Emily Gets Her Gun - Washington Times Article

[analog_kidd]

Guns - Washington Times

This is a very interesting series of articles by Washington Times journalist Emily Miller. She lives in D.C and decided to go through the process of legally obtaining a gun, and is blogging the whole process. It's a work in progress, and she does not have her gun yet, but is committed to documenting the process.

Start at the bottom of the page and work your way up. The oldest blogs are at the bottom of the page.

[Mike.357]

someone commented about the .gov needing to look up the definition of infringe. That was spot on.

[Garufa]

First off, she's kinda hot.

Secondly, the hoops she (or anyone) has to go through in DC to legally acquire some protection are absolutely ridiciulous.

[Makiaveli]

Guns - Washington Times

This is a very interesting series of articles by Washington Times journalist Emily Miller. She lives in D.C and decided to go through the process of legally obtaining a gun, and is blogging the whole process. It's a work in progress, and she does not have her gun yet, but is committed to documenting the process.

Start at the bottom of the page and work your way up. The oldest blogs are at the bottom of the page.

Thanks for the link. Bookmarked for future reference

[analog_kidd]

There are a few more updates on Emily's blog page. Her quest for gun ownership is still in progress, but she's not there yet.

Guns - Washington Times

[DaveTN]

The NRA shooting range is so sleek and modern, you’d expect Jack Bauer on “24†would be in there. Each booth had a touch pad to control the target. The 150-yard range ended on a special slope designed to slow down the bullets and then hold them to be recycled. The climate-controlled air unit took out the gun powder smell.

Feet, yards…. Whatever it takes.

[Guest BenderBendingRodriguez]

Feet, yards…. Whatever it takes.

Looking at the pictures, it really could be a 150 yard range. Also, thanks for posting back up about this. Had forgotten to check back for updates.

[Murgatroy]

Good read, it is a shame the hurdles one must go through in our nation's capital to practice 'inalienable rights.'

I wonder where all the criminals not wearing suits get their firearms?

[G27]

Unreal.

I complain about our laws here in TN sometimes, but am thankful we live in a state that respects the very basic rights at some level.

Good for her for doing this and reporting about it. Hopefully the NRA can help, though it's a bit disconcerting that they didn't even know they didn't offer the safety course...

[JayC]

Unreal.

I complain about our laws here in TN sometimes, but am thankful we live in a state that respects the very basic rights at some level.

Good for her for doing this and reporting about it. Hopefully the NRA can help, though it's a bit disconcerting that they didn't even know they didn't offer the safety course...

I'm sorry but you've mistaken TN for someplace like AZ, or Alaska... Our gun laws are much closer to those of Washington DC than those of truly free states... You can't even legally own a switchblade in this state, we have to pay outrageous and unconstitutional fees for the privilege of purchasing a firearm, and even higher taxes on ammo.

Don't even get me started on the HCP process here... The nearly entirely bogus corporate welfare of 'training' classes required by the state, the fee that is so high the state can't even create ways to spend all the money legally, finger print checks, and one of the few states where a sign posted on a door can make an otherwise law abiding citizen go to jail.

You're right we're not as bad off as Washington DC, but don't make it out like we're anywhere near done getting rid of stupid laws which only serve to better criminals, politicians, and corporate welfare gun training courses.

[G27]

I'm sorry but you've mistaken TN for someplace like AZ, or Alaska...

Nice over-reaction - I said nothing like that.

Our rights are respected at a very basic levels - that's all I said.

Good grief.

[JayC]

Nice over-reaction - I said nothing like that.

Our rights are respected at a very basic levels - that's all I said.

Good grief.

I'm just disagreeing... the government thinks that firearms ownership is a privilege that they can grant you... Which is pretty much like DC.

The TN legislature doesn't view firearm ownership or possession to be a right in anyway shape or form.

[thefinder808]

I've been following this blog too and I find it really interesting. I wouldn't be able to live in D.C. it would just piss me off too much. Some of the senseless gun laws here in TN are bad enough but compared to D.C. it's paradise. And yeah, she's pretty cute too!

[analog_kidd]

There's a couple more updates on Emily's blog where she is documenting her attempt to get a gun in DC. Her latest one describes the onerous requirement to take a gun safety class and spend time during that class at a range. The ironic part is that there is a DC requirement that NONE of the training be allowed to be performed inside the city limits!

Check it out here: Guns - Washington Times

[jtmaze]

I'm sorry but you've mistaken TN for someplace like AZ, or Alaska... Our gun laws are much closer to those of Washington DC than those of truly free states... You can't even legally own a switchblade in this state, we have to pay outrageous and unconstitutional fees for the privilege of purchasing a firearm, and even higher taxes on ammo.

Don't even get me started on the HCP process here... The nearly entirely bogus corporate welfare of 'training' classes required by the state, the fee that is so high the state can't even create ways to spend all the money legally, finger print checks, and one of the few states where a sign posted on a door can make an otherwise law abiding citizen go to jail.

You're right we're not as bad off as Washington DC, but don't make it out like we're anywhere near done getting rid of stupid laws which only serve to better criminals, politicians, and corporate welfare gun training courses.

Mentioning knives and laws I saw a double edged knife on here for sale. Aren't those illegal to carry in TN.

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[Guest bkelm18]

Mentioning knives and laws I saw a double edged knife on here for sale. Aren't those illegal to carry in TN.

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Nope. Only stipulation on carrying knives is that the blade length has to be less than 4".

[jtmaze]

I knew about the 4" limit but something was telling me that I read years ago no double edge. I know there is no switch opening and no butterfly knives.

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[Guest bkelm18]

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[Oh Shoot]

Well, now, let's not go further beyond the pale than warranted:

... and one of the few states where a sign posted on a door can make an otherwise law abiding citizen go to jail...

$500 fine only (and to letter of law, loss of permit, though this hasn't apparently been tested yet).

...The TN legislature doesn't view firearm ownership or possession to be a right in anyway shape or form.

How is firearm ownership repressed more than in the "free" states? That is indeed enumerated as a right in the TN constitution.

Although I agree with you that even that statement in the TN Constitution is double-speak for the carrying of arms. Can "bear" but not "wear", doh.

- OS

[dunndw]

You should sit in on one of my classes after someone who has never seen a gun in real life decides to get armed. I had one last week who couldnt stop shaking for the 1st 30 min of our session. Not everyone was born into a gun friendly family. Not everyone knows what to do with a handgun. The classes give a very very basic understanding of how to handle a handgun. You're acting like the TBI comes and takes your 1st born in exchange for a permit.

It takes a day and a half including dealing with the DOS. A couple of hundred bucks...at least you dont have to be bonded anymore. At least then you can actually carry a pistol on your person in public.

Corporate welfare....funny. do you know what a PITA it is to get a school started? Fees, insurance, instructors, most instructors I know have other full time jobs and train at night and on weekends.

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[analog_kidd]

MILLER: Why I still haven

Emily has another new post on her site. She's determined which gun she wants and is hitting roadblocks in being able to buy it. It's D.C. so that is no big surprise.

I found it odd her comment about the post office not delivering mail to police HQ. But, like I said, it's D.C.

[hornett22]

I'm sorry but you've mistaken TN for someplace like AZ, or Alaska... Our gun laws are much closer to those of Washington DC than those of truly free states... You can't even legally own a switchblade in this state, we have to pay outrageous and unconstitutional fees for the privilege of purchasing a firearm, and even higher taxes on ammo.

Don't even get me started on the HCP process here... The nearly entirely bogus corporate welfare of 'training' classes required by the state, the fee that is so high the state can't even create ways to spend all the money legally, finger print checks, and one of the few states where a sign posted on a door can make an otherwise law abiding citizen go to jail.

You're right we're not as bad off as Washington DC, but don't make it out like we're anywhere near done getting rid of stupid laws which only serve to better criminals, politicians, and corporate welfare gun training courses.

Funny you should mention cost. This was the only thing I ever noticed in Connecticut that was cheaper than TN. permit fees there were half the price of here. I thought it was odd.

[analog_kidd]

MILLER: I bought a gun, but... - Washington Times

Here's another entry in Emily's blog about her quest to get a gun in DC. She's jumped through all their hoops and done everything by the (not very well written) book, adn finally ordered her gun. But it's not over yet. There are more fees to pay, and tests to take before she can claim the gun she bought and paid for.

Unbelievable!

[Garufa]

I don't think it's as difficult to buy a gun in Europe.

[Mike.357]

how is any of that not infringement, and none of it is reasonable restrictions.