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I was up at my house in Greeneville yesterday cleaning out and packing up some of Dads stuff for when we move up there, and found a small lock box hidden in the back of his gun closet. Well got it home, and finally got it open, and found 106 pre 1960 silver quarters in it and 27 per 1950's silver dollars. I didn't even know dad collected silver coins. I swear I learn something new about my Dad every time I go over there.

I bought it in 1997 and gave it to him as a gift. He passed away on March 12th of this year. We had his funeral on his birthday March 21st. I was doing some research on his Garand it was assembled the year he was born. I don't know how much dollar value it has but to me it is priceless. It isn't pretty but it could shoot. When I take it to the range I will be thinking of all the time we spent together. [URL=http://s282.photobucket.com/user/zgunbear/media/20150407_203718.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s282.photobucket.com/user/zgunbear/media/20150407_203743.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s282.photobucket.com/user/zgunbear/media/20150407_203755.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s282.photobucket.com/user/zgunbear/media/20150407_203804.jpg.html][/URL]

That is awesome.  I have a small similar collection that my dad passed to me years ago.  My wife doesn't understand, she says cash them in.  I have repeatedly said no.  Unless the kids are starving.

Yep, the Duke's was on of my favorite shows growing up.  Today if would be considered racist.    RIP Roscoe!

I don't think that's how fast cash is supposed to work.

I'd gladly pay $10 to get to not have to go to Detoliet and drink JD instead in Stroh's.

  Here is a good place to start.   http://usriflecal30m1.com/Default.aspx   Just enter the SN in the "My Garand" tab and it will give you every number/marking/lot code/etc., etc., that you would ever wish to know.   BTW 2SA RE1 is also a WWII bolt used from Aug 41 to Sep 42 from SN 296253 to 872343.     

  You would be a fool not to buy as much of this as you can, while you can.   When I first got into shooting 9mm was around $10 a box. If I ever come across any at $6.94 a box I will invest heavily.   But it cheap and stack it deep. Someday it will be $20 a box and you'll be wishing you had purchased more.

The source of the study is reason enough to stop reading the article.

Not to mention apples to oranges. Cars are designed to be safer year after year, their primary purpose being shuttling you from point A to B.    Firearms are designed to inflict bodily harm, hopefully only to those who rightfully deserve it inflicted upon them because they have left no other reasonable option. To design them to inflict less harm would be against their primary function.   If you parked every vehicle currently on the road the auto deaths would suddenly drop to near nil, many clinically obese would likely be cured a short time after, and there would likely be no more DUIs. . .   BAN CARS! (it's for the children) :2cents:

Assault rifle would correctly describe a select fire rifle firing an intermediate cartridge that is lightweight and easily maneuverable as well as shoulder fired. Examples would be m16, m4 ak47 ak74, etc

Very sad.  I have the complete DVD set in my ebay watching for the kids.  I want my kids to enjoy what I enjoyed growing up.

John Schneider said in an interview that Jimmy helped him and the other young actors immensley by coaching them and sharing his deep knowledge of the TV acting business with them. He had a real passion for the craft and ran an acting school in Hollywood for 25 years, then he taught drama at various universities after semi-retiring from acting.

He will surely be missed and he was always entertaining in what ever movie or show he performed in. RIP Mr Best (Roscoe)

Rest in Peace Roscoe. Now he can be reunited with his best friend. :usa:

And I would gladly spend the gas money to make the drive to Detroit and guzzle Stroh's over spending $10 on the swill they produce in Lynchburg.

I can see your thwarts is as big as mine.

And my recent experience: While my new Lifetime Sportsman's License was processing, my son invited me to go fishing. I e-mailed TWRA Tracey.Sovine@tn.gov with my story. After verifying my ID she sent confirmation of my TWRA number and transaction number, and said I would be OK to go fishing with that.   Of course the license was in my mailbox that evening.

Cool find. :up:  It's always interesting to find little treasures like that.

I highly suspect "Concealed is concealed" will be an unofficial approach by many this week. Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk

I know that writing Haslam is like writing a brick wall. One, because probably an intern reads it and files it in a category without it ever being passed on to him, and two, because be probably couldn't/wouldn't want come up with a honest, intellectual reply. However, I did it anyway for some stress relief and to try and make our Constitution heard, known, and followed.   "Governor Haslam, reading an article today that quoted you about the legal guns in parks bill has me wondering if you actually know what our State Constitution says about what laws can be enacted to restrict carrying guns.   Our Constitution states about arms, ""That the citizens of this State have a right to keep and to bear arms for their common defense; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime.” (Even though I think it’s important, I am not going to into the fact that the last part was only added in 1870 to restrict black people after the civil war because the “whites only” provision of the 1834 constitution would have been struck down.) One comment you made was that you believed the local governments should hold the power to decide about legal carry in their parks. However, the Constitution clearly states that only the Legislature how the power the regulate the wearing of arms, not local governments. Allowing local governments any regulation in the wearing is a direct violation of this. Any control the legislature gives local governments in regulating wearing of arms exceeds the the power granted the legislature.   Second, the Constitution only allows for regulation of wearing of arms “with a view to prevent crime.” Tennessee Permit holders have gone through a written test, shooting test, and background checks to prove they are not criminals. How in your mind does the Constitution allow the government to restrict the carry of people who have overwhelmingly proven they are law abiding?  Even if you went only off the TDOS carry permit yearly report of revoked permits you would see that it’s about a tenth of one percent of permits are revoked a year. Of that, less than half are because of criminal convictions and maybe one or two a year are because of actual crime committed with a gun. So I want to know why you think a group of people who are typically more law abiding than the police when it comes to guns (http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/02/24/guns-and-new-york-times-why-shouldnt-americans-be-able-to-defend-themselves/) need to be prevented from carrying pretty much anywhere in TN? What evidence can you show that permit holders are going to commit crimes if they are allowed in all local owned parks in TN? Or in the State Capital? Or even, God forbid, schools! I believe you owe all TN permit holders an honest answer to that questions since we have proven we aren’t criminals and history says we probably won’t be i the future."

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/04/06/state-gop-lawmakers-working-to-roll-back-gun-restrictions-after-midterm-wins/?intcmp=latestnews     Conservatives emboldened by election victories are working to roll back gun restrictions in several states, while those on the other side of the debate are claiming success elsewhere in passing initiatives related to gun background checks. On the pro-gun spectrum, for example, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback last week signed a bill to allow Kansans to carry concealed weapons in the state without training or a permit. Second Amendment Foundation founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb told Fox News, "I think the voters spoke pretty loud and clear in November and elected a pretty pro-gun rights Congress as well as many statehouses across the country and we're seeing now lots of bills being sponsored...".  On the other side, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, said her group is focused on initiatives it can win with voters, rather than legislators. "In 2013, we helped close the background check loophole in six states," Watts  said. "In 2014, we helped pass laws in red and blue states to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers." Watts also pointed to the overwhelming passage of Initiative 594 by voters in Washington state last fall. That law expands the federal background check requirement for gun sales to private dealers, such as those now found at gun shows. "The gun lobby has been so insidious in this country in taking away the responsibilities that go along with gun rights," Watts said. She added in an interview with Fox News that the National Rifle Association (NRA) has an annual budget of $350 million. The NRA said that while its operating budget is close to that figure, a "small fraction" -- approximately $20 million -- goes toward what it calls 'political activity,' with the bulk spent on safety and training programs. Moms Demand Action works with Everytown for Gun Safety, which is bankrolled by former New York City mayor and billionaire, Michael Bloomberg. Chris W. Cox, executive director of the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), told Fox News, "Billionaire Michael Bloomberg's tactics may be new, but the fight is the same. The NRA and our five million members stand ready to defend the Second Amendment wherever the battlefield. The majority of Americans do not want more gun control and we will fight tooth and nail to expose Bloomberg's lies and defeat his extreme gun control agenda. " Prior to those comments, Watts explained her group's mission is about education." We're not anti-gun, we're not against the Second Amendment. We're about responsibilities that come along with gun rights and that includes things like background checks and keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous people," she said. Gottleib, who lives in Washington state where the Second Amendment Foundation is based, acknowledged he is aware of Everytown's tactics for voter initiatives, adding "...our big concern is buying ballot measures." Part of the reason so much action is currently being seen at the state level is the sheer immobility on Capitol Hill. Currently, four national reciprocity bills, three in the House, one in the Senate, are before Congress. Passage of any of them would treat conceal carry permits much like driver's licenses - no matter the state in which it was issued, it would be valid nationwide. But the NRA says right now it is looking more toward 2016 than this year's congressional session. These pieces of legislation need to garner a veto-proof majority because, "We have a president that hates the Second Amendment", said Jennifer Baker, a spokeswoman for the NRA. Watts compared the battle over gun rights to a marathon, not a sprint. "We're not going to find a law to fix every single problem in this country, right. Not every law stops every crime. But what we can do is put more laws in place to ensure things like background checks are happening," she said. And as the NRA holds its annual meeting later this week in Nashville, where several presidential contenders are expected to speak, the opposition has its sights set on the future as well. "We're feeling a huge amount of momentum," Watts said. "Momentum around gun safety in this country and we believe that will continue into 2016 and beyond.”

Does this mean they hand you a fifth to drink while making the tour?

I always look forward to the FN booth. Also, always go by the Glock booth to see Michelle Viscusi and Tori Nanaka.

If anyone needs tickets to get in to the NRA convention , drop by The Safe House in Nashville and I would be happy to give you and a friend passes to the convention.  It would be better to join the NRA and get in for free but if not I have a stack of passes to give away.   The Safe House 1004 4th Ave South Nashville,TN 37210

http://www.jamesbest.com/jamesbest.com/Welcome.html He was quite a guy and a great source of entertainment to me.

  I think suicides are fair game for numbers when this was tallied.  Since suicide a very impulsive act, having access to a firearm and ammo makes suicide easier for those who just want a quick way to go.  And I also think a firearm is the method of choice for those who would be too cowardly to use other means that would be messier, cause more pain, ect.   For myself, I've already decided if I ever felt the need to go out on my own terms instead of enduring the ugly and costly side of fighting an incurable disease, I'll use a gun to handle it.   That said, it's still not reason to trample on a Constitutionally protected right.

You need to talk to DMark on here. He's a freakin' genius with those.

It has been a while since I played with it. Are there any Garand experts in case I need to ask some questions.

They are lying via mis-applying statistics.  It is true that there were more gun deaths than auto accident deaths.   The way they are lying is by failing to mention that the great majority of firearms deaths are from suicide.  There are many ways to commit suicide, so inferring that gun control would reduce the amount of suicide is a big lie.

  And you will come and defend me as wifey comes in while I'm cleaning all them?   She's cool with the knives...except for that one.

I like to push it but that's not a thing for group rides IMO.

"Assault Rifle"?   There's no such thing.

NRA needs to call out this R super majority at the NRA convention if a decent park bill does not become law.  They have had every opportunity to pass a decent bill, even the amended park bill that included the capitol. 

It's amazing at the great lengths our reps will go to have the outward appearance of being pro 2nd Amendment, but work to crush it at the same time.   http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/28731743/haslam-says-he-favors-stripping-guns-at-capitol-provision

      The director that just resigned, B Todd Jones.  He was hired by the NFL to be in charge of player discipline.  http://nypost.com/2015/03/22/nfl-tabs-atf-chief-to-oversee-player-discipline/

Not absolutely positive...but I believe you need to be an NRA member to attend.   Can someone else add to this?

Install and adjustable gas block. You will be amazed at how your gun will feel when tuned. BTW, your barrel is more than likely over gassed as it is because manufacturers drill them too big so they do not get something back for warranty work because it will not cycle Tula or Wolf.

Must be hotter loads than you've been shooting, "over gassed" meaning bolt coming back faster than optimum, shells are hitting deflector or side of ejection port and bouncing forward instead being tossed out cleanly.   As long as it reliably runs that way, wouldn't worry about it. Failures happen with over gassing when extraction issues are encountered, ie, chamber pressure hasn't dropped enough and extractor fails to get empty casing out by slipping over the cartridge rim before it's completely removed for ejector to fling it out. That's why so many ARs need the "enhanced" extractor spring and/or o-ring to make it grip better -- because so many ARs are overgassed from the maker. Especially prevalent with short barrels/pistols. And then it's possible the extractor claw can actually tear through the rim with extreme over gassing.   If that was only load you fired, might want to use heavier buffer, though adjustable block best, but again, if runs 100%, "no need to fix something that ain't broken". :)   - OS

Seriously, people are surprised?    Terrorism has already been used to erode protections from the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 8th Amendments, and they've gotten away with it spectacularly.  My only surprise is it's taken this long for the usual suspects to realize they can target the 2nd Amendment via terrorism.

I had a thought the other day.  Progressive liberals seem to think, and constantly push, the notion that any criminal can buy a full-automatic rifle at any gun show with no background check.  Yet if that was true, they should also be clamoring for increased school security in American to prevent the type of attack that happened last week at the Kenyan college.  The logic follows that if any terrorist could get an AK-47, then it is only a matter of time before a school will be attacked, but they don't seem to be too concerned about that.  They only want to keep lawful licensed carriers from bringing guns on school campuses.  If true assault rifles were that easy to get, a truly concerned person would want to both remove the guns from future use while simultaneously preparing to face the current threat.  Instead, they just use the concern for terrorism as a flimsy excuse to keep guns from everyone.

Had a good opening morning trying to get a young boy his first turkey. Had a big longbeard come in and strut past the blind as close as 5 years at times, but the boy couldn't get the gun on him when he was far out enough to shoot. Still it was cool to experience it with him and his dad. This morning I wasn't sure I would make it out, but mustered the will on just a few hours sleep. Went solo this morning and set up in the woods close to where the birds had roosted the day before. Worked out perfect. I had two gobblers to my left and two to my right, about 100 years apart, me in the middle. At fly down they all come together in front of me but hung up about 80 yards out. Took me till 7:30 to get them in range. This one was the lead bird.

I've been carrying my 938SAS cocked with the safety on in an IWB holster by FirearmHolster.com for almost 2 years now. I am 100% confident that it will not go off unless I disengage the safety and pull the trigger. It's a great little gun and I don't foresee me ever replacing my EDC with anything else.

If your wife and son won't be with you on Saturday at the convention, they might really enjoy the Adventure Science Center.  It's only a short drive away.

there is no contract with Comcast.   You can cancel at any time with no fee.   What they do is guarantee you a price for a set amount of time.  After that time is up your rate will most likely go up.   I call them annually when my bill jacks up and ask to speak to a Retention Manager.  I certainly don't expect them to tow the line on prices forever.  All prices go up.  But every time I have been able to come to an amiable solution.  Sometimes I have lowered my service level, sometimes they have raised,  both have lowered the price.   I have lived in four major cities in my life.  Comcast is not a nightmare like some believe.  Try Adelphia in South Florida, you will learn what shady business practice is.

  Different strokes. I was tired of whole thing, had just become comic book stuff,  but the Craig series revitalized the genre for me.   - OS

In all about being safe and doing unto others, but checkpoints are very reminiscent of Nazi Germany as well as current day Germany. I believe strict penalties in lieu if this crap like this would be better. This is (was) America, now, I don't know. If the powers that be were really concerned about our safety, they would offer other alternatives. Too bad soo sad, pay your fine!

  The Tennessee "Katrina Law" is found in:   TCA 58-2-107.  Emergency management powers of the governor   One line was added to very end:   (m) "During any state of emergency, major disaster or natural disaster, the state, a political subdivision or a public official shall not prohibit nor impose additional restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, carrying, storage, display or use of firearms and ammunition or firearm and ammunition components."   and another modifed to:   (e)(8) [The Governor may ...] "Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, explosives, or combustibles, which terms shall not be construed to include firearms, ammunition, or firearm or ammunition components"   Note however that in confrontation with a LEO, at least in the short run mace, tasers, batons and guns beat paper every time.   - OS

Just a personal preference. Don't like the looks or style of them. Handled a couple different ones and they just aren't for me. Personally, they feel outdated. Everyone's updating their design with keymod, quick change barrels, folding stocks, interchangeable parts, Ect Ect. They are listening to what the market wants. I just don't see armalite keeping up with them. It's like the age old debate with 1911 extractors. Internal or external. Everyone likes internal because it's the original design. But external works better. Why not go with that works better and keep updating and making a product better? I get armalite did lots of updates to this gun and others to try and be competitive, but it's just not enough, and seems to me it's been like that for a long time with them. Anyways, that's just my personal opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

I'll stick with my accuracy internationals. :) Never been a fan of armalite. Personally, I think they suck. Not going to beat around the bush there.