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And then let's not forget the stipulation that 18 yo military personnel qualify to obtain a HCP in TN. 922g simply prohibits minors from possessing a handgun. You can't tell me that an 18 yo cannot possess a handgun legally in their own home, and by extension their auto.

GO.. the option for teacher carry is not in the vein of SWAT tactics. It is simply the last resort. Training is simply safe handling and competence in shooting. I have to believe many involved in the FL shooting, especially the coach who lost his life would have liked that option.

No ONe....you make a good point that not all schools may have a RSO for various reasons, cost being one of them. That cost is one reason teacher/employee carry could be acceptable....no additional manpower costs. Also, imagine 20 armed guards per school which could be had with employees vs. 3 or so for paid security. In general, I would prefer the teachers if properly trained.

Not suggesting replacement of SROs at all. Armed teachers are a augmented reactionary force in a worst case scenerio. I believe if you check, the school in Florida had 3 officers in the school. I would venture a guess that all recent shootings had a RSO in place. It is common practice.

Right and Left are all reacting with emotion.....understandable. What the Left won't stop and realize is the Right hates these tragedies as much as anyone...it's sickening. It is also a barometer of the deteriation of our society. Of course we on the Right are sure we have some of the answers, and if one pays attention to history, the Left simply does not like what the truth looks like.

So they took prayer out of the schools. Pledge of Alligiance I guess is optional. OK to kneel and ignore the Nat'l Anthem, and you want all of the folks involved in the undermining of society to carry a gun? NO Thanks on my part. Plus anyone carrying a firearm routinely NEEDS proper training; not just the ability to purchase one. Flame me, but I see enough people think they are proficient that are down right scary. I don't want to be down range from them in a local pharmacy or have my kids downrange in a school. So I still think the best we can hope for would be volunteer employees at each school to be properly trained. That is not far-fetched and has and can be done. It will take a legislative push in TN for it to happen. That is where it will be bogged down.

IMO, a terrible and confusing article. Several points: 18yo may possess a handgun in their home and/or auto or on their private property. Other considerations may come into play. One point mentions gun being unloaded at home, not so. Also with a HCP, one may have a handgun during an Archery hunt. Furthermore, an 18 - 20 yo with military credentials will generally be able to obtain a HCP

Why not both?

Agree especially with the area I placed in bold. Last week's issue of the Outback/TWRA officer as an example. However, at some point the good of the many may prevail. We also realize 'undercover' personnel are much more effective. Uniformed security helpful, but as demonstrated time and again certainly not a guarantee.

well things do change. Public universities as noted above. If enough noise is made, I could see it happening. For the UT example all those employees just have to have a HCP. For the public schools they would undergo training similar to the school resource officers.

I have advocated this idea ever since a local school shooting about 7 years or so ago. Now Newt got hold of my idea. http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/02/16/newt-gingrich-after-florida-shootings-heres-practical-proposal-to-protect-our-children.html

So the legislature saw fit to allow full-time employees to carry at post secondary schools (i.e. UT). Why not at all public schools? Bear with me a moment. Teachers especially, but also other full time employees may volunteer to carry at school. Those who do so would be vetted by the school principal and then by the local LE agency. They would then proceed to be trained by the local LEA. By example 20 employees do so, 10 would be assigned to carry one week, with alternating schedules with the others. All may carry, but the 10 scheduled would be mandatory. This way no one could predict who was doing so. If carrying, weapon has to be carried and concealed at all times. No storage in purse, deck, etc. One would train with their own firearm they prefer to carry. Option for school/county purchased firearm. Something has to be done for protection of staff and students. Plain clothes concealed carry is preferable to uniformed guards and also cheaper.

While those of us that carry routinely, certainly favorable. But as others have said, Federal interference can come back and bite us all. I see it as a State issue. Unfortunately the libs control some States. Analogous to posting of businesses; except the entire state is posted. If a state sees it that way so be it.

pet peeve of mine....men telling women which handgun they need. Certainly suggestions to try vs. buy is a different thing. If need be, a .22 is a fine 1st gun to try or even carry after she has tried a lot of different guns. She can always add others as we all have in the future.

I have been recommending the M&P 22 for the audience this new 380 is aimed at. Some have used the SCCY 9mm as it is a fairly easy slide to operate. Have not been able to get my hands on the SCCY 380 which may be better yet. This new M&P 380 may be helpful. There are those that simply cannot operate a slide very well, then there are those that don't like the recoil of a 9 or 380, and then some have trouble with all of the above. There is no one size fits all........which would be boring.

Mobil one 5-30 pistols, shotguns, rifles.

Nope, it is a grip safety. Also an internal hammer fired gun. More a 1911 take-off.

Yes, saw that. New concept for the M&P line. Think I may like it because of what I perceive as their target buyers.

Apex has a video on that. Or give them a call for a little coaching

South Carolina has similar wording. Asked to leave and don't gets you a trespass citation.

Is this an Apex 'drop-in" barrel. Sometimes they require a little custom fitting on the lug.

Guess we will wait and see......if passed! But for now when it says "...removes criminal liability..." don't know what one would be charged with. Additionally it doesn't specify who is doing the asking, so could be owner or police.

Sounds like it does just that: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes criminal liability for possession on posted premises for a permit holder who immediately leaves posted premises upon being asked to do so. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1359.

try the Walker Game Ear Razor. Highest protection rating....cool in summer, no pressure on ear.

i have shot my full size 320 quite a bit...no issues. I simply do not like it as much as my M&Ps. Which also have not had any issues. FWIW I generally don't drop or throw my guns around.