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***SOLD*** I purchased this knife from our very own TGO member and knife maker Grand Torino 5 or 6 years ago. I hate to let it go, but life happens. Here is information he provided at time of purchase: “11 1/2" OAL beauty with a false edge and hollow grind. The blade is right at 6" long. it has over 500 layers to achieve its look. It's about 3/16" thick at the spine. The handles are new product from Voodoo Resins. They have this unique look with the added aluminum mesh added into the blade. Very cool and different. It has SS pins and lanyard tube and comes with the combo kydex/leather sheath shown.” $175. No trades at the moment. Located in Nashville. Will ship for free at asking price. ***Additional photos in comments

You guys crack me up. And yes it has been sold. I snatched it up yesterday before the snow got here.

This is a Remington 11-87 PREMIER 12 gauge with LT CONTOUR barrel. Really nice with nearly no signs of use. It only comes with the one choke that's in the barrel. It additional pictures are needed please let me know $925.00

Up for sale here is my Howa Mini 1500 chambered in 223. I had this listed earlier as the bare rifle, but I added the scope for a package deal. Rifle is in excellent shape, fired very little. I got it as a backup coyote rifle but ended up not using it much. Just trying to thin the herd of duplicate rifles in the safe. It has a picatinny scope base and a Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40mm scope on top. Trigger is phenomenal. Priced at $600 and located in Morristown. Will consider trades

I open carry all the time. Have for many many years. Mostly to trigger the anti open carry Karens

4 or 5" here. Was barely doing anything a couple hours ago but is coming down harder now. This crap needs to hurry up and melt - I need to go to the range Sunday.

This is what you seek. I have many shotguns, most much more expensive than a Maverick, but the Mavericks are great guns. I like them because I can beat on them and not worry about it and they get the job done. The combo would meet your needs well and is very affordable at just over $300.

ATF doesn't need to be abolished. They actually do serve a purpose. What they need is to redefine their objectives and stop being used as a political weapon for gun control. There are real bad guys out there illegally trafficking in guns. They need to be arrested. But leave the average gun owner and the LGS alone. Most of all, enforce the laws as written. They don't need to be "interpenetrated" to mean whatever you want them to. If ATF were abolished, that would mean their duties would have to be passed to another federal agency. Most likely the FBI. Are you sure you want that?

Hey guys, I have for sale or for trade an unfired Mossberg Shockwave in FDE. I have upgraded it with a top picatinny mount and a bolted-in side saddle w/ adjustable tension in each slot to account for varying width rounds. Unfortunately, I will be moving to CA next week and need to get rid of this beforehand. I would prefer an outright trade for another firearm that is CA legal. Also open to trades for ammo (.380, 9mm, .223/5.56). Cash price is $400. Located in downtown Nashville but willing to drive up to an hour or so away for the right deal. EDIT: it's a 12ga. It keeps saying there's an error uploading pics and I need to contact support; will keep trying but in the meantime I think I should still be able to PM pics.

870s and Mossberg 500 or 590s are the old standby, and a fantastic option. In particular I like the Magpul SGA stock options. The new semi-auto hotness is the Beretta 1300 or A300, but they are 2-3 times more expensive. Some caveats to add: 1) Shotguns are a thinking man’s gun if you want to run it well. Especially a dual use gun like you want. Get training on it and practice ammo management. 2) Put thought into your defensive round. I prefer Federal Flite Control, if you can find it. Contrary to conventional wisdom, you don’t want a wide spread. Pattern your gun at various distances and record your results.

I've been dragging all the kids around on my Daughters 8 foot kayak. I've laughed so much I'm horse. I never get to be off for snow so we are making the most of it.

In case you haven't already seen it, Glock and Aimpoint have collaborated to deliver a new variant of several Glock models this year, each featuring a slide cut with a new Aimpoint optics mounting footprint designed to work with Aimpoint's new COA pistol optic. Before you totally dismiss it as the answer to a problem that no one was asking, it really is worth looking at. Not something I'd rush to replace ANY of my existing Glocks with, but (a.) it designed as a package primarily meant for organizations looking to move to optics-equipped handguns, and (b.) it might be worth considering later in the year (or next) if you are in the market for a new gun and optic. Glock's Site: https://eu.glock.com/en/technology/glock-aimpoint-combo Aimpoint's Site: https://aimpoint.us/coa/

I made a big pot of chili for today and Texas and Ohio state play tonight at 7:30 bring it on as long as we have electricity I’m good

I have a few guns that are real junkers but being handed from family makes them priceless.

I tend to agree with this. I've had a 500 Cruiser in the bedroom closet for about 25 years. I don't hunt so I don't need the extra barrel but if I were buying today this would be considered. The extended tube on mine is great though. 8+1 00buck is good medicine.

Our youngest dog is a Beabull (half English bulldog, half beagle). I thought my wife was nuts for choosing that combo. Bulldogs are about as dumb as they come and beagles are about as stubborn as they come.

The pistol-packing mama legislator wants to nix the ATF. Dream a little....what would happen if there was no infringement as the Constitution says? Lauren Boebert Introduces Bill to Abolish ATF - Newsweek

I'd like the FBI abolished as well.

Not certain that will work in all circumstances. Pistol loads may only use 3 - 4 grains of powder. Brass will vary more than that.

One can open carry a semi auto bazooka for all I care. What I will not do is disparaged, make fun of or call people names that may choose to do something different than myself. Seems we have enough attacks from the outside already. I bet if we all watched each other close enough we would find things about what we do with firearms that we do not like. Live and let live. Or maybe carry any way you want to.

Who has snow yet? You guys holding iup in Memphis?

Came across an FN pistol I wanted. Had a bunch of gift cards from my ex that been sitting on the bench for a few years. Getting this FN from Bass Pro and using the cards would save me 100 bucks So I ordered the thing online, the website says it’s in stock in Nashville. No one else had it that I usually do business with. Pay for the thing, then find out in stock and available same day does not mean that they actually have it in stock, and it doesn’t mean that they have it for you to pick up on the same day, go figure. A week goes by I get an email telling me that it’s there and I can pick it up. The store advertises they close at nine. I show up at 6:45, there’s a sign on the door that says they now close at eight. I go inside wait about 30 minutes for the clerk helping somebody else, explain to him on there to pick something up. Clark tells me I cannot pick it up because they now close at eight and it’s after seven and they never be able to get a TIC check done in time. Explain to him I live an hour and 15 minutes away from here, if they’re changing hours and have restrictions on pick up they should at least say something when they tell somebody to come to the store to pick up their order. Clerk says give me a minute. He comes back out opens the computer so we can knock out the 4473. It is now 7:10 PM. I blow through the 4473 on their computer, TIC check comes back in five minutes all clear good to go. I gave the clerk my drivers license, he looks at it says it’s expired I can’t use it. I explained to him it’s a CDL, DHS mails them to your home after you renew in person, it was valid when I made my purchase, it’s still valid, only the date on the card is off if someone wants to run it right now they would see it’s valid for another eight years or whatever it is. Bottom line is they made me run back-and-forth to my vehicle four times to grab everything from my HCP, vehicle registration and one other form of ID to get this done. It was after 8 o’clock when I finally got out of there. No thank you, no we appreciate your business, no thank you for your patience nothing. All they did was run my crap and make me read this basic safety document and sign off on it and that was it. Was definitely not worth 100 bucks I saved to go through all the aggravation and BS standing there like an idiot for an hour waiting for them to figure out what they needed to do next. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe all I had to show them was a photo ID, and verify my address which I did with four different documents and IDs. Bass Pro oughtta stick with selling worms and fishing poles cause buying a gun at that place is anything but nice…. I mean hell did I miss the memo or the warning post? Ran mode off

Let me know if deal doesn’t happen. I’m in west Knoxville on Middlebrook Pike.

Nice rifle!

I’ll take it. Pm incoming

Ahhh. That’s what I was wondering. Thank you.

sold pending funds and meet to @Springer

Only two inches in Bedford County. I'm really disappointed.

The included MOS plates are junk, but C&H Precision made MOS a good system. But yeah, I would prefer direct mount.

Thought I messed up and double charged a 9mm round. Talking on the phone instead of paying attention. I was having a little temporary issue with my LNL reloader but had a system to measure each round…. just did not recall specifically doing so on one case. So I had about 50 rounds to check. Bought a RCBS collet bullet puller. Great product pulling coated flat nose bullets. No damage to bullets, full recovery of all components. As it turned out…no double charge, but better safe than sorry. I’ve always said one can’t save money reloading if you blow your gun up and/or injure yourself and accumulate medical bills along the way.

Not my Wife- Says she doesn't want to stay home with me all day- She went to work and made it fairly quick- She said there was hardly anyone on the roads and the snow is actually melting off-

For years, I just learned songs and skipped the theory stuff, but once I started looking into it, everything started making more sense. It’s wild how knowing a bit about scales or the circle of fifths can make things click. The "Guitar Theory for Dummies" book isn’t bad if you’re looking for something simple to follow. I’ve also used online music lessons, and they’re super handy for breaking down theory step by step.

Reading through this old thread and was thinking the same. Honestly, I think the last time I fired my AR was around 2019. My 15-22 sees much more action, if that counts. I do most of my work with levers and bolts. I don't use that AR, but it wouldn't be wise to attempt to deny me of it. My 80 year old neighbor bought an AR last year. Says he "hates the POS, but not as much as those "******* Democrats hate him having it" (his words, he's a character)

They were asking all people coming through the turnstiles if they were carrying and I'm an honest guy. It's their store, so they have a right to ask. I had a right to do an about face and haven't been back since.

I think Henry just came out with a 5.56/.223 lever gun that takes AR mags. That might fit the bill.

New pup to our house over the summer. Her name is Lady. She's a bit stubborn and and we are starting to think she came from a rough neighborhood....

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Agreed. If the optic hasn't been through his gauntlet, I will barely consider it.

No, but attornies are that greedy and aggressive.

Good grief what a rabbit hole this has become! I’m still at it, and still learning. More importantly, I’m learning how much I don’t know. That grows much quicker than the former. Still looking for the application phase. If it helps anybody, “Guitar Theory For Dummies” is a pretty thorough reference.

I read that article. I also looked at the stories he used as some of his reasoning. One that I noted was in Mexico where a CONCEALED carry guy had his firearm taken from him and used on him. So I guess the story is do not carry or pull your weapon for any reason because it could be taken and used on you. Another shows someone stealing a guys gun that was CONCEALED. So I guess it can happen both ways. Look just do not carry one at all and nobody will take it. Lol

I told my wife that on the day open carry became legal I was going to put my 357 on my belt for everyone to see. I didn't, no one single reason, I just didn't. It's good to know that I can should I wish to. My biggest reason for approving open carry is not having to worry about flashing since I no longer carry IWB. Open carry is quicker if the correct holster is employed. Open carry will desensitize an overly alarmed populace. If everyone who carries were to carry open it wouldn't be an issue. People would see that there are plenty of people who actually go armed every day and understand we are not abnormal. For drawing attention to oneself, I haven't seen it to be an issue. I have seen (men primarily) people open carry both here in Shelbyville and in Murfreesboro and most people don't even notice. If you choose a good holster and pistol that doesn't stand out it would be the same as wearing two different shoes. Most people are so self absorbed they will never see anything. Now, I prefer stainless or hard chrome. I'm currently working on being comfortable with polymer framed black pistol other than my ever present P32 so things may change, but for now, open carry for me would draw some eyes. And I will most likely not open carry on a regular basis. I have also moved toward being "gray" as my hair led the way. I learned in the service to be average, don't draw attention, so there's that. Wasn't always that way. If you study and train, being dis-armed becomes a non issue. For example, in some situations my arm stays glued to my hip. Not hand on pistol, just arm covering it. Just habit when people are close. I have to add that my wife is accustomed to me constantly scanning when we are out. She has learned I'm not looking for another woman but rather keeping the one I have safe. My friends know that my lack of eye contact in conversations isn't lack of interest in what they have to say but interest in us not being a target. Just because one is paranoid does not mean there isn't someone out to get them.

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I haven't worn a watch since I quit working in 2009.