RobertNashville

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.

Not that such facts would matter to the gun grabbers behind this move; I wonder just how often someone under a TRO does use a firearm to kill the person they are supposed to stay away from?

I can understand this fellow's urge to flee...to not want his property searched...to be afraid of the government LEOs but ff there was nothing improper about the search warrant then he should have complied and then settled the matter in court.  If there WAS something improper about the search warrant then he still should have complied and then settled the matter in court. In short; these kinds of things aren't settled "in the street' or standing at the front door of your house or by running.   The Constitution protects us from unreasonable searches, not all searches but it's a judge who decides whether the search was or wasn't reasonable (note I used past tense). Once you run, it's a whole different matter.   Think of it this way, if this guy really was building bombs and maybe thinking of starting his own little revolution against the government; wouldn't we want the FBI/law enforcement to search his property and maybe stop him before he did anything?

I just recently started the Carrington Effect even though I've had it a while; about 35% into it right now.  I'm enjoying it so far.   It took a while to get the major characters introduced and to set the stage for the events that lead up to the catastrophes but I think that's to be expected. My only criticism, and it's a small one, is that I don't think Mr. Dill's proof reader did a very good job. :)  I keep finding "missing" words where it's obvious what the author intended (or maybe did actually) write but it's not in the printing.  These kind of things are easy to overcome as our minds just naturally feel in the blanks but still, I know from experience that if I'm catching them there are probably plenty I'm missing!!!  ;)

I have been drunk once in my life. I've been high on pot once in my life.  I'd say both were about the same felling/impact on my mentally and physically.  However, I'm nearly 60 now and my experience was nearly 40 years ago so I might be wrong. ;)   Frankly, I've never truly seen any logical or societal reason for alcohol to be "legal" and pot to be illegal...as with most everything in life; it's when used in excess that the problems occur and that's true of just about any thing or any activity you could name.

A warrant can suggest a lot of things and this days I don't tend to  put much stock in accusations.   It would seem to me that if they had any significant evidence against him they could have arrested him and then searched to their heart's content; this sounds like a fishing expedition to me based on what I know at this point.  

Actually I REALLY enjoy Big Bang Theory but then I've always been a bit of a geek/nerd. If my career path hadn't gone the way it did I would have been very happy as an astro-physicist ;) BBT is a little "lose" sexually but nothing like what you see in movies or other shows and all the characters seem to opting for traditional marriage (even if the were a bit lose sexually before getting there) ;)