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  Pretty massive undertaking really, when you consider not just all park entrances, but all the greenway access points also -- a lot of them. 86 miles right now in city limits.   Even the relatively few places that may have "no firearms" in rules list signs here and there aren't even in the ballpark of being statutorily compliant. Unlike the Public Meetings postings, parks/rec areas have exact wording specified, and even minimum size.  Of course, there's the big unknown about whether they really have to be compliant for one to be convicted ...   One bad thing about it is that it was only a relative slap on the wrist under the local ordinance if charged, but if they do their thing under 3011, it's a Class A 'meanor.   Again, not that I keep that close a watch on the local pulse, but I haven't heard one peep regarding anything being done about it. Maybe they're just gonna let it be, and hope that most folks think it's still against city ordinance to carry, dunno. Although probably at some point they'll be some kind of incident that will bring it into the news.   - OS

All is good. We're working with Iran to remedy everything.   Right.   - OS

    That part of ATF FAQ is wrong, btw, has been wrong ever since it's been on ATF site. Federal law only requires notification when shipping between two non-licensees.   But FedEx requires it under their FAQ. So does UPS.   Both FedEx and UPS allow individuals to ship firearms to an FFL as per both of their TOS's but has to go a form of overnight. You just got an idiot clerk, which happens frequently, and why it is such a hassle to deal with any of the three carriers.   But better that you got a label, would have cost you at least 30 clams to send it yourself.   - OS

  Yeah, he can keep firearms he has, but can't receive any more as long as he's under the gun. Main reason he gave up FFL or it was terminated, whichever.   But he will lose his HCP for the duration of ... oh wait... ;)   - OS

Have three XD 9mm: the subbie, service, and tactical.  Love 'em. Jumped into them as my "main pistol battery" about 8 years ago (had always just had centerfire revolvers before).   Picked over Glock because:   - Gen 3 and forward finger grooves don't feel right to me, and didn't want to spend however long to ferret out used Gen 2s   - although can shoot Glocks as well as anything else with sights, they point high for me like no other handgun I've ever held   - I like both the loaded chamber and cocked indicators on the XD fine, and the grip safety was actually a significant selling point to me -- I see it as added safety margin for reholstering if nothing else.   Carried the subbie for a good while IWB, but had to be even more discreet at times, so settled into Kahr PM9 in pocket most always anymore. But I do really miss the good feeling of that 13+1.   Ya get up this way (Knox) you can shoot 'em.   - OS

  Nah, just a joke. My noggin would probably touch those in my S10.   - OS

Oh, I'm quite discreet. ;) - OS

  Already did. Was immediate on becoming law, whatever exact date that was.   Haven't heard a peep regarding Knoxville City Council response. Maybe they're not even aware of the change for all I know. But barring official resolution and (presumably) proper signage, it's legal to carry in Knoxville parks/rec areas today.   - OS

  I'm 65 and smoked bales of it. People do believe me. :) :)   - OS

  I generally only go to the ones at the Expo anymore, and wonder how many other folks do same.   - OS

  Correct. Became law by default, or whatever it's called.   - OS

  I can't give definitive legal answer, but would assume that under intent of the law the answer is yes,   since motorcycles are indeed motor vehicles under TCA, and the bill mentions no exclusions.   Btw, with a permit, if the saddlebag is a lockable "container securely affixed to such vehicle", you're already been covered for that under 39-17-1313, including school property.   - OS

  Surprised there hasn't been a federal initiative on this with 4473 and/or NFA apps, what with the anti-gun bent of this admin.   On one hand they aren't gonna mess with enforcing federal pot law, on the other could use it to deny folks from having guns as it's still an illegal drug federally.   - OS

An issue that is coming to forefront seems, folks being denied gun possession or permits for otherwise legal marijuana use.   Gal in Washington State denied carry permit for having medical marijuana prescription:   http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Conflicting-laws-spell-trouble-for-pot-using-gun-owners-262630831.html?mobile=y   - OS

Your actual links point only back to your post.   http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/2-juveniles-charged-in-foiled-mass-shooting-plot-at-Hawkins-County-school-262953971.html   http://www.wbir.com/story/news/local/2014/06/12/hawkins-co-sheriff-2-teens-were-planning-school-shooting/10386243/   lots of others, just now being picked up nationally:   http://www.cbsnews.com/news/police-say-2-boys-planned-mass-shooting-at-tennessee-school/   - OS

  As a heads up, the odds are high that will be the response whether they actually do have an official policy or not.   A better question is whether they are posted, but not much better. Better to find out another way, and "let sleeping dogs lie".   - OS

  http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=%20SB1774&GA=108   Unlike the bill to remove local grandfathered firearms laws, Haslam actually signed this one.   - OS

  None of that. Nothing about being hidden from view either. Applies to any firearm, not just handguns, so the technicality of an AR pistol with VFG attached is gone too.   - OS   edit: Here it is. As I understand it, this amendment became the actual passed bill:   SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1307, is amended by deleting subsection (e) in its entirety and substituting instead the following: (e) (1) It is an exception to the application of subsection (a) that a person is carrying or possessing a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle if the person: (A) Is not prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm by 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) or purchasing a firearm by § 39-17-1316; and ( B ) Is in lawful possession of the motor vehicle. (2) As used in this subsection: (A) “Motor vehicle” has the same meaning as defined in § 55-1-103. ( B ) “Motor vehicle” does not include any motor vehicle that is: (i) Owned or leased by a governmental or private entity that has adopted a written policy prohibiting firearms or ammunition not required for employment within such a motor vehicle; and (ii) Provided by such entity to an employee for use during the course of employment. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2014, the public welfare requiring it.

As of July 1st, anyone not prohibited by state or federal law from owning firearms may have loaded firearms in private vehicle.   edit:  Without a permit, school property statute and posted parking lots under 39-17-1359 still apply, though.   - OS

  Outstanding, good for you. And see, without a lawyer's fee. ;)   - OS

A parallel example: That is a "firearm" with the VFG attached, and is a "firearm" whether the SIG brace is attached or not Without the VFG attached, it is a "handgun", and a "handgun" whether the SIG brace is attached or not. As per the ruling, the brace simply has no effect on classification of any firearm, which of course means it can't figure as part of legal OAL either. But of course AFAIK nothing ever has been ruled to count on the ass end past necessary functional assembly except a grip or stock anyway, so that's nothing new. - OS

  Seems pretty clear it does not, as the two rulings from ATF FTB specifically say the SIG brace does not change the status of a firearm either by configuration or usage.   In the first, "...the brace, when attached to a firearm, does not convert that weapon to be fired from the shoulder, and would not alter the classification of a pistol or other firearm".   And echoed in the second as to method of use of the brace, "...using such an accessory improperly does not constitute a design change. Using such an accessory improperly would not change the classification of the weapon as per Federal law".   - OS

I don't reload, but a squib indicates the primer did indeed ignite, yes?  Perhaps you just didn't put powder in those two carts?   - OS

  Okay with a permit these days.   § 14-269.3.  Carrying weapons into assemblies and establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed. (a)        It shall be unlawful for any person to carry any gun, rifle, or pistol into any assembly where a fee has been charged for admission thereto, or into any establishment in which alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. ( b )       This section shall not apply to any of the following: (1)        A person exempted from the provisions of G.S. 14-269. (2)        The owner or lessee of the premises or business establishment. (3)        A person participating in the event, if the person is carrying a gun, rifle, or pistol with the permission of the owner, lessee, or person or organization sponsoring the event. (4)        A person registered or hired as a security guard by the owner, lessee, or person or organization sponsoring the event. (5)        A person carrying a handgun if the person has a valid concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with Article 54B of this Chapter, has a concealed handgun permit considered valid under G.S. 14-415.24, or is exempt from obtaining a permit pursuant to G.S. 14-415.25. This subdivision shall not be construed to permit a person to carry a handgun on any premises where the person in legal possession or control of the premises has posted a conspicuous notice prohibiting the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises in accordance with G.S. 14-415.11(c).  (1977, c. 1016, s. 1; 1981, c. 412, s. 4; c. 747, s. 66; 1993, c. 539, s. 165; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2013-369, s. 3.)   - OS

Maybe you saw exit for Barack Obama Avenue in East St. Louis? There's also a BHO Boulevard in St. Louis somewhere too.   There is a BHO Parkway in Orlando, though.   All presidents get lots of stuff named for them. Bet none of them beat Martin Luther King in total number though.   - OS