next couple days to test function and accuracy . And yes I know the parts I replaced on the gun are not 100 percent correct for time period this gun was manufactured .

Because kids nowadays have zero coping skills. This is what "everyone gets a trophy" gets you.

"local teens" Always cracks me up. We all know what they mean. Also hilarious that's it's always a Hyundai/Kia that gets stolen and used.

Like new Beretta PMXS with hard plastic case and 2 30rd magazines.$850 A brace could be added if one was inclined.

For sale is a beautiful “as new “ “never fired” 1873 Uberti 1873 Cattlman in .45 long colt. This revolver has a 4 3/4 barrel. Selling to fund other projects. Includes original box and all paperwork. $750 obo. Not interested in trades! Can meet in Manchester. Must be 21, provide TN DL, and legal to own.

Not Krav-related, but I took this same approach when I bought my first guitar about 9 years ago and started taking lessons about 8 years ago (which ended with Covid and I never started up again). I still suck and am a beginner at best, but I like it. My younger self couldn't have understood that I didn't have to be good at something to enjoy it. It's why I quit golf in my early 20s. I sucked at it and knew I wouldn't be able to enjoy it unless I got good and that was a long road between my hooks and slices to being anywhere close to "good". Now I think I could go and have fun even if I shoot double par but I have too many other hobbies to add THAT one to the list . . . It took me a long time to understand what Kurt Vonnegut was onto with this: “When I was 15, I spent a month working on an archeological dig. I was talking to one of the archeologists one day during our lunch break and he asked those kinds of “getting to know you” questions you ask young people: Do you play sports? What’s your favorite subject? And I told him, no I don’t play any sports. I do theater, I’m in choir, I play the violin and piano, I used to take art classes. And he went WOW. That’s amazing! And I said, “Oh no, but I’m not any good at ANY of them.” And he said something then that I will never forget and which absolutely blew my mind because no one had ever said anything like it to me before: “I don’t think being good at things is the point of doing them. I think you’ve got all these wonderful experiences with different skills, and that all teaches you things and makes you an interesting person, no matter how well you do them.” And that honestly changed my life. Because I went from a failure, someone who hadn’t been talented enough at anything to excel, to someone who did things because I enjoyed them. I had been raised in such an achievement-oriented environment, so inundated with the myth of Talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could “Win” at them.”

I still need to fit the new sprockets, but she's finally all together!

How about the entire NFA. Can anyone tell me a single good it has done?

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As some of you may remember, I had prostate cancer last year, went through radiation treatment and was declared in remission in January. Well they just found 2 nodules on my left lung. I have to go back in for another ct scan in early April to try to see more clearer what they are and status or whatever they call it. My cancer Dr had told me that the radiation had worked in my prostate, but tiny undetectable partials could have possibly spread before the radiation eradicated the cancer in my prostate. Anyway, long story to say I’d appreciate your prayers, if you’ve a mind to, for me. It’s in God’s hands now. Thank you.

Excellent condition Beretta 92G by Langdon Tactical. Pistol, case, and three 18-round magazines. Love the pistol but just trying to make some room in the safe. Would trade for: HK VP9 Tactical (threaded barrel, optics ready, suppressor height sights), HK P30L v3 (no manual safety, DA/SA), or a Geissele URGI 11.5" upper. Extras or cash where needed either direction. Not really looking for anything else. Asking $900.

>>> Price Drop to $2400 <<< I have a huge Reloading Package that I've decided to part with. This would be a fantastic set-up for someone just starting out that is interested in reloading .223/.556 & 9mm. Everything you need to load thousands of rounds is included in this package. I don't shoot as much as I used to and I just never have been able to find the time to put into it. Everything I have was purchased new by me and has been kept in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Everything is either new or like new. I reloaded less than 500 rds of .223 and Zero rds of 9mm. I have looked online at a few of my regular places that I always order from and found the cheapest prices I could and have made an itemized list. This list reflects what it would cost to buy these items today, minus taxes and shipping. I totaled it all up and then decided to ask 60% of that total. The Grand Total is $5554, which would actually cost you well over $6000 with tax & shipping. 60% of $5554 is $3332.40. So I'm going to do even better than that and ask $3200.00 for the entire package. I don't want to mess around with breaking stuff up. I'm only interested in selling it all as a complete package. I'm located in Bybee which is about halfway between Morristown & Newport in Cocke Co.

Simpler solution, stop making people leave firearms when they should be carrying them.

S&W 1917 revolver comes with original holster and moon clip pouch Most forms of payment accepted 1000$ located in Murfreesboro https://imgur.com/a/4jkdQoV

Ruger New Model Blackhawk in 357 magnum. Model # 0306. In like new condition. Comes in original case. $580 in the Clarksville area. No Trades.

Very rare and collectible early Mini-14 GB GOVERNMENT model. In 99% condition! Intended for use by law enforcement. Comes with 1 40rd unmarked magazine. Will be hard to find a blued version this nice. Selling to fund other hobbies. $1500 obo. Must be a TN resident and lawfully able to own. Be willing to show TN DL. Meet in Manchester.

I am selling my Kimber Micro 9 Rapide. I am the original owner and have only shot it about 20 times. I don't carry it and it has been a safe queen. It is in like new condition with no flaws. It comes with a holster for carry. It has bright night sights and green for day time. I am not looking for trades. $800 is the firm price.

Sold, thanks TGO.

Exactly. For far too long WLP and his cronies have used the NRA to their personal benefit. Now that WLP is finally gone, its time to take out the trash. I urge all NRA members to follow the recommendations of NRA 2.0 and vote. We have been silent for too long!

You do you and stop worrying about what other people do. I think 2wd trucks are gay but if you buy one, that's your choice

I've got a Cowboy action Shooting setup that I'm looking to sell. I haven't shot with SASS in about 4 years and these guns are now collecting dust in the safe! Here's what I have 1)Taylor Arms (Uberti) 1873 Carbine chambered in .357mag. It's case hardened and has a 19" barrel. Retails for $1675. I'm looking for $1100 2)Taylor Arms (Uberti) 1875 Scofield top-break pistol. 5" barrel chambered in .38 special. It's the model 2. There is only one listed on gunbroker and they're asking $1400 used. I'm looking to get $1000 3)Taylor Arms (Uberti) SAA Smoke wagon chambered in .357mag. 5.5" barrel Looking to get $500 4) Stoeger 12gauge coach gun, it's had some tuning done so the shells eject easier. $250 For those that don't want to do the math that's a total of $2850 for all four. But if someone wanted to buy it as a package I'd take $2300 and I'll throw in approximately 250 rounds of .38special Cowboy rounds, a pelican case that holds all four guns, and if you're left handed I have the double pistol holsters. I have the original boxes for the pistols. The pistols and rifle were bought new by me, and have less than a 1000 rounds through them. The shotgun was bought 2nd hand, but it well care for.

ALL THE LIGHTS WORK!!! As does the starter, but it doesn't have oil yet, so I don't want to get too giddy

They were good boys.....sang in the choir and never been a problem I'm sure.

For what it's worth: Ya can buy a " large caliber " ( 308 ) bolt gun in the 700 to 1200 dollar range that will easily shoot into 1 moa. The Marines fought WW2 with bolt guns, not garands. The 308 size guns are good as far as ya can see if you do your part n know the gun. My pick in this range would be a Tikka 243 light sporter. These guns are accurate, light, n dependable. RE: The AR-15... There has been more BS written about " quality " ars than any other rifle produced. Most of the BS comes from the purveyors of these " quality ars ", and is nothing more than hype and pandering to the " pride in ownership " and " gotta have the best " crowd. A " budget ar " will shoot into about 1.5 to 2 moa... That's 3 to 4 inches at 100 yards. Your head is about 9 or so inches wide. You can homebuild a " quality " ar for between 600 and 800 bucks. The big hitters are the barrel, the trigger, n a good bolt. I like a lighter rifle now that I'm a septuagenarian. My ARs are in the 5.5 ta 6.5 pound range n they shoot very well... Ya can buy a match quality barrel for 250 on up. I use the Faxon ultralites myself, but there are plenty of good barrel makers out there today. I've been shooting rifles about 55 or so years now. I've never had one that could not be tweaked to shoot better than me. If ya want ta learn about shooting rifles, burn lotsa powder thru em. Don't be drawn to the idea that a better rifle means being a better shooter. Being a better shooter begins with shooting. here's hopin this helps a bit . leroy...