Oh Shoot

Statute just says "knuckles". So we're all guilty, all the time! - OS

My bet is that BATF had zero to do with this, it's totally local. - OS

eBay seller: dakins7579 makes them. He's only showing a couple of exotic expensive ones at the moment, but often has 10 or more sets up for auction or buy it now. I got these red oak ones for about 20 bucks a year or so ago; chose them 'cause it's a native TN tree unlike many of the exotic woods he uses. Also, this fellow has a sticky under the classifieds on rugerforum.com: RugerForum.com :: View topic - GP100, & SP101 Custom Grip panels. - OS edit: wow, you guys beat me to it...

I did mine at Straw Plains DMV, took less than an hour on a weekday, maybe I was lucky. I DID call the UPS store in Halls from there with number/info on the form, as was suggested, to "make an appointment", response was "sure, just come on over"...but it was unclear to me whether this was actually necessary. Took 10 min or less at the UPS store. - OS

Carrying knucs is Class A misdemeanor. At the least, you lose your HCP upon conviction of any Class A 'meaner for duration of the sentence, including probation. - OS

Brass knucs are at every gun show of any size. Cheap. You know it's illegal to carry them in TN, right? - OS

I've been there. - OS

Oh I agree. I'm actually a Ruger fan, the old man's previous direction not withstanding; actually I'm a fan of ALL U.S. gun companies. Ironic the only gun I own which is NOT U.S. made is my EDC, but I did try to pick the overall best one for my needs. edit: I forgot, have "Mossberg" Plinkster, which is actually made in Brazil. - OS

OH! Gotcha. So only 10+1 with flush mag. I THOUGHT that looked impossible, duh. - OS

My hips are narrower than my waist, too, but maximum width is maximum width. I AM impressed that it somehow holds 17+1 and yet its height is about the same as XD SC and less than .5" taller than Glock 26 (don't know if they're counting the rear sight). That's 4 more rounds than the XD SC and SEVEN more than the Glock 26. - OS

CHRPC is super nice place. If I lived anywhere in the area there I'd join it in a heartbeat. - OS

Wider than G26. Wider than the XD SC, too. "..and the same slim 1.27" grip width (across safety levers) as the full-sized SR9..." - OS

BarterTown must have twisted him. I'm thinking of this as my next 10/22 stock: It's only $400 (plus 2each rifles) - OS

If shipper doesn't specify sig, then you're correct for both services. However, for FedEx all ammo is sent Ground/Home Delivery. It doesn't cost "FedEx" one cent to re-deliver, it's all done by contractors on their nickle, not FedEx's, who couldn't care less how many times the driver has to attempt re-delivery. FedEx Ground/Home is less likely to leave in "iffy" situation too, since a claim would likely come out of their own pocket. - OS

These are legal (and they do work) on 10/22's: - OS

My phone cam not as good as Mike's but here's another view. In TEOTWAWKI, most folks would give this dude a wide detour. - OS

Sorta like having permission instead of asking forgiveness. I can buy that I reckon. - OS

Statute is already written to cover this. "(a) It is a defense to the application of § 39-17-1307 (unlawful possession or carrying) if the possession or carrying was: (1) Of an unloaded rifle, shotgun or handgun not concealed on or about the person and the ammunition for the weapon was not in the immediate vicinity of the person or weapon;" It doesn't mention cars, so maybe it's only been valid on horseback, donkey carts, and rickshaws? - OS

Just a general note: buildings are not off limits merely because of being city owned. Rec buildings (unposted) are, by virtue of city ordinance, but others have to post. - OS

That was my first thought, too. - OS

Though I haven't bought anything there, I tried, but the used gun I went back for had already sold, should have grabbed it as soon as I saw it. Very nice folks there, you get a feeling you're really appreciated for walking in the door. - OS

Clan MacDougall "Conquer or Die" (well, actually, maybe we'll negotiate) Visited the old digs in Oban years ago, had tea with clan head at the time in the "new" house that was built just down the hill from the ruins of Castle Dunollie (in 1746)! - OS

Ah. Yep, I'd say no way. - OS

Is it indoors or outdoors? - OS

One main thing you need to decide is: how many rounds are you comfy with? I have a Kahr PM9, great pistola. But I don't feel comfy with 6+1. Or the 5 shots in my Ruger revolver. This may depend to a certain extent on where you live, how you live, where you frequent, etc. Btw, the XD9 SC weighs exactly 2 lbs. loaded with 13+1. It's my everyday carry. EVERY day. A good holster and belt and the weight just becomes part of you. The thickness becomes normal too, and any double stack model is going to be about the same. Lack of a safety is really not a concern as long as trigger is covered however you carry, and you practice safe handling at all times; one of the main causes of ND is reholstering the weapon (getting something in front of the trigger like clothing), so you must learn to do that safely. This is actually one reason I chose the XD, the grip safety. It shouldn't be an issue to reholster ANY gun safely, but the grip safety does give you that little bit of extra margin of safety if you get used to reholstering in a manner that does not depress it. If you'd like to try on mine in a good IWB holster, gimme a PM, you can come over and try it out. - OS