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The whole zombie thing has always been a metaphor for a sudden collapse of civilization and finding yourself on your own, forced to fight to survive. While the zombie threat may be fiction, it does make people think about what could happen in our society if the S was to ever HTF. Zombies aren't real. But everyday we are surrounded by the mindless masses who would very dangerously panic in a real crisis.

I saw this on the way to the Mennonite store this morning and thought I'd share.

I hand you cash and you hand me the gun. That is how it's done in Tennessee.

No, I think that's what you're reading into his reply. I think it was a couple of points about shipping s firearm, not intended to be a comprehensive list of steps.

No bill of sale is required. Some of us do it because we want to. You are required to know that the person is a resident of this state and of age. Since you have no way of doing a background check the requirement is that you can’t sell to them if you know, or should have known the person is prohibited from purchasing. I require a bill of sale, I don't require an HCP. It is a simple BOS with both our names, a phone number, and a statement that you are not a prohibited person, it doesn’t even have an address. I have it to cover my butt if someone I sell to is lying. I also have a C&R, so I can’t sell to anyone under 21. You always need to make it clear in the ad if you are going to require a BOS; some will not buy from you if you require that. I require a simple BOS, but that BOS you linked is ridiculous. You aren’t getting all that information from me; you don’t need it.

Because when you click on "Share" in Flicker and it shows you a link, there is also a tab at the top that says "BBCode" you need that. Under that it even lets you pick a size. I picked 800X450. Then it put that "Maico by Johnny Rotten, on Flickr" out to the side of the pic and I had to insert my cursor in front of that and hit ENTER to get it below the pic where it belongs. IMGUR is the cleanest, easiest to use right now; IMO. For forum pictures. Maico by Johnny Rotten, on Flickr

Ok, this is just my opinion. But its based on 42 years as a mechanic. Chrysler is nothing but junk! The officers didn't like them because they felt uncomfortable and cramped. An 8 hour shift in these things wasn't very inviting. The interior was just poorly laid out. Of course they were used to a nice roomy Crown Vic. One of the main issues with the Chargers was the brakes. They couldn't hold up to police service. We were replacing them every 4000 to 8000 miles. I remember one time when I just happened to be at the scene of an accident before the Police arrived. This Charger Patrol car came screaming in Code 3. Lights, siren and running full tilt. When he got stopped, the brakes were smoking so bad that I quit what I was doing and ran over to make sure the car wasn't on fire! Don't even get me started on the electrical system. What a nightmare! And finally, seems like pretty much every piece of the plastic interior was prone to breakage. How Dodge ever managed to sell these things as Police cars is way beyond me.

01-01-2020 BILL SUMMARY This bill renames the handgun carry permit that is available under present law as the "enhanced handgun carry permit" and creates a new "concealed handgun carry permit". The significant differences between an enhanced handgun carry permit and a concealed handgun carry permit are as follows: (1) An enhanced handgun carry permit does not specify the manner in which a handgun must be carried. A concealed handgun carry permit will only authorize the holder to carry in a concealed manner; (2) An applicant for an enhanced handgun carry permit must submit fingerprints, which are used by the TBI and FBI for criminal history background checks. An applicant for a concealed handgun carry permit will only be required to undergo a name-based criminal history record check; (3) An applicant for an enhanced handgun carry permit must present a photo identification. An applicant for a concealed handgun carry permit may present either a photo identification or other proof satisfactory to the department of safety showing the person's identity and residency; (4) An enhanced handgun carry permit must be issued on a wallet-sized laminated card and include, among other things, a color photograph of the permit holder. A concealed handgun carry permit may be issued as a letter to the applicant and may be issued without the applicant's photograph; (5) Subject to certain exceptions for persons who obtain firearm training through the military, a police academy, or armed guard instruction courses, an applicant for an enhanced handgun carry permit must submit proof of the successful completion of a department approved handgun safety course within one year of the date of application. Instead of completing a department approved handgun safety course, an applicant for a concealed handgun carry permit will be required to demonstrate competence with a handgun, which may be accomplished by various forms of experience, including, but not limited to, completion of a hunter safety course, completion of a firearm safety course using instructors certified by the NRA or department of safety, military service, prior issuance of a carry permit, law enforcement or security training, or any other firearm training that the department of safety deems adequate; (6) The application fee for an enhanced handgun carry permit is $100. There will not be an application fee for a concealed handgun carry permit; (7) An enhanced handgun carry permit is valid for eight years. A concealed handgun carry permit will be valid for five years; (8) An enhanced handgun carry permit holder who is within or on a public park, natural area, historic park, nature trail, campground, forest, greenway, waterway, or other similar public place is generally exempt from the present law prohibition against carrying weapons on any property owned, operated, or while in use by any board of education, school, college or university board of trustees, regents or directors for the administration of any public or private educational institution. Such exemption will not apply to concealed handgun carry permit holders; and (9) A local government may not prohibit an enhanced handgun carry permit holder from possessing a handgun on public property unless the local government provides a security system consisting of metal detectors and inspection by trained personnel for such property. A local government will not be required to provide metal detectors and security inspections in order to prohibit concealed handgun carry permit holders from possessing firearms on public property. ON APRIL 30, 2019, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #2 AND #3 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1264, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 revises various provision of this bill, as follows: (1) Requires applicants for a concealed handgun permit to submit two sets of fingerprints, which will be sent to the TBI and the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides. The sheriff will provide the department with any information regarding the truthfulness of the applicant's answers to eligibility requirements, and the TBI will conduct searches and records checks as provided for in present law; (2) Revises the training requirements for the concealed permit (discussed above in (5) of the bill summary) to remove the reference to the NRA and instead refer to training that is conducted by a firearms instructor who is certified by the state or an organization specializing in firearms training and safety; to require that the training must have been completed no more than one year prior to the application for the concealed permit; and to remove the provision whereby proof of demonstrated competence will not expire. This amendment also adds factors that the department will consider to determine that a firearms training or safety course class meets the requirements of this bill in regard to the concealed permit; (3) Adds an concealed permit application fee of $65.00 (under this bill as introduced there was not fee for the permit); (4) Requires that the concealed permit be a laminated card instead of a letter and specifies the information to be included on the card; (5) Extends the provisions discussed above in (9) in the bill summary regarding regulation of permit holders by local governments to also apply to concealed carry permits; (6) Extends from five years to eight years the period of time for which a concealed carry permit will be valid; and (7) Changes this bill's effective date from "upon becoming law" to "January 1, 2020". AMENDMENT #3 adds the following provisions to this bill: (1) A clarification that the permit holder must display the permit on demand of a law enforcement officer; (2) Authorization for a state or local law enforcement officer, within the officer's lawful jurisdiction and when the officer is acting in the lawful discharge of the officer's official duties, to disarm a permit holder at any time when the officer reasonably believes it is necessary for the protection of the permit holder, officer, or another individual. The officer must return the handgun to the permit holder before discharging the permit holder from the scene when the officer has determined that the permit holder is not a threat to the officer, the permit holder, or another individual; provided, that the permit holder has not violated this section or committed any other violation that results in the arrest of the permit holder; and (3) A requirement for an applicant to provide a signed printed copy of a form provided by the department stating that the applicant has read and understands the current state law on carrying handguns.

No...never were.

This is the BOS I use. But all that matters is you are happy and the person meeting you knows what you are going to require from them in advance.

Having been born and raised in the SD area, I'm sure I take a lot of it for granted. But personally I think TN is far prettier. The only vibrant green you see in CA is peoples lawns, and that's getting regulated out of existence....front yards started looking like you were driving through Tucson. TN is not nearly as diverse in terrain, true. But I never much cared for the ocean. I could ski and snow board, but it wasn't really my thing. While there are good memories and still a fondness for some of the old haunts, I feel far more at home/ease here than I did in the last 10 or 12 yrs of living in Cali. I also spent time in AZ, TX and WA. TN is my favorite. I do love the panhandle of Idaho too. But I elected to stay below a certain latitude for winter weather reasons. If CA became a sane state again tomorrow, I would not move back. I like y'all. Love this state. I even dropped sports teams. I route for the Vols. NFL can suck it as far as I'm concerned.

As much as we joke about earthquakes hitting California and it sliding off into the Pacific, I would be happy if they never suffered another one. Every time there’s an earthquake in California someone decides to move East. I don’t want them to move East, I want them to stay right where they are.

Hi all, I am 80 years old and have owned a Sheridan Blue Streak since I was approximately 16 years old. This gun was manufactured some where's in the 1950's. After it set now used for many years I started to play with it about 5 years ago. Last year I installed a Pyramid Air kit, as it was not longer able to pump any pressure. Now it is as I remembered it for power. One thing I notice is that it shoots to the right. I have the rear site all the way to the left and it still shoots about 1/2 to 3/4 in to the right at about 20 feet. Either the barrel is bent or the front sight is bent. I will probable have to have a gun smith look at it. I do not have equipment accurate enough to sort it out. (Still trying different things) As I am getting older I am thinking about a PCP--except the pump and tank etc cost as much as a low price PCP rifle. I have considered trying to convert the Sheridan to a PCP. I have done some calculation from formula on the web and the Air reservoir will handle the pressure easily!!! If I calculated correctly. What I do not know if the Sheridan valve is sufficient to hold the pressure and not dump the whole reservoir on the first shot. Any advice /information in that area is more than welcome. Cheers .... The old young guy

We had a recent conversation about the current state of affairs of the NRA and of course recorded it for you all. Listen here: https://www.shootersnation.com/podcast/0057-the-national-rifle-association-nra-dumpster-fire-part-one/

Thanks for the plug!

Most recent episode of the Shooter’s Nation tackles the topic. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shooters-nation-podcast/id1352945521#episodeGuid=3806e8ee3faa4a71b4eb97edb1e71250

And possibly, presumably, arguably, whether or not your permit is recognized in other states.

Unless you want to go without a permit until the first of next year; you need to start from scratch on a HCP. You can wait until the first of the year if all you want is a CCP, and don't care about possible issues with reciprocity with other states. Then you just do the online BS and send money.

Gettin' back to the earthquake topic, those of us living in the west end of the state are right on top of the New Madrid fault. Really kind of surprises me that it being one of the major fault lines in this country that its not more active than it is. Oh, we get a little shake now and then. But honestly, I can only remember two maybe three times I've ever actually felt something in my whole life. I guess if a big one ever hits, Memphis will fold like a paper sack and the Mississippi river will get rerouted.

Let me just say I run this site.... http://Leveledsurvival.com Should be answer enough. Oh, and I am in no way a "prepper"...

*looks at own custom title* Hmmm...maybe I should change that. Nahhhhh.

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Branch out into the infected humans in 28 days Later and it just gets worse. Sure body shots kill them, but they still have a level of itelligence and are fast to boot. Plus even body fluids can infect you. I have seen flamethrower used in movies and always think what else would they set on fire ambling around until their brains fry. I like the World War Z book where they use incendiary rounds and headshots to kill off the hordes. Fry their brain instantaneously.

Never easy to take any life. I put up pigs and chickens every year and it's never fun or easy, certainly don't come away with a smile. Fools and psychos think/feel that way. I don't hunt trophies. Never got into the zombie craze, just drew some parallels. Never even shot at a zombie target, just a standard outline, and even then only a few times. I'll kill the devil outta paper plates though.

Spot on there I think. I just wonder if that has/could have a negative effect on some by removing the weight of having to make that decision by removing the reality of it. I know most of us on here get it but I’ve talked to some who seemed awfully trigger happy and ready for that “Zombie “ Apocalypse to happen.

I always post "ID / BoS" Pretty sure this eliminates most of non-qualified owners from inquiring. A stranger, yep, let's see valid TN ID and sign. Well known to me or someone on TGO, if you want to, sure, if you want to opt out, sure.

Woo-wee that's neat looking. Would you ever fire it? " Biondo explained that he had to be extremely careful when he was cutting through the chunk of meteorite. “It was definitely one of those jobs where you had to go by feel and sound,” he said. “If you mix carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel and throw in some diamonds, that’s what it felt like." " https://www.foxnews.com/tech/pistols-meteorite-auction

Duh! I’ve broke more than a couple of cutters figuring out how to cut stuff that wasn’t rocks from outer space. Someone machining rocks into something resembling a gun, let alone one that actually works; is amazing.

OK, so it sounds to me that the form I included above makes a good all around form. Can even be edited with your computer. Just leave out the Notary stuff. This is good because I usually have some filled out and on file in case of a sale... I previously had my own I created from a NJ COE... but this works better. Thanks again!!!

The only thing that is required, is for you to not have a reasonable belief that the person purchasing the firearm is a prohibited person. Aside from that it will depend on the persons you are dealing with. Some want a bill of sale, or TN HCP, or just a DL.

I spent so much time at the indoor range I think my lungs are probably plumbeous.

I had a motorcycle too.....lol https://flic.kr/p/FxiNYe edit, why doesn't my link go live?

Reach for the sky

I'm all hat and no cattle, but I do love that little prancing pony on my revolvers!

The now defunct USFA made a fine replica of a Colt's SAA. Many of it's employees now work at Standard MFG. You won't like either's prices, but they are first rat, quality arms. You can't go wrong with Colt. I own a few, and you won't be sorry making the investment. If you want to go cheap, buy a Heritage. If you want quality, bite the bullet and buy a Colt, USFA, ot Standard MFG. If you want one that sorta looks like an SAA, buy a Ruger.

In that price range my preference would be Ruger. https://www.impactguns.com/revolvers/ruger-vaquero-bisley-flat-top-44spc-5-1-2-blue-wood-grips-adj-sights-736676052363-5236/

Should we merge? I think we should merge. Let’s merge. j/k

For leather the Beltman is very good especially bull hide.

The Beltman has a loyal following here and other sites I visit. Budget aside, I've gotten great service from my 5.11 Casual (leather) and black leather Goodrich and Gould for work. I have been using a NexBelt for causal attire off and on over the last year with good results as well. OWB a CZ75b for comparison. Not an owner, but for a non leather rig, the Wilderness gets a lot of stars, green check marks, and smiley faces on the 'net.

+1 for the Wilderness Instructor.

HSGI Riggers belt (no d-ring) with a cobra buckle has served me well for carrying a 1911 or anything else. The cobra buckle makes undoing the belt super quick/easy.

I know a lot of the early ones had issues...would definitely contact SIG...I love mine but that's what I would do if it started having any kind of FTF.....mine was a December gun so its supposedly GTG.

This isn’t the first I’ve heard of the P365 having problems. Tim over at Military Arms Channel had two of them in a row break in him and others are reporting that it’s not standing up to moderate use.

43X and SR9c, with my 15rd mag in it.

Mine, with the 15rd mag and shaved down mag sleeve. About half the width of its' original 17rd size.

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Will this holster rock me, Amadeus?

If you have to defend yourself in a car, I don't think how loud a handgun is nor the minor damage to your hearing are very relevant.

10Ring and Dave TN have it right. TN has 'Permitless Carry" which addresses this. 18 and older can possess a firearm in the automobile. This includes a handgun. It is not a matter of LEO discretion, it is a matter of TN law. If my adult daughter is driving a car, she will in all likely hood have a firearm in her car. Folks it has been this way for several years and is taught in the permit class. Additionally, your passenger compartment is analogous to your home. If it is breached, Castle Doctrine in applied. Note this does not mean if someone is beating on your car. Opening the door, breaking the window and then grabbing for you would be the threshold.