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Imo, one of the best polymer M&P products they have put out. Bought an extra slide and had it milled for a dot. Otherwise I'd get this one.

I believe SB 0441 does that in some form or fashion: https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB0441/2025

still can be an issue with Federal buildings, courts, schools and posted property.

Been an instructor, especially with new shooters around 12 yrs. Many hours taking (borrowing) from others in regard to SD. Karl Rehn favors their use if the student practices. IMO, for SD in low/ambient light they may be a tad quicker. Truly a point shooting situation. Understanding the laser will never be without movement. Also like you, after shooting 'dots' my iron shooting got better. This also spilled over into my clays shooting.....I know, crazy! But maybe target focus, or any focus just improved.

https://legiscan.com/TN/text/SB0807/id/3098760 This could be a slippery slope. Especially a concern with long guns. If one drives a SUV or similar vehicle without a trunk this law may be hard to adhere to. Going to the clays range or target range for rifle classes may put you in jeopardy. Ammo etc must be kept from casual view. Guess I have to carry a blanket. My shotgun simply won't fit in my glove box. But it does seem to allow for the vehicle to simply be locked and no container required for a long gun. Handguns will have to be in a locked container evidently.

I've had one since early summer. Thousand + rounds. Very reliable. If you like heavy, you'll like this gun.

Back to your original question....the Beretta 300 is very reliable and about as good as it gets for the money. It can be had in a tactical model. Also can easily take care of a coyote at 50 yds. As far as ammo, 00 Buck in federal flight control, 8 pellet is regarded as one of the best. Same thing can be had in the Hornady Black and low-recoil Remington. 2 3/4 " is all you need and this will help with mag capacity. Be aware, as shells come from the factory they can be a little longer in comparison when unfired this again can cut down mag capacity by 1. Preference for VanComp side saddle velcro cards. PS: if you have your gun, I recommend training with Randy Harris, known on this forum as Cruel Hand Luke. This is a class relatively close to you:

So much for crime prevention:

Great perspective! Do you mind if I borrow? Credit to Kurt Vonnegut?

Or, possibly you lose Your gun at gunpoint and the robbery continues. Possibly he shoots one or more people in the process just to prove a point. As explained in the video, a concealed carrier had a fighting chance.

another reason not to OC

I can certainly agree with OC in conjunction with typical outdoor activities, especially in bear country or big cat In TN, one must still have a permit to carry in any park, OC or not. Police OC but are still victimized.

Academy blazer brass 115gr 11.99

I hope no one takes this wrong and I am not trying to be argumentative. But, other than OC being your right and for some wanting to promote fear in the ‘Karens’ I really want to understand and am interested in your reasons for a preference to OC.

I don't know of any top tier trainer that advocates open carry. While it is legal in many places, if that is what you prefer then you can certainly do you...... https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/friends-dont-let-friends-open-carry