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Someone that has broken into my house poses a potential danger to me, as his intentions, theft or violence, cannot be readily known. The castle doctrine dictates that I need not retreat, if I suspect myself or my loved ones to be in danger of bodily harm. Being a criminal is dangerous, I got news for ya.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMFFMcp8WdI  

My home is my holy domain. If someone breaches it, they can expect me to defend me and mine. The idea that I would run out of my own home to avoid hurting an intruder is offensive. The only reason I would even consider doing that would be to avoid all the crud with the state. If scared away, a thug can just come back another night, with more dudes, and guns.

Alright, thx guys. I just hate going through FFL's. Any of you have C&R's? Was it a long process?

I'd like to buy a mosin, preferably a carbine version. M44 or M38, but I'm having a bit of trouble finding any. You guys seen any around?

I'm not going to pretend to be an expert, but my idea would have been to brace it with your forearm. That way your arm and hand is down by your side in a natural position that wouldn't attract attention. That said, grabbing it with your hand is better than having it fall onto the floor, since you didn't know about your second strap.   On a side note, you might consider going with kydex. Very strong, thin, and light. RKBA makes a fantastic one.

"Your Handgun Carry Permit Application has been approved." Hell yeah!

Guy Personal Defense does a class in Murfreesboro for $40 per.

PPS, XDS, PF9, PM9, Shield...

I sometimes wonder who Glock slept with to get all these government contracts. Its a good gun, but not the best, nor the cheapest.

  Ha.They sure take their precious time.

  Yeah, I've heard of them. But the 30S is even wider than the typical Glock 19 according to Glock's site. Even so, the 19 is a full tenth of an inch wider than the PPS, XDS, PF9, etc. Isn't much, but makes a difference when in a concealed carry type context.

  PPS here as well. I don't see why people bother with Glocks, or any other wide handgun when it comes to concealed carry.

  I'm pretty sure you would leave in the back of a car and not the front of one. :P

  Well, I'm already done and out of there. I was more talking about how long it would take for them to send me my permit. I've heard different locations take longer, or shorter.

I submitted my application online about a month ago, then hiked over to the Williamson office today and forked them over their $115 for 4 years worth of constitutional rights. Getting fingerprints done today as well. Anyone give me a figure of about how long it'll take for them to process it?

BTW, I have a IWB kydex holster for a Walther PPS I'd like to get rid of. If anyones interested, send me a PM  ;)

I don't know if you guys run with kydex holsters or not, but I got a OWB holster from RKBA this past month... Lovin it! The best hardcore holster you could want, I'm very pleased with it. You guys should try them out next time your in the market for a holster. They do custom leather holsters as well.   http://rkbaholsters.com/

You might check this: http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=A76254R&name=Russian+7.62x54R+147grn+FMJ+440rd+Can&groupid=40

The Glock 19 is smaller, and lighter. The Beretta is a very reliable handgun, but it is an all metal frame, and rather bulky when talking about concealed carry. Not that the Glock 19 wouldn't be considered bulky when compared to other 9mm's. The PF9, DB9, PPS, XDS, and PM9 for instance.

  Lol. That crossed my mind. Well said.

Do any of you carry regardless of whether its properly posted? My thought is, if you did ever have to use your weapon while in such a place, then you'd be charged. But then again, you'd be alive to be charged.

  Can I please have your phone number?  :D

  You said that if your caught on a properly posted property with your handgun, you face suspension of said permit if convicted? So not just a $500 fine.

According to the TN code, a property is considered "properly posted" if the sign with a slash through a handgun is displayed. Which was previously unknown to me. So, when you guys say "not properly posted", what exactly do you mean? The sign is not in plain sight? Not on a primary entrance? Or...?     http://state.tn.us/sos/acts/106/pub/pc1009.pdf

  He operates the class with the assistance of his wife. He's been in the criminal justice & security field for over 20 years I think it was. He was very knowledgeable, and created a easy-going class environment for people to pop in with comments or questions. He's lowered his pice to $40 per at the moment. Though that might change.