TN_Raven

What part of PA? I lived in York for several years before we came to TN. I really liked that area. I’d check whatever county and local municipality laws there might be regarding noise and discharge of firearms, but probably not much in more rural areas. Of course you’ll want to be mindful about how your neighbors feel about it - assuming they’re within earshot.

Thanks! I had not seen those. Not a lot of details on their site - how heavy are these? Decent wall thickness?

Welcome to the forum and to TN. I’m assuming by “relocate” and the wording of your question that you’re coming from out of state. Unfortunately, you’re probably right about a lack of ranges outside of the major population areas (Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga). People in the rural areas are probably shooting on their own land, or a family member’s or friend’s. If there’s a wildlife management area out that way, you may be allowed to shoot there. You’ll need to research that. Hopefully someone familiar with that area will chime in. There may be a local hunting club that has a range nearby. Those may or may not turn up in a google search. You might try posting your question in the “Hunting and Fishing” section of the forum, too.

Welcome to the forum. That’s a long way from TN. Nice looking pistol!

@Trapperpunk I’ve been looking at this but your comment about the ease of defeating digital locks is concerning. https://www.secureitgunstorage.com/product/agile-ultralight-model-52/ I’m looking for something to hold 3-4 long guns and 3-4 pistols at most, and doesn’t weigh 300+ lbs. It will be mainly to secure/hide them when we aren’t home, and I don’t need rapid access. No kids around ever so that isn’t a concern. Finding a safe with a mechanical key or combination lock that isn’t a glorified tin can or a half-ton mammoth is a challenge.

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the state! I had to look up where Seymour was , though . Looks like a nice area.

Welcome back from up the road in Nashville. Always fun losing track of usernames and passwords .

I’ll have to check out Modern Warriors. I live in Bellevue and use Royal Range since they are so close and have a good setup. Always interested in trying new places, though.

Welcome from Nashville. Which range(s) do you like to go to?

At my age, I’m past being concerned if I don’t look manly enough by using a pad when I’m shooting. I’d rather protect my shoulder and be able to get out to the range whenever I can vs. having to take a pass because I’m too sore, or doing long term damage. As @Garufa says, a lot depends on the platform, and I’ll add proper technique goes a long way. My M14 in 7.62mm/.308 has a real punch. I came up with a pad I can wear on my shoulder using an elbow pad and old elastic belt. It’s thin enough that I can get the stock seated properly, but thick enough to take the edge off the recoil. In the winter when I’m shooting with a sweater on, I don’t really need it, but in warm weather with just a t-shirt on, it really helps.

Welcome to the forum and to TN!

Welcome from Nashville.

If shooting indoors, I double up with Ear Buddy foam plugs and Axil Trakr Electronic over the ear. I have used that combo with my M14 Scout in .308 and it seems sufficient. That being said, I usually shoot that rifle outdoors since the indoor range I use only goes out to 50 yards. So mostly shooting 9mm and .357 mag/.38 spl indoors. The key with the foam plugs is to make sure they are fully compressed before inserting them well into the ear canal.

Welcome to the forum from Nashville.

Don’t know if this is what you’re after: https://www.m14forum.com/threads/wts-nos-m6-imperial-bayonet-and-scabbard.552000/

Welcome to the forum from Nashville.

Welcome from Nashville! I enjoy the occasional bourbon, but more a tequila sipper myself. Cheers!

@itw69fxst You might try asking on the M14 Forum https://www.m14forum.com/forums/ The folks on there are very helpful. You do need to have 50 posts to access their Marketplace (not hard to do if you are moderately active), but someone may also be able to point you to other online retailers.

Welcome back and welcome to the forum. You might think you’re still in the PNW with all the rain we’ve had this year , at least here in Nashville.

Welcome from Nashville.

Welcome from Nashville.

Welcome from Nashville.

Welcome from Nashville! Glad you decided to join.

Welcome from Nashville.

@TNPhil Here are the general guidelines for the Trading Post https://www.tngunowners.com/forums/articles.html/community-info/about-the-trading-post-r2/ And this sub-forum has some more info: https://www.tngunowners.com/forums/forum/43-trading-post-notices-and-faqs/