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It's significant for ANY state to drop reciprocity seems to me. Especially a big deal of course for those who travel to those states regularly. - OS

“Using GPS instead of maps is the most consequential exchange of technologies in history. Maps can’t be hacked. GPS can be. We’ll pay for this one day” This is actually a really well written and thought provoking essay. As someone who double checks his GPS with an atlas and maps several times a week, one which is near and dear to my heart. https://www.salon.com/2019/05/04/using-gps-instead-of-maps-is-the-most-consequential-exchange-of-technologies-in-history/

I’m a technology junkie; love me some tech. But sure, things could go bad. Things could also go bad if we lost the power grid or the internet (deadly bad); but that’s where we are. We assume we will always have power and cable, other than short interruptions due to weather. But I’m sure there are people trying to figure out how (both from within and outside or country) to take it out. I try to keep the most current editions of those road maps, they pass out at the rest areas, for each state I go though in my vehicles. Simply because they are sometimes better than GPS when you know that big back-up is ahead of you on the interstate. Old tech like a CB also helps; I have one of those in the trunk. (Got me through the Nashville floods when the media wasn’t giving any useful information)

Can't and won't disagree with your premise, but without a very large supply of maps; finding places that aren't on major roadways, and in neighborhoods can be frighteningly difficult without something like a Garmin or Maps app on a smartphone. Do I believe this dependence on this and other forms of technology is causing a lack of learning to think and solve problems without "Skynet's assistance" lol, is destroying our lives? You bet your John Connor t-shirt I do.

IRA fighter, 1970s

Yes, but I don't know of any states which honor one level but not the other. BTW, I meant to ask pursuant to your earlier statement: Can you point me to states that have these different "levels of recognition" for permit holders from another state? - OS

I have a membership at Point Blank here in Louisville KY. My daughter and I shoot there nearly every week for an hour or two. They are clean, inviting and at the price, a deal for a temperamental teenager who doesn't want to go shooting, but doesn't want to leave once she starts. I guess I am one of the bad guys for LGS as I went to the corporate and pay $60 a month for unlimited range time, with a guest, free transfers, a 5% discount on all purchases and a free class a month, oh and I shoot free at any location nationally. I get it, but as a consumer, that is a hell of a deal.

But that was half of the fun of travel. Stop to go over the map and see things off the beaten path. Route 66's demise goes along with the change in travel and the rise of GPS. People began only caring about A and B and nothing in between. I remember traveling as a kid and we would go to the AAA office and get state level and city level maps for everything between us and our destination. AAA would also help you plan the routes and let you know about lesser known stuff along the way. "It's not the destination, it's the journey," used to really be true. Now its just pretty for people's inspirational facegrams.

One other thing that is dying out that hurts is the phone book. Remember when you grabbed it and opened it to pet stores or such? You had a list of places to call or visit. They also had maps in the front. Heck, I used to use the white pages to build Graduation or Christmas card address lists. Now Google is great, but lose the cell network and internet connections and it all goes black. I keep what passes for a phone book lying around. I figure is all H3ll breaks loose it will be a good guide as to where to look for certain supplies. Resourcefulness and determination will be necessary to survive long term. Indeed we continue to place ourselves in a more and more precarious position that is vulnerable to something like an EMP. A wide spread EMP killing off computers, GPS units, cell phones, and current vehicles would be as good as a death sentence for a large percentage of the population in a pretty short amount of time. Lack of food shipments, clean water, hvac (heat stroke and hypothermia potential), and medical services would be the leading issues. The violence that ensues will quickly become even worse. The longer I do IT, the more nervous I get about the possibility of such an issue. I fear it would be a looong time (if ever) before we got any where close to "normal" again.

Still, I'll be surprised if some states don't drop reciprocity for all TN carry permits though, as they'll see it unreasonable for their LEAs to have to distinguish between two types of permits, one of which doesn't qualify for carry. After all, WA and MN could have still honored TN permits for those who are 21, but rather, they zapped reciprocity for all. - OS

It's really a favorite of mine now. I'd be interested in hearing what you think about it when you get your hands on one.

Nice. I definitely approve.

Still haven't been able to put my hands on one of these! Looks sweet!

I have a pair of these sitting in the closet. Won them at a Friends of NRA auction some years back. Only worn them a few times, but great boots. Great Review as well!

Interesting photo.

Thanks Garufa, I used to do so much stuff a few years ago, if nobody minds, and if I am not too annoying, I will dig out some of my old stuff that might be relevant and post. I'll also review the gear I have got recently if its applicable!

This gun is quickly becoming a favorite of mine for concealed carry... The factory trigger is NOT bad, but when I saw Scott Faulk @ Apex Tactical start talking about the shorter travel and reset with 5.5lb trigger weight of their flat-faced trigger, trigger bar, and sear kit... I knew I wanted to get my hands on one to sample for myself. I got the chance last week at the NRA Annual Meeting in Indy. Obviously, I was a fan. You definitely want to buy or borrow the Apex FN 509 trigger-pin jig if you are going to do this swap. It makes removing the trigger pin a piece of cake. The 509's sear design is fairly ingenious but has quite a few small parts. Apex thankfully has a few really good videos on disassembly and reassembly of the 509, so the job wasn't difficult at all. Just after I took this photo, I swapped the backstrap shown for the flat backstrap that comes with the 509 Midsize. Even better!

Garegin Nzhdeh, Armenian freedom fighter during his voluntary service in the Bulgarian army during the First Balkan War (1913). Always carry spare ammo.

19x is the best glock Glock has ever made,they also made the gen5s which are similar but if I was to own one glock or one handgun for that matter the 19x fills every possible role IMO

Was just being funny, If you were closer I'd be glad to have help but... The only real emotions I have regarding vehicles these days is occasional aggravation and anger. I guess if I bought something new again it would be remorse or shock, as in sticker shock! I lent the Jeep to a friend who had a wreck and needed a ride. I was starting to get fond of it, look foward to getting it back soon!

Do you carry 1911's cocked and locked? I'm more comfortable with a glock with a round in the chamber than a 1911 cocked and locked. Interesting how different perspectives can be.

I guess I misunderstood, my problem was not the same as yours. My truck had a no brain issue. When it decided not to run it wouldn’t do anything. I ven hooking up a code reader wouldn’t work, came up “no link”. Mine turned out to be the stupid pcm fuse.

The required training by the state is now a mandatory PowerPoint presentation. Done properly, it is a jam packed 8 hrs. So that helps to have a more consistent presentation across the state. It’s emphasis is on safety and TN gun law. No one should think this is a course to teach one how to shoot. Although it is not unusual for half the class to have little or no shooting experience. It is no surprise to me that more accidents happen to so-called experienced gun owners....that is called complacency. Regardless of the permit or constitutional carry, it will boil down to personal responsibility. That should make everyone feel safer.

This was a good move by a local range I never even knew about....I will be dropping in ! Security Academy & Supply/ Bullzeye Range May 2 at 2:03 PM · ATTENTION RANGE USA MEMBERS! We at Bullzeye Range feel badly about you losing your memberships with no recompense, so we have a deal for you! We will be honoring your memberships as our own! Bring proof of your current membership and we will give you our member price until your Range USA membership expires!

I don't know who owns this range but the individual behind the counter made it clear he didn't want my business..

I've never understood water heaters in attics. I work in the restoration business and make sure you have someone properly dry the structure so you have no worries with mold.

I don't own a bump stock so is it ok if I just cut the belt loops off my jeans ?

My STI Trojan 9mm is laughing at this

"Let us have our French women!"?

That would be illegal...people dont just break laws...do they?