RobertNashville

Regardless of the issue they proclaim to be doing it for, I have absolutely no sympathy for "agitators" or "activists" who, in the name of a "cause", are purposely provocative when it's really done only for their own self-aggrandizement (or financial enrichment).   The only reason I care at all about this case and about Voldemort at all is that it wastes my and your tax money every time a law enforcement officer or court has to deal with him.   One of these days he is going to screw-up and either significantly break the law and face the consequences or he will be shot by a LEO or armed citizen who believe they have to protect themselves.   "In-your-face" tactics are almost never appropriate and are seldom effective...more often than not such tactics as those employed by Voldemort and his ilk only serve to harm the very cause they claim to be supportive of.

This is a topic I've been considering for a while now; not for "grandpa" or an elderly parent because they are already gone...I've been thinking about it for myself.   I know from dealing with my mom who passed just over a year ago just how difficult it is to even take keys away from a parent who has no business driving, let alone taking their firearms (not that my mom had any).  We finally convinced my mom that she should no longer drive but where we had the most difficulty was with regards to her finances - she exhibited signs of dementia for several years but we had no legal way to stop her.  Her banks, etc. would not talk to us, of course, and when we went to court her doctor was absolutely unwilling to say that she was in any way incompetent to handle her own affairs (we assumed over fear of being sued but we'll never know).  Anyway, taking legal guardianship proved impossible so, over a period of 10 years or so, we watched as my mom fell victim to scam after scam squandering tens of thousands of dollars until she all she had left was her SS necessitating myself, my sister and my brother stepping in to take care of her both financially and, eventually, physically.  Of course by then, she was so ill that even she realized that she needed us to to that for her.   In the case of firearms and the elderly; tell me who most NEEDS the protection of a firearm if not those who are in their later years?  If two or three (or even one) thugs break into your home and you are in your 60s or 70s or 80s are you going to survive a physical confrontation with them?  I'd say likely not...the firearm, to borrow a phrase, is the great equalizer in those situations. Reality tells me that for personal protection, I need my firearm now, at nearly 60, more than I did when I was 30.   Anyway, dealing with these issues are, as was noted above, almost without an answer - you just do what you can do when it's right to do it.  I trust my much younger sister and brother to have that conversation with me when the time comes (assuming I don't check out before I get that bad).

I'm really, really glad for the happy ending here! My hound was a rescue and I'm sure he was someone's beloved pet before he came into my life as he is well trained, fixed, etc.  The rescue organization and I assumed he got away from his owners following some interesting scent (as bassets are want to do) and may have traveled so far that he didn't know how to get back home.  In any case, he is now part of my family.   He was not microchipped and if he had been he would likely have had a very different outcome (as would I)...I had him chipped within his first week in my care as was my other hound. Microchipping is not expensive; around $75 which I consider to be among my least expensive and potentially most rewarding investment.

No; a slightly less than 2 year old Basset Hound (a rescue)! Funny you should ask thought...many years ago I had an English Springer Spaniel; I lived in Washington at the time (stationed at the Trident submarine base in Bangor, WA.)

The percentage of income that goes toward housing is not a magic figure. The point is that if you are spending more than 25-30% of your net income toward housing then you likely won't have enough left over for other necessities; especially the necessity of saving (both for emergencies and for retirement).  Whether you are middle class or not is not  really the point, in my opinion...for me the question is if you are happy where you are financially (note; "happy" in this context doesn't mean complacent). If you are comfortable where you are (even if you want to do better), meeting your basic needs and a few "wants" and are saving enough then what difference does a label make?  

With proper documentation that it was used, and where and by whom it might be worth $800 to someone...without that documentation it's about $10 worth of metal and paint and maybe a few dollars for the work of making it into a sign. ;)

I know out system isn't perfect but I've yet to see a better one out there anywhere and most of the suggestions I've heard for "improving it" I'm convinced would only make things worse. The worst part about our legal system as I see it is that people are involved and any system we could create to take its placed would have the same problem! :)

I see it as two different issues. I can certainly agree that there are corrupt people within the justice system (including law enforcement) that taints the process and sends innocent people to jail. I think we can all agree that it shouldn’t be that way but where “man” is involved; no system will ever be perfect. However, a person having the financial resources to be able to afford the best in legal representation is not something that’s wrong with the system or “wrong” at all in my opinion. Having significant financial resources at one’s disposal brings opportunities and rewards that those without those resources will don't enjoy and I’m glad of it because it is those rewards that are the incentive to continually belter one’s lot in life through education and hard work.

Those of means can afford to hire the best legal representation but I don't and never have seen anything wrong with that any more than I see anything wrong with those of means being able to buy the nicest houses, best cars, yachts, etc. etc., all of which I see as incentive to want to part of those people of means.  ;)

While I'm living in Savannah I'm renting out my home in Murfreesboro to a family I've known for many years but only because I intend to return to my home and because I know these folks very well; were it not for that I would never want to be a landlord with my rental property hundreds of miles away.   If there is any way that you can brake even or even just come close I'd sell your home in FL.

I've never had a CMMG product; do they have a good reputation or are these kind of problems something they are known for???

I'd put them no lower than third; maybe second.   I have to travel to NJ later this month and after speaking with an attorney in NY as well as a discussion on NJ's firearm board the conclusion is that there is simply no way I can bring my firearm into NJ. So...I'll have them with me for the trim from Savannah to Knoxville and for the return to Savannah I'll be leaving my side arms in Knoxville for the duration of the trip from Knoxville to NJ and back again.

It's still "illegal" to "go armed" in Tennessee and being armed is still not a recognized constitutional right in the state of Tennessee...being able to carry a firearm in your vehicle without getting a permit is not much of a big deal in my opinion.   It might be worth noting what John Harris had to say about this "improvement"...     He went on to say...   I guess this law may help some folks but if you really want to be able to carry a firearm in your vehicle and have some protection against prosecution then I'd suggest that an HCP is still the best route...relying only on this law seems to me to be poor protection. What is most disappointing about this law for me is not the law itself but the fact that the current RINOs in the Tennessee legislature and governor's office could have EASILY passe significant changes such as constitutional carry but rather, chose to engage in dirty politics to kill the bills that would have made a difference. Celebrate this change if you wish but I would caution that doing so will only divert your attention from putting pressure on the worthless politicians who chose to throw us a bone rather than let us come to the BBQ. ;)

I've bought a lot of stuff from Cabella's (online) and have always been more than satisfied with both the quality and the price.  Unfortunately, if this new store is in Tennessee than I guess they will start charging me TN sales tax! ;(

Don't make the mistake of thinking this bill actually accomplishes anything wonderful...like the so-called "guns in trunks" bill of a couple of years ago; it's nothing more than a bone thrown to the "pro-gun" crowd to keep them (us) quiet since the Republican triumvirate doesn't have the guts to pass anything truly meaningful.

As long as doing so doesn't violate the law that's an option...for me, I would rather just not shop at places of business that don't seem to want my sidearm in their store. As far as Target is concerned; I've never really liked them and probably haven't set foot in one in at least five or six years so I won't miss them nor will they miss me! ;)  That said, I'm still don't think too highly of these idiot activists who's actions are feeding directly into the agenda of the anti-firearm crowd.  

I read Apocalypse Drift...didn't have any particular complaints although I couldn't begin to tell you the story line so I guess it wasn't very memorable either! LOL

There may have been something wrong with how the warrant was obtained but I doubt that anyone here has any idea (and even less facts) about whether the warrant was properly issued and based on competent evidence or not. As such, I'm not going to jump to conclusions and assume that it wasn't done properly. :) Of course there are corrupt law enforcement officers (from local police to FBI) and there are corrupt judges as well but that isn't, in my opinion, justification for running away unless we have substantive reason to do so - the Constitution specifically allows law enforcement to search our homes, belongings and person so long as they follow the rules so unless we know that the law enforcement officer is operation out of compliance with the Constitution we have an obligation to follow the rule of law as well; at least that's how I see it.

So is one only supposed to act reasonably and abide by the rule of law if one has a big bank account and can afford the best attorneys and everyone else should just run away? I can believe that there may come a time when all levels of government are so utterly corrupt that we can trust nothing they do and it will be necessary to assume that the rule of law is completely meaningless.  Under such conditions, "running away" or "fighting to your last bullet" might actually be the appropriate course of action. However, I don't believe we have reached that state of corruption in this country and baring such corruption; running away was stupid and it was certainly reasonable for the authorities to pursue him and consider him a fugitive.   I admit that I haven't done a deep dive into all the details here but as far as I can tell, the authorities followed the Constitution in obtaining a warrant. As such, a person is expected to react like reasonable, law-abiding citizen which means that when someone shows up with a valid search warrant we don't run away; we let them search and we deal with whatever comes.

Yuup...something that many people don't understand, including most NRA members.   Most people aren't "one issue" people; I'd say that most of us see it all tied up together (taxes, spending, Constitutional rights, bloated government, etc. etc.) so I guess we expect the same from organizations and don't or won't understand that many organizations only care about one thing.   As long as a politician supports the second amendment with their votes the NRA isn't going to abandon them. 

There are lot's of great watches out there from less than $100 to many thousands of dollars.  I own a very old Omega dress watch but I've owned Seiko watches since the mid-70's and they've always served me very well.  They can run from a couple of hundred to several thousand.  I guess it just depends on what you like and are willing to spend.  Breitling has been on my short list for quite some time...maybe this year...  ;)

Humm...the OP posts a lot of story, asks for help finding this person but gives no information about the person he's trying to find.   Am I missing something here???  ;)

Dan Wesson 1911's are great firearms...I've owned several and still have a couple that I will likely never sell.  They offer very high quality for the price and while any manufacturer can make a mistake now and then I'd take a DW any day over many more expensive brands.

Very sorry for you loss and for his family.

Really sorry to hear this...I'll remember them in my prayers.