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To my understanding.

It's standardized across all banks to not interfer and just give them what they want. Normally they just pass a note asking for $2k. Give it to them and just be a good witness. The money is insured anyway. Only put up a struggle if and when it is evident that someone's life is about to be taken. It's become common knowledge that a not is all tha is needed, no reason to even have a weapon. It's honestly so much better this way. The FBI has a tremendous case closure rate when it comes to bank robberies, slowly the amount of them is starting to decreases year to year. My grandfather always shared a story about a bank robbery in downtown Chattanooga back in the 60's. Apparently the FBI office was on the second floor above the bank. I don't remember how it went down but it was believed that a agent walk right through the lobby not even realizing what was going on.

I talked with a guy while I was on patrol a while back and interesting enough the church paid for their armed guard class just to find out they were operating illegally. They were better off as plain clothes armed citizens for insurance purposes. Like I mentioned earlier there is the cost of the proper TN Commerce License and providing the insurance bond. Technically, for a church to have a armed security officer they have to have a security buisness or hire a buisness. Armed civilians in TN can just go to church and be themselves. Some counties in TN, Bradley County for example, have deputized for the sole purpose of church protection.

Another note is you would be limited to TN only. As far as I know.

I had a friend a few years ago that wanted to start a security buisness to check a few car lots at night. After fees and insurance it was going to cost about $5000 a year.

That's exactly what I was thinking. I know they enter banks and malls that are properly posted daily, but I was curious if just being state licensed and under bond was an exclusion.

I was asked today with Armed couriers, specifically money couriers, how they are capable doing their job and not conflicting with legal anti-carry signs. Obviously the property owners would have to be willing to prosecute. I find it hard to believe they are only at the mercy of anticipating property owners will not seek prosecution. So here is one of the ultimate questions. A Brinks messenger has a money pickup inside a school, are they breaking the law?

Well, he probably has a gas mask anyway since he is a prepper.

The majority of my equipment is Lee but I have used a lot of RCBS equipment. Maybe if I get a chance to use Dillon equipment I will have a different opinion but until then, Lee equipment does great and saves money for the bottom line reason I reload. I reload to shoot more. I don't own a safe full of guns because I reload, I reload because I own guns. I fully believe Dillon makes great equipment because that is all I hear. If I were shooting only 9mm and 10's of thousands of them a year, I would have a progressive press or a turret press. Since I am only doing a few hundred a year of about 6 or less calibers the single stage is actually better. I may be wrong but I see a single stage, especially if your using bushings to change dies, more multi caliber friendly.

If you have ever lived in Alabama you would have a bunker also. Mostly for the daily tornados but I constantly needed a place to escape the idiots.

It sure is. I am able to produce with a single stage press a lot more ammo than I can afford to make and shoot anyway.

Kids are found with all types of weapons at school claiming they are just trying to defend themselves. I actually believe most only have the intentions of using them for self defense, very likely their assailant will be armed. Regardless our schools are a deadly place because we have let values and morals escape our country. I feel drugs are the number 1 contributing factor but terrible parenting is where it all starts.

" two (2) or more times within ten (10) years from the date of application and that none of such convictions has occurred within five (5) years" He had one in 04 and another in 06, both are within 10yrs. Once he got sentenced for the second one he is in eligible for 5yrs from that date. You got your second one in 2006 but when did you get sentenced?

Weird, but when I lived in Hawaii Pabst Blue Ribbon was premium brew and people bought it.

Yeah, USAA is pretty awesome.

FWIW, Suntrust has released a memorandum before saying branches were not to take action limiting the rights for customers and employees to be legally armed. However, employees are expected to give no resistance unless absolutely necessary in the event of a robbery. Essentially for employees it's a don't ask don't tell environment. Edit: there is a PDF file online stating employees are not to bring guns, explosives, knives, and etc. without permission. It's apparently not too important to them though because no one in the branches know of it.

No one saves money reloading, you just shoot more for the same amount. Obviously, after your equipment has paid for itself. As far pistol calibers .380 is a huge savings but the cases are smaller and thinner making it more difficult. I find .38 spl to be very easy and somewhat cost effective. .45' s are good to reload because you have the option of large primers which are sometimes easier to find. The cheapest way to get into reloading is with a Lee classic loader and a hammer. Realistically expect 30 rounds a hour on average.

Pushing the frame rather than pulling the slide is how I have taught ladies and a few men how to work the action. I have run across two ladies who cannnot do it still. After trying for about 15 minutes I came to realize they would definetly not be able to do the task during a hectic situation. Women that are having difficulty handling a firearm loose a lot of confidence in their ability to shoot one. Some new shooters learn better on revolvers and some learn better on autos. A new shooter needs to attempt both first and master them one at a time.

I have shot my FiL's Judge a fair amount and I see some fascination with it as far as home protection but it's a dirty gun to shoot. They actually spit powder and shot/wading debris out between the cylinder gap and forcing cone. I wouldn't care about this in a home defense scenario but it doesn't make a pleasant range/practice gun. With the Judge 410 shells still recoil a fare amount, probably more than a .38spl but some very light .45 colt loads can be found disguised as cowboy loads. We have had a few weak primer strikes but that really doesn't worry us too much with a revolver, I think the light DA trigger has caused it. Overall, I think there is no substitute for adequate training. Even the Judge with shotgun shells does not make up for a lack of training.

Well, 2 shots of 9mm in a gun the size of a LCP doesn't make a lot of since for most people, especially for it's price. The 45 version would make a lot of since for use as a BUG in your off hand pocket if your primary is a .45. I have a 2 shot Cobra derringer(fires 32acp/S&W/SWL/H&R mag) that is ok. If it were DA only instead of SA I would like it a lot more. No way would I take it to a gun fight but it makes a great stash gun in the car for emergency. I actually shoot it really well but this is a $150 gun and not a $550 gun.

The idea of a 22 auto doesn't sit well with me. Sure you can practice a lot with it, but it's a .22 and a rimfire. Rimfire ammo has a history of being unreliable. With a rimfire revolver you have the ability to squeeze the trigger for a second chance. If I were set on a low recoiling .22 for home defense it would only be a revolver and probably .22 mag. I do believe a 22lr/22mag is a deadly round. The first homicide I ever worked as a police officer was with a .22lr so I do not underestimitate the little critter. Truthfully I think everyone hear is for the most part is giving bad advice. Your wife really just needs a lot more practice. After that I would take her to look for her own piece and then practice with her new gun. I am a revolver finatic and I can tell you that my 4" k frame revolvers are such a larger joy than my j frames to shoot. I am really wanting to try a .327 fed mag j frame, it's 6 rounds is supposed to be almost .357 mag performance with .38spl recoil.

If you are content producing only 50rds a hour stick with a single stage press. My opinion is that I have superior quality control since I get so many opportunities to inspect between stages. On the flip side I would hate to think I was needing to turn out 1000+ rounds a month with a single stage.

I think DA revolvers are easy for women to learn the mechanics of but most can't shoot them accurately and hate the recoil.

We need to hear more about the .38 she didn't care for. If she can rack the slide, a lot of women are liking LCP's for carry weapons. You didn't say if these needed to be carried or not. Is it solely for home defense?