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Hey guys. I got some good news to report - I'm officially a college graduate as of yesterday.   I took my leave from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Athens yesterday, with my Machinist I diploma in hand. After 20 months of turning handles within the walls of Machine Tool Technology, I am now certified.   It's a pretty proud moment for everyone around me, and myself as well. When I started the course in January 2013, I never thought I would even make it this far; but I have, in what seems like a few days' time in retrospect, 20 months has cruised on by.   But it paid off. I graduated with honors (my grade average has never been below 97; for the past year it has been 100 across the board) and perfect attendance for all 20 months.   It was a pretty emotional event, in a way, last night. The yearly ceremony was held at Athens Middle School. It was tough to go through, knowing that I had to move on from several very close friends and co-students, as well as my instructor; but through the magic of email and transportation, it is not good-bye so much as, until next time.   Now I await my next move - getting into a good job. I already have a good lead; I hope it leads to something great. I want to become a top-class machinist, and a hard-working American's American like the great folks here on TGO.   Anyway, hey, thanks for hearing my spiel, fellas.

As to the "headline" I wonder who will be sued. The guy responsible already paid with his life so can't blame him. Certainly the business will be sued by the parents. Who's gonna charge the parents for incredible foolishness and irresponsibility in allowing a 9 year old to shoot a fully automatic weapon?

    Towards the end of a round of golf, Dave hit his ball into the woods and found it in a patch of pretty, yellow buttercups.     Trying to get his ball back in play, he ended up thrashing just about every buttercup in the patch.     All of a sudden, POOF!     In a flash and puff of smoke, a little old woman appeared.     She said, 'I'm Mother Nature! Do you know how long it took me to make those buttercups? Just for doing what you have done, you won't have any butter for your popcorn for the rest of your life...  better still, you won't have any butter for your toast for the rest of your life... As a matter of fact, you'll never have any butter for anything for the rest of your life!!!'     Then POOF!... she was gone!     After Dave recovered from the shock, he hollered for his friend, 'Fred, where are you?'     Fred yells back 'I'm over here in the pussy willows.'     Dave shouts back, 'DON'T SWING, Fred!'  FOR THE LOVE OF GOD,  DON'T SWING!!!'

Which department filed charges first and which department filed the second charges? If the ex just shopped around to a different LEA then I suppose the only difference is she got her stories more detailed and rehearsed before approaching LEA number two? And I suppose if they drop charges on this one she'll go to another LEA. God help this man if he ever goes to another county with his daughter. She'd just go to the police/sheriff and say he raped his daughter in their jurisdiction. Considering folks accused of rape are guilty until proven innocent (and often remain guilty even AFTER they are found not guilty) what does she have to lose? This happens a lot. But so does rape. I don't know what happened, but I've grown accustom to not believing sensational headlines, and I'm almost always right for doing so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think we've been using the term "instructor" very loosely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So it's safe to say that John Wells is a man you can......"trust"?.................I had to. :rolleyes:

You assume too much, The way I keep up with this is the way I did the LG101, The first post in this thread is always updated with who paid for a knife, that is what really matters here. Things happen and some folks who at the time were on board may not be able to afford to do this now, on the other hand some may have the means and want to get more than one now, there is NO way for me to know until they actuality become a customer and Pay. Having said that the only thing I get out of this deal is a free knife, so I am buying 3 additional,If everyone who has shown interest in this commits, I am sure we will get enough orders to make this happen, Dave and the Pro Tech guys just think it is really cool that they get to do forum knives for a Group of Gun guys in Tennessee and I love supporting a company like them who still has Integrity and morals and are making their products here in the United States and do not outsource to other countries for their manufacturing,

I disagree here.  IMO, this shill argument falls apart when you are talking about storing an otherwise legally-owned firearm in your vehicle.  I can understand (not agree with, just understand) the argument with regards to CARRY IN THE WORKPLACE, but to extend that fear to a situation where the employee would first have to leave his work station, go to his vehicle, then return is stretching it too far.  Sounds like an creation straight outta MTAS...   But, following that argument for a second just for s***s and giggles:  if you, Mr Employer, cannot trust that employee YOU hired any further than that, then why on earth should I trust him to execute a transaction with your store...hmmm?

Guns don't kill people; stupidity does. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This should not have happened. 

best thing to do is keep it to yourself.  Always. Don't ask and don't tell. I guess if I did not need the job I might walk away,  but then if I did not need the job why would I care if down the road I got fired for having a gun in my car?

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Green River Gun Club (GRGC) of Bowling Green KY. will be holding a tactical rifle match on Saturday August 30'th. Stages designs are TBD, but there will be at lease five.  Two classes, irons and optics (with or without magnification). Maximum range will be about 75 yards or less.  1/4 scale targets will be used to simulate extended range. "IDPA like" rules, ie. use of cover, slicing the pie, magazines with ammo must be retained. 20 round max in the gun and magazines. Set-up at 8:00am, shooters meeting at 9:00'ish, shooting at 9:30am. $15.00. updates will be posted on the GRGC website: http://www.bggrgc.com/index.html  

Triggers are smooth as silk on these two (after very light polishing of internals with mothers mag polish) and both have custom grip panels. They shoot great! Tried a bunch of different grips but keep coming back to the factory rubber ones. Would like to add a Smith to replace my model 19 nickel I foolishly sold though. But they are nice revolvers. One with darker grips I've had since 1992 and the lighter grips belong to a 2014 model. thanks for looking! I

I submitted a F1 for a SBR on the 7th of August and I got approved today.  

DOLAN SPRINGS, Ariz. (AP) - A 9-year-old girl accidentally killed an Arizona shooting instructor as he was showing her how to use an automatic Uzi, authorities said Tuesday.   http://www.wkrn.com/story/26377047/officials-girl-accidentally-kills-gun-instructor

And a magazine pouch until 10/31.   That's a pretty damn good deal.   http://gearup.springfield-armory.com/Gearup.asp    

Stuck out here in CA, but had to see some guns and found a nice shop. :up: They had a killer selection of CA complaint AR's in there. HK's [URL="https://www.lwrci.com/p-120-repr.aspx"]LWRC's R.E.P.R[/URL], and on. Very well stocked with AR's. :yes Didn't take pics inside, but they had a couple rides out front, so I snapped pics of those. Link has pics of the inside: [url=http://www.warrioronegunsandammo.com/]Warrior One, Gun Stores In Riverside,Riverside Gun Store,Gun Stores Corona Gun Shop, Moreno Valley Gun Stores, Gun stores in Riverside[/url] Just thought I'd share. :thumb:

With the opening of a new BPS here in Bristol, one of my son's friends applied for and was offered a position.  The last day of training, they were reviewing store policies, and the new employees were advised that they cannot store an otherwise legally-owned firearm in their vehicle while parked at the BPS - to do so will be grounds for immediate dismissal.  He questioned his understanding of the policy, and was told that he did understand it correctly - and that this was BPS's corporate policy.  He politely handed his "uniforms" back to the manager and told them that he would not be taking the position.   Hopefully, the Cabela's that is building a store just 6 miles up the road will have a bit more common sense.

Wish I could be there to meet you fellas!    Someone drink an extra cup of coffee for me. haha

  Years ago I had my nefew shot quite a few 22s from a Marlin model 60 when he was 10 then he really wanted to shoot my SKS, the first mag I had a grip on the forearm, I could see he could handle it okay but I still stayed close by his side for a while. Build them up slowly to the bigger guns.

I'll see if I can swing it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love that burnt bronze color. I had an old 1911 done in that same color. Very nice work sir!

Now I know what to do with my 26 if the slide get scratched up. Really like that color. Nice!

[quote name="Garufa" post="1183900" timestamp="1409180934"]As to the "headline" I wonder who will be sued. The guy responsible already paid with his life so can't blame him. Certainly the business will be sued by the parents. Who's gonna charge the parents for incredible foolishness and irresponsibility in allowing a 9 year old to shoot a fully automatic weapon?[/quote] Well if someone on these forums let their kid shoot and accidentally kill an instructor with a gun they couldn't handle, I could see blaming them. But what if the parents know absolutely nothing about firearm safety ultimately and was unaware if the possible dangers with the Uzi? I mean after all movies portray automatic fire as something that never ends, never hits innocent bystanders, and is always on target and easily controllable. Since they were paying the instructor I am assuming I feel 99.99% of the blame falls in the deceased. Sucks for him but it was his fault.

This is 100% instructional error.  Very sad indeed for all involved.

Atlas, I think you are correct. I just think that when you veer from the 5" 45acp 1911 you have a greater chance of it not working than working; I speak from experience.

Glad you like it.  My PT145 has been great. 

If there was enough probable cause for an arrest warrant I’m confused as to why the kid was released back into a house he lives in. Something is not right.

Just went to see BEN at Lebanon Gun Shop,  what a nice guy to deal with and only charged me $10 - i think i owe the man a lunch and a beer.  Thanks again guys, 

Beautiful guns. An amazing pair actually. I'm kind of envious of  them.   I picked up a GP100 a couple of years ago when I stopped in a gun shop off I40 at the Carthage Exit.   A little place, but I'd been wanting to stop in anyway after several times going by it.     Anyway, not a huge selection of guns. More a store for accessories for the hunters and shooters. But in the case...I saw the GP. I'd passed one by a few months earlier, and this one was not getting away.   I talked with the owner a while, and got it for 430 otd.  I think I made a good buy.   It won't replace my 2 Smith 19s, but I really like it.

i thought you were gonna tell us where to find Bitters at

It was a mini Uzi at that. Way too much gun to handle. And the instructor was in a horrible position. He know the gun will climb, he shouldn't have been standing there. Video in link. http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/26368466/girl-accidentally-shoots-instructor-in-arizona

“Stupidity cannot be cured with money, or through education, or by legislation. Stupidity is not a sin, the victim can't help being stupid. But stupidity is the only universal capital crime; the sentence is death, there is no appeal, and execution is carried out automatically and without pity.” Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Not gonna armchair quarterback this one because the entire situation is just completely absurd. Just sorry the child has to live with that now

  Get another cuppa and read post just before yours. ;)   - OS

[quote name="K191145" post="1183705" timestamp="1409138012"]Start them out shooting alot of .22's first to learn the basics of shooting. A full-auto Uzi is just too much for a 9 year old girl. Stupid tragic accident and in no way is the little girl to blame for anything. I hope they keep telling her that over and over so she believes it but i'm afraid she's scarred for life from this. [/quote] Agreed. I should have worded it differently. I meant when you are going to intruduce them to a full auto. Not their first gun.

I did. I've always had a special place for you guys after being jokingly referred to as "cargo" by one of your colleagues at the air regiment years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just found some wasps trying to build a nest between chimney and house.I hate anything with a stinger..cause they hurt..   I just think the nests are neat but husband doesn't want to wait until it gets pretty..lol

You guys were RIGHT and I am a dumb arse!  No one at the church knew anything if my wife's surgery. I called the church today and the pastor is coming by this afternoon. He is going to get a volunteer to come by and stay with her while I work. Talk about foot prints in the sand! I want to thank you guys for your replies and prayers.

Not only Ca, but riverside to boot. :p sorry. Little known tidbit, Riverside was the original setting planned for Breaking Bad. Due to filming costs they opted for NM. If you want some cheap entertainment, start asking the locals about the "secret tunnels" connecting Mount Ruby-do (sp) to the hotel. Don't tell them the building on the mountain is just an old pump house, it spoils the fun. Oh and if you see my uncle Bob tell him I said hi, you can't miss him, he's usually got a beard but sometimes shaves. Have fun!

[quote name="DaveTN" post="1183242" timestamp="1409009048"]You don’t need to be armed to get shot. Very few details other than they were responding to shots fired and when they ordered him to the ground he grabbed at his waist. His brother said he was pulling his pants up. He had a warrant for probation violation on felony robbery. Maybe Obama will call the Chief and tell him to be "transparent" with this investigation. Or maybe he can send Holder to tell BS stories about being harassed by the cops.[/quote] "..he grabbed at his waist. His brother said he was pulling his pants up." Finally a good reason to wear proper fitting pants and use a belt.

I'm more worried about ball cancer than I am about meeting AQ outside of their stomping grounds. Of course they'll try to attack us again and probably succeed to some degree, but the chances of being a direct victim or being in a position to intervene is about as likely as Jennifer Anniston showing up at my door to service me and make a sammich. Not saying that I don't fantasize about that happening, and keep hope alive that it does, I'm just realistic about the odds. I carry because it is my duty to protect my family, and a firearm is more effective than a broadsword, although not nearly as fashionable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm going out on a predictive limb  and say Your next President, Hilary Clinton.

I'm not preparing for anything.....I'm already prepared.   I carry a handgun for the same reason there is a jack, spare tire, jumper cables, and flashlight in my truck. Just in case.   If I have reason to believe there will be trouble, I'll be somewhere else, or else I'll have a rifle.

I like different hot sauces for their flavors and what it adds to the food. I like to "enjoy" my meals and do not enjoy the pain that some hot sauces are made to inflict! I think those evil "burn your face off" sauces are made as novelties. No way can anyone enjoy eating something that will destroy your meal and your face!   Dave

Good thing sig came out with that new fangled arm brace....

For years I thought synthetic was snake oil, a gimmick to get your money.  I finally made a home test, and just based upon fuel economy principals alone, its worth the premium to use synthetic.  Mobil1 is my choice, and I use 15 quarts every 10K miles in my diesel truck.  It costs me $120 per oil change.   Change it yourself.  There are just some things men must do, pee standing up, do not use GPS, and change their own oil. 

I am guessing if there was even a hint of this being true they would have never let the kid go back with him.  Just another vengeful ex who is jealous she doesn't get to spend his money.

The fact that the alleged victim was placed back into his home is enough to show something isn't right, the pissed off ex girlfriend needs to be _________ fill in blank. Usually One of the first questions asked by DCS during a incoming call is " Is there a divorce or family law matter taking place at this time?" This story is why,,,,,,,,,If the woman is being deceitful she needs to be PRESSED IN A WAFFLE IRON........