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  It's pretty obvious that more than 1/2 of U.S. voters are not that intelligent.

Not sure who this guy is, apparently just some guy with a Facebook.  I like what he has to say.    

Start now.  Scout the area.  Learn what deer are there and what they do.  Spend as much time as possible on the land you are hunting until you know it like the back of your hand.  Find a good place to build a stand or blind.  Personally I prefer blinds.  I'll hunt out of stands but I've probably killed more deer from the ground than from a tree.  Keep an eye out for pattern changes but keep in mind that deer need food and water, find where they are bedding and find where they funnel towards food and water, this is an ideal place for your stand.  Don't worry about buying fancy hunting accessories.  Buy good boots and a good knife instead.  You don't need all of the latest calls and scents, they are mostly a waste of money.  Camoflauge is not necessary, just make sure you are comfortable.  .243 or 30-06 either will work fine.  You will kill more deer if you learn the land and learn the deer, and just spend time in the woods (learning to sit still will not hurt either) than you will buying all the latest gadgets.  Deer hunting is neither hard,expensive, or complicated but the support industry has made it seem that way.    

It's been touched on a little but look into Gladeville.  Gladeville is just South of Mt. Juliet.  You are close to Mt. Juliet, Nashville, Lebanon, and Murfreesboro.  You are minutes from Providence in Mt. Juliet, which has about anything you would want to buy or eat.  You are within 25 miles of Downtown Nashville.  The TWRA range is less than 10 miles.  You are just a few miles from Percy Priest Lake and not too far from OldHickory Lake as well.  Gladeville is about as cheap of land as you will probably find in Wilson County but Wilson County saw it's last cheap land go many years ago. 

Looks cool but I have an issue putting a $200 stock on my $70 rifle.

  So have you ever known a delinquent person, or parents of a delinquent person?  In a lot of cases I would say that you are right but certainly not all.  I've known delinquents that came from great families and had brothers and sisters that turned out to be great successes.  Sometimes people have a bad streak in them from birth. 

I've been able to find snippets of information before using a very intense internet search, usually from the sites that want to sell you a report.  Sometimes they will give you an incomplete report for free.  If you ever happen to be seeking info anyone who was arrested in Davidson County try the Davidson County Criminal Clerk Court website http://ccc.nashville.gov I've found all kinds of good stuff there.  I wish they would implement this system state wide.  One other method is to check sites like http://Mugshots.com, sometimes info can be found there for free.

A friend just had this exchange with them...     I think I would have told them that I can not take anything that the state of New York does seriously because their government is a joke.

I'm looking into one now as well.  Wife is at an adamant NO WAY right now but she will soften up to it eventually.  I too will justify this as business advertising.

Sorry to hear.  You sound like you do have your head on straight.  Who was this person that decided that we should all go to college, get married, have children, work 9-5 Monday through Friday and hate it for 30 years, then retire and move to Florida or buy a motorhome?  The people that do this run of the mill crap will never really be happy.  I get criticized by some members of my family because they don't feel that I make enough money.  I love my job, and I love the people I work with.  I look forward to going to work and I make enough money to support my family and pretty much buy all of the toys I want within reason.  I feel that even with a small bank account I am much richer than most that have lots of money.  I've made twice what I'm making now working other jobs but there is no way I would go back. Screw anyone that doesn't approve, you don't pay my bills!  AB, I hope you find a new hobby that you enjoy as much as hiking.  Just don't conform because society thinks that you should.  

Unfortunate.  Instead of playing arm chair quarterback, lets let this serve as a lesson that we can never be too careful and just because you got away with a shortcut yesterday doesn't mean that you will get away with it today.  It only takes one second of carelessness to cost someone their life. 

Do you have a link to this article?     EDIT:  Nevermind found it!  http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57572207-38/dhs-built-domestic-surveillance-tech-into-predator-drones/

I carry in GA often and find the laws to be somewhat similar.  When I'm in another state I always look over their laws but it is impossible to know every facet of every law of every state.  When carrying "abroad" I keep it concealed regardless of whether or not open carry is allowed.  I also make sure that I'm not printing, which I could usually care less about on my home turf.  Basically don't let anyone know you are carrying and you shouldn't have any problems.   

On the topic of tin foil, if I wrap my laptop in it will the government be able to see what I'm typing?  What if I use the Reynolds Heavy Duty?

I find his actions appalling and unprofessional 

DP

So you found a paranoid guy hanging out in a gun store?

I think this one certainly falls under the category of play stupid games win stupid prizes.

I know that the University of Tennessee offers a variety of what are called "non credit classes" which give basic information on a subject.  Not sure if they have one on machine work but it would be worth checking out.  Most colleges, especially state schools offer these, pretty sure Pellissippi State does as well.

Geez thanks there's an hour that I won't get back.

Looks like we have a local contender.   http://www.thedailytimes.com/Breaking_News/story/Alcoa-man-dead-after-falling-off-top-of-moving-van-driver-charged-id-034260  

Wow, why is this just now coming to surface?

I was on Highway 129 in Blount Co. yesterday and the air was smokey.  Never could find a fire over there I'm guessing it may have blown over from Pigeon Forge.

Yes, I live in East Knox, not a consideration if you have children.  I don't think that there is a bad part of West Knox.  Most of South Knox is decent as well.  West Knox will be a little pricey but I still think that you should be able to find what you are looking for for under $1000 per month.

This is a great thing.  Look at how many people this will piss off.  She is only making herself enemies.  Even the most extreme liberals want to own guns themselves, they just don't want anyone else to.