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When you assert something absurd like that, no reason to read further. So I didn't. - OS

I agree with mike that he shouldn't have pulled the trigger. A fleeing burglar cannot be shot. You just have to let him go. But I also agree with the OP, the story makes my blood pressure rise as well. They seized his guns and he faces up to 7 years in prison. At the most it should be a simple misdemeanor. People are far more reckless with their cars on a regular basis with no such recourse.

In my opinion you can. If you transport the weapon in the same fashion that the 95% of the population that don’t have a permit would be required to legally transport it; I would say you are good to go. I don’t agree that if you are legal to drive you are legal to carry. I would think a weapon being involved is going to get you asked to take a breath test a lot faster. I know I would, and if you were carrying and blew a .07; I would arrest you. If you refused to blow you would go for DUI. However… I don’t drink and drive…. Not even one beer. When I go out for dinner I’m drinking, so I don’t carry. My opinion means nothing here; the only one that counts is that of the cop that stops you. It’s not okay to drink and drive and it’s not okay to carry and drink.

You have quite the fanciful definition of "proving". - OS

Lighten up and fast forward. There are far too many idiots buying, handling and watching (and making) videos of guns these days that every little bit helps.

Hope so. Shouldn't have been arrested in the first place.

I don't have the link handy but I read that the charges against this guy were dropped.

Man Ihate to here this Crap Im in Chattanooga to I had a Home invasion 3 weeks before christmas Last year And I tell you it is really Hard to get your sense of security back after something like that happens to you I actually shot the guy atleast twice hell the second time I hit him he dropped his gun and still managed to get away . The police have to know who he is because they got his gun and he wasnt wearing gloves but still no arrest been made ever since then I open carry a Full size XD 45 5iinch with hollow point ammo just because im not a huge fella and its hard to conceal something that big and after hitting someone with a 380 atleast twice and have them still kicking ive wised up my wife is always armed now aswell . any ways here is a link to the news story if you would like to check it out . as for you and yours im really glad everything turned out ok and I know you have that fealing of nervousness right now and its gonna be tough to get some sleep for a couple nights just hang in there bro it couldve been a lot worse

Yeah...Reagan didn't win the nomination on his first run but yes, in 1980 he had no problems. In fact this is interesting... And, fortunately or unfortunately, I don't have to read history books about it because I lived it...voting for Ronald Reagan twice was an honor but more importantly, it was great to fell GREAT about the United States and feel great about being an AMERICAN again - Ronald Reagan made us believe all the great things they taught us in school about our country (and which unfortunately they don't seem to teach any more). I don't mean to imply that RR was perfect but unless you lived through the Nixon then the Ford then the Carter years you just cannot know what it was like.

ran 75 rounds though the Ruger today,,,,,,,,,all went bang,the gun is def in my collection for the long haul and if your looking for a 1911 for a nice price and can locate one I would not hesitate to recommend

I can't speak for everyone but when I state that "he can't win"; it's an observation, not a criticism of or an objection to him. I support Santorum and I've been giving his campaign money even when anybody would would said (me included) the he probably couldn't win; at least based on his dismal numbers at the time. I've been feeding Santorum money (and was giving two others as well) because of all the ones running initially; he was one of the three I decided I could support...once the primary is over, I'll vote for the last man standing because defeating the socialist IS the only thing that truly matters as far as the picking the next president is concerned.

After “a few†drinks your BAC will be over .08 and you will lose your carry privileges when you are convicted of DUI whether it’s in the truck or at home in the safe.

Alot of questions are coming up lately about hunting "Public Land". Well, here's how.....well sorta..... Based on Hunter success, I would like to offer the following advice on public land hunting. This is based solely on my experience and apparently has brought the great masses of hunters great success. 1. When entering the WMA, do so with your "High Beams" on, so as to alert other hunters of your presence. Those standing at their vehicles will appreciate the "Extra Bright Light" in readying their gear. 2. Quickly move out of the way, spinning your tires and slinging gravel all over everyone. Gravel dust really does make a good cover scent. Especially if you're hunting in a rock quarry or parking lot. 3. Park right beside the first vehicle you come to. After blinding the above hunters, strike up a conversation (between streams of tobacco juice)...."you fellers done any good?" Expect the following answer...."well it's only four thirty in the morning.....hell, we had three of on the ground by two thirty this morning......"just heading back in for a day light hunt now"....."have you done any good?" (while spitting out juice)....I almost hit one up yonder....standing in someone's yard. I might go back and kill it later"...... 4. Out of politeness, always "ask" the other hunters "where you fellers going to be set up at". This is very important....as you want to know exactly where to go "bee-bopping" through the woods at. You do not want to go in the woods where no one else is. After all, they spent all the time and money finding the deer for you. Just move right own in and sit down. 5. Once you "locate" another hunter, set up withing 40 yards. Don't forget to pee, take a dump and spit out tobacco juice. It really does attract deer. Other hunters are real easy to spot in daylight and darkness alike. In the dark, look for a flash light. During daylight, look for BRIGHT ORANGE....that might give you a clue as to a hunters location. GO TO IT AND TAKE A SEAT.....hell it's only a 40 acre tract....PLENTY OF ROOM!!! 6. Make sure your cell phone's ringer is turned up really loud. You want to alert all the hunters in the area that your girl friend is calling to tell you that your inbred 2nd cousin is pregnant. Speaker phones work well for this. 7. Do not bring more than 4 Budwiesers with you. Four cans don't make a neat piramid on the ground. Actualy 3 work well. 8. As soon as you hear another hunter shoot (remember, this is public land, the if it's brown it's down kind of thingie) get to that location as fast as you can. When you get within sight of the other hunter, announce your arrival by yelling as loud as you can (and in your best southern bubba voice)...Did ye git one???? The other hunter will surely appreciate your blood trailing skills....he doesn't really want to let the deer have time to expire before taking up the trail. 9. Upon leaving your public land hunting spot always remember to talk as loud as you can, slam doors, trunks and tailgates. This is also a good oportunity to clean all the trash , beer cans and "doobie" butts from your vehicle. Take your empty "bud" carton and hang it on a nearby bush (orange vests in the trees and woods in the backround are ok). Back off a few feet blast away! Public land is a really good place to "sight in" your rifle AFTER you hunt. If you are having scope issues, other nice hunters in the woods will most likely offer you some advide. 10. If you get a deer, there is no reason to tag it. You don't need to. After all, you only live in the "next holler" over. Field dressing right in the parking area is readily accepted. Other hunters truly enjoy stepping in your racid "gut shot" gut pile. 11. If you shoot a buck, be sure to hang his furry white sack on your truck antena. Looks manly as you drive down the road. 12. Most important of all...BE ALL YOU CAN BE.....YOU ARE THE "ONLY" ONE IN THE WOODS! DO NOT BE COURTEOUS TO NO ONE after all IT"S YOUR HUNTING SPOT!!!!!!!!!! I hope everyone had a good laugh at my experiences hunting "public" land. Part 2 coming soon!

I ran into that as well a few years ago when mine broke. I asked them who or what authority keeps them from selling the springs. I got a lot of "stories and lies" about it. Which is fine, that way I know what companies NOT to do business with in the future. I saw it as a win/win, I got to save money and I learned which local garage door companies were worth doing business with.

Yep going to the hills. To steal someone elses line from another thread "hey BK whas up? Got any food?" No Mike, ate it all in the last couple of days, ask the people sitting there next to us, maybe they got some" I ain't leaving until forced to. Got a three day setup in the truck so i could maybe get home.

I find RP's foreign policy, or lack thereof, to be a major concern. The Middle East is a powder keg waiting to blow at any minute. All you have to do is listen to Iran's warnings about nuking Israel. These threats are very real and should be taken as such. I do agree with him on declaring war through Congress and not via presidential directive. I also think RP is horrible in debates. He sounds whiney and stutters and stammers too much.

That's why it is best never to say a word until you speak to your attorney; especially in this crazy world.

Big secret. They use the Eisenhower Interstate System to transport. So does everyone else.

There are approximately 70 campuses across the country that allow CC (including the entire state of UT) and there has never been a single firearm-related incident with a permit holder. There's plenty of proof already that nothing will happen, and that even college students with permits are far less likely to break the law than average citizens without permits.

"When i was a cop i had this attitude that if you didnt listen to me when i said something i jumped up and down like a third grader saying respect my authority" - Unknown

I would recommend you look at: http://www.learnandmaster.com/guitar/ It starts simply and builds. Teaches technique and theory as you move along. It is set up where I think someone with your skills could get through the early chapters quickly as you probably already have/know the techniques but can concentrate on the theory. I have recently started this and am enjoying it. Jeff

States Do have the right to circumvent the Constitution of the United States? Seriously? They may have usurped the ability but they do not have the right. Any more left wing misconceptions you need to get straightened out, we're happy to help.

Pretty much all of it, apparently.

ABO for this guy. I know some here want a revolution, but those are violent and deadly and not as glamorous as Hollywood might portray. I say one step at a time. Get Obama out, then work to get the next joker out.

John Anderson and Ross Perot are on line two. Paul will join their small club of changing nothing. However, a 5/6/7 liberal activist Supreme Court majority will change things for the the next 25-50 years. If indeed the US continues to exist that long. - OS

Sounds about right. You skipped the directions for shooting at deer from your vehicle though. That's always my favorite to witness.

These rules are only slightly different from those observed by many folks I encounter trout fishing around the Tellico River. To be truthful, having seen how some of those folks behave (and having it confirmed that folks hunting public land behave the same way) I am glad I have never hunted public land and doubt I ever will. I may never get to take a deer on the very small (only 11 acres) amount of family-owned land I can hunt on but at least I won't have to deal with the above issues.