TGO David

Another good one is Fido.

Yep, I visited the Squire's Room again this time and noticed a few new items on display. I figure they probably rotate things in and out of there because of the sheer volume on hand. Perhaps we can get all of the TGO squires to autograph a hat sometime in the near future and donate that to the room.

Have you seen the new bottle yet? We visited the Distillery this past weekend and I admit that I hadn't seen it before now and must have missed the email that they sent out earlier this year to the Squires. After seeing it in the Distillery I decided that I needed to stop by and pick up a boxed bottle at one of the local stores on our way home. I guess this means I need to finish off the old bottle that I already have opened in our cupboard. Any other Single Barrel fans here?

You've cleaned a few too many guns without proper ventilation.

My wife and I are doing our part to ensure that your daughter stays employed.

I can't help but notice your choice of accouterments. If you like that, you'll really like something I'm working up.

I now have a project for the weekend.

Welcome! Glad that you found us and I'm sure you'll get plenty of answers to your questions. As Patrick pointed out, June 1st promises to be a great day to have a carry permit recognized by the state of Tennessee.

I am going to have to ask the land owner about this. He's said before that .50 BMG is ok but I want to make sure that he is aware of exactly what you plan to bring. Is it semi-auto only? And can you keep the rounds on target?

Those of you who are interested in this might want to check out Tennessee HB0798 and SB1261 which aimed to make a provision in the law so that full-time staff of post-secondary education facilities (i.e. colleges) can carry. You can read about it here:Tennessee General Assembly Legislation Unfortunately it failed in the Judicial sub-committee.

Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit Reciprocity Recognition of Out-of-State Handgun Carry Permits Tennessee now recognizes a facially valid handgun permit, firearms permit, weapons permit, or a license issued by another state according to its terms, and will, therefore, authorize the holder of such out-of-state permit or license to carry a handgun only in the state of Tennessee. The person must be in possession of the permit or license at all times such person carries a handgun in Tennessee. Tennessee will enter into written reciprocity agreements with other states that require the execution of such agreements. If a person with a handgun permit from another state decides to become a resident of Tennessee, such person must obtain a Tennessee handgun permit within six (6) months of establishing residency in Tennessee. Such person will be processed as a renewal applicant if the eligibility requirements of the other state are substantially similar to the eligibility requirements of Tennessee. View application requirements by state for persons holding a Handgun Carry Permit from another state and applying for a Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit. A person who is employed in this state for at least thirty (30) hours a week for six (6) consecutive months is required to obtain a Tennessee handgun carry permit within six (6) months from the last day of the sixth month of regular employment in Tennessee. A Tennessee handgun carry permit will be issued in this situation only if the other state has eligibility requirements that are substantially similar to the eligibility requirements of Tennessee. If the eligibility requirements from the other state are substantially similar to the eligibility requirements of Tennessee, Tennessee may issue a Tennessee permit to the person employed in this state under the renewal provisions of Tennessee law. The above number 5 will not apply if the state of residence of the person employed in Tennessee has entered into a reciprocity agreement with Tennessee. States having FORMAL reciprocity agreements with Tennessee: Alaska Arizona Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Mississippi New Hampshire North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Texas Virginia West Virginia Wyoming The above states are the only ones that have signed a formal agreement with the State of Tennessee. States that RECOGNIZE Tennessee Handgun Carry Permits but do not have an official reciprocity agreement with Tennessee: Alabama Colorado Delaware Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Utah Vermont Washington Wisconsin States that DO NOT RECOGNIZE Tennessee Handgun Carry Permits: California Connecticut Hawaii Illinois Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York Oregon Rhode Island Washington D.C. See http://tennessee.gov...reciprocity.htm for the most up-to-date info

To Change Your Address Without Getting a New Handgun Carry Permit You have the option to change your record, and not have the address shown on your permit. For information about changing your record online, visit the online address change page at https://www.tennesseeanytime.org/chgdl/.

Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit Change of Address or Duplicate Copy By law if you move, you are required to notify us of your new address within sixty (60) days. You may notify the Department of Safety to change your address on our records, by calling toll-free 1-866-849-3548 or online at https://www.tennesseeanytime.org/chgdl/. If you wish to receive a permit with your new address, or if you have misplaced or lost your handgun carry permit, you will need to apply for a duplicate. To Receive A Duplicate Copy: You will need to complete an application. To receive an application by mail call (615) 251-8590. Complete and sign your application. Mail the application and the $5.00 fee payable by check or money order to the following address: Tennessee Department of Safety Handgun Permit Office 1150 Foster Ave. Nashville, TN 37243-1000 You may also get your duplicate application at any driver license service center. The driver license service center cannot issue the duplicate handgun carry permit. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. http://tennessee.gov/safety/handgun/duplicate.htm

How do I renew my Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit? How do I Renew a Handgun Carry Permit? Your handgun carry permit will expire four (4) years from the date it is issued. Renewals can be submitted up to six (6) months prior to the expiration date. If the handgun carry permit has been expired greater than 6 months past the expiration date, the applicant will have to start the complete original application process. This includes completing a handgun safety course, paying the $115 fee, being fingerprinted and undergoing a background check. Permit Holders whose permit has not expired and are renewing their permit, may legally carry their handgun with the receipt provided from their application. Permit Holders whose permit have expired and are renewing their permit, cannot lawfully carry a handgun until they receive their new permit. The renewal fee for a handgun carry permit is $50.00. Upon approval of the renewal application, a new permit will be mailed to the Handgun Carry Permit Applicant. A permit holder can submit a Renewal Application at any Driver Service Center or renew by mail. To receive a renewal application by mail call (615) 251-8590. The renewal application must be complete and signed by the applicant. The application and the $50.00 fee payable by check or money order can be mailed to the following address: Tennessee Department of Safety Handgun Permit Office 1150 Foster Ave. Nashville, Tn 37243-1000 Incomplete applications cannot be processed. FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. http://tennessee.gov/safety/handgun/renewals.htm

Can I renew my Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit if it has already expired? You can renew your handgun carry permit up to six (6) months past the expiration date by completing an application and paying the $50.00 renewal fee. You may not legally carry a weapon while your permit has expired until you receive your new permit. You may renew in person at any full service driver services center or by mail to: Tennessee Department of Safety Handgun Permit Office 1150 Foster Avenue Nashville, TN 37243-1000 If your permit has been expired more than six (6) months past the renewal date you will need to start the complete process again. This includes completing a handgun safety course, paying the $115 fee, being fingerprinted and undergoing a background check.

Can I renew my handgun carry permit before it expires? Yes. You can renew your handgun carry permit up to six (6) months before your expiration date by completing an application and paying the $50.00 renewal fee. You may renew in person at any full service driver services center or by mail to: Tennessee Department of Safety Handgun Permit Office 1150 Foster Avenue Nashville, TN 37243-1000

How Do I Obtain a Handgun Carry Permit? To obtain a handgun carry permit in Tennessee, you must first successfully complete a handgun safety course offered by a handgun safety school that is certified by the Department of Safety. You should then make application at any full service Driver Service Center. You will need to bring with you the original copy of your safety course completion certificate, proof of US Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, photo identification such as your Driver License, and $115 NON-REFUNDABLE permit fee. This fee may be paid in cash, money order or with a certified check. If there are no problems with the application and you meet all eligibility requirements, you should receive your permit within 90 days of the date you submit your application. When your application is processed at the Driver Service Center, you will be given instructions on being fingerprinted. Effective July 1, 2005, all handgun permit applicants seeking a new permit must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency. Even though a person has a permit and is authorized to possess or carry a firearm pursuant to T.C.A. 39-17-1315 or 39-17-1351, there are restrictions as to where firearms may be carried. Additional information pertaining to possession of and carrying a firearm are listed by Tennessee Annotated Code and subject matter. More information can be obtained online from the Tennessee Annotated Code lookup

There are basically 5 places that are off limits by TN law for those with a <ACRONYM title="Handgun Carry Permit">HCP</ACRONYM> to carry. *Click the Michie's Legal Resources link and look up the code number to see the actual law for any possible exceptions or specifics In any room where a judicial proceeding is taking place. (39-17-1306) Schools. (39-17-1309 and 39-17-1310) Some local public Parks and recreational property. (39-17-1311) See this thread (Not a complete list) Any Penal Institution (39-16-201) Any place with a properly posted sign per 39-17-1359 You can see all the TN Laws at Michie's Legal Resources Weapons laws can be found under Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 You can see a list of member reported posted locations here Carry Prohibited Locations

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: 1px inset; BORDER-TOP: 1px inset; BORDER-LEFT: 1px inset; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1px inset">39-17-1359 Prohibition at certain meetings — Posting notice. (a)(1) An individual, corporation, business entity or local, state or federal government entity or agent thereof is authorized to prohibit the possession of weapons by any person who is at a meeting conducted by, or on property owned, operated, or managed or under the control of the individual, corporation, business entity or government entity. (2) The prohibition in subdivision (1) shall apply to any person who is authorized to carry a firearm by authority of § 39-17-1351. ((1) Notice of the prohibition permitted by subsection (a) shall be accomplished by displaying one (1) or both of the notices described in subdivision (3) in prominent locations, including all entrances primarily used by persons entering the property, building, or portion of the property or building where weapon possession is prohibited. Either form of notice used shall be of a size that is plainly visible to the average person entering the building, property, or portion of the building or property, posted. ( 2) The notice required by this section shall be in English, but a duplicate notice may also be posted in any language used by patrons, customers or persons who frequent the place where weapon possession is prohibited. ( 3)(A) If a sign is used as the method of posting, it shall contain language substantially similar to the following: AS AUTHORIZED BY TCA § 39-17-1359, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON ON POSTED PROPERTY OR IN A POSTED BUILDING IS PROHIBITED AND IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. ( As used in this section, "language substantially similar to" means the sign contains language plainly stating that: (i) The property is posted under authority of Tennessee law; (ii) Weapons or firearms are prohibited on the property, in the building, or on the portion of the property or building that is posted; and ( iii) Possessing a weapon in an area that has been posted is a criminal offense. © A building, property or a portion of a building or property, shall be considered properly posted in accordance with this section if one (1) or both of the following is displayed in prominent locations, including all entrances primarily used by persons entering the property, building, or portion of the property or building where weapon possession is prohibited: (i) The international circle and slash symbolizing the prohibition of the item within the circle; or (ii) The posting sign described in this subdivision (3). ©(1) It is an offense to possess a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted in accordance with this section. (2) Possession of a weapon on posted property in violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by fine only of five hundred dollars ($500). (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter, reduce or eliminate any civil or criminal liability that a property owner or manager may have for injuries arising on their property. (e) The provisions of this section shall not apply to Title 70 regarding wildlife laws, rules and regulations. (f) This section shall not apply to the grounds of any public park, natural area, historic park, nature trail, campground, forest, greenway, waterway or other similar public place that is owned or operated by the state, a county, a municipality or instrumentality thereof. The carrying of firearms in those areas shall be governed by § 39-17-1311. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> Public Chapter 1009 see http://state.tn.us/sos/acts/106/pub/pc1009.pdf effective June 4, 2010 ammended T.C.A. 39-17-1359. The above supercedes what is in the free online version of Michie's Legal Resources This notice will be removed once the update is made. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

I made pretty good ground last week, then gave some of it up yesterday by virtue of nearly 1/2 gallon of beer consumed. But it was good beer. Back to the grindstone again today!

Jennings, this is not the first time that you've tried to bypass the requirement of being a TGO Benefactor to post things for sale. I suggest that you either dig into your sofa cushion and find $25.00 to become a Benefactor and do it the right way or that you cut it out before you're removed from TGO completely. Thanks.

I had a K&D Dakota Defender for my M&P 40C back in the day and loved it.

Yes, that is my understanding. They do require rifle calibers be shot on rifle lanes, however.

Great photos! Looks like a class that we're going to have to take sometime soon.

And the gauntlet has been thrown! I love my Glock 19 and it seems to co-exist nicely with our various M&Ps inside the safe. Maybe the Glock is defective.