DaveTN

Cops don’t go to law school, but many departments give plenty of training. Cops aren’t perfect, they make mistakes; just like lawyers. I can tell you stories of people that went to prison because of their lawyers. I agree they should know the law. But did he chew yours friends azz out or just make a casual observation that he needed to sign his registration, as he was letting him go with a warning? I really wouldn’t care what a cops opinion on the law is if he isn’t arresting/ticketing me for it.   Did KPD not respond to the armed robbery? Are they not keeping your friend informed of the investigation? What is his complaint? (Other than thinking if they hadn’t been doing their other duties they would have been there and stopped the robber) Does KPD handle accidents on the interstate? If they don’t you should make a complaint about that. They have no business writing tickets if it’s not their area of responsibility. However...I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. Your Chief of Police is responsible for using his resources to prevent crime. If you think your chances of getting injured or killed by an armed robber are greater than they are of being injured or killed by a traffic offender; you have a valid complaint. Do your research; if you find that is true you might want to think about moving. However...I have walked in their shoes, I am pro law enforcement and proud of it and the job most of them do.

I’m sure he has access to plenty of guns. From what I can tell he’s facing life at hard labor or even the death penalty.

So now that you found out you don’t know for sure maybe you see where it came from. Or it could just be a made up BS Facebook story that never happened.

Yep, he’s done. That’s the kind of evidence I was expecting in this case.

7.65 is .32ACP. With no more information than it won’t fire, maybe he should have someone locally look at it.

Yes

You are both right of course. I worked to help get Illinois carry and I am just being bitter because I can’t carry. I love Illinois and the people in it, I do most of my rifle shooting there; they get a bad rap because of Chicago politicians holding the reins. Maybe they will get it straightened out...doubtful they will drop the payment requirement, but one can hope. In the meantime I’ll still be pissed and every Illinois politician I talk to will hear about it.

I didn’t see any; maybe they were in the women’s section.

Correct, that’s why I said I “respectfully request our legislators”. Any state that will put us in jail for carrying doesn’t need to carry here.

No, those are the 4 states that are “substantially similar”. They can apply for an out of state permit and pay $300; Illinois does not recognize their permits.

All my M&P’s are .40S&W; I feel left out.

Sure they do. If they don’t have reciprocity with any other states the citizens there may push to change that; that would make a right.

Tennessee (and apparently 21 other states) recognizes an Illinois carry permit. This is because Illinois recognizes none. I have an HCP and so they want me to pay $300 to carry (residents pay $150). But I’m not sure I could even get one because our state requirements are not “substantially similar”. I would respectfully request my state legislators to not recognize Illinois permits and do the same thing to them they will do to us if we carry in Illinois; put us in jail. This has been a public service announcement. http://politics.suntimes.com/article/springfield/22-states-honor-illinois-concealed-carry-permit/mon-08182014-818am

I’m sure you tried to tell him like it is. People judge you on your looks.....they get to do that. If you know you won’t ever care then it’s a non-issue. I have a tat on my forearm I got in the military. I called in the early 80’s to see about having it removed. They told me I would have to come in for a consultation. I asked how much that would be and they said $400. I said “$400 for you to tell me how much it will cost to remove it?” They said yes. I still have it.

These sales tax holidays crack me up. It’s 7 to 10% off. I hear Genesis Diamonds using it as a year round marketing tool now. Don’t get me wrong any discount is good, but you can get more than 10% by shopping dealers. 650% increase on that day? I wonder how they worked those numbers.

When you are accused of driving with a BAC over .08 it is very easy to take a BAC test. I would guess that in this state like many others they will even take you to the hospital for a test on your own. The guy pled guilty to a reduced offense; but the DUI arrest is still there. Apparently the requirements for a commercial pilot’s license are as strict as many other professions and companies when it comes to alcohol abuse; they want to know about arrests and they will make their own decisions. I’ve tried to explain to young people that there are misdemeanors that can impact a career; DUI, drug possession and Domestic Violence are three of them. Not being convicted is not the same as being innocent; people hiring you will do with that information what they want. Just like they will make judgments about a nut case parading around with a gun.

He agreed to a plea bargain. What’s a drunk pilot have to do with guns? Maybe he should have paid attention in the part of the class that dealt with DUI offenses. Many careers are ended over drunk driving. Think about that before you drink and drive. I looked to see if a DUI kept you getting a commercial pilots license; only took a minute to find this.  

I hate that these businesses are being used and threatened by both sides. Neither sides “boycotts” will amount to squat; I hope the businesses understand that.

Democrats and liberals make up preposterous stuff about Obama to try to keep people distracted from the real craziness he does and is proposing.

1340-2-4-.07 DENIAL OF HANDGUN CARRY PERMIT. (1) The department shall deny a handgun carry permit application if it determines from information contained in the criminal history record checks conducted by the Tennessee and Federal Bureaus of Investigation, or from other information that comes to the attention of the department, that the applicant does not meet the eligibility requirements of T.C.A. §39-17-1351 and Rule 1340-2-4-.03. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to furnish sufficient proof to the department that such applicant meets all eligibility requirements. (2) Where a permit has not been issued and in cases where the criminal histories do not contain dispositions of charges, the department will notify the applicant of the charge. The applicant will have ninety (90) days to furnish information sufficient to the department as to the disposition of the charge. (a) If the applicant does not provide the department with information as to the disposition of the charge within ninety (90) days, the department shall deny the permit pursuant to paragraph (1). (B.) If the applicant does not provide the department with information as to the disposition of the charge within ninety (90) days, the applicant will be required to meet the application requirements pursuant to Rule 1340-2-4-.05 and pay the prescribed application fee. (3) If the department denies an application, the department shall notify the applicant in writing within ten (10) days of such denial. The written notice shall state the specific factual basis for the denial. It shall include a copy of any reports, records and/or inquiries reviewed or relied upon by the department. (4) The department will also notify the sheriff or chief law enforcement officer of the applicant’s county of residence when the department denies an application. (5) If a person is denied a handgun carry permit and the time for filing a petition in general sessions court pursuant to Rule 1340-2-4-.18 has expired, such person will be required to reapply under Rule 1340-2-4-.05 and pay the prescribed application fee. (6) The department shall not deny a permit application if: (a) The existence of any arrest or other records concerning the applicant for any indictment, charge, or warrant have been judicially or administratively expunged; or (B.) The applicant’s conviction has been set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction; or (c) The applicant, who was rendered infamous or deprived of the rights of citizenship by judgment of any state or federal court, has had his or her full rights of citizenship duly restored pursuant to procedures set forth within Title 40, Chapter 29, or other federal or state laws. 1. This provision shall not apply to any person who had been convicted of burglary, any felony offense involving violence, or use of a firearm, or any felony drug offense involving a Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V controlled substance. 2. If the applicant has been convicted of a felony drug offense involving a Schedule VI controlled substance, the provisions of this rule shall not apply if such offense occurred within ten (10) years of the date of application or renewal. (7) To seek review of the departmental action of a denial of a handgun carry permit, the applicant must seek judicial review pursuant to Rule 1340-2-4-.19.

That may all be true, but they aren't going to put a 12 year olds statement in a sexual abuse case out for public display. (I hope) We will learn more about this case and be able to form our own opinions (not that they matter) as we see if the DA prosecutes and then if it goes to trial or there is a plea deal. The family knows whether or not this happened and it doesn't appear they are standing by him. There is no information (that I have seen) at this time, so everything is speculation. If the rumors that Steph is saying the same thing happened to her are true; that will seal his fate.

That isn't going to happen even if it goes to trial.

It appears they changed their minds. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/los-angeles-county-sheriffs-department-selects-smith-wesson-mp-pistols-2013-08-26

Why get all upset when an actor makes a statement like that? Don’t give it any more mileage; his opinion means nothing.

Far as I can tell Tennessee doesn't have a disorderly statute.