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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.

Oh Shoot is correct...but which is more likely, run in with the police or a bad guy....some would say you risk getting beat up or shot either way.....just sayin.

Hate you feel that way, but, since you brought it up, I don't have to worry about you suing me.

The only problem with someone under 21 carrying a handgun is that most LEO are probably unfamiliar with the law. I bet it will be a perfect situation for a Terry stop/search. May not happen, but if it does will probably be a little messy and maybe a little expense tied to it. Got to be sure young son stays above reproach should he have a gun in the car.

I have taken a lot of courses, and this particular course as taught by Randy has been a cornerstone of defensive handgun use for what is likely to be encountered in a self-defense situation IMO. On top of that, this is an excellent bargain at the discounted price.

Don't think you will have much luck with that. Responsibility will lie with the bad guy.

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TN residents have to have TN permit. The legal heat course does not compare/substitute for the TN course.

It is doubtful that the majority on this forum started with larger calibers. Get a 22 and start shooting with proper instruction. Some gun that can be used with confidence is best. Then as one tries other guns new ones can be acquired. We all probably use a much different gun now than when we started. We need to get out of the habit of thinking there is one perfect and final purchase for a new shooter.