Defender

Depends on your budget. I try to buy at least one box of ammo every time I’m in a place that sells ammo. I tend to work a certain caliber for a while then change to the next. A few years back, a friend of mine and I went in together and bought cases of ammo to split. That built up my stock pretty quick. Since then I’ve acquired a few new calibers and really need to bulk those stocks up some.

i had to add a rider to make sure my guns were covered to the level i required. I need to check with my agent to see if i have any coverage if i have to defend with a firearm.

Whelp, I’m back to the Vertx essentials again. After loading and attaching everything to the commuter, it was just too big and bulky. It has a lot of advantages, and is an awesome non-tactical app earning bag with interior tactical features. I want to get it and a few other bags I’m not using together and post them up for sale on here really soon. I’m going to lose money on it most likely, so if anyone has been looking I g for one, keep an eye on TGO.

So far, it’s way more comfortable than the crossbreed mini or regular. This material is softer than leather.

I got another Vertx bag, the Transit Sling 2, but i didn't like it at all. Had less room actually than my essentials bag, above, so i returned it and ordered the Vertx Commuter 3.0. It arrived today and it is definitely bigger than the essentials, but I'm just not sure i like it enough for EDC. Dang I'm hard to please. I'm going to play with it for a few days and see if i learn to appreciate it. If not ill just stick with the Essentials bag.

It is. My only concern is if it will hold up in EDC wear. I loved it the 2 times ive worn it so far.

Welcome to TGO! Im from that area originally, now live near Nashville. I graduated from Red Bank years ago and still go back there to visit family. Have you ever been to Dub's Place? its a small hamburger/milkshake place in Red Bank, look it up or ask around. They were my go to when i was in high school and jr high school back in the day. The current owner bought the recipe for their crumble burger from the original owners. Its fallen out of favor with new customers, but i recommend you try one. They are awesome. I go there every single time time in that area.

I just got a T-Rex Arms Ironside Hybrid IWB kydex holster with a a soft backer. According to the manufacturer, who is in Centerville, here in TN I think, the backer is constructed of a soft, breathable, low-maintenance material called Alcantra. It is supposed to be water and stain resistant, and unlike leather or similar materials, it stays warm in the winter and cool into e summer. Only worn it twice so far but I’ll tell you this, it’s the most comfortable IWB I’ve ever worn. Fits my Sig P-365xMacro Spectre like a glove. I love it so far! I know at least one other on TGO has one.

I got an email from LAPolice Gear that they are selling Benchmade knives at 20% off. https://lapolicegear.com/brands/benchmade.html?trk_msg=T6PHVMC4E6DKP8UAUHOSD5S3RC&trk_contact=P8CQSEOOC7BEOJCU05369033AO&trk_sid=N5JGUVKD0J1V65OFS8DSRVLE24&trk_link=ITFL2J0GFOMK5AFKGVNCRL1ONC&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Benchmade+Flash+Sale&utm_campaign=20%+off+any+Benchmade+-+Exclusive+for+You

I also got US Law Shield on the recommendation of Michael Mann.

I remember a thread similar to this a while back, but I couldn’t find it. I really have issues using the search feature sometimes. Anyway, just wanted to say what I’ve been doing and see what some of yall might be doing as church security team members. I recently joined my team and our church has a policy that security team members must undergo formal training before becoming a member and if being an armed member, must undergo additional firearms training including qualifying at the range. Oh and also CPR and AED training. We utilized Michael Mann Security Services for all of it. Michael Mann is a retired Metro Nashville LEO, and he led all of our training, including the range part. I found the training to be good and thorough. He included the required training for the State Armed Guard permit in case anyone wanted to get that as well, although it’s not required to be on the team as we are volunteers not employees. The range was all the way down in Woodbury. I found i learned a thing or two from him at the range, even though I’ve been shooting, either for work or privately, probably for close to 50 years. The range drills were realistic and up close, but really good. By the way, I scored 98 out of 100, which I thought was not bad for someone who hasn’t shot much in the last year or so. I have shot with my Sig P-365 Spectre a few times with the Holosun EPS Carry, but hadn’t yet shot it with my newer SCS Carry. Loved shooting with it and it shot way better than I did. The one shot I dropped was still a hit in the dead center of the targets throat! LOL. I am curious what yall are doing in this arena?

Good idea. Do need some, buddy? LOL.

Wow.

I haven’t yet shot my Rock 1911 10mm. Looking forward to doing so though. Reckon I need some ammo!

From what I can see, across the whole country, sheriffs seem more focused on the law and the constitution than politics.

Mark In Hermitage, I think maybe you might be under the impression that The Davidson County sheriff and deputies are responsible for law enforcement in this county. They are not. They pretty much just run the jails. May still also do evictions,etc, but general law enforcement in the county is by the metro PD, except in those few areas within the county that still have their own PD, like Goodlettsville, Belle Meade and a few others. Most other county sheriffs enforce the law in parts of their county that doesn’t have city PDs. Sumner County is a good example of that.

Did a search h in the Apple App Store and saw a few but reviews weren’t great though.

I don’t understand why you’re asking that when the caliber is clearly written on my paper I copied from! LOL, yes I’m a dumba**! Let me try again. To trade: 1 box(20 Rds) Monarch 150 Gr Flat Soft Points 30-30 1 box(20 Rds) Winchester 170 Gr Power Points (Deer and Black bear) 30-30 1 box(20Rds) Winchester 147 Gr FMJ 7.62x51 1bag(20 loose rds) Winchester 147 Gr FMJ 7.62x51 ok, go ahead and unload on me guys, I deserve it, LOL.

I've noticed this as well. Wish that app was still available. Sounds really useful.

I have a small amount of leftover ammo for guns I've sold/traded that I'd like to trade for either ammo I can use or gear. Not sure what kind of gear but i have wide interests. I know this isn't much but i hate for it to sit around and figured someone might be interested. To trade: 1 box(20 Rds) Monarch 150 Gr Flat Soft Points 1 box(20 Rds) Winchester 170 Gr Power Points (Deer and Black bear) 1 box(20Rds) Winchester 147 Gr FMJ 1bag(20 loose rds) Winchester 147 Gr FMJ I could use: 30.06 ammo 20 ga self Defense shells 410 self defense shells I've got plenty of pistol, 5.56 and rimfire ammo, but failing anyone wanting to trade the above, I'd consider these also.

Thanks a lot, Scotty. That is exactly what i need to know. Yes, I think i did buy some Magpul Glock mags from you! Thanks again!

I’ve never been a Glock fanboy. They just never interested me. That changed a little a while back when I picked up a G-45 with a TRIJICON RMR from another TGOer. Later I got a G-43X customized by Shark Coast Tactical out of Florida. When I got the G-45, I started picking up extra 9mm mags on here and other places as I ran across them, in various capacities. This morning I read an article about glocks and it mention compatibility between generations. It caused me some alarm as I had no idea of the changes in generations of mags. Doing my research after this, I see several articles at that say that I can safely use Gen 3 or 4 mags in my g-45 and other articles that say I cannot. I saw a video from the Glockstore, where Lenny McGill says I can. Which is it? I’m fairly comfortable with my knowledge of the G-43X mag situation and have picked up some hi capacity mags from PSA, but I’m concerned about my G-45 mags. I’ve shot some of them and those worked reliably, but at the time I didn’t know there was a difference so I have no idea which ones I shot and which I didn’t. Oh, and I also have some 3rd party mags like Magpul and some others unmarked. Plus, if the older mags are not compatible with G-45, how do I determine which gen mags I have? Help?

After some more online research, I decided the Vertx Transit Sling 2 was more what I need for an EDC bag. The commuter was little too big, the Essentials 2 I recently bought is just a tad too small, but I’m hoping the transit sling is, like Goldilocks said, just right, LOL. I found one at lapolicegear.com for 126.50 including shipping so that was quite a bit cheaper than anywhere else that had them. They are out of stock at several places. They only had one color in stock, the same dark red/black that my essentials is, pictured above. I might have liked a different color, but I’m ok with this one. Doubt anyone would say “look out, there’s Rambo’’, LOL. But, seriously, this one might be one to look at guys. This guy had a pretty good review of the transit vs commuter bags, so if you’re looking at one of these, check his YouTube out. Now, I need to get all my other bags inventoried and posted on here for sale, so look out for some deals.

I like the looks of that one, but not the price, lol, even with 15% off.

Is anyone in this thread knowledgeable about electronics and volts/amps, etc? I have 2 small solar panels hooked up to 2 of my Wyze outdoor cams. They have a usb c output wire, so I was wondering if they’d be safe to power other devices as well, like a cell phone. I do t want to try it and risk damaging one or the other.