Hello Tennessee

[mk19]

Hey all,

As you may see I am from Ca, but thinking of moving to Tn. My wife is from Nashville area and we are thinking of moving there. Been into guns all along, own a few dont remember which ones but there are a few:D lets see, I am a former Marine, served in both Afghanistan and Iraq, am a NRA certified pistol instructor, and currently manage one of the larger gun store/ shooting ranges here. persuade me to move to TN, and point me to places for work and shoot, live blah blah

AJ

[Guest bkelm18]

We have to persuade you to move out of California????? Haha. Well, welcome to TGO and hopefully TN in the future.

[Farman]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

What he said!!!!

[ShaunM]

Welcome aboard

[Garufa]

Welcome! If you're into guns your better off here than there.

[Guest Arko]

Night and day between here and commifornia.

I'm partial to east TN myself...

[56FordGuy]

Really, we need to convince you to leave CA?

I'm kidding. Welcome to TGO, enjoy it. Tennessee is far more gun friendly than Cali, that's for sure.

[Guest tnmale46]

Welcome and thanks for your service

[mk19]

main thing is the weather, ofcourse guns are the main reason I'd want to move out. But how about other things, how is economy and jobs there, things to do besides shooting stuff ofcourse anything regarding guns TN is the winner.

[Guest m&pc9]

I didnt know they had gun stores in commifornia. I thought they were outlawed there.

But you are welcome here.

[Guest m&pc9]

main thing is the weather, ofcourse guns are the main reason I'd want to move out. But how about other things, how is economy and jobs there, things to do besides shooting stuff ofcourse anything regarding guns TN is the winner.

No earthquakes(well no big ones yet) not many huge wild fires or mud slides. Do I need to keep going.

[mk19]

I didnt know they had gun stores in commifornia. I thought they were outlawed there.

But you are welcome here.

Actually ca gun owners are a pretty creative bunch, the make a BS law we find a way around it, they say we can have ARs cuz they have evil feature we remove the pistol grip and make them legal.

by the way thanks everyone, I LOVE the southern hospitality.

[56FordGuy]

main thing is the weather, ofcourse guns are the main reason I'd want to move out. But how about other things, how is economy and jobs there, things to do besides shooting stuff ofcourse anything regarding guns TN is the winner.

The weather takes getting used to. 95* heat in Cali is way different than 95* in TN, just due to the humidity. Likewise with the cold. I'd rather do -25* in Montana than +25 in TN.

Jobs depend on the field you're looking for and the area. Some parts of TN, like Spring Hill (where the now- closed GM plant was) aren't doing well at all. Other places are doing okay. What type of work are you looking for?

[Wingshooter]

There's no state income tax in TN . Sales tax is a bit high, though. 9.25% on non-food items I think.

I lived in the North East part of the Country growing up... TN definately wins over that.

Edited June 27, 2009 by Batman

[Guest gunslinger707]

I did'nt know there was such thing as a former Marine!!

Any way welcome to the group from an old Army grunt.

[Guest Bluemax]

I think you would like Tn especilly E Tn but I am biased as I have lived there for a significant part of my life. As far as the economy, it's tough here, but no tougher than anywhere else in todays time. With your background in firearms and training, I can't imagine you having a hard time finding work with the sudden influx of people seeking to get their permits after the election. Good luck in your decision.

Max

[Fallguy]

Welcome

[Guest bkelm18]

TN isn't out of money like CA. That's always a bonus.

[whiskey]

Welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy it.

[Guest blackbeltchick]

Welcome from the Morristown area!

[DWARREN123]

Howdy and Welcome to TGO

[mk19]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. If things work out seems like i'll be moving by Sept. I'm thinking of going back to school, new GI Bill is awesome, for service-members who served after 9/11 they even pay for your housing, and books. As for as work I guess I'll try to find a gun store to work in.

[Guest illumina]

The Tri-cities is needing a nice public indoor gun range the only one around here burned down.

[mk19]

What is/was it called, i might be able to get it running.

[Guest illumina]

Pointblank Indoor Firing Range in Johnson City, TN