Grayfox54

Really? I admit I know very little about Glocks. But I just can't see any plastic guns as collectible. JMHO.

Are you taking about pure collecting or as investments? I think the days of guns as investments are coming to an end. Most of the collectibles have pretty much topped out in value. It would take a very long time to see any decent return on collectibles bought at today's prices. For pure collectibles. You really can't go wrong with older models of name brand guns. Winchester, Remington, Colt or Smith & Wesson come to mind. These will always be popular. Personally, I think one of the hidden gems is the old Ruger "Six" Series DA revolvers. Excellent guns, no longer made, but still reasonably priced.

The best way I've ever heard it put: Earth is kinda like the Detroit of the galaxy. Everybody knows where it is, but nobody wants to go there.

Thanks.

We didn't use the public range on Walnut Grove. We qualified on the Sheriff's Dept range located inside the Penal Farm. Yeah SA pistols were a no-no. As i remember the only guns allowed were Colt, S&W or Ruger revolvers. Pistols included those three along with Sig and Glock. Must be DA/SA or DA only. Calibers could be .38, .357, 9mm or 45. Simply put, us civilians were only allowed what was approved for use for Deputies. My carry gun was a 3rd Issue Colt Detective Special. I still have it. The course of fire was the standard LEO qualification course. 5,7,15 & 25 yards. Minimum score was 70. I shot a 92. For all you newer guys, see what we had to put up with back then?

DHF, I appreciate the info. But I'm only interested in the Tennessee laws.

Links I believe you're right. Back then I believe it was four 2 hour evening law classes plus range qualification. Only certain calibers, makes and models of guns were allowed. You had to qualify annually and could only carry the gun you qualified with. You were required to carry a $100,000 bond. And the permit was only good in Shelby County. Boy was I glad when statewide CCW was passed.

I got my first Handgun Permit back in 1992. Yep, that was before the statewide permits. I used to shoot IDPA. I think my shooting skills are about as good as they're gonna get for a decrepit old man. I'm too old to be running up and down ranges in classes with a bunch of young bucks. However, I could use a refresher on the rules and laws of concealed carry and self defense. I have neither the time nor patience to wade through all the current laws. I've considered taking the on-line course for the Concealed Handgun permit. But I don't need the certificate or particularly want to spend the money. Does anyone know of a source for the on-line course that's free? Other alternatives?

While I seriously doubt these bills have a chance, it would be a great opportunity to add an exemption to the NICS check for a EHP holder when buying a firearm from a dealer.

In the 1980s an up and coming young actor, Jon-Erik Huxem, accidentally killed himself playing around with a .44 magnum loaded with blanks.

That's the old .38/44 High Velocity load. Predecessor to the .357 magnum. It should only be used in strong, large frame guns. It won't blow up smaller framed guns, but it will accelerate and cause un-necessary wear. Plus its downright unpleasant to shoot in smaller guns.

My Dad was a big quail hunter. A good bird dog is a pleasure to watch work. Since coyotes crossed the Mississippi River 30 years or so ago. There haven't been any quail. No rabbits either.

Attract attention so that people will slow down? Maybe to see if the driver is wearing a seat belt? That's quick, easy money for the city and runs up their ticket count.

The first click happens within the first 1/4 " of hammer movement. At that point the spring does not have enough energy to fire the primer. There are several videos on You Tube that show this and directly prove Baldwin's claim is not only false, but impossible. The old empty chamber under the hammer is in the event that the gun is dropped. But it would have to land directly on the hammer with considerable force to fire a cartridge.

Where exactly are you? I've got a LNIB RIA G.I. Model .45 I might part with.

Its a Colt style single action. Unless it has serious mechanical problems, No way it could go off without pulling the trigger. It may have a very light trigger which led to the 3 previous NDs, but the trigger has to be pulled. Sounds like hollywood BS to me.

Thin barrel with a front sight. Definitely a 760.

A wonderful family heirloom. Load for it, shoot it and pass it along.

Ok, let me reword that. Where would we NOT be allowed to carry?

There is already a lengthy thread about this in the 2A forum.

I keep hearing so much about cops being bad. Granted, a few are. Most aren't. As you know I worked as a mechanic for my city for 25 years. Cops drive patrol cars. So it was quite normal to have cops in and out of the shop on a daily basis. I got to know quite a few of them personally. I can tell you for a fact that the vast majority of our Police Officers are good, decent people who have just chosen a tough way to make a living. I know I couldn't do it. The few bad ones we've had over the years didn't last long. I'm sure its different in large cities with higher crime rates. I know Memphis is so desperate for officers that they've lowered their standards to rock bottom. Truth is they have a lot of complete idiots in uniform. But that doesn't mean that they're bad or crooked. They are trying to do the right thing. I still firmly believe that the vast majority of Police officers all over this country are good people. Its only the bad ones you hear about.

My guy here on the West side of the state charges $30 including NICS. But he's semi-retired and just does transfers on the side. As I understand it, the common charge in the Memphis are runs about $40-50. I do know of one shop where they charge $100, but they admit right away that's because they don't want to do them.