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Quigley! How could I forget that one? It's fantastic. A Quigley rifle is on my list...

Sounds like a cool idea. I'd draw it out to scale and lay out where everything will be before doing much physical work. If you're thinking of IDPA, steel challenge, and/or 3 gun type stuff... some planning should help considerably.

Fishing with a firearm?

To get a TN permit.... http://www.tn.gov/safety/handgun/reciprocity.shtml http://www.tn.gov/safety/handgun/apprequirements.shtml#MI

http://handgunlaw.us/states/northcarolina.pdf http://handgunlaw.us/states/southcarolina.pdf

If you don't have a carry permit, all firearms must be unloaded with ammo stored separately. You don't have notify anyone unless you have NFA items. If you have NFA items, I believe you have to notify the BATF, your current sheriff's dept, and your destination's sheriff's dept (I think). http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/tncode/

An 18 year old kid who hit the beach at Normandy is 86 years old today. Thank you for your service.

I enjoy a good western too, though it seems you've already seen everything I like. Josey Wales is probably my favorite... most all Eastwood's movies. Blazing Saddles runs a close 2nd. Unforgiven, Tombstone, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, McClintock!, Hang 'em High, The Cowboys, Dances with Wolves, Maverick, ...

Do you intend to make a business out of it, or just for personal use?

Given that he's Border Patrol, I hope that was his backup gun.

Heh, my wife is the exact opposite. She'll lock me out of the house when I'm working in the yard. I have to get my hidden key so I can pee. Yep. My dog would (and does) go completely bonkers when someone unknown comes in the house. Even after we've told her to hush a dozen times.

As a general rule, the AR will be more accurate than the AK. I believe Stag is your best bet for lefty AR's. A friend has one and really likes it. There will be little cost difference between a budget AR and a converted Saiga. I shot a .308 Saiga a while back... it was awesome, though the neighbors didn't much care for it. The .308 will cost about twice as much to shoot as a 5.56. The real bargain is an AK74.

I'd much rather break the gun than my pelvis or ribs.

Welcome!

Going to the ER sucks, glad you're feeling better. I learned a trick to getting quick service in and ER from a friend.... bleed on them. My friend was being dumb and fell. His hand hit a curb causing a compound dislocation of his pinky finger... mean it didn't actually break the bone, just separated the joint causing part of the bone to poke through the skin. So we took him to the local ER, which was pretty busy. He walked up to the front desk, took the towel off his hand, stuck it in the nurse's face and said... "Can you fix this?" She was rather startled and when she noticed the blood dripping on her paperwork, she said... "Just go in that room!" He walked in and got fixed right up. We could tell that several people in the waiting room were thinking...WTF! I've been sitting here for an hour!

What settings are you using? Do your print-outs really need to be "top quality"? My printer at home stays set to "fast draft" quality. While not publication quality, they're perfectly fine for my purposes. It think it uses less than half the ink per page as "normal".

Once upon a time, the keyless entry system circuitry was in the radio.

Maryville. Or Murvul, if you're a local.

Ever considered pemmican? http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-make-pemmican/#axzz1wXajpGqa

A friend's father used to hunt from the kitchen table.

This.

My employer has a position open for a welder. I am not this person's boss, but I am the engineer responsible for this area. The official job description is below. Here's my version of the highlights... AWS certs and TIG experience with non ferrous alloys, primarily aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys are a plus. Ability to read and follow instructions and ask if you're not sure is required. Experience with automated welding equipment (not robots) a plus. PM if interested...

Seems that lots of folks' opinion on Islam is based on a vocal minority faction of that religion. How would Christians feel if folks based opinions on Christianity from the teachings of Westboro Baptist? As EastTNPatriot stated earlier, the teachings of most any established religion can be taken out of context and/or otherwise selectively interpreted to suit most any sort of motive. Rather than form your opinion based on how the media portrays Islam, why not seek out some Muslim folks and educate yourself from first hand experience?

Seems I was wrong. A little googling has confirmed the above. Retarded, but true.

I didn't read the article because I'm sure it'll just upset me, but I figure I know what happened. My 4 yr old asked to see daddy's guns over the weekend. I opened the cabinet and let him see a few, all the while trying to reinforce that if he ever finds a gun to leave it alone and go get mama or daddy. I try to appease his curiosity and emphasize no touching guns without mama or daddy. I hope that sinks in. http://www.corneredcat.com/Disarming_Kids_Curiosity/