zenman

On my way back into town last night, somewhere around 2:30am, I work in Richmond VA during the week, I was hurrying a little, okay, a lot, to get home to my wife and son. I was five miles from our new place in downtown Knoxville when... BAM! flashing lights. I pulled over and assumed "the position", window down and both hands on the wheel, no sudden movments. This is something I learned long ago from several of my officer friends back in Saint Louis. The officer asked why I was in such a hurry. I told him that I had been out of town all week and was wanting to be home. He then asked for my ID and while I was pulling that out of my wallet he asked if I had a gun in the car. I responded that I did. He asked if I had a permit and I told him that I did and then presented him with both my DL and permit. He was great about it and told me it that contrary to popular belief many officers like having upstanding citizens that are armed. "Can't carry us around on your back all the time" he said. He asked where the firearm was located in the car and I told him. Then gave me my permit back and proceeded with the ticket. He was curtious and friendly. He still gave me a ticket but gave me some info on how I could help myself when time for appearing.

I'm in Knoxville and I am interested in learning about, watching and beginning pistol competitions in the area. Any suggestions on organizations to look into or local clubs to join?

Thanks for all the input. I found the class to be very easy both written and shooting. 100's all the way. Permit payed for and finger prints taken. Now the wait begins. One note: does anyone know who L1 is? They are a third party collecting the info and fingerprints for the state. What agreement do they have with the state and what does it say they can do with mine and your info and prints? I hope the state is on the ball and has them locked down.

BTW, the avatar is my first time shooting a pistol. And it was at 10 yards. Thanks again.

Thank you.

I have finally found the time to attend a class for HCP. What is the shooting part of the class? How is it scored?

Is there a fee to come out and watch?

Murgatroy - are you saying it's GTG or warning about a discharge when the slide is released?

I have been wondering, and I thought I'd ask here, if it's possible to chamber a round in a Glock if you do not have a magazine at that moment? This is not a practical question but more of a "I wonder" type.

Thanks guys. Keep em coming if there's more.

Thanks to all, and especially you Grandpa. Miss you.

I am relatively new to Knoxville and I'm looking for some remote location to shoot outside. Back home we drove down to the levy and shot. Is there anything like that around Knoxville?