TGO David

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I'd welcome the chance to talk to him.

I prefer to use the bio-substitute for petroleum, made from whale blubber.

That's a quality looking firearm.

I do hope to see others become involved in this in the years ahead. Of course, the first time you do anything of this nature it's sometimes easier to get one or two sponsors on board than it is to get a bunch of sponsors. Especially if the sponsors are to be gun shops that might see each other as "competition" the other 364 days of the year.

I'm not going to derail it either, but it's always amusing to me when someone cries foul about another person sharing their opinion, but then demands that their own opinion be protected and respected. Anyway, back to our regularly scheduled tarring and feathering of everyone who doesn't agree that Ronald Reagan deserves a place on Mount Rushmore.

Thanks for sharing your lack of a sense of humor!

Nah, I just conceal the heck out of them.

I've walked by countless police while armed and never had an encounter like this. Frequently with not one, but two handguns. I can't figure it out.

My feelings on open carry are pretty well documented here on TGO. I'm not going to resuscitate that horse, but I will say this: When you are dealing with subjects where public opinion can mean the difference between votes FOR or AGAINST something that constantly teeters on the edge of un-popularity, discretion can truly be the better part of valor. There are a lot of Americans who don't own guns. There are a lot of Americans who really don't care about guns or gun laws so long as you don't go waving either in their faces. Those people will neither vote for or against a subject unless you give them a reason to. I'd rather give those swing-voters a reason to see me as not being some sort of self-imagined threat to them by appearing "normal" and keeping my means of self defense discretely tucked away. Like it or not, the voter with delicate sensibilities probably sees you carrying your firearm as an abnormality in their world, and chances are they are right even if only because the vast majority of other armed persons they encounter have theirs concealed. Come to think of it... I've never seen a 6th Dan black belt walk into Kroger with their "belt" hanging off of their hip just to show people how effective they might be at handling any self-defense situation that might arise, either.

Thanks for coming down yesterday. I was up in your neck of the woods today actually.

FYI... it's not state law, it's Federal law.

Do you recall when you ordered? I put mine in sometime in August; really hope it ships soon but their web site says they are still on April 2009 orders.

The Outpost Armory has posted photos from today's event on their own web site: The Outpost Armory

There was also a news agency from Germany present. Yes, Germany. I am going to be very anxious to see what their report ends up being.

I like the idea of a set time to meet up with TGO'ers. Will keep that in mind next time around, and for future TGO-involved events as well.

Yeah, I really wish the weather had been more cooperative.

IF YOU ATTENDED the Second or None event today, I would like to hear your comments on the event -- particularly anything that might help us make the event better next year. Suggestions or constructive criticisms most gladly welcomed. I will do my best to make sure that comments harvested from this thread reach the appropriate parties. I'll leave it open for a few days then close it and compile the results. Thanks!

I have a few from before the event started but once things were in full swing, I had no time to take any more. I'll try to get them posted up on Monday; taking tomorrow off.

Never saw you. My wife said she never saw you at the TGO table either. What's up with that?

Powder that doesn't combust fully inside the chamber tends to foul more because it's still burning as the gasses propel it down the length of the barrel. This can be caused by using slow burning powder, not seating the projectile properly, etc.

Folks, I want to thank all of you who turned out today and braved this wonderful Global Warming that we are enjoying today. We had a very large crowd at the event and an excellent lineup of guest speakers. Ronnie Barrett absolutely smoked the stage with his speech and got a few Amens from the back rows even. Our own Nikki Goeser did extremely well with her address and there were people back near where I was standing that were visibly moved by her tale. I wish we could have controlled the weather and provided sunshine and warmer temperatures, but sadly the Liberals get to control the weather for the next three years. Just remember that when you go vote next! When Chris Barrett and I started talking about this event back in the late Spring, we were convinced that October would give us comfortable dry Fall weather. Statistically, we would have been right. Just don't ask us to pick your winning lottery numbers anytime soon. Anyway, it was a great day and we had a great time at the TGO tent. Any rumors about me catching my pants on fire are completely false. Just putting that out there. People like to lie about stuff like that. Thanks again! I'm heading off to warm up some and thaw out.

We're sitting here in the Outpost, enjoying the Global Warming and listening to Steve Gill doing his live broadcast. Come on out!

Be sure to stop by the TGO tent at the Second Or None event today and pick up a nametag so that your fellow TGO members can spot you in the crowd! Also, we will be taking orders for TGO hats and shirts today as well -- at special, event-only, discounted rates. Bring your checkbooks! Special Event Pricing - Saturday, October 17th ONLY AT THE SECOND OR NONE CELEBRATION Want a TGO hat or an embroidered TGO short sleeve or long sleeve polo? Then bring your checkbooks tomorrow to the Second or None celebration at The Outpost Armory and take advantage of special event pricing. These special discounted prices will only be available ON SITE at the event. They will not be available at this price online. If you want to take advantage of this discount, you must be present and you must pay with check or exact change cash. HATS Sandwich Hats with Color Logo ....................... $16.00 Available in Khaki, Olive Drab, Black and Pink Sandwich Hat with Subdued Logo .................... $16.00 Available in Khaki only Distressed Hat with Color Logo ........................ $16.00 Available in Stone, Light Olive and Chocolate Waxed cotton and Advantage Timber Bill .......... $18.00 All prices include Tennessee sales tax. USPS shipping will be an additional $4.95 for Priority Mail. Order fulfillment may take 2-3 weeks depending on embroidery supplier.

The event starts at 11am but The Outpost will be keeping their normal hours tomorrow, so I'm sure they would welcome you there if you show up earlier than 11. As for Lt. Governor Ramsey, I am not sure if he will or will not be attending. Unfortunately there is some inherent fluidity in organizing an event like this when the State House and Senate are out of session and so many politicians are back in their home districts. In fact, Senator Jackson is making an extra special effort to be with us tomorrow even though he has to another appointment earlier in the morning. Yes, stop by at the TGO tent and pick up a TGO name badge! Feel free to hang around and socialize and look for other TGO members sporting badges as well.