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Welcome, for a minute there I thought we had our first Kenyan member.

  If I had my way, that would get you 6 months free benefactor membership. :D

At the risk of getting a warning from the mods......Hillary Clinton can kiss my ass.......no really.

  That's what "everybody" said about his reelection bid in '12, too.   - OS

This is a nice little graduation present for a fellow TGO member's son. 1095 carbon steel with black scales and orange liners as requested by the customer.

Well, too bad Kwik doesn't have a carry permit any more, perfect venue for him to open carry.   - OS

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Funny how only some minorities matter to some people...

The article is a wee bit dated...June 2014...   But still, no big surprise out of that old bat...I tend to ignore anything she says, makes life a bit easier...:)

I used to be that way, until one of those yellow jackets stung me in the face. Now, if I can kill them, I will.

That boy just ain't right.

It's moving!  It has left Knoxville and is supposed to be here tomorrow!

It's on Nolensville Rd. Inside, you'll find everything you need as well as a helpful and knowledgeable staff to answer any questions you might have. http://www.jdlawhon.com/tutorial.html Give the above tutorial a read. Also, become a member at the forum leatherworker.net. I'll be happy to help you in any way I can. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/Holster%20Project/IMG_3081.jpg.html][/URL] Here was my first attempt at holstermaking. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/Holster%20Project/IMG_1750.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/Holster%20Project/IMG_1349.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/Holster%20Project/IMG_1238.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/Holster%20Project/IMG_1077.jpg.html][/URL] ...and a few more recent attempts. It's a fun hobby.

Have you got a target revolver yet? If you need sights on a J-frame…. Don’t take the shot.

38/357 is easier to reload IMO. No special crimp die needed. Most folks just use the bullet seating/crimping die that come in the three die set . Go with carbide dies for sure.

IF she's right then so be it.  We'll just start our own southern anti-leftwingtreehugginhippe group.  Ragheads can have jihad, we can have YeeHawd.

My first handgun I carried last year was a HighPoint 380. This year it's a Diamondback Full Size 9mm.  Have shot both at the range many times without a single FTF, FTE or misfire.  Being over 70 I don't really care what people think about me or what I have anymore.  :rofl:

  They're both right. Without 1307 saying it's ilegal, then it's OK, which makes dawgdoc right. But because 1307 exists, then you have a myriad of exceptions and defenses, OhShoot is right.   In Tennessee with regard to firearms laws, the philosophical approach expressed by dawgdoc is not the safest way to go about things. You don't go looking for firearms laws in TN saying you can't do something and if it doesn't exist then you can. 1307 more or less slams that door and means you have to go looking for things which the law says you  can do.

Lol

Makes you wanna just hide your gun and not worry about all this pettiness

  I'm afraid you have that backwards when it comes to firearm laws here.   TN starts out with the premise in 39-17-1307 that it's illegal to possess a loaded firearm, period. Then adds a litany of defenses, affirmative defenses, and exceptions which allow one to deviate from that.   Most states do indeed start with the "all is legal" except for this and that and the other thing, and TN does also with many areas of the code, but not loaded firearms. That's one of the reasons we've had such a problem prying firearm freedoms back I do believe, because of that philosophical mindset that's been there since the late 1800's, that all was because of Jim Crow legislation to begin with, and got into our very state Constitution.   Note that having an HCP is still technically only a "defense" to 1307, not even an "exception". Hell, even the long time coming possession in vehicles is now stronger, as it is an "exception".   - OS

So far, from what I have read, the shooter, who was not GZ, may be stalking him.  He has already accused GZ of road rage before, which apparently wasn't true.  The headlines make it sound like GZ shot at someone, but it looks like the opposite is true.  The police have said that GZ didn't shoot at anyone.   There is a picture of GZ's truck with a dark-tinted passenger window with a bullet hole in it; it doesn't seem believable that GZ supposedly waved a gun at the other driver, then rolled up his window, and then the shooter shot at GZ because he felt threatened at that point.  Sounds like a guy who shot at GZ and then concocted a story that he knew people wanted to believe.

Laws don't allow things, they make them illegal.  A simple way to put it is that everything is legal until a law makes it illegal (prohibited).  Therefore you won't find a phrase that open carry is "allowed."  You also won't find a phrase that open carry of a handgun with a valid permit is prohibited, either.  Therefore it is legal.   That is my simple view of the matter.

That old Hag has more murders on her hands than 99.9% of the American public does!

I don't believe GZ should be in prison, I do believe the man is an idiot of extreme proportions. 

Huh? Someone attempted to murder the guy and it's his fault???

“Life's hard. It's even harder when you're stupid.” ― John Wayne

Satan

If you're wanting AR parts, a complete AR, ammo for an AR, etc., Now is the time you'll soon be wishing you could go back to, where the stuff is plentiful and cheap. Don't let it slip by.

Before we knight the officer who ventilated the two Muslim terrorists at the Muhammed drawing contest, the Garland police would like everyone to know that he wasn't the only one who contributed to their demise. The SWAT team deserves some kudos, too. And, the Garland authorities knew nothing--NOTHING--about the report that the Islamic rage boys were on their way from Arizona to stir up more hate and discontent. Evidently it takes two weeks to get the stories straight. These rock solid facts are the honest truth, at least until the chief's phone rings again.   http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/05/12/texas-police-change-major-detail-in-story-of-how-muhammad-cartoon-contest-gunmen-were-killed/

Disturbing. Don't forget. Everyone is out to kill you. On the road, the greenways, everywhere. I admit, I've occasionally walked/jogged without my piece if I had no good way to carry and conceal it at the time. (On that same green way, BTW). Not anymore. With the possibility of ISIS sneaking across the border, the thugs and random crazies, and the general sense of chaos that seems to be spreading about, I'll be armed pretty much everywhere from now on.

I won't say that revolver ammo is EASIER, but more FLEXIBLE. You only have two requirements: get the bullet out of the barrel, and don't blow up the gun. No cycling, etc to worry about. I don't feel there's any difference in the actual work of making auto vs revolver rounds.

I get your point but that's kinda like saying you don't need to aim a shotgun. :)

I am pleased to announce that last Wednesday, the 6th, I happened to be driving through Nashville.   I cleaned out the Charlotte Pk WM of Perfecta 9mm, well maybe there was one or two boxes after I bought 20, literally minutes before the price changed.  They had already taken down the red $6.94 price tag and the clerks were telling me the price was going up...that day.  They scanned a box and it was still the nice price.  As an added bonus they had American Eagle .22 in stock so I was obliged to pick up the 3 box limit.  :D   Also swung by the Mt. Juliet WM to load up on the ZQI 7.62x51 before the price went up.  Made an impressive score there as well.  :D

Yes, it is easily replaceable. Any gunsmith should be able to do it for you.

Sikeston is the trailer capital of Southern Missouri.

FWIW from a historical and training stand point the TN HCP was initially a boondoggle with a lot of hurry up training for law enforcement after the fact rather then on the front side. Some LEA did a better job of getting the necessary information to line officers than others, some LEA took longer. A lot of the fear and suspicion generated at that time was fanned up by the media but after a bit of tempered tolerance and learning thing's normalized.   Now we're far more excited or as some would say exercised by folks rather publically "demonstrating" rather then exercising their rights to Open Carry. Explaining the tactical absurdity of such activity to someone who demonstrates a distinct lack of awareness of situational risk only promotes further conflict. In reality a few public examples of such "hey notice me" folks getting robbed or killed and their handguns used by the assailant will only further harm handgun carry acceptance.

First, welcome to TGO Thomas..... And then, I often think the same thing. We are much better off than others and I'm thankful. But I still feel that some people are jerking our chains sometimes.

welcome to TGO! There is a consistent conversation here about knives,  and what is really amazing are a number of our members turn out hand-made work that is just outstanding.   I have little to zero interest in factory knives anymore (beyond as a tool to use as needed) but I love to look at the hand made stuff here every time.

Go team awesome sauce!

Right... Open carry is legal because the HCP exception doesn't specifically require concealment.  Hence TN has a HCP (Handgun Carry Permit) instead of a CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) license like other states that do require concealment.

As has been stated, Tennessee law doesn’t address “open” or “concealed” carry because it does not differentiate between the two. Open carry is perfectly legal anywhere you can legally carry. Does that mean you won’t be stopped, have people call the Police, or be asked to leave a business? No. Carrying a gun in this state is a privilege you buy from the state; not a recognized right from the Constitution. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are reading here; stop by your local PD or Sheriff Department and have a talk with a Command Officer. I’m sure they will be willing to fill you in.

  Ain't no such thing as a good Republican candidate. Republicans are too hard to please. We will wind up with Hillary because we deserve it.

Should be a fun match. Looking forward to it. See tall there.

  Having compelling roles in a number of very fine films, Jane Fonda has redeeming qualities that Hillary doesn't.   - OS

Attaboy!!! I love the bee threads here.

  It is not illegal to kill a native snake IF not taken from the wild. You can not possess, harm, kill a native snake that is taken from the wild. If the OP had killed those snakes, it would not be illegal. Mot saying he should have, just that it wouldn't be illegal.   All snakes have free roam of my property, except venomous snakes. They will lose their head.   Now the idiot killing hawks on the other hand should be reported.

Ah, Mayor Dumplin's Municipal Badlands.     They should really consider moving the stop light cameras from west knox onto the greenways.  I mean, since they are about public safety rather than revenue, of course.

Great info. Thanks Capbyrd.

    That's the thing with photos and photographers...   I sat here for a good 3 minutes mulling over whether or not to post that last one.  It's my least favorite.  I thought I framed it reasonably well with the fence, trees, and a touch of sky... but, I dunno...  I got frustrated futzing around with the colors.  I quit and started over 3 or 4 times and it still doesn't seem "right" to me.  But I've heard that from a more than a few other photogs... photos they thought were distinctly "meh" are the ones that others seem to love.