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Vet them through buyer/seller feedback here on TGO. Never meet after dark, if you can at all avoid it. Always meet at a well populated, well trafficked location. Most police stations and sheriff's departments are perfectly fine with you using their parking lot for this. Some even have designated parking spots FOR online sales handoffs. Discuss with the buyer/selller ahead of time if anyone else will be present so that there are no surprises. GO ARMED. Be ready to use it if you have to. Don't leave it in the car, in the glovebox. Keep it on you. LISTEN TO YOUR GUT INSTINCTS. Be willing to drive away if ANYTHING feels off about the setting or the situation at all. The possibility of resulting negative feedback or hurt feelings are completely inconsequential. Your instincts exist for a reason, so trust them. And one last tactic: I have, in the past, gone to a rendezvous and taken my own backup with me. Another person who I knew I could trust to handle the situation if it went sideways. They were armed and as skilled or more so than I am. I circled the lot and let them out nearby so that they could monitor and quickly respond if things got ugly, but far enough away from the rendezvous point that they weren't easily spotted. Basically, learn to think like a predator. Think like a bad guy. Think about what you would do if you were up to no good, and then think about how to circumvent that.

I forgot one more important point: 7. Never get in their car. Never let them get into your car. If it's cold, rainy, sweltering hot or otherwise ####ty weather outside, it should make for a quick transaction. Dr. William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting used to say that you had to know ahead of time what lines you weren't going to cross so that you knew when to start fighting. For him, being put into another car or having someone enter his car was where the line was drawn. I agree with him 100%.

HK P30L V3 9mm, like new in box, two 17 rnd mags., $700

I've been doing this work for 40 years; the longer I do it the less it seems I know. Here is a fair "10,000 foot overview": https://www.health.com/condition/depression/8-million-americans-psychological-distress I have never seen anything affect our collective mental health like COVID. People who were minimally functioning and got through the day by going to work, coming home, and going out in public went into two years of isolation. The levels of anxiety and depression skyrocketed. Two years of massive life changes challenged everyone's perception of life, normalcy, and safety. Add political unrest , family strife, etc. and we have a greater level of triggering events with fewer and safe places to express oneself For many people "family" is not safe anymore.. People who were not functioning well got worse, many who thought they were "well" were found to be "unwell." Substance abuse has also reached new and scary levels during the pandemic. And we are all trying to figure out what "normal" is again. The one good thing that happened during COVID was that insurance started paying for telehealth which it never did before. Allowing people to do therapy from home has been a help to all. At this point I still do more therapy online than FTF. On the other hand, there is not enough mental health available. In the Nashville area therapist wait time is 2 - 4 months; 6 - 8 for a psychiatrist for medications. As a culture we still do not make it easy for others to seek help; many are stigmatized by friends or family to seek help. While some will take a blood pressure medication when their PCP tells them, if a PCP suggests a medication for depression others will respond by saying "I'm not crazy." Please do not misunderstand my thoughts: I am not saying I am "right" or have all the answers. I'm just trying to do the best I can with every client, and most every client is more challenging now than they were in 2019. And at the end of the day, it's a matter of personal will. How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb? Only one, but the light bulb really has to want to change . . .

You're assuming the safe was empty HP. Id be willing to bet he was moving it with contents inside and the weight shifted on him.

@Luckyforward, do you have any opinions on drugs like psilocybin(magic mushrooms) treating depression? I've been impressed by the limited reading I've done.

I appreciate you all engaging this topic.

I like any and every 2A win, even if they are limited or temporary. Judge issues an injunction declaring the dubious parts of the CA Roster unconstitutional. https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2023/03/20/federal-judge-issues-injunction-against-ca-microstamping-requirement-and-other-aspects-of-unsafe-handguns-act-n68616 What's the roster you ask (short version): 22 years ago the gun grabbers took the long play approach toward a defacto ban by preventing any newly made guns from entering CA by adding unreasonable requirements to be 'safe'. This left only older legacy models 'certified', with them counting on the manufactures sunseting models in-favor of newer 'unsafe' (in the eyes of gun grabbers) designs. They did not count on makers knowing where their bread gets buttered, keeping lines of legacy guns available for sale in CA. One of the reasons why Gen 3 Glocks are still made among other things.

It was packed and all the tables were full of wares. Marked prices were kinda high as usual but dealers were negotiable.

This is good therapy.

I totally agree. In our practice you only make it to the med provider only after it becomes clear that CBT is not able to address the condition. Folks that come to us wanting meds only are disappointed.

A “what was he thinking” might be in order here.

Treats symptoms and have negative mental side effects that are more often than not worse than the symptom. In no way do they treat casualty or give usable coping skills. Our society has absolutely lost all ability to cope with difficulty/conflict (normal life) and it often festers into what we are seeing. Everyone wants a pill fix and not a work/effort/overcome solution. While "get over it" is extreme, it is far closer to a solution than medication. Pills only help natural chemical imbalances. Very few cases are natural chemical imbalance. Most are cognitive behavioral imbalances.

For me it all started with the coddling of kids and everyone wins a prize mentality. We created this mess by our own doing as far as I am concerned. It’s now coming home to roost.

In this case judging by the pics provided it had zero to do with the door and 100% to do with the operator and his "plan" lol.

I am not a mental health professional, nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn last night. What I do have are some doubts about this statement. Over the last 30 years or so we have dramatically destigmatized mental health problems, and as a society are far more accommodating of them than we ever have been in the past. During that time, it seems as if the general mental health of folks has only declined. We’re not getting any better the more options and availability of treatment that there is. We’re only getting worse, much worse. On some level, I wonder if we’re simply getting more of what we accommodate and accept? i’m not calling in to question your expertise or credentials, simply making statements of generalities based upon my observations. What I don’t think is in question at all is that as a society we are obviously doing something very, very wrong.

This has always been a worry- I have sold a few guns to people mostly from TGO- But you just never fully know what the next fella has in mind-

Gun values are in general what the market will bare at a particular point in time and a honest true evaluation of the condition of the gun(s). I agree with with what people have already said use Gunbroker, books, and etc. However, you must consider this: Gun values and what you can get are two different view points that in my experience novice people just do not think through. Now as far as what you can get for your gun(s) will depend upon your patience, targeted market, your evaluation, and medium of advertising in my judgement. Also, as a seller complying with law is a given, and make sure your friend follows, and is aware of prohibited buyers. There are some resources on this site to read up on.

Paying someone to move a safe is cheaper than a trip to the emergency room.

While you’re at McKay’s may as well run up to the next exit and visit Royal Range.

I use my credit card instead of my debit card every chance I get. If I had my way I'd never use my debit card. IMHO, it's way better to cancel my credit card and get a refund for those charges than for a thief to drain my checking account and me have to wait for that to be reversed.

FTF. Knoxville area. Have a trailer and might be able to meet or deliver. Two Ridgid tool boxes. Orange. Bought several years ago at Home Depot and never used. They are still in the cardboard packaging. Check HD’s website for prices. I’ll take $400 for the 48”, and $500 for the 60”. Prices are fair and firm.

Well, this one sucks. I've not had it long & wanted one for yeeeears, but I've got some major upcoming expenses that have to take priority. I can always buy another one later. It still sucks though. Pretty much mint condition, no marks anywhere I can find & a low round count. Not sure how many @AuEagle put through it, previous to my ownership, but I've put less than 100 shots down the pipe. It comes with 1, 10 round & 1, 20 round mag, plus the sling, Burris Scout 2-7x32 scope in Leupold rings. Also included is the USGI M14 manual of arms. It's a rock solid outfit & great fun to shoot! It has the least recoil of any rifle I've ever shot, bigger than .223! Never had a misfire or malfunction. $2000 all in or $1700 for the bare rifle, both mags & sling, no scope or rings (what I have in it)

Selling my Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS. Comes with 2 17 round mags and Trijicon suppressor height sights. This also has a aftermarket trigger but I am not positive who the maker is. Pistol is in great shape and has not been abused. This is easily the most accurate Glock I have ever owned. Carried it for a while and took one class with it. Purchased used so unsure of the round count. I know I put over 400 in the class I took. No issues. Runs like a Glock. Asking $600 cash or $650 trade value in Memphis area. Interested in trades for handguns of equal or greater value. Thanks for looking. Contact me if you have questions.

Practically new Ruger SR 1911 Model 6700 in 45 cal. It's seen less that 150 rds. Comes with 2 mags and a OWB Blackhawk holster. $850.00

The few stories I’ve heard about psilocybin have been very favorable. Like marijuana, big pharma will bribe our politicians to keep this substance from reaching its full potential.

I've done many gun deals, with folks from TGO and elsewhere, with no problems. Some tips: Check the reputation of the buyer, be extremely cautious if the other party arrives with someone else, meet to do the transaction in the parking lot of a police station or a gun store. In case there's a problem, gun store parking lots have good potential witnesses who are likely to be armed. Be safe, Whisper

Research done by the same people who did the jab research. All in good fun. Medication should be a necessary second only option. IMO. Stats show clearly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the only solution to the positive across the board by a wide margin. Not discounting medications, but psychological and behavioral are different applications. One is medicinally approached and the other is cognitively approached. There is a direct correlation between moving our culture from a behavioral approach to medicinal approach over the last 30-40 years. It has not been good. The medicinal approach failed miserably and is usually viable only because CBT is added in. It's not all one or the other, but it is definitely one way before the other. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3584580/

I won't speak for Greg, but I don't think he was talking about "gender identity" specifically as a topic, but rather the types of things that trigger people into completely absurd emotional responses.

Very nice 586. No box. It is the blued one. Dan Wesson would trade for 308 AK. I can get more pictures. Like to trde for 5.7x28 ammo or weapon. Open to others. I value it at $1000 Pictures don't do it justice, it is beautiful.

Sorrow, but the answers are above my pay grade. Seriously though, I’d rather see more people seeking treatment than avoiding treatment to avoid ridicule. There are some f’d up people running around who need treatment, but aren’t seeking treatment. Healthy mental health should be normalized. Here’s an example. I watched a video earlier today of some young Memphis terrorist (car thieves & burglars) and it reminded me of a conversation I had a decade ago with a friend about young people from bad neighborhoods having ptsd. Their behavior is not justified , but growing up around gunfire, beatings, robberies, avoidance of authorities and rape can definitely have an effect on the psyche. In some cases it becomes ingrained as normalcy. When you couple those issues with being labeled weak or crazy, a person’s mental well being can definitely suffer. In essence, I get what some may see it as coddling or paying too much attention to the mental well being of others. That being said, I believe we are a society playing catch up on the concerns of the psychological health of the public. Many of us on TGO are hard men and women because of our upbringing. It’s a badge of honor for most. We are a product of our times. Some things couldn’t get done without hard men and women. Doesn’t mean that there aren’t some scars on the brain.

Seems like it to me anyway. It wraps around 2 sides of the upper level in the store.

Also worth considering are questions about timeline for getting rid of them through a sale, and if local sales are the only option. I get you don't want your friend to get ripped off, but if holding a lot of firearms and dealing with all the unfamiliar quirks around selling and shipping aren't appealing....this may be more a fire sale compared to retail one price point wise.

I only know about it because I went there a few months ago to pick up a G17 spring. Found it from their website and was going to pay shipping and it was free pickup from the store... nice. They have a range there as well, but be warned, parking SUCKS.

Which ever caliber you choose, be warned the 1911 is highly addictive. You will likely own several in a short time.

Well, I do like the stippling job, but seeing this thread made me start digging around on the Staccato C2 and I have found that I love what I am seeing. I need to have the "hots" for another $2,200 pistol like I need "stack heels" (I'm 6'6"). David, I hope you are proud of yourself....................................

Thank you for answering my question regarding the walkability of the sporting clay courses at Cross Creek Clays.

Granted I haven't bought vinyl in years, but I agree with these locations. Mckays seem to be a bit better organized and easier to see and search than Great Escape. JMO I haven't been to Phonoluxe or Grimey's in at least 10 years. Never been to Third Man Records, so can't comment there. However, unless you got a LOT of time to spend looking around; I would suggest going to West Nashville to start your search. The Great Escape Store on Charlotte Avenue, and then hop on 40W and get McKays at Exit 199(I think). If you are anything like me in searching, these two and a lunch break will occupy the entire day. Good luck in you hunt, and have fun!

I'm seeing12.0 to 13.00 on many of the traditional online sellers, I.E., GrabAGun, PSA, and the like. Most times it is 115, but if you look constantly; 124 shows us as well. Since both Fiocchi and S&B are about at the top of my favorite ammo list, I watch for the sales. Sometimes, but not often, I find "free shipping" above 99 or 200 bucks. I'm trying to get an order together now.

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Nice post and I am like you in that I don't set any records with my scoring, ha. I would like to do more of it as I think I could improve, but will never set the woods on fire...... To try and answer your question, some of the stations are close enough to easily walk, but some are further off. But, I would warn you that the terrain is hilly and very wooded. Their attempt seems to be to use the hills, valleys, etc. and the woods to carve out a "wild-life rich" type of environment. The clay launchers are strategically placed to give interesting patterns that compliment the roll of the terrain. Could a person walk it??? Yes, but to carry your shotgun, ammo and whatever else, you would need to be in very good shape.

It's this one..... I don't actually know that it has a model number. https://www.burrisoptics.com/riflescopes/scout-riflescope-2-7x32mm

Microbreweries are (presumably) an adult venue and are private businesses. So whatever. However, holding such an event at a venue where children are always present, especially a taxpayer-funded location like a library, zoo, or museum, should be off limits. We are being told that first graders can pick their sex and that the voting age needs to be lowered, but the same people argue that 18 year olds are not mentally developed enough to own guns or be held accountable for crimes. Wonder why the duality? Whatever the case, hopefully McNally's apparent downfall will help 2A causes in TN. I'm not holding my breath, though.

That's horrible news. My wife and I loved him in the Amazon series Bosch.

Favor the Sig Elite V-Crown bullets. 124 gr 9mm and 125 gr 38 spl +P compact handgun are two I carry. Appreciate that both perform well in tests and that they are affordable. Affordable means I can cycle a mag or cylinder without worrying about going broke, If I carry 9mm ammo so expensive am afraid to shoot it, albeit sparingly, it may or may not function in the gun when needed, JMO, you asked for opinions and I have a LOT OF THEM! p.s. Not in favor of the 147 gr in a micro compact. In a duty pistol, yeah.