Oh Shoot

Unless the pistol is 26" or more in overall length, then it's okay, if not concealed on the person. All the nitpicking rules are simply ATF attempting to interpret the definitions within the two major firearms laws passed in 1934 and 1968. Got necessarily weirder in the last few decades as firearm tech evolved and clashed with the antique laws. - OS

I'd be more worried about buying a used AR pistol just because you have nothing beyond the seller's word that it didn't use a lower that was originally a rifle. Even if it were, and though of course it's duck soup for ATF to check if it were originally configured that way for retail sale, extremely long odds on being brought to bear for that. Ultimately, as with any charge, burden of proof is on the accuser, not the accused, and except for that one brouhaha in middle TN years ago with the gang type feller with a Draco I think it was, this sort of thing just doesn't seem to happen here as TN agencies seem to accede to federal standards for firearm classification. (except for that under 12" barrel for a handgun definition thang here, which has apparently never been tested in court, and most everyone seems to make their AR pistols 11.5" or shorter anyway). And actually the brace/SBR thing doesn't seem to have been a prob in any state that allows "assault pistols" in the first place. - OS

Maybe. I've gotten the impression that most won't even do it unless you bring the gun in personally, as they of course want to take it if it is indeed hot. - OS

Myth. She had a California permit only for a while back in the 90's, after a bomb was planted at her home and her windows shot out. - OS

Popular option Adco charges $140 for non-AR barrels. Plus the shipping. - OS

What is this? - OS

A young Ronnie Barrett. - OS

Gotta be a coati. - OS

Found it with Google Image Search: http://www.lesliejonesphotography.com/collection/0806003586 1928. "Brockton Fair. Two disabled vets drove travel house 'Checkers' thousands of miles " Another view: "Frank Shea (L) of Brooklyn, NY and William Burke of Passaic, NJ at Brockton Fair. They have driving unique traveling wagon 'Checkers' coast to coast 6 times and to Mexico and every province in Canada. " - OS

I watched several innings of the actual game tonight, televised for first time in years, on CSPAN. Mostly really terrible baseball, of course, but a few shining moments. Almost over, 11-2 Dems. GOP pitchers only have like 40mph girlie stuff. - OS

I keep seeing report he used an "assault pistol". - OS

Well, Ricky boy doesn't stick out or anything.

Dealing with mom last year, I found two hospitals whose WiFi filters blocked several places I tried to frequent, including TGO. Was able to cripple around to them some using TOR browser. Returning to one of them recently, it was wide open now. Whatever. - OS

'39-17-1322. Defenses. A person shall not be charged with or convicted of a violation under this part if the person possessed, displayed or employed a handgun in justifiable self-defense or in justifiable defense of another during the commission of a crime in which that person or the other person defended was a victim. " "Part" is all of the 13xx section. - OS

Odd, as you did post it, I remember reading it. Maybe some recent posts got lost in shuffle with David tweaking site or something. - OS

Oh, I enjoyed the new one also. - OS

1974, Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072251/

The original is better. - OS

Good you feel that way, since it's already been changed back.

Trot on in open carrying and report, eh? - OS

Federal law wording would suggest certainly not necessarily. Have to be shown to be "engaged in the business" of doing it. And takes more than a single incidence even if so. ".. as applied to a dealer in firearms, as defined in section 921 (a)(11)(A), a person who devotes time, attention, and labor to dealing in firearms as a regular course of trade or business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit through the repetitive purchase and resale of firearms, but such term shall not include a person who makes occasional sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms for the enhancement of a personal collection or for a hobby, or who sells all or part of his personal collection of firearms.." - OS (who gives no legal advice)

39-17-1307. Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. (a) (1) A person commits an offense who carries, with the intent to go armed, a firearm or a club. (2) (A) The first violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class C misdemeanor, and, in addition to possible imprisonment as provided by law, may be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). (B) A second or subsequent violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class B misdemeanor. (C) A violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor if the person's carrying of a handgun occurred at a place open to the public where one (1) or more persons were present. (b) (1) A person commits an offense who unlawfully possesses a firearm, as defined in § 39-11-106, and: (A) Has been convicted of a felony involving the use or attempted use of force, violence, or a deadly weapon; or (B) Has been convicted of a felony drug offense. (2) An offense under subdivision (b)(1)(A) is a Class C felony. (3) An offense under subdivision (b)(1)(B) is a Class D felony. (c) (1) A person commits an offense who possesses a handgun and has been convicted of a felony. (2) An offense under subdivision (c)(1) is a Class E felony. (d) (1) A person commits an offense who possesses a deadly weapon other than a firearm with the intent to employ it during the commission of, attempt to commit, or escape from a dangerous offense as defined in § 39-17-1324. (2) A person commits an offense who possesses any deadly weapon with the intent to employ it during the commission of, attempt to commit, or escape from any offense not defined as a dangerous offense by § 39-17-1324. (3) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(3)(B), a violation of this subsection (d) is a Class E felony. (B) A violation of this subsection (d) is a Class E felony with a maximum fine of six thousand dollars ($6,000), if the deadly weapon is a switchblade knife. (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 (e): (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. (f) (1) A person commits an offense who possesses a firearm, as defined in § 39-11-106(a), and: (A) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921, and is still subject to the disabilities of such a conviction; (B) Is, at the time of the possession, subject to an order of protection that fully complies with 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8); or (C) Is prohibited from possessing a firearm under any other state or federal law. (2) If the person is licensed as a federal firearms dealer or a responsible party under a federal firearms license, the determination of whether such an individual possesses firearms that constitute the business inventory under the federal license shall be determined based upon the applicable federal statutes or the rules, regulations and official letters, rulings and publications of the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. (3) For purposes of this section, a person does not possess a firearm, including, but not limited to, firearms registered under the National Firearms Act, compiled in 26 U.S.C. § 5801 et seq., if the firearm is in a safe or similar container that is securely locked and to which the respondent does not have the combination, keys or other means of normal access. (4) A violation of subdivision (f)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor and each violation constitutes a separate offense. (5) If a violation of subdivision (f)(1) also constitutes a violation of § 36-3-625(h) or § 39-13-113(h), the respondent may be charged and convicted under any or all such sections.

Anyone not prohibited by state or federal law may possess any firearm in personal vehicle for about 3 years now, no permit required. It's in 39-17-1307, and is a exception to unlawful possession/carry, but not a defense to vehicle possession on posted or school property, that still requires a permit. - OS

You don't have to remove buffer tube to remove buffer and spring. Btw, some folks report those PSA pistol tubes without a castle nut, if that's the kind you have, are really socked in there and maybe with red loctite or something. That means maybe a strap wrench and maybe even some heat. Or if you don't care about marring it up, maybe a pipe wrench. If it's really a tough one, getting the lower anchored well enough will be important. Oh, and since you seem new to all this, beware the takedown pin spring and detente when you remove it, they like to go "elsewhere". - OS