bersaguy

  Thanks Omega and I did ask for opinions but I didn't expect such a discussion on what I would call a 1/2 in the rate of 1-10 on a danger scale. Maybe if anything ever happens again I might word my post differently............... :up:

Ever notice that Sturgess Motor cycle meet has been going on for about 40 years and it never has any issues that make the news. That is the biggest Biker meet in the country every year and never has any trouble to make the news................ :shrug:

After going back and reading my original post again and remembered back their was on one talker and he only said one sentence but I don't think he was talking for the group because the rest of them had already began to move back away from my jeep.  After going back and searching my memory I still think only two of them may have been over 12 but not over 14. I think everything I did to down play the situation was in order and I still don't think it was something that require police action...............jmho

I'm sure my adrenal and BP would have went up had I really saw or felt a real threat but there were only two that were that close and having anything to say and the others were a lot farther away and you could almost tell they were ready to run if things escalated. I am just glad it ended the way it did but it does cause me to be a little more aware of my surroundings better. I was not looking out the door of the market as I walked out and Kasey's barking caused me to look up as I opened the door to the market............ :up: 

Maybe it would have been news worthy if they had actually blew up a Mosque or two and Killed a few people. Just talking about doing it doesn't count I guess?.......................... :shrug: :shrug:

Badda Bing Badda Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

All biker groups are not gangs. Some are and some are not. Just because you see a group of bikers out for a ride does not mean they are outlaws. I guess many folks think the Patriot Riders are a gang to because they ride in a group and attend all of the Veteran funerals and fly American flags and wear leathers......................... :shrug: :shrug:

I am very glad you are safe and sorry you had to go through that but being a dog lover myself I would have probably done the same thing. Will be glad when you get your HCP so you can feel safer................ :up:

The front 2 which seemed to be the older ones where about 15+ feet from me. The others were about 20+ feet. Once I had my hand on my gun with hammer back I could have shot both of them in about 2-3 seconds if they would have moved in my direction and I felt in danger. I and a buddy of mine have practiced such types of scenario's about 100 + times and I have pretty well tweaked it. The first thing I had going for me is my adrenalin and BP was not on the rise and my thought cycle was at 100%. That is one thing that I can thank my Uncle Sam for was that training in self control which I was able to keep all these years. I don't panic and my thought cycle is always working in a calm but alert manner. I'm just very glad it turned out as it did. I would have hated to cause Cookeville so much trouble when Al Sharpton and the hate gang showed up showed up.

A pirate walked into a bar, and the bartender said, "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible." "What do you mean?" said the pirate, "I feel fine." "What about the wooden leg? You didn't have that before." "Well," said the pirate, "We were in a battle, and I got hit with a cannon ball, but I'm fine now." The bartender replied, "Well, OK, but what about that hook? What happened to your hand?" The pirate explained, "We were in another battle. I boarded a ship and got into a sword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook but I'm fine, really." "What about that eye patch?" "Oh," said the pirate, "One day we were at sea, and a flock of birds flew over. I looked up, and one of them s--t in my eye." "You're kidding," said the bartender. "You couldn't lose an eye just from bird s--t." "It was my first day with the hook."

Believe me with all my heart. If this or anything similar ever happens to me I will call the Police. I have learn my lesson and many folks have made good posts as to why I should have called them......................... :up: :up:

That was funny for sure and I am glad to officer had such a good sense of humor with the old man......................... :up: :up:

I would not have actually called these kids a Mob. I looked into the faces of each of them and I could tell that some of them may have been 12 and could tell they were not comfortable being involved and were standing back farther than the two up front. Once the guy up front turned around and began to walk away those in the back had already began to turn. I at no time felt it would escalate once they knew I was armed as the eyes on the two up front went to almost golf ball size as I eased the hammer back like WOW was not expecting that!!!! Really folks, it was not anything like a flash mob type thing and in all honesty I don't think they were really looking to cause an issue but bluff a little and in doing so they got a learning experience to put in their memory banks for their futures......................jmho

I don't shop or eat in them but I know this one has been here over 10 years and there are a couple others nearby according to google search.   http://www.local.com/business/results/gallatin-tn/boston-market-restaurants/

We have a Boston's Market right here in Gallatin, 35 miles north east of Nashville.......................... :up:

I also was paying close attention to the holsters the Victim was given but I was also paying attention to the fact that they were all using a block style gun but was most compelling to me was the long white long sleeve shirts all of the class was wearing. Honestly, how many people that carry concealed conceal with a long white T-shirt that has a very good chance of hinging the gun up. I wear a t-shirt tucked and a light short sleeve button up cover shirt with only 1 button closed in middle of shirt. I can open that button and or raise that shirt and have no fear of having trouble gaining complete access to my gun. That whole scenario was a joke and rigged to make those students look dumb..................jmho 

I have never had the privilege of trying to carry and of the block designed square pistols in an IWB holster but have seen  a few of my friends that do. To me it looks very uncomfortable but that's just me but all of them said it does take some getting use to. The guns are just FAT is all i can say and again maybe it's just my view on it. I just like a sleek looking comfortable fitting hand gun that I can carry concealed outside the waistband with just a light cover shirt and not print. That is why my choice is the Bersa's....................jmho

  Had it escalated to the point I was required to actually remove my Bersa from my holster, even if the kids all scattered and ran, at that point I would have dialed 911 and waited on police to arrive and filed a report. I'm not sure but I am betting the incident was caught on at least two or three area camera's. Maybe the market I was at even had one. I didn't bother to look. I was also not them only customer in this market. It was fairly busy and I am sure someone else may have witnessed what took place and no one else bothered to call 911. That tells me that it was not necessary because it all happened in a matter of 45 seconds to 1 minute and they were walking away. But I do promise I will call next time if this ever happens again because many good points have been made about first caller is from Victim..................... :up:

Things like this make my head hurt. I keep getting confused on the Muslim / Islam programs. If you are a Muslim does that automatically make you a terrorist? If you are a believer in Islam but not a Muslim are you a terrorist? Can you be a believer in Islam and the Islamic faith and not be a Muslim?  Is there a line between them that I don't see and if so can someone explain it to me. I have never felt that all people of Islamic faith are terrorists. How do you tell them apart? To see a person from any of the middle East nations, does that mean they are automatically a terrorist? Sorry but I have always had an issue with understanding this? I guess it is the old man Syndrome in me....................... :shrug: :shrug:

Gosh, I cannot believe Bersa didn't make the list..................... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rock: :rock: :rock:

Great video for sure and it really does explain the reason why more and more people need to get carry permits. I also agree with the officer when he discusses the calibers of guns folks can carry. Most times when I go out I carry one of my Bersa 380's but there are times I just carry my Phoenix 22cal semi auto. It has 11 rounds with 1 in the tube and 10 in the magazine and all of them are ball ammo. No Hollowpoints. I want penetration and I don't feel I can get that from hollowpoints if person is wearing heavy clothing..........jmho

Word of mouth from a local TWRA officer is where i got it but evidently he was also wrong and needs to study his own rules.

I would have put it out of it's misery and then called it in so the meat could have been salvaged and sent to a homeless shelter. The TWRA collects all good early road kills and donates the meat. Also you can get a report from them for insurance purposes. I have not heard of any TWRA people giving anyone any grief for putting an injured deer down bu they do appreciate a call so they can get the meat...................... :up:

I have always been a big fan of his and love his music. RIP BB and you will surely be missed

  I would have made the same post if it were Hispanics or White Kids and i would have mentioned race to make it clear for readers. I am not racist in any way, form or fashion but when trying to explain a situation it is best if you do clarify details........jmho