The Legion

It took me awhile to find ammo for it, but was able to locate some. I have never shot a 44 magnum before so I am looking forward in the experience of this mighty handgun.

I have been wanting one of these S&W Model 29-10 44 Magnum's ever since I saw my first Dirty Harry movie. This gun has been at Guns and Ammo in Memphis for sometime. Every time I come into the store I take a look at it. Yesterday I bit the bullet and picked it up. Once I get it to the range I will give an update on how it shoots.

Today I picked up my new CZ Shadow 2 ACCU Optic RDS from CZ Custom Shop. I have not had a chance to shoot it yet, but will do a review in the next few weeks.

https://wreg.com/news/bill-to-carry-guns-without-permit-passes-tennessee-house-committee-vote-despite-pleas-from-memphis-leaders/ MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bill that would allow Tennesseans to carry guns without a permit passed its first hurdle in the state capitol, after the Memphis police director told lawmakers it would be detrimental to the city’s safety Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings went to Nashville to express his concern to lawmakers, but it didn’t work. “With masks and guns, it will appear to be the wild, wild West,” Rallings said. The bill would allow Tennesseans 21 and older, or a military member between 18 and 20, to go armed without a permit. It sparked hours of discussion Tuesday in the House Judiciary Committee, where it ultimately passed. Shelby County Crime Commission President Bill Gibbons said he’s nervous about what it could mean for convicted felons. “They will be emboldened to carry firearms even more and openly, because they know there is no basis for police to stop them and ask if they have a permit,” Gibbons said. Rallings also addressed lawmakers, saying he believes permitless carry will increase violence at a time when violent crime is up 5% in the Bluff City, aggravated assaults and shootings up 8% and murders up 30%. He said 90% of the murders so far this year were committed with firearms. He also told lawmakers he thinks it will endanger the lives of your men and women on the MPD force. “I fully believe in our Second Amendment right; however, I am against illegal guns,” Rallings explained Wednesday. “By moving forward with this law, we are going in the wrong direction.” Rallings released a further statement Wednesday, saying: I went before the House Judiciary Committee yesterday, standing up for the safety of all the citizens of Tennessee. I am not against guns, and I fully believe in our Second Amendment right; however, I am against illegal guns and guns that are being used to kill kids and law-abiding citizens. We are losing too many lives to gun violence. By moving forward with this law, we are going in the wrong direction. The last thing Tennessee needs is gun legislation that will allow the permitless carry of handguns, concealed or unconcealed, without a permit. We have a permit process in place. We should leave the system as is which requires training and a background check. Maintaining these guidelines is crucial for everyone’s safety. Kat McRitchie with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America said it’s extremely frustrating to see the legislature take up bills that she says are not essential bills in this coronavirus pandemic. “The permitting system is our mechanism as citizens, to demonstrate what responsible carrying looks like,” she said. But others disagree, like state Rep. Bruce Griffey (R-Paris). “I do not think it’s proper for this legislative body to tell a law abiding citizen that you have to go do something extra to protect yourself, your family and your home,” Griffey said. The bill also contains a part that would stiffen penalties for stealing a gun, making it a felony and mandating a six-month sentence. Gibbons said the crime commission would support that part of the bill. Supporters of the bill feel like it will only be a around a $3 million loss for the state. Gibbons felt like that was too optimistic and thinks it’s going to be more around $20 million. The bill has more hurdles to cross before it becomes law. It next goes to House Finance Committee.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/alito-dissent-gun-supreme-court The Supreme Court on Monday refused to decide on the constitutionality of a controversial New York City gun law that has since changed, ruling in an unsigned opinion that the case is now "moot" because of the changes in the law. The court's move to even hear the gun rights case despite a perceived procedural issue previously drew veiled threats from Democratic senators who filed a brief in the case, saying "[t]he Supreme Court is not well. And the people know it. Perhaps the Court can heal itself before the public demands it be 'restructured in order to reduce the influence of politics.'" The statute in question initially restricted the transportation of firearms outside city limits -- even when licensed, locked and unloaded. The city's statute was later amended after the Supreme Court agreed to review it and New York state passed a law overruling the original version of the city's law. The court heard arguments over the original measure anyway. "After we granted certiorari, the State of New York amended its firearm licensing statute, and the City amended the rule so that petitioners may now transport firearms to a second home or shooting range outside of the city, which is the precise relief that petitioners requested in the prayer for relief in their complaint," the unsigned opinion read. "Petitioners’ claim for declaratory and injunctive relief with respect to the City’s old rule is therefore moot," it continued. The Supreme Court sent the case back down to lower courts for undefined further action. But Justice Samuel Alito issued a lengthy dissent in which he not only disputed whether the case is moot, but tore into the original New York City law as clearly unconstitutional. Alito argued that the New York gun owners who sued over the original law didn't get "all the prospective relief they seek" because there was still a lack of clarity in the new version of the law on what travel restrictions actually apply to gun owners. Gun owners under the new law are told they have to bring their guns directly between their homes and gun ranges they wish to practice at with only "reasonably necessary" stops. "But the meaning of a 'reasonably necessary' stop is hardly clear," Alito wrote. "What about a stop to buy groceries just before coming home? Or a stop to pick up a friend who also wants to practice at a range outside the City? Or a quick visit to a sick relative or friend who lives near a range? The City does not know the answer to such questions." Alito also noted that if the Supreme Court ruled the original law was unconstitutional, then the gun owners on the case could seek damages from the city for the violation of their rights. On the actual merits of New York City's now-replaced law, Alito made clear he thinks it violates the Second Amendment. "This is not a close question," he wrote. "If history is not sufficient to show that the New York City ordinance is unconstitutional, any doubt is dispelled by the weakness of the City’s showing that its travel restriction significantly promoted public safety. Although the courts below claimed to apply heightened scrutiny, there was nothing heightened about what they did," Alito said. Alito continued, scolding the city over its arguments. "In sum, the City’s travel restriction burdened the very right recognized in Heller," Alito said, referring to the landmark gun rights case. "History provides no support for a restriction of this type. The City’s public safety arguments were weak on their face, were not substantiated in any way, and were accepted below with no serious probing. And once we granted review in this case, the City’s public safety concerns evaporated." Alito's dissent was joined in its entirety by Justice Neil Gorsuch and in part by Justice Clarence Thomas. Justice Brett Kavanaugh issued his own opinion, straddling the fence between the unsigned opinion that refused to rule on the merits of the New York City law while also agreeing with Alito that lower courts are not sufficiently protecting the Second Amendment. "I agree with the per curiam opinion’s resolution of the procedural issues before us—namely, that petitioners’ claim for injunctive relief against New York City’s old rule is moot," Kavanaugh wrote. "And I share JUSTICE ALITO’s concern that some federal and state courts may not be properly applying Heller and McDonald. The Court should address that issue soon, perhaps in one of the several Second Amendment cases with petitions for certiorari now pending before the Court." While the case is a defeat for gun rights advocates, there may be a silver lining for those who wish to see the Supreme Court reinforce Second Amendment rights in the near future. With Kavanaugh, Alito, Thomas and Gorsuch all putting their names on opinions raising concerns about infringement of gun rights, there appears to be a large enough contingent of justices with a desire to boost such rights to force the court to hear future cases on the issue -- likely without the messy procedural issues in the New York case. The Supreme Court agrees to hear cases under the "rule of four," meaning that if just four justices want the court to accept a case, the court will hear it. The dissenting and concurring opinions from conservative justices got the attention of at least one gun-control group. "We remain concerned that a number of Justices appear to have an appetite to expand gun rights at the risk of Americans’ rights to enact the gun laws they want and need," Brady United President Kris Brown said in a statement. "Brady remains determined and vigilant in our fight for Americans’ right to live, and self-determination on public safety issues, a fight which is far from over." But other gun-control advocates saw the case as a victory, pure and simple. "Today’s decision to dismiss the case as moot is a victory for the rule of law and common-sense, constitutional gun safety laws. It’s yet another loss for an NRA and gun lobby that are in disarray and at odds with the majority of Americans who want the government to keep them safe," Hannah Shearer, the litigation director at the Giffords Law Center, said in a statement. "This case is not moot," Alito concluded. "The City violated petitioners’ Second Amendment right, and we should so hold."

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This happened in May 5, 2019, but the footage was released today. On May 5, 2019, the plane was en route su1492 from Moscow to Murmansk. 27 minutes after take-off he was forced to return to Sheremetyevo airport due to technical problems on board. During the landing, the airliner suffered damage that caused a fire, which caused the plane to partially burn down. As a result, 41 people out of 78 aboard were killed.

https://www.guns.com/news/2020/04/13/priorities-virginia-governor-signs-5-anti-gun-bills-into-law 04/13/20 2:58 AM | by Chris Eger Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Friday signed the vanguard of a phalanx of gun control legislation into law, to the cheers of anti-gun advocates. Northam, a Democrat who ran for office with the endorsement and support of gun control groups backed by billionaire former New York Michael Bloomberg, took advantage of a narrowly shifted blue polarity in the state legislature to get the package of bills to his desk. The measures include a so-called “red flag” gun seizure law, expanded background checks on all gun sales, a law penalizing gun owners who had their firearms stolen, and rationing handgun sales to one per month. Although the bills were muscled through Richmond on largely party-line votes against grass-roots efforts by thousands of gun owners, Northam said he was, “proud to work with legislators and advocates on these measures, and I am proud to sign them into law.” The new laws include: Senate Bill 70 and House Bill 2 expand background checks to include firearm transfers between individuals. As noted by the NRA, “Under this extreme legislation, even lending a brother your rifle for a deer hunt or letting your daughter borrow a handgun for self-defense could land otherwise law-abiding Virginians with a felony conviction and up to 5 years in jail.” Senate Bill 240 and House Bill 674 establishes Extreme Risk Protection Orders, the sort of “red flag” law adopted in 17 other states that allow police to request guns be removed from individuals thought to be a danger. The order, which could last for as much as 180 days, would require the individual to petition the court to have their gun rights restored. Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 812 restricts handgun purchases to one a month. Violators could face as much as 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. House Bill 9 requires lost or stolen firearms are reported to the police within 24 hours of discovery. Gun owners who fail to do this could face a civil penalty of up to $250. House Bill 1083 restricts access to firearms to youth under 18, with the punishment being up to a Class 6 felony under Virginia law. Northam’s signature on the bills was acclaimed by national anti-gun groups such as the Brady Campaign, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Everytown, Giffords and Moms Demand Action. “We fought hard with local lawmakers and advocates to get this done,” noted Giffords. “On July 1, these bills become law. This is why elections matter.” At least two other bills sent to Northam were forwarded back to state lawmakers for proposed changes. While a ban on most semi-auto firearms and federally-registered suppressors was only narrowly defeated by lawmakers after some Democrats crossed the aisle to oppose it, Northam said on a press call last week that the measure would return. “I will not stop and that piece of legislation will be introduced again to ban assault weapons [from] our streets,” promised the Governor. Meanwhile, the Commonwealth has seen a huge jump in gun and ammo sales over the past several months. This, said House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert in a statement, proved that the bills were not popular among Virginia residents, and Northam’s joy at their passage defied common sense. “To take a victory lap on such a controversial issue at a time when Virginians are buying firearms at a record pace to protect themselves and their families is counterintuitive,” said Gilbert. “To do so at a time when we need all Virginians unified in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic is counterproductive. It was clear from the moment these bills were introduced that they would impact law-abiding gun owners far more than criminals. It’s an unfortunate last chapter in the story of Michael Bloomberg’s efforts to reshape Virginia.”

That is the first thing that came to my mind also.

Here is the latest update on the GlockStore coming to Nashville.

It looks like MSSA in Arlington, TN is open. This is the message on their web page. Please note that the MSSA will be open for business at 8:00 AM as of April 6th, 2020.

I saw that happen on several occasions during Marine Corps boot camp.

"Can You Find the Pug in the Picture"

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Two Guys With A Plan???

https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2020/04/02/gov-reeves-reveals-why-gun-stores-are-considered-essential-business-miss/ JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - In a press conference Thursday, Gov. Reeves explained why he has classified gun stores as essential businesses in the state of Mississippi. “I think when you see what’s going in the entire country, the fact that we have a constitutional right, a second amendment right to bear arms, most every governor, republican and democrat alike, have worked to keep those shops open,” Gov. Reeves said. He would continue, saying that he has seen the number of firearms being sold go up significantly in the month of March. In fact, Americans purchased two million guns last month alone, the second highest month for gun sales ever, according to The New York Times. Retailers say the buying frenzy is fueled by those who are worried that people will becoming increasingly desperate and unpredictable in the midst of the pandemic. While gun stores shall remain open, Reeves said he hopes the owners of the stores will heed the call and abide by social distancing guidelines.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dhs-includes-gun-industry-in-critical-infrastructure-advisory-list-during-coronavirus-crisis?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=msn_feed The Trump administration issued a guidance that said the firearm industry should be allowed to remain open during the coronavirus pandemic. A memo released Saturday by the Homeland Security Department said workers supporting the operation of firearm or ammunition product manufacturers, retailers, importers, distributors, and shooting ranges are part of its "essential critical infrastructure workforce" advisory list during the COVID-19 response effort. Besides the section for law enforcement, public, safety and other first responders under which the firearm industry fell, the long advisory list also included sections for healthcare/public health, food and agriculture, energy, water and wastewater, transportation and logistics, and many others. DHS developed the list in collaboration with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and the private sector. Several states including California, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts have deemed gun stores to be “non-essential” businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, forcing the shops to shutter. The National Rifle Association and several other gun rights groups filed a lawsuit against the state of California, alleging such closures violate the Second Amendment rights of the state's citizens. Other states such as Ohio, Illinois and Michigan have classified these businesses as essential and allowed the stores to remain open under the “stay at home” state-wide orders. Several states, including California, had seen a surge in gun purchases since the outbreak began. The memo from Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said the list is "advisory in nature. It is not, nor should it be considered, a federal directive or standard." Still, the National Shooting Sports Foundation applauded the move. “We are deeply appreciative to the Trump Administration and Department of Homeland Security for recognizing the vital role our industry fulfills in our nation,” Lawrence Keane, senior vice president and general counsel for the firearm industry trade association, said in a statement. “We have seen over the past week hundreds of thousands, even millions of Americans choosing to exercise their right to keep and bear arms to ensure their safety and the safety of loved ones during these uncertain times. Americans must not be denied the ability to exercise that right to lawfully purchase and acquire firearms during times of emergency," he added. In his memo, Krebs stressed: "Decisions informed by this list should also take into consideration additional public health considerations based on the specific COVID-19-related concerns of particular jurisdictions." “This list is advisory in nature. It is not, nor should it be considered, a federal directive or standard. Additionally, this advisory list is not intended to be the exclusive list of critical infrastructure sectors, workers, and functions that should continue during the COVID-19 response across all jurisdictions," he added. “Individual jurisdictions should add or subtract essential workforce categories based on their own requirements and discretion.”

The 2020 Razorback Shootout Match in Little Rock has been moved to July 18th. CASA-IDPA 2020 Razorback Shootout Tier 3 With ongoing health concerns associated with the Covid-19 virus, CASA has rescheduled the 2020 Razorback Shootout for July 17th for Staff and July 18th for competitors. We are updating Practiscore and everyone will be in the match in the same squad you requested. There is no need for you to register for the rescheduled date. Anyone not able to attend the match will receive a full refund. With this rescheduling of the match, we hope this will allow time for you to adjust your travel plans and join us in July. On behalf of the entire CASA membership, we wish you and your families health and safety during these difficult times! Respectfully, Craig Robbins CASA IDPA Match Director

The next few days were going to be pretty nice in Memphis and I was going to go to MSSA to practice and chronograph some new loads, but that is not going to happen. I guess I will mow the lawn for the first time this year.

Received this email from Top Gun in Memphis TopGun's showroom is still open to sell guns and ammunition. The indoor shooting ranges have been temporary closed until further notice. During this time we ask our customers to continue practicing in safe and healthy protocols. Our customer's health is our highest priority. New Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday: Closed

I just received an email that the Memphis Sport Shooting Association will be closed as of 3/25/20.

I am planning on getting out to the range Monday to do a little chronograph work myself.

I just received the message also. Here is the message. Guys and Gals, after discussing the current situation with Walt Sawher, our VP of Action Pistol, we have decide that for multiple reasons, it would be prudent to cancel this month's MSSA IDPA match scheduled for tomorrow, March 21st, 2020. There is no way to maintain a 6 ft distance and successfully run the match as an SO, and due to the delayed onset of symptoms of the coronavirus, we don't want to risk anyone infecting the rest of the group. It is unfortunate that this decision has to be made, but we'd rather be safe than sorry. Enjoy your weekend! Chris Jamison MSSA IDPA Match Director