Jamie Jackson

We are incredibly fortunate to have a class of this type available to us in East TN. Randy is a great guy and gifted instructor.   I legally carried a handgun (or two) and a pocket knife (Spyderco) for 12 years before taking my first Defense against Edged weapons class in 2002.   I was, delusionally, under the impression, "Heck, if they pull a knife I'll just shoot 'em". I thought..."Hell, I went to Gunsite...I'm fine" :squint: I was ignorant. Not stupid...I just didn't know, what I didn't know...   Around 2000 I was able to pick up a copy of "Surviving Edged Weapons" from Calibre Press...it was only sold to Law Enforcement at the time. It was a paradigm shift for me.   Then while  a member of a training group out of Baton Rouge we ran the "Tueller" and "The Magliato drill" for time...participants aging from 20 yr old to 50 yr old...it was an eye opener for sure.   I've since taken several knife defense classes. This offering is a bargain. The material is invaluable...And it's local.   Investing in yourself, your knowledge and skills, is always money well spent.     In case anyone is interested a good Tueller drill (Scenario from Best Defense) with Mike Janich and Mike Seeklander is available on Youtube, as well as the entire "Surviving Edged Weapons".      

  GOA finally moved on it. I found this e-mail alert this morning.   Link below. Lawless Obama Shreds More Constitutional Protections for Steel Core 5.45x39 Ammo Wednesday, 02 April 2014 20:18 Written by Gun Owners   https://gunowners.org/alert422014.htm    

I'm with JAB on this.   I am always pleased when any restriction and abuse of personal choice and freedom is removed. After all, the Second Amendment says, to paraphrase, "The Right of the People to Keep and Bear arms Shall Not Be Infringed."   I carry a couple of "waved" folders daily...but my preference is a fixed blade knife. I've carried a Clinch Pik for several years, and I'm certain I'll continue to do so. But I'd also like to be able to carry a more general use fixed blade, along the lines of one of my Mora's, without having to be concerned about it.   JAB mentioned training, and I personally think that since many of the tools we carry may well be pressed into a self defense role, Professional Training is a great idea. ...Knife or Gun...It certainly dispels many myths.

Exactly 10-Ring;   There is no officer discretion involved.   In my case it wasn't valid...but there are circumstances where that discretion would certainly be applicable.   The cameras were/are a revenue scam and remain a PIA in Knoxville.   Good for Oak Ridge ! :up:

When?   Great news btw. :up:       The only flipping ticket I've received in 35 years came from those flipping cameras when they were 1st installed.   I'm guilty...I was going at least 5 miles and hour over the limit... :squint:

I just deleted the exact same canned ham from Haslam OS...but at least it's a response...I guess... :cool:

E-mail sent to the Governor gunlobbyist.   Thank you for the hard work Good Sir. :hat:

    Good to know Oh Shoot and Thanks.   I believe that's exactly where I got that idea.     That Espada is friggin' massive. But nice! :up:

OK..probably a dumb question, and it may well have already been addressed...   With passage and implementation, would this also remove restrictions against double edged knives? Like my Gerber Guardian?

I actually have that weekend off and I've signed up and ready for it. :pleased:   I'm really looking forward to that weekend. Randy is a great guy and gifted instructor. It'll be a Blast (pun intended)!   GTG..PM or e-mail me if I can help you prep the area. And Thank you for hosting Randy. :up:

Not to worry Cap...already done. :pleased:   I got the same prompt and positive response from Ryan Haynes. Good guy! :up:   Keeping my fingers crossed and remain hopeful.

  Obviously you are on a list that the rest of us haven't made it on to...yet... :cool:       It is a curious thing though.

Thanks guys for keeping us updated and your vigilance. :up:     Let us know when and to whom we need to write and call again.   Much obliged.

As I posted above: "I mailed off my renewal on 2/6/14 and received my Temp Permit today (2/15/14)."   I received my actual renewed permit in the mail yesterday.   GTG until 2018... :up:

I'm still using CCI small rifle primers I purchased in 1990 and 1991...IMR 3031 powder as well.   My preference on primers for handgun are Federal first, Winchester second.   But I've had good luck with Wolf and Tula primers the past few years as well. I have had more ignition reliability issues with Tula Lead Free primers, so I steer away from those...but that said, I would use them if they were all I could find.   Just protect your primers from temp extremes & moisture and you should be GTG.       All components are a challenge to locate these days, and prices are going up steadily.   Get in touch with DLM (David or Sam) as recommended by many here on TGO and I'm sure they'll be of great service and treat you right.

    Search is your friend... :pleased:   http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/73808-powder-coating-the-super-duper-easy-way/?hl=%2Bpowder+%2Bcoat#entry1081365   And yes...it really works, and very well at that.

My wife thinks Hoppes is my aftershave. I'm Blessed...she actually likes it. :pleased:   I've used RemOil for longer than I can remember and keep BreakFree in my range bag...they work for me.         I'll have to read up on that Astroglide stuff Brasil...I think I saw some in your range bag yesterday... :cool:

Do you have factory sights on your Glock right now?   If so, the are very easy to remove, and sight installation is super simple and easy on Glocks...just don't use any red locktite...ask me how I know! :cool:   You might want to check out YouTube and see if it's something you want to tackle.

Good for you vontar.   I assume you were riding with ORPD?   They are a great bunch of guys, and gals. I get to "visit" with them every day at work, and I'm darned happy to have them around.

You're welcome kcevans.   I particularly like the blue rounds...Sharp looking my friend.  :up: 

I was recently having a discussion with my Medical Director on medication shelf life. Money is tight everywhere my friends...     This is in no way medical advice, and merely posted for informational purposes. I am not a midlevel practitioner, just a grunt in the machine. But I have worked in this field for 41 years and have therefore developed some opinions and have some observations. Please consult someone that knows what the hell they are talking about...that obviously isn't me... :cool:   Taking the wrong antibiotic for the wrong infection can be worse than you can imagine.     The recommendation for a PDR is a sound one.   You may also want to consider getting a Tarason Guide or a Sanford Guide. (links below).     Antibiotics and most all non-liquid medications will still be viable for many years after their expiration date.   I had, but no longer have, the pdf to the S.L.E.P. or Shelf Life Extension Program performed by .gov to stem the waste of medications being tossed after their "best by" date, their expiration date, given by the FDA and Big Pharma. Face it, there is no profit without selling... Heck, even Quick Clot (an inert substance) has an expiration date since it carries FDA aproval.   imho, if a medication is protected from light, heat (temperature extremes), and oxygen, it can remain viable for an extended period of time...just like food can.     Please examine the links below and make your own determination as to what you need to do.   Also please consider that medication allergies can range for annoying to deadly.     Make a plan ahead of time. Consult a knowledgeable provider. Know what medication for what ailment.   Also know that if you start an appropriate antibiotic for it's targeted microbe, you must take it for the completed prescribed time frame or you simply encourage antibiotic resistant microbes that that can be a bear to treat.     Be safe.   To Quote RESQDOC "Do No Harm, Do Know Harm".         http://www.amazon.com/Tarascon-Pocket-Pharmacopoeia-Lab-Coat-Edition/dp/1284026841/ref=pd_sim_b_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NKYK2NM9KB49NDKBFDD   http://www.amazon.com/Sanford-Guide-Antimicrobial-Therapy-Guides/dp/1930808747   http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/07/a_doctors_thoughts_on_antibiot.html   http://www.usamma.amedd.army.mil/dod_slep.cfm   http://www.ofcaems.org/ds-Stability_Profiles.pdf   http://www.fda.gov/downloads/EmergencyPreparedness/Counterterrorism/UCM253309.pdf   http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/04/02/drug-expiration-part-one.aspx

I use photobucket as well. Locate the photo you want to link. Move your cursor over that photo and it should show a "wheel" at the top righthand corner. Move the cursor over the wheel and a dropdown list should appear. Click on "get links". You should see "IMG Codes". Click on it and it should read "copied". Go back to your post, right click and hit "paste". That outta do it. :pleased:

I've purchased from Jeffers before...but that was a couple of years ago.   At that time they had a good variety and fair pricing.   Good luck...smart move. :up:       http://www.jefferspet.com/fish-antibiotics/p/1441/cn/14001/

E-mails were sent earlier today.   Thanks for the links. :up:

Just my opinion, nothing more...   It's a political office. Politicians run for re-election...   I know several officers from various counties (So) and towns (PD) that all speak highly of Sheriff JJ Jones.   As far as I know Sheriff Jones is a Pro Constitutionally Protected Rights individual.   I would rather have him, or any other politician, garner votes from Pro Gun folks than say, PETA or some other libtard group.     I don't know anything about Waggoner, but I'm willing to listen to opinions and will certainly look into his platform and history myself.     Again, just my opinion and worth exactly the cost of admission... :cool: