Grayfox54

That whole Waco thing was a disaster from the get go. The local Sheriff was on good terms with Koresh and could have simply knocked on the door. It was also a well known fact that Koresh took a daily jog, same time, every day, on the local road. He could have very easily been picked up then without incident. Nope, the Feds wanted a show. They got one in spades. And they were the villains.

For the record. I hope it does pass. I support any law that confirms our Constitutional rights. However, you guys who live in the boonies and smaller towns can't even fathom the level of irresponsibility, incompetence, ignorance and downright stupidity that is Memphis. I suspect Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville are the same. When the law passes, and I'm sure it will, the learning curve for idiots is gonna be both steep and deadly. I fear a lot of mistakes will be made. Innocent people may die. And the antis will most assuredly be watching. I truly do hope that my fellow Tennesseans will prove my lack of faith to be wrong. Time will tell.

On the local Channel 3 (CBS) TV news they ran video of a press conference by the Memphis Police Chief where he stressed what a bad idea this is. A few pics of Gov. Lee, but no audio or video of him explaining why he backed it. Think they might be just a bit bias? If this does pass, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if gun related crimes and accidental shootings went up in Memphis. After all, that city is ground zero for stupid in this state.

Read a story on the internet out of Milwaukee. The usual he was a good man and fine neighbor stuff. But what caught my attention is that they went out of their way to mention "He liked to make guns from mail order parts." I wonder where they're trying to go with that? They also alluded to him being paranoid as he told neighbors that company "spies" were watching him after he made an on the job injury claim.

Chucktshoes is correct. Weirich is a good DA and pushes for harsh penalties. However, she also recognizes that memphis is a liberal cesspool. She knows which side her bread is buttered on.

I got a 2nd e-mail from TFA just a little while ago telling all about this. While it all sounds good, the actual bill isn't available to read yet. TFA warns that there could be a devil in the details. I am pleased with penalizing criminals more harshly. That really does need to be done. Politicians say a lot of things. But that don't necessarily make it so. Its got to go through the legislature first. Then they might amend it to death. Honestly, I'm unsure about Constitutional Carry. While I do fully support our Constitution and love any law that supports our rights. I'm also very aware that there are a great many really stupid people out there that shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a gun.

I checked today's internet story on the shooting. No mention of a suppressor or any weapon at all. You'd think that if a suppressor was used that the antis would be screaming by now. Or maybe a pissed off killer who's already dead and only 5 killed just isn't that newsworthy anymore. This story doesn't seem to be getting the nationwide mass coverage other shootings have gotten. Hell, more people get killed on an average weekend in Chicago.

I got that e-mail from TFA too. But I'm not expecting much.

Pissed off, crazy or probably both. Doesn't really matter. Its the gun that'll get blamed.

Most of the SWCHPs that I've ever seen available for reloading were swaged bullets. They're a good bit softer than cast, but I think would be a better choice as they have a better chance of expanding. I also think I'd just load them at standard velocity as +P speeds may cause excessive leading. Years ago I used some of the Speer bullets that shot quite well, but I never did any expansion testing on them. Now days I generally load a fairly hard cast plain SWC for range use and use the old FBI factory loads for carry.

Sorry, can't help with an accountant. But you do have me curious. what sort of firearm-related accessories are you planning to make?

What about glove boxes that don't have locks? My car does, but my truck doesn't.

$1000 each? Hell, the government can't buy a toilet seat for that cheap.

To clarify even further, I still believe than leaving guns in vehicles is a bad idea. Vehicles are surprisingly easy to break into. A skilled thief can be in and gone in under a minute. However, I also understand that sometimes you just don't have another choice when going about your daily life. Its the concept of a "truck/car gun" or a weapon that permanently resides inside a vehicle that I find questionable.

That is one fugly rifle. Looks plumb awkward. But being a Sig, I'll bet it shoots great. I did a little checking on that 277 Fury round too. 140gr 6mm bullet at 3000fps out of a 16" barrel. Sounds impressive. But its a 3 piece cartridge case. Stainless head and brass (alloy?) body which makes it a bit lighter per Army's request. However, at this time Sig is recommending not to reload it. So shooting this thing could get right expensive.

Just to clarify my earlier post, I fully agree with btq96r that many gun owners need to be more responsible, However, I am in no way advocating that they be held responsible for the acts of a criminal. Many of these kid criminals are the result of failed parenting. I've personally witnessed a 13 year old tell a LEO straight to his face that he would kill another kid. But when Momma showed up, she absolutely denied that her little angel would ever do anything wrong. Just wouldn't hear it and said the Police and several witnesses were all liars. That's what we're dealing with.

I think in every service that they teach in basic training that no matter how bad the battle is, no matter how horrible or terrifying. There will always be that one guy on the other side who still has enough of a sense of humor that he'll shoot you in the butt if he gets a chance.

I got an e-mail from Tennessee Firearms Association on this very subject today. Here's what they say.

Good manners and common courtesy cost you nothing. But it sure makes life more pleasant.

Its a little on the light side of velocity. Made for Cowboy competition. Less recoil for faster times. Should be fine for range ammo and paper punching. You don't reload?

Looks like RK Gun Shows has found themselves a new Venue in Memphis at the Shriner's Temple. Next show is March 7. This just off HWY 70/Summer Ave in East Memphis. Pretty easy to get to and a whole lot closer to my home. RK's web site shows a map. I've seen this building before. I think they'll have plenty of space for vendors, but I'm not sure if there's enough parking. I guess we'll find out. Al Chymia Shriners Building 5770 Shelby Oaks Drive Memphis, TN 38134

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