Oh Shoot

I was there yesterday, and was surprised to see a couple boxes of .357 mag. There were also "small bulk" boxes of .22LR, Winchester 333 and Federal 375. I'd never seen the Federals packed in 375 count, same box design as the 550. - OS

Knowing so little, I flaunt what little I do know. - Chief

Hell, the barrel finish is atrocious anymore, too. Barrel and receiver look like a kid just glopped on enamel paint. Actually, enamel would stay on better methinks. If I hadn't put in a different hammer in mine, not sure I'd would have even ever removed bolt, except you have to now and then to get all the flaked paint out of there. - OS

The cross pins in Ruger 10/22 aren't very critical as far as tight fit. Some of them fall out easily right from the git go, whether the trigger housing is aluminum or polymer. The stock holds them in place, or most of them would come out by themselves during firing. - OS

There's an 870 that holds 7 in mag? - OS

And how, pray tell, do you tuck with that? - OS

You realize that a "picture" has nothing to do with making a posting statute compliant? - OS

No that was NOT the question. OP asked: "My question is: I’m traveling up that way through Chicago (probably more than once) in the next few months. Is it even legal to carry my weapon in the trunk through this city?" And the answer to THAT question is, yes it is legal. There is no federal law that says you may own a handgun in any city in America. And unlike TN state law, Illinois state law allows municipalities to make their own local gun laws, and indeed, the Chicago handgun ban has been upheld by Illinois supreme court, and by a district US appeals court.Hence, Chicago ordinance doesn't "trump" anything. The same law could actually exist in TN, had it been enacted before 1986, but could not be enacted by any municipality in TN today since state statue forbids it. As far as Federal 2A, well, the US does have quite a few federal gun laws, if you haven't noticed. The federal government says they are legal under it's interpretation of 2A. Now the SCOTUS is going to rule whether Chicago's gun ban is permissible under 2A of the US Constitution. - OS

Meant to add, MT and TN both HAVE enacted state laws regarding in-state firearm manufacture that seem to be contrary to federal law, and I imagine this will get sussed out in the not too distant future. Actually, I expect the feds to ignore it until they have a test case. - OS

No municipality (or county or state) can enact a law contrary to federal law. No county or city can enact a law contrary to state law. As already quoted 18 U.S.C. § 926A allows transport of firearms from one legally owned location to another legally owned location. And that includes handguns through Chicago (properly disposed in vehicle). Should your destination be Chicago (or Oak Park), then you would be in violation upon arrival. Certainly not a guarantee that you couldn't be hassled should you be stopped and searched in Cook County (or anywhere else), but that IS the law. - OS

Sheesh. That's a C&R License for GUNS. Has nothing to do with knives of any kind. There are MANY C&R license holders in TGO. I leave you to their merciful instruction. Over and out. - OS

http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-5/atf-p-5300-5-tennessee.pdf I don't see link to what you say, the above link is only TN law, which by the way looks NOT to be current to me. I suspect what you are paraphrasing, but not quoting, federal law as regards interstate sales of switchblades, if so, that is correct. I'm afraid it's a public disservice.TN can not enact a law that supersedes federal law, and TN allows the sales of switchblades and knuckles, to anyone over 18, for purposes of collecting, or simply owning as curios or antiques. Hence, the statement that ONLY LEO's, military etc can purchase an automatic knife in TN is just flat wrong; if it were true, I assure you TN would require a record/ID/etc for each transaction. Some merchants may have that policy, some knife makers may impose that policy on their retailers, but it is NOT the law. Do you really think that all the many places that sell switchblades and knuckles in TN do it illegally? I can sell a gun to you with zero paperwork, perfectly legally. But you think it's illegal for me to sell you a switchblade, unless you're a LEO, etc? Gimme a break. HERE is the entire section of TN statute regarding prohibited weapons. You can read the entire current TCA at michie.com. I made switchblade related parts bold and red. There is another statue which I don't quote here that makes it illegal to sell or give a switchblade to a minor under any circumstances. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 39-17-1302. Prohibited weapons. — (a) A person commits an offense who intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs or sells: (1) An explosive or an explosive weapon; (2) A device principally designed, made or adapted for delivering or shooting an explosive weapon; (3) A machine gun; (4) A short-barrel rifle or shotgun; (5) A firearm silencer; (6) Hoax device; (7) A switchblade knife or knuckles; or (8) Any other implement for infliction of serious bodily injury or death that has no common lawful purpose. ( It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person's conduct: (1) Was incident to the performance of official duty and pursuant to military regulations in the army, navy, air force, coast guard or marine service of the United States or the Tennessee national guard, or was incident to the performance of official duty in a governmental law enforcement agency or a penal institution; (2) Was incident to engaging in a lawful commercial or business transaction with an organization identified in subdivision ((1); (3) Was incident to using an explosive or an explosive weapon in a manner reasonably related to a lawful industrial or commercial enterprise; (4) Was incident to using the weapon in a manner reasonably related to a lawful dramatic performance or scientific research; (5) Was incident to displaying the weapon in a public museum or exhibition; (6) Was licensed by the state of Tennessee as a manufacturer, importer or dealer in weapons; provided, that the manufacture, import, purchase, possession, sale or disposition of weapons is authorized and incident to carrying on the business for which licensed and is for scientific or research purposes or sale or disposition to an organization designated in subdivision ((1); (7) Involved acquisition or possession of a sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, machine gun or firearm silencer that is validly registered to the person under federal law in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Records. A person who acquires or possesses a firearm registered as required by this subdivision ((7) shall retain proof of registration; or (8) Involved the manufacture and sale of an automatic knife; provided, that the sale of such knife was limited to: (A) Retail establishments that represent in writing under oath before a notary public that they only sell the knives to law enforcement officers, military personnel and emergency medical technicians; ( Law enforcement officers; © Military personnel; or (D) Emergency medical technicians. © It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that: (1) The person's conduct was relative to dealing with the weapon solely as a curio, ornament or keepsake, and if the weapon is a type described in subdivisions (a)(1)-(5), that it was in a nonfunctioning condition and could not readily be made operable; or (2) The possession was brief and occurred as a consequence of having found the weapon or taken it from an aggressor. (d) (1) An offense under subdivision (a)(1) is a Class B felony. (2) An offense under subdivisions (a)(2)-(5) is a Class E felony. (3) An offense under subdivision (a)(6) is a Class C felony. (4) An offense under subdivisions (a)(7)-(8) is a Class A misdemeanor. [Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 1990, ch. 1029, §§ 2, 11; 2001, ch. 375, §§ 3, 4; 2002, ch. 849, § 5; 2006, ch. 798, § 1.]

Yep. "Illegal - with exceptions made for collectors and/or possession as curios or antiques .." Exactly what the TN statute says. Anyone can buy and own one. TN does not require a license to own a curio. The "preponderance of the evidence" is that you don't carry the stupid things around with you. - OS

What exactly have you learned? What "same rules" don't they have? Federal law applies to all states. State law applies to each individual state. It's legal to sell switchblades in TN to anyone but a minor, and apparently similar in KY and GA also, since you've seen them sold there. - OS

That is correct. However, switchblades and knucks are NOT in 1-5. - OS

Yes, and: "© It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section which the person must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that: (1) The person's conduct was relative to dealing with the weapon solely as a curio, ornament or keepsake, " covers personal ownership and also instate sales. Hence, why you can buy knucks and switchblades openly at gunshows and other brick and mortar shops in TN, like the afore mentioned China Mart in Pigeon Forge. Just don't try and "own" them in your back pocket. - OS

Well, that's by their choice. Only selling prohibition is selling switchblade to a minor. (39-17-1303). Might have to do with them selling by web to other states too, where laws vary, I dunno. - OS

Nope, only to carry. Perfectly legal for anyone to purchase and own. Buy all you want at most any gun show. Brass knuckles same. - OS

I have 1894 in .357 and 336 in .30-30. Great weapons. The 1894 is among my fav firearms. Never shot the .308ME, seems to be a pretty capable round, but you won't find the ammo just anywhere. Hence not a big choice for TEOWAWKI. marlinowners.com if you want to read up on opinions re that gun/caliber in a hurry. - OS

Be sure and tell that to the judge if you happen to be the first TGOer to be charged with this and he happens to convict you. The AG has also issued an opinion that you can be found guilty of carrying in parks in municipalities that have opted out, even if there are no signs posted at all. - OS

It's legal to sell switchblades, too. That doesn't mean it's legal to carry them. - OS

Well, 3 out of 16 from 4 feet ain't bad I guess... My first inclination when stepping on a snake is to step rapidly in the other direction rather than pull out my heater! - OS

I've got a SP101 and a .357 Blackhawk The BH makes the SP feel like an air weight. - OS

Yeah, probably was, looking back at the captions now that you mentioned it. If FCFB used his ISP to host pics instead of PhotoSlopBucket, they'd still be there. - OS

That's pretty much my take too. It's certainly iffy enough that I think any LEO who had a thing for you would probably charge you for it, regardless of how it might suss out in court. Also, I really can't see carrying any knife that needs a freaking safety on it. - OS