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DG bullets good to go

Had it happen to me in Vegas. My signed affidavit is all that is required. Very busy, surrounded by other passengers. Corse of least resistance, pulled out my 1911 and worked the action about 5-6 times. Sure it caused some bug-eyed reactions

I would add to chip's advice to try not and put yourself in a position to shoot at a dark figure. A flashlight may save a loved one, a drunk college kid or neighbor....and a lot of regret. Both a handheld as well as a weapon mounted light are good investments.

Each airline may have different/more restrictive regs, even to the point of not allowing any firearms. Be sure to check their website. A common mistake is a flimsy, pryable box, such as a factory box to house the firearm. Needs to be a quality box, even one of the metal security boxes. Ammo can be included in the same box as the firearm. Loose rounds are prohibited, but one can pack loaded magazines in a mag holster and be good to go.

Sounds good to go to me....do it before fishing rods are a controlled item

another option on the grip safety is to use a pull on rubber grip sleeve. Use at your own risk.

IMO you have the best solution in the red dot.

I have seen more problems....for me....with worn and/or dirty followers, both in 1911s and M&Ps

Academy gets the EZ in pretty frequently

You are going to need to firm up your details IMO. Looks like an involuntary hospitalization.

The bugs have been worked out, a simple manufacting glitch which happens in many products. Especially some much more expensive and long-standing such as automobiles. The ones for sale on the shelf should be good to go. To be certain check the ser. #. I have seen several come through my classes and all fired without a problem.

E4 I will try and address several good issues you have raised. First, it is entirely possible we had 'different' TN state HCP courses. Best I recall, got my permit in '96. The course has been modified by many instructors to include a lot of personal opinion, ad lib, shortened hours, etc. Plus the state has had official changes implemented over the years, the next one effective Jan 1, 2021. For many years the course was done by an official state mandated outline which left the door open for the above noted varibles. Over the past 4 years or so the outline was changed to a PowerPoint presentation which has to be gone over in its entirety. Minimal time for much ad lib. This is a positive change which gives greater consistency in the program state wide and thus less room (note I didn't say no room) for confusion. And don't forget changes in the law that can occur twice a year. I have been a state instructor for the past 7 years and am still active. In fact I have a course scheduled at Pellisippi State the 16th you are welcomed to attend and simply audit if you like. I routinely attend and read multiple legal seminars and discuss many of these issues with other instructors as well. So I do actively stay up to date, but am always open to discussion. To my best recall, I do not remember any car-jacking videos by the state. Maybe after I got my permit, but before I started instructing. The home breakin you refer to is still present. The robber was armed with a golf club he picked up in the home, but really does not make any difference. As you referenced, the law does state that it is assumed that someone breaking into your home is considered to be a threat of serious bodily injury or death, and one is certainly allowed to use deadly force. You seemed to confuse and reference SYG with Castle doctrine, which are two entirely different and separate issues. Also neither, as DaveTN noted, gives one a free shooting permit. Castle doctrine for the home and auto are similar, but there are some differences, those points have been discussed previously in this post, but again the most important is that your passenger compartment has to be breeched, not withstanding a firebombing or trying to turn your car over. Still much active debate in the gun community...as noted vehicle damage from banging on it...not a shootable situation, plus you can drive off. Finally I pretty much agree entirely with your last paragraph.

BE 86 3.7gr.

36 states have a SYG law. Only 5 of those states are absolute SYG which means reasonableness cannot be used to counter the fact of SYG; TN is not one of those states. The physical battle is all important, but the legal battle where you are subject to decisions by others is just as important and very expensive as well.

i've used a bunch of Bayou, but almost 4 mos backorder for most recent order. Now using a flat point from Brass Monkey. Also DG bullet in Wisconsin, I like really well. Both run 7cents or less for 147 gr.

everybody has a problem/ recall on ocassion. Wouldn't fire S&W if you are otherwise happy with their firearms. Covid, holidays, massive sells are overwhelming at this time.

I use EXCEL. Easy to move around, insert. Also keep a list of sold guns and to whom. Have several family members guns listed as well. Keep and updated thumb drive as well as a hard copy in safe.

that is why you must remain calm and rational. If someone is beating on your car, you phyically are not in danger of serious bodily harm or death. Only your property is being damaged, that is what insurance is for. Same as if someone is beating on your house or shouting out in your front yard. I know it is ridiculous, but it is the criminal justice system. It is not hard for a prosecutor to convince a jury your actions were not reasonable because you are safely tucked inside your vehicle from physical harm. However, if your 'safety' is breached, windown broken out and they are trying to reach in and drag you or others out, or prying the door open, jerk it open, attempt to turn your car over, then that is considered at risk of serious bodily injury or death. I am not an attorney, but do study, review this info almost daily and this is the general consensus of those that are connected with legal aspects of self defense law. This is a great thread to study, evaluate, and prepare for similar situations so that you will have idea of how to react, and hopefully stay out of jail.

Been awhile since I studied up on scopes. Low light ability is one of the most important considerations. Lotta deer killed early and late. About any scope functions in daylight. Hard to try out and compare equally. I was a big fan of the Bushnell Elites when I was shopping. Have several but may be something much better now.

Just want to emphasize that banging on a car is not justification for use of deadly force. Sucks, but experts have expounded on this since the riots. Violating the passenger compartment, trying to turn the vehicle over, boxed in where you can't escape is another matter. Also must remember circumstances will vary, especially in a group.

https://theprepared.com/blog/booby-trap-laws/

Flipping someone off can bring into question ‘innocence’. Who knows how a DA or jury will interpret it. That is putting your future in someone else’s hands. Don’t leave that crack open. Also, we are talking about the risk of your life savings. That is why one should be very tolerant, and be very well versed in the legalities involved.

your vehicle is the same as your home via the castle doctrine. Forcible entry is regarded as intent to do serious bodily harm/death. That is the basis for 'permitless carry' in one's vehicle. However, avoidance is always the best policy.

You didn't have to fire your weapon, no matter how you cut it, that's a big win. You would only make a bad day worse. One must check their ego when armed...period. No flipping people off. You really do have to take more crap. When the guy got out of the car you should have simply driven off to avoid anymore conflict. When he opened your door you would have been justified in shooting, but your restraint was his and your good luck. You would not be justified in shooting just because he was banging on the window or car.....again drive off. Immediate police notification is smart anytime you pull your weapon.

nothing is infallible. I have seen plenty of front sights fall off, rods break, front sight sitting off to one side, etc. Red dots are just as reliable IMO and for SD, probably not going to be an issue. Batteries are cheap, change them in the Spring with the time change. I can go back to irons, but really like my Red Dots ( or green). I don't have co-witness sights, rely completely on the dot and I think that is the best way to train.