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Note to self: If I die after my wife then only give the safe combination to my children.

There's a bit of a story behind the Raven. I saw a for sale ad several years ago. Guy said it had feed problems and make an offer. I got it for $20. Took it home, turned the firing pin around the way it should be and its worked like a champ ever since. A week or so later my best friend dropped by and I showed it to him. His reaction was "I want this! Sell it to me!" So I let him have it for what I paid. After he passed, his wife and I were going through the gun safes when I ran across it again. I handed his wife $20 and stuck it in my pocket. I doubt I'll ever sell it again.

Hello to everyone. My name is Todd. We live outside of Monterey. I am an avid shooter, collector, and trainer. I retired from the Air Force in 2007 and continued to work for the federal government. I am a certified gunsmith. I have enjoyed woodworking and building fine furniture for over 2 1/2 decades. I believe in the 2nd Amendment, as written and without compromise.

I'm actually going to a few of the games this year. My father lives about 45-60 min or so from Williamsport, PA and I'm taking off next week to go visit, and we're going to cross it off the bucket list. We're both pretty syked.

No. 1. Tennessee doesn’t have firearm registration. 2. If you are justified in using deadly force in Tennessee; weapons charges don’t apply.

I’m guessing your father didn’t have a will with specific bequeaths regarding items like those pistols. Those that your father had were probably all steel guns too, unlike many of the ones made later in the USA that were manufactured using zinc alloy. Zinc alloy holds up ok with .22LR to .32acp calibers, but does not hold up well with higher calibers unless you bulk up the components like Hi-Point does with their brick style pistols.

Those a great little collection. They are hard impossible not to love. My father who passed last year loved 25 acp. He picked up several while stationed in Europe in the 60's and 70's. I remember cleaning them as a child and him telling me they would be mine one day. Unfortunately my step mother and her son stole the items in his gun safe when he passed before we were able to get there. Seeing these brings back some great memories.

I don't remember the charge, but I have used Unique behind a 115-gr SWC with good results in the .32 Long and .32 Mag. The 115-gr bullet was originally used for the .32-20, I believe, but lots of shooters of the smaller-capacity .32 cartridges have found 115-gr to be an accurate weight for the caliber -- often better than the lighter weight bullets. I expect I have the notes around someplace, and if I can find them I'll pass along info on the powder charge. But I expect any cast bullet handbook would have some recommendations (and I probably got mine from the Lyman book or something similar). Cheers, Whisper

The death penalty is one of those things you have to get right every single time. If not, you are just another murderer and you will have some explaining to do if you have a hand in it. (I believe) It’s one of those things where you don’t get to say “I was just following orders” (orders, being the law).

I have to agree with this statement. While not something I have ever carried for self protection, I did own a couple of these in the late 80's and early 90's. I think I paid between $50.00 - $60.00 for a 25 acp Raven and shot the devil out of in, just plinking around the farm at that time. Incredibly reliable little gun. Same said for a .22 Jennings I had. Literally shot it to death. It ran great with quality .22 ammo.

I haven’t shot all of them, but I’ve shot at least one of most models. The Ravens, Jennings and Titans are fun little shooters. As you can see, much of the collection is made up of slight variations of the same model, such as the collection of Ravens. I will say that most of the pistols in those pictures are more reliable than the reputation that they have, which has been largely established by people that have never owned them or shot them much. Having said that, these aren’t meant to be all day range guns, and some of them are certainly better than others. I decided to only collect one of some of these gun brands, such as the Rohm revolver and the camouflage Lorcin. The models that I have of those two brands are some of the better models those companies built...most of their models deserve the crappy reputation that they have. Ravens, Jennings, Titans and several others in .25acp and .22LR calibers are actually pretty decent little guns for what they are, but they are just part of a novelty collection for me.

You could probably search back in the forum a few years back to find the pictures that I posted of my little obsession, but I’ll post them again here. I still have all of these as well as some better quality mouse guns in my collection.

Yeah, believe it or not, I have a thing for mouse guns. Little .22 & 25 acp pistols that'll fit in your shirt pocket. I don't know why I'm so fond of them. But under certain circumstances where deep concealment is required, I have carried one as my primary.

I feel your loss here. Sadly, I have been in the middle of such a situation several times with different parts of my family. Seems that the vultures just come out at the first hint of grabbing something for themselves.

I'm only a casual observer at best regarding the NRA, but even I could read enough between the lines of the current scandals to know that the whole organization has been hemorrhaging funds in the various kickbacks, payoffs, insider scams, and other billing and compensation schemes ...

All right, trying the broken link again: http://psychology.usf.edu/faculty/data/ddiamond/Research_on_Why_Parents_Forget_Children_in_Hot_Cars.pdf This article might have a more succinct version of the same researcher's findings: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/anyone-could-forget-kids-in-hot-car-forgotten-baby-syndrome/ From the BMJ article previously cited: So more people unintentionally left their kids in hot cars than those that intentionally did so. I think it is safe to assume that the people who killed their kids while they went to play video poker or smoke meth fall in the "intentional" category, and a large number of the "unintentionally forgotten" children were by probably stable people. The fact that they normally took the kids to daycare and had jobs suggests at least some stability. Also, if you browse the various news interviews of people who killed their kids this way, they generally seem like normal people. My point is, we can't just say "Don't leave your kids in the car, stupid!" That's like telling someone with depression to stop being sad. First we must understand the epidemiology, and then formulate solutions. I wonder about details such as did these parents use one of those mirrors that lets you see the child in the carseat? I rarely take our daughter anywhere in my car, but when I do, I can always see her due that type of mirror. Other things that might seem like minutia but could be important for preventing the problem--are the rear windows tinted? which way does the car face when parked at work? are kids in third row seats more likely to be unnoticed? I see it similar to the four rules of gun safety--I don't intend to ever need them, yet I practice them always, and I'm sure some of those people who shot themselves with "unloaded" guns wish they had done the same. This page might interest some of you: https://www.kars4kids.org/safety-app/itcanhappen/survey.php

They were several Berettas, Walthers, and a couple Belgian made guns. Honestly I dont recall them all. They did leave a couple older rusted things behind. So I guess there is that Sadly he did have a will, Leaving all his possessions to me including some bullion (stolen as well). But this is the kind of thing you find that folks are unscrupulous and greedy. They stripped the house and garage of all valuables. They spent the couple days after his death destroying or removing the paper trail of receipts, bank records, photographs, and erasing memory cards left behind after removing the electronic devices. They knew we could not prove what was there at the time of his passing, or that they were the ones who removed them. Clearly planned, which gives insight into the kind of people we are talking about. Obviously a lot more details behind this, but suffice it to say its a big ugly mess, The big learning was that is it NOT a criminal offense to steal from an estate if you can claim you are related. Weak family linkage means you can steal what you want if a homeowner dies. In these cases you are left to the character of the people involved, and the legal system does not protect you from "family" if hey are devoid of character.

Is there a social establishment you could set up shop in to watch the games?

My wife's cousin had one of those AMT Backup .380. It was a good little gun. I think it shot good and ran good. In my opinion a lot better than a Lorcin, Jennings, Davis, and probably several others. And this is coming from a Hi-Point owner. I've had no problems what so ever out of my Hi-Point.

To me as of right now you still can't beat a WASR. Built in a "combloc" factory with years of experience. CHF CL barrel and forged trunnions and carriers. If the WASR is out of your price range, that sounds crazy because they were so cheap for so long get a RH10. It's pretty much a WASR with a combo front sight block. If you look you can find them in the $550ish range. PSA has been doing pretty well but I don't see the point in purchasing an American made AK while you can still get imports. The complaints from years ago with the WASR have been just about eliminated. The finish on the WASR is not pretty but it works. You could also look into the WBP guns coming out of Poland. They are a commercial builder like PSA but they use the FB Radom barrels which are fantastic. They are going to be around the $1000 mark so getting up there a little. If you shop arms list or other local sites you can find good deals from time to time on the secondary market. When purchasing used make sure all rivets are good, no unusual wear on the trunnions, bcg or bolt. Stay far away from anything built by Century, RAS, C39v2, VSKA, All trash. If you decide to refinish the wood it's simple. You can sand the old stain off pretty quickly unless it surplus laminate, that takes some more work. I've refinished about 6 guns now. Pick out a stain or you can even use RIT dye if you want something a little different. Finish the furniture with shellac or Poly.

Doug, I could be wrong, but I don’t think anyone is suggesting seizure of guns based on an anonymous complaint, or a person not being told who made the complaint. Now, an anonymous complaint of a violation of the law is something else. That’s up to the cops to make their own case. However, I don’t know what’s being suggested for sure because I have not seen any legislation. I heard legislation was proposed here in TN, but when I went to the Legislatures web site; I found nothing. When I asked here; nothing. So the only intelligent discussions we can have right now are about generalities, or what would happen right now.

Yes, but a new question was asked hours ago.

I imagine a locked thread in the future.

And now for the rest of the story... https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2019/08/cny-homeowner-who-shot-killed-2-intruders-has-charges-dropped.html The charges were dropped and the house was condemned because it was a dump that had no electricity or running water. No doubt charging him for possession of the gun was just plain wrong, but thankfully cooler heads prevailed.

I absolutely support Due Process. It’s one of the very few things that protect you from the system. If the person threatened someone with a chain saw. I would arrest them, seize it and tag it into evidence. If the wife said her husband threatened her with a chainsaw and he was headed off for commitment in the local mental hospital; I would seize the chainsaw if she didn’t want it in the house. Same with knives, baseball bats, or yes….even guns.

Thanks for clarifying. When bersa said he didn't have a problem with red flag laws and you responded in agreement, I came to the wrong conclusion. For the record, I don't want to keep things the way they are now. I want to follow the Constitution as it was written and intended.

If taking guns is not important, what do you want red flag laws for?

I agree that saving one life is worth it. I also tend, in my generally sleep deprived state, to adopt a "there, but for the grace of God" type of stance. I don't think that I'm such an outstanding specimen of humanity that I could never make a disastrous mistake. Perhaps that's something that helps keep me from making a disastrous mistake, in a similar way to complacency leading to Glock leg...

A couple of pictures would be helpful in diagnosing the problem.

Not in your league, but I bought a 10/22 that Dolo had built. Makes me look like I know what I'm doing. Off the bench, I shot a dime sized 3 round group at 100 yards. Best I've ever done. I credit that to the rifle and the builder. Yes, Dolo used a Green Mountain Bull barrel on it. It's my favorite suppressed 22 ever.

Nothing in my reload data would be of any use to you. I looked in my books. Hornady: 90gn HBWC COL .92 90gn SWC COL 1.185 Bullseye 1.6gn to 2.0 Unique 1.7 to 2.5 Win 231 1.8 to 2.5 Lyman: 100gn JHP COL 1.160 Bullseye 2.0 to 2.3 Unique 2.5 to 2.8 Hope that helps some.

1965, I'm 3, my sister just turned 2, my dad ran in to the pharmacy where he worked to do something. Parking lot was on a hill and I apparently decided it was time to go. I got behind the wheel, knocked the car in to reverse and caved the rear end of my dad's brand new Pontiac after hitting a telephone pole. According to my dad, that pole was the only thing that prevented us from backing into traffic on a very busy road. I, of course, have no recollection of the alleged event and maintain my innocence 54 years later...

You said: When LE has identified someone as a credible threat for violence to themselves or others, do you think the cops should have to wait until they start shooting to take their guns? What I mean by my statement is that, under your stated scenario above, LE has identified a credible threat for violence to themselves or another, at that point, LE has the authority and responsibility to eliminate the threat. I'm assuming your scenario involves the person brandishing a gun. Otherwise, why would LE take it/them? My solution for neutralizing the threat would be to take the person into custody, not take his guns and let him go free. What if he kills his wife with a knife 5 minutes after LE leaves? What you are saying is illogical to me. Why is LE taking the person's guns so important?

Google the Christian-Newsome murders in Knoxville from 2007. You might get an idea of why some deserve death as a penalty. The family of those two kids just finished the latest trial of an entire series of trials that has been going on for 12 years.

ESPN is live streaming them. http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3123066/little-league-world-series

Those alarms for children in the car don't always work. There was a case in Chattanooga several years ago where a guy left his baby in the car that illustrates the mental disconnect that must occur for parents to leave children in the car. He had one of those alarms, and his car was parked right outside his office. The alarm went off several times, and he silenced it each time without even thinking that his kid was in the car. He thought someone was messing with car and didn't remember that he even had the baby that day. Probably from the moment he started driving and dropping off the older kids at school, he just went back into his everyday routine (that didn't involve taking the baby to daycare). Some of these cases are due to neglect by drug-using parents, and a few are done deliberately, but a shockingly large number are normal, stable people you would never think it would happen to. It is more than just forgetting; it is the brain going into autopilot with tragic consequences. If you had asked the Chattanooga man if he had the baby in the car that day, he would have said no, and even the question might not have jogged his memory.

That was before we entered the “Idiocracy” phase.

Buy and shoot whatever you can find cheap. Do not get rid of your components. Trump won't remain in office forever, and when he's gone the Dems will be looking for some serious revenge.

I agree 100% that parents don't spend the time necessary to actually teach their children and in most case show the children the Love they should and most of all provide them a good home. We did not have all the high tech toys kids have today and when they began to show up my kids did not get them until they could buy their own. Then there was rules in my home when and where they could be used. My boys were taught right from wrong until they left home as adults and from watching my Son Ronnie with his boys he raised them in pretty much the same manor he was raised in.

Edit In a post several years ago, I made the suggestion of springs, detents, bolts, and firing pins. I would stand by that today, if anyone hasn't done that yet. And reloading stuff.

I have one that I won in a match years ago. I put a few rounds through it and it was reliable with FMJ. Never tried it with HPs.

I've shot 2 or 3 with a .223 and they didn't spray or at least I didn't smell it. Hit right in upper half of head.

If there is probable cause to arrest, then arrest and take the guns as evidence. If somebody made threats to kill themselves, place them on a 72 hour hold, but they don't get to confiscate guns when doing that. If you don't have PC for an arrest and there isn't enough evidence for a 72 hour hold, the cops are out of luck, the constitution protects one's right to property. And that is how it should be. I think if my wife (who would never do such a thing) called the police and made up a story about a threat... They would show up and interview both of us... if there was PC for an arrest I should be arrested, otherwise, I should be allowed to leave the house and take my property with me.... And under TN state law today, the police are required to not keep my firearms per 39-17-1351(t). I can't stop them from breaking the law, but I have legal recourse should they break the law. Police Officers don't need more authority than they have today, frankly we should be discussing limiting a number of police powers. If they have PC for an arrest make an arrest... Otherwise they should have to take it to a judge where you have a chance to cross examine witnesses and provide a defense before the government takes your property against you will, and violates your fundamental civil rights.

I child died in a parked car North Knox County this week, happens far to often. That being said, if there is a person in the vehicle that is obviously an adult, the officer needs to move on. My wife is often in the truck with the kids while I run in the store, if this happened to us I would be visiting the police station after dropping off the family and groceries.

I don't have any details, but the dog is found alive and well(ish). Thanks to everyone for your help! I was surprised to learn that this guy isn't chipped, I suspect he will be soon

I was only guessing the 27 year old mother of two has a valid driver’s license.

I’m not familiar with a Taurus, but does it have screw in the side plate that is missing? Usually a screw holds the crane in. The cylinder is inserted into the crane.

  In other words, a dipshit.

A motorcycle is not excluded from “Motor Vehicle” in 55-1-103. (Castle Doctrine doesn’t have anything to do with this.) So you should be okay while on the bike. The problem comes into play when you step off the bike. If you are carrying and you step off and approach the pump to get gas; you are carrying illegally. If the weapon is secured on the bike; you are okay. The law does not address securing the weapon in a vehicle. Your friend is wrong about loading the weapon. Tennessee only cares if you were justified in the use of deadly force. If you are; carry and possession laws do not apply. (Everything you do will be used against you in a criminal or civil trial) I do not think you would have any problem having a properly secured loaded firearm on your bike and accessible. I do think you could have a problem if you are wearing it, a cop sees it, and wants to mess with you. Step off that bike and you are illegal.