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Not the greatest deal, but I grabbed some anyway.  Free shipping if you throw in a couple of other things to get a total of $49.  Code is "4jolly".

I have always been told, "If you present a weapon, be ready to use it.". That implies to more than just the mentality; I believe it also refers to the functionality of the weapon.  If there is no round in the chamber, it is not ready to use. 

I've had a few 10/22s.  I have two at the moment.  There is no part of me that wants to see either of them to get an American.  I might buy an American eventually, but it would be in a 22 mag.  I understand what you mean about it making you slow down when shooting, but if your getting it to have fun, it will be mighty disappointing when you want to rip through a mag on some steal plates.  You can obviously shoot a semi slower, but it also leaves you the option to shoot quickly.  As far as the ammo issue, lets be honest, you're probably going to be shooting mostly bulk type stuff whenever you can find it.  If you want to shoot shorts and sub sonic stuff, you can buy a mag to load shorts in the 10/22, and you just cycle the action by hand when shooting shorts or subsonic stuff.  That would make it not much different than a bolt action.  I've not shot a bunch of subsonic stuff, but I have shot the Aguila SSS, which cycled without problem.    Bottom line is, if you don't have a 10/22, having had experience with several of them, I would say it a must buy over the American.  Just because you already have some type of 22 semi auto, that would not change my opinion.

I have an extremely busy work schedule, but I was fortunate to have some time off this week. Got to go for a little muzzleloader time... [URL=http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/72-oj/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps225c06d0.jpg.html][/URL] Had a successful hunt... [URL=http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/72-oj/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbb3a3089.jpg.html][/URL] Then made it out yesterday for a rifle hunt. Killed nothing but time... [URL=http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/72-oj/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdde3e9ab.jpg.html][/URL]

  What is your store? I'm from Tullahoma and would like to support the business of like minded individuals.

Bushmaster AR-15.  Back up to that is either another AR or an 870.

I'll preface this by saying that I am not a techy, and I do not follow the electronics market.  My wife and I bought a Phillips smart TV several months ago and have really enjoyed it.  We bought it after Christmas and paid less than $600 for it.  I think it is about a 55", and at the time, I had seen many reviews saying Phillips was one of the more underrated brands in TVs.  Either way, hope you find you a good one; I just wanted to throw out an endorsement on one of the less popular brands. 

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The only one that consistently stays by my bed is a no frills Bushmaster carbine. I like this because it's simple, high capacity, and my wife is fairly proficient with it with less recoil than a shotty (sorry uncle Joe :-\ .)

Death is very much a part of every life.  To cherish life, we must also embrace death.  Death is not defeat, and much can be gleaned from death, nearly as much as from life.  I have witnessed many people's last moments and death, and because of my line of work, I will witness many more to come.  I personally feel that we often torture people through their last days, because all too often, the family has not accepted death as the individual has.  If there is anything that is selfish with death and terminal illness, in may experience, it would be just that; the family does not allow death.  To criticize a person and call them selfish for controlling their own death in the face of a terminal illness and not allowing their family to be burdened with those decisions is ridiculous.   Whether you want to acknowledge it or not, euthanasia is a common path out of life for many terminal patients.  The amount of narcotics required to control the pain eventually knocks out the respiratory drive enough that the patient essentially dies from hypoxia.  Unfortunately, this peaceful end usually comes after prolonged pain and suffering.  Why should we force people to suffer and prolong the inevitable?    I will not criticize a person's choice in death, and I absolutely cherish life as much as anyone else on this Earth. I do not consider these cases in equal with suicide of an otherwise healthy person. However, I would consider both examples of suicide to be death due to a disease process.    With all this debate about this topic, let it serve as a reminder to us all.  Document your wishes, have a living will, and appoint a power of attorney. 

They are not stealing these animals to run through a slaughter house.  They will probably be driven a couple of hundred miles, split into smaller groups, and run through a sale barn within 48 hrs.  Unfortunately, there is really no efficient way to track stock like this. They obviously do not have microchips or any such device, and ear tags or sale stickers are not unique to just one animal.  I suspect the only way these folks will get caught is if they are caught in the act.  Me personally, I hope somebody shoots their ass.  Farmers work way too damn hard to have some jackass thief come take their property. 

I knew I had married a great woman, but it was a couple of months ago that I almost cried. My wife and I were discussing current events when she turned to me and said, "Honey, we need more guns.". I could not agree with her more, so I decided to put together another AR. It's a bit of a budget build, because, well, I'm on a budget. -Spike's stripped lower -PSA lower build kit with HBE trigger enhancement -Magpul ACS-L stock and grip in FDE with a FDE mag to boot -Stripped blem upper -PSA BCG, charging handle, forward assist, and ejection port cover -MI Gen 2 12" rail -16" middy 1:8 twist 223 Wylde -Cheap UTG tacticool scope [url=http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/72-oj/media/AR_zpse98c08e5.jpg.html][/URL]

I've lost three that I can think of at the moment; CRKT Sampson, Kershaw Chive, and a stainless Buck folder.  I know where I lost the Buck and the Kershaw, but by the time I returned to where they would be, they were gone.  I assume there was a finder keeper.  The CRKT, I'm not sure what happened with it.  The pocket clip was bad about coming loose.  In fact, the clip had come off at one time, and the knife fell into my pocket.  I replaced the clip. However, I think the clip probably came loose again, and the knife slid out of my pocket.   As I was typing this, I thought of another.  It was a little Victorinox key chain knife.  TSA claimed that one. :down:

I grew up in a house with guns, and my dad and I hunted and were members of the skeet range for some time.  However, my mother was always somewhat opposed to guns.  I, on the other hand, had always felt that your security was something that should not really be outsourced to someone else.  I'm not sure where I picked up that mentality.  I was in college at UT Knoxville when this happened, which pushed me even harder to get my permit...   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Channon_Christian_and_Christopher_Newsom   I lived less than a mile from where this took place.  I bought a handgun and started carrying when this happened.  I got my permit shortly thereafter.    One the next times I went home after getting my permit, my mother was still strongly opposed to me carrying a gun.  We went to church on a Sunday morning, and she grumbled when I took my gun as we were leaving the house.  Her words were, "You don't need that." My reply was, "Well, I hope not, but I also hope I don't need my seatbelt on the way to church either."   When we returned home that afternoon, this was on the news.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knoxville_Unitarian_Universalist_church_shooting   Since having my permit, I don't think I've once left the house without my gun. 

I like what you've done so far.  Good reads, thanks for sharing. 

Most of the pictures of "custom" knives that get posted on here don't do anything for me, but this one is beautiful.  That looks like it would be a joy to use; especially to dress a fresh deer.  Congrats on your custom knife.

I would also vote for a 1911; really of any flavor. 

I've never owned, shot, or even held a Beretta, but I must admit, I'm jonesin' for one with Tennessee stamped on the side. 

I had been watching it on Netflix, and my wife broke the news to me this morning.  I'm not too happy either.  I agree, it's sad that some reality show about towing or pawn stores or some other craps gets better nods than a decent clean show.

I've always wanted a Thompson, so that would have to be toward the top of my list. 

I've been thinking about one as well.  Trying to decide between a bolt gun or a lever gun.  I hope some more people chime in with their experiences. 

Mine was the first gun I ever had.  My mom was rather against me owning guns, so I had to save my money and buy it myself.  It does have a special place in my heart, so it probably sees less time in the field than my other options.  However, I do still hunt with it, but it is most certainly not one that I consider a truck gun.  I keep my eye out from time to time for one that would serve more as a beater. 

The Vulcan is kind of cool. Sloss furnace is supposed to be cool, though I've never been there. As far as restaurants, Slice, Café DuPont, and Saw's BBQ are good and close to downtown.   What concert are they going to see?

I would love to attend a class like this. I am BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certified but being able to apply those skills under the stress of a shooting scenario would be a whole different game.

This is Ruger, our 10 month old German Shepard. He was helping me with a flooring project. The dog to the left is our last GSD, but he passed on a year ago yesterday.