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OP, please do NOT take this as legal advice. Hire a lawyer and follow his or her advice. However, this sounds like a fairly simple matter (depending on the exact charges) and could be handled by a good criminal defense attorney in Knoxville. Generally, the costs for defense shouldn't be that expensive (but would likely be more than the cost of the gun). I could not take a case in Knoxville at this point, but just find a good criminal defense attorney and see what he or she can do. If you are eligible for diversion (and the exact charges are eligible for diversion), you should be able to negotiate this case. One other suggestion. Stop talking about this case on the internet. You need a lawyer, not advice off the internet (even the generally good advice you can get on this forum ).

UPDATE - I failed to mention that both my father-in-law and brother-in-law purchased the same gun at the same time (all three serial numbers within 11 of each other). All three guns had rough bolt surfaces, but we only shot two of the three guns. Both rifles we shot had the same problem. So, I spoke with S&W Customer Service on Monday of this week. Pretty long wait on the phone and got cut off once. When I got a rep, he asked what ammo I was using. When I said new manufacture Lake City military surplus, he said he'd never heard of Lake City before. So, he suggested that the problem was most likely the ammo since there was almost no chance all three guns had identical problems (he ignored the fact all three had rough bolts), but he issued return tags for all three. The tags arrived yesterday (Friday). Before boxing them back up, I decided to run other ammo through them just to make sure. Had a box of Federal Walmart value ammo and had the exact same problem. In fact, the damage to the casing was worse. It seems clear to me that the extractor and/or extractor spring is a problem. The boxes will be shipped on Monday, so we'll see what happens. Not real impressed with S&W Customer Service at this point (although it is nice not to have to pay shipping on the returns).

It appears that the Department of Safety is denying permits based on assault charges because of the way they show up on the NCIC report. I've had to help a couple of clients appeal the initial decision by proving that the charges were not domestic violence. Both of the issues I've seen recently were charges from outside of Tennessee and the NCIC report does not distinguish between domestic assault and other assault charges in some states. As a result, you are forced to appeal the decision and show the Department of Safety proof that no domestic violence charges were involved.

Finally got my new S&W M&P15 out this morning and ran into a few problems. The gun will be shipped to S&W for warranty service in the morning, but thought I'd see if anyone had a similar experience or comments. Note, this is a new 223/556 rifle, not the 15-22 that I bought about a month ago. First, I noticed immediately that the bolt didn't look right. The surfaces on the bolt were rough and the bolt seemed to drag when I pushed it in and out of the bolt carrier. Second, the very first round was a failure to eject. After getting the casing out of the chamber, I ran about five rounds through it before I had another failure to eject. Again, had to use a cleaning rod to get the casing out. Both casings had a LOT of damage, as did several of the casing that did eject. I stopped shooting on the third failure to eject (still had 4 rounds in the first mag). Obviously, a little disappointed. We were in Memphis, so when a got back to my in-laws' house, I wanted to check the bolt in my father-in-law's M&P (bought at the same time and the serial numbers were within 10 numbers of each other). As expected, his bolt had the same rough surfaces. I am concerned that the rough surfaces may have damaged the chrome lining in the bolt carrier, as well. We'll see what S&W has to say in the morning.

That's likely because the mailings are targeted (no pun intended) mailings. Candidates who are using mailings almost always buy mailing lists from particular groups (such as the NRA) and send mailings specifically targeting the issues important to that group.

Folks, as to misdemeanors, there are three (3) disqualifying misdemeanors: 1. conviction of DUI (2 within the last 10 years or 1 in the last 5 years); 2. domestic violence; and 3. stalking. T.C.A. section 39-17-1351©(6). Legal Resources I tend to forget about the stalking for some reason, but it is a disqualifying offense too. However, stalking is a minimum of a Class A misdemeanor, so a Class C misdemeanor would not be stalking.

From what I've read, I would have to agree with you. Very little chance that the shooting was a good, self-defense shoot. It would be interesting to sit in on the trial. I watched a good bit of the Winkler trial (I knew at least half of the witnesses) and it was certainly entertaining (hate saying that about a murder trial).

For those of you interested in this case, the shooting case that occurred in Cordova back in February of last year is underway. This will be an interesting case, but not sure it will shed much light on when (or when not) to use deadly force. It seems to be a classic case of "he said, she said." Nevertheless, the defendant has two VERY high-powered defense attorneys, Leslie Ballin and Steve Farese. These are the same two attorneys who defended Mary Winkler in the shooting death of her husband (a Church of Christ minister) in my hometown of Selmer. If these two attorneys can't get a good verdict, I have to believe that the shooter was not justified. You can follow the trial at the Commercial Appeal's website (not withstanding the paper's anti-gun stances ).

No, there are a ton of manufacturers making 1911s. If you are considering a 1911, there is a huge range (probably bigger range than any other handgun) of options. If you are looking only for a 22, there are fewer options, but certainly more than just a Colt. You might want to look into a handgun that has a good 22 conversion kit available.

Yes, I know . The Department of Safety??? Let me explain. I've been working with a client to clear up some issues (particularly a 20 year old charge in a Western state that would not have disqualified the client) that came back on a background check during the HCP application process. Client came to me a little late in the process and I was scrambling to appeal the DOS's denial of the permit. Because I couldn't get the information I needed from the other state in time to appeal the decision, I contacted the DOS to see if they would keep the application open until I could get the information from the other state. By statute, the DOS cannot hold open the application (or give additional time to file an appeal). However, there was a particularly helpful person (and I'm sure she doesn't want me publishing her name) at the DOS that got us through the process and got the HCP isssued the day before the application was closed. She jumped through some hoops and was VERY responsive to emails and phone calls. That saved the client a second application fee and a second trip through the HCP course. It isn't often you get someone in one of these departments to go the extra mile for someone they don't know, but she did. If this experience was with a private company, I would rate the "customer service" experience an A+.

Quite true. However, I think people forget (or maybe they don't know) that most employers can fire employees for no reason at all. With some very limited exceptions, if you are (a) employed by a non-governmental employer, ( do not have an employment contract, and © are not in a union, an employer could fire you for any reason (or no reason), as long as the reason is not specifically prohibited by law. As a result, an employer could fire you simply because you have a HCP and you would have little (if any) recourse.

Which one and what do you like about it? I hear it is VERY accurate.

I know one person who has an FNAR, but does anyone else have an FNAR or SX-AR? I am very curious about these weapons.

You're welcome to it. No pride in authorship, I can assure you.

So, the mag SHOULD drop freely when the mag release lever is pushed forward? I thought about using a dremel, but thought that might be too much.

But the MP 15-22 is oh, so nice!

That's one of the reasons I got rid of my 10/22 about a month ago!

I should have known this was coming!

Okay, I want to like the AK, but I just don't like the way it handles. I really don't want this thread to get into the AR vs. AK debate, but maybe I'm just too accustomed to the AR. I'm hoping someone can explain these problems to me or help me figure out what I'm doing wrong. My biggest complaint is the mag release. The mag release level is difficult to use. I even bought one of those "tactical mag release" gizmos, but it doesn't help much. Slapping the level with a 2nd mag is a lot more difficult than the button I'm used to on an AR. Also, even when I engage the mag release lever, none of my mags fall out without either hitting it with another mag or pulling on it. As a result, that "tactical" gizmo doesn't help. Again, I want to like it. Having a larger caliber is great. Just don't know about the handling.

I think when they use the term "majority age," they are referring to the age on which a person is no longer a minor (i.e., age 18 in TN, but may be different in Iowa).

The link below as a lot of information. The Norincos can be purchased at a decent price ($450-550) if you look around for a while. That's probably the best bargain AK if you don't want to convert a Saiga. A Saiga is a great way to go if you are willing to do the work on it. Not that hard, if you are mechanically inclined. If you can put a bit more into it, Arsenal is a great rifle. AK47 Rifles

The DC law (not just the ban part) was struck down. That law affected "any lawful firearm" and, accordingly, makes the NFA and the DC law very different. The SCOTUS did not strike down just part of it, so you have to look at the entire DC law to understand the precedent value of Heller. I understand what you're saying, but at the end of the day SCOTUS doesn't grant me my rights, my creator does, and the right to have access to weapons which give me the best chance to protect myself, and help defend liberty from the enemies of freedom. It's a clear violation of that god given right to ask me to pay $20,000+ for a thirty year old firearm when I could go out and buy a new one tomorrow for $2,000 if it wasn't for a ban on purchasing those weapons. Weapons which our own government has deemed are the best small arms weapons available for our own troops, aren't available to me as a law abiding citizen. I'm not hopeful that any of us alive today will ever see the freedom that our great-grandparents enjoyed. I can only hope I'm wrong. I'll agree with you here. Your original statement was equating the NFA to the DC law. While parts of the DC law were similar (although I continue to make the distinction between "all handguns" and specific types -- ie: full auto -- of guns), the additional provisions (such as the requirement to keep unloaded, gun locks, etc.) of the DC law make any case brought to strike down the NFA very different than Heller. I can't imagine a judge anywhere that would not see those differences. Not saying the NFA couldn't be overturned, it's just not going to be overturned using Heller in the manner you described early on. PS: Evidently, I can't figure out how to quote multiple parts of a post.

I knew I was in trouble even before I shot it. Han offered another gun in trade for my Sig 556, but I said something like "but if you have any 1911s." That was the end of that.

I really like this rendition from the movie John Adams. YouTube - John Adams - Declaration of Independence

I would surely take you up on it when we have the chance. But yes, I keep telling myself, "be afraid, be VERY afraid!"