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My daughter forgot her PINK handcuffs at my house today when she came to pick my grand daughter after work. Well being the complete moron I am I noticed about 2 seconds AFTER I locked myself to the pole on my porch that she hadn't left the key, and I am the only one at home with my phone sitting on the kitchen table mocking me lol. Two hours later my wife finally comes home and after she quit laughing at me she called Shay and had her bring the key. So that was my day today.

I don't believe I would have posted that.

You know what? Screw the rest of the country! :angry: I've seen the rest of the country, and we've got a good thing going on here in the South. Been to California lately? :cool:

Well I finally did it. It's a 1/4 circle 10 small frame glock lower with their modified bolt. Cmmg pdw upper. 8.5" barrel keymod rail. Only got to shoot it 5 times, but so far so good. Bho works as it shoot. Parts kit is a spikes enhanced lpk. Not crazy about the ambi safety's as it rubs my trigger finger. Also not sold on the keymod over a standard rail. Now just gotta settle on sights and optics.

Not a chance I'm believing that story. :)

The majority of handcuff stories have a common theme, and now pink ones to boot?!!  And we really are to believe John455's account? ;)   - OS

Don't feel bad, I had a girl friend put one cuff on me and the other on her. She didn't have a key so I had to drive to the police station to unlock them. That was the last time I went out with that girl and the leo kept the cuffs.

Hmmm. Well I could tell some stories about folks playing around with handcuffs resulting in a 911 phone call for an officer to help get them out of the handcuffs. Of course sometimes they weren't USA pattern cuffs using a standard handcuff key. BTW a sliver of metal used as a shim works fine...if you can reach it or hint...have a standard ink pen in your pocket...

Just an aside, I just noticed the little English lesson correction in the bill also, surprised I never caught it the many times I read existing statute.   Previously from 39-17-1311 "A person possessing unloaded hunting weapons while transversing the grounds..."   Amended to:   SECTION 5. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1311, is amended by deleting from subdivision ( b )(1)(J)(ii) the word “transversing” and substituting instead the word “traversing”.   ----------   i.e., a person could only "transverse" something if his body lies across it.   / end pedantry :)   - OS

Liberal heads are exploding across the state.

Yeah, but have you ever signed on through your smart phone while taking an early morning dump in a portapotty at the gunrange before other folks show up? Yeah, me neither.

About time Haslam did something good for the gun-supporting constituents.   http://www.knoxnews.com/news/local-news/gov-signs-gunsinparks-bill-into-law_94739792    

We're a little slow up here. The Grand Ole Opry comes in on monday.

Tom will be offering a 1 day class in Franklin TN coming up next month.........       Intensive Pistol Skills One Day Training Primary Instructor – Tom Givens   Place:           Nashville/Franklin,TN,  area Time:            9am – 6pm Date:            May 9, 2015                      Saturday Rounds:        400-500 Price:             $225.00  Intensive Pistol Skills is an extensive work-out of the essential skills involved in self-defense with a handgun. Topics covered include presentation from the concealed carry holster; accurate shooting at high speed; fast, reliable reloading techniques; one handed shooting; malfunction remedies; and much more. Students will fire approximately 400-500 rounds. Directions to the range, detailed equipment list and other info will be sent to registered students prior to class date. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intensive-pistol-skills-franklin-tn-tickets-15014727454        

I have mixed feelings on the full auto/semiauto issue. I was the weapons training sergeant in four different stations during my career and I know very well that some guys in uniform have natural abilities with firearms and some are totally without that talent, tending to shoot and handle the gun like they got it out of a book. Also, adrenalin is always in abundance during armed confrontations, so in my mind's eye I can see a nightmarish scene where a scared, overexcited cop of the second description above steps out of the car and rips off an ill-considered burst down the sidewalk and into a crowded bus bench. However, aside from being a cop I was also trained as Light Weapons Infantry in the Army and I want no part of any firefight where the other guy has a machine gun and I only have a semi-auto. That's a suicide mission. So the best I can do here at this time in history is to say that I would be comfortable with selected, carefully trained officers carrying machine guns when and where needed, and not necessarily by every officer on routine patrol as a matter of course. As a friend of mine said about having an AR-15 for home defense: "If we really need an AR to defend our homes with, then we have a much worse problem than the one we're shooting at." The same applies to the issue of cops carrying machine guns. Cops should always be given every weapon they need to defend themselves with in protecting us, but are we to the point where the standard Ameican beat cop needs a machine gun to defend himself with? Man I hope not. Like I said, I'm really conflicted about this. I really think the issue here is the broader issue of the militarization of law enforcement. It's very troubling to the public that cops are starting to look like soldiers, and it's even more troubling when you consider that it might just be necessary. I hope it isn't, but.......my friend DID buy an AR to defend his home with, so ?????????????????

I carry a semi-automatic rifle, I have no use for full auto. As others mentioned, the practicality of shorter barrels is obvious when working out of a vehicle. I'm curious about the suppressor comment though. You do know they protect hearing and don't make the rifle any more deadly, right? I don't know of any officers that use suppressors for patrol, but I'm surprised to hear this view coming from the gun community. I usually only hear the uninformed speaking in this manner about a suppressor.

Nice one Steve. No FCS and no tacky roll-marks, just like God and John Moses intended.   By the way, I've got one of those Wilson Beretta's and you're really gonna like it.

funny stuff in a twisted sort of way.   Poor girl will probably never live it down.

Like DaveTN, I too am a former policeman from another state as well as military, and I am extremely proud of my service in both venues.   I recognize that this is TGO David's site and that he makes the rules whether I agree with them or not.   The problem is the definition of "Cop Bashing" is pretty subjective. I consider some A-hole coming on here and saying that all cops suck for _____ reason is cop bashing that shouldn't be tolerated, but I do not consider discussion of a particular cop's actions as such. As far as my former cop life I still have a pretty thick skin about it, and if a police officer doesn't have thick skin I suggest that they find another profession. You work a highly demanding position that can also be VERY visible and certainly scrutinized, but it is a profession that YOU chose. To be intolerant of criticism of some other officer's action is pretty silly in my opinion.   I respect LEOs on this forum who stand-up to critics for righteous actions and condemn the unrighteous actions. I have no respect for those who keep quiet or leave the forum butt-hurt because discussion, (and even anger), over an unrighteous act takes place.   But let's put this in perspective: how many times over the years have I seen posts on this forum insulting my Christian beliefs? I'm a technical sales rep for a large IT company in Nashville, so how often do I see insults towards salesmen in general and my company? Do I deserve less protection from this than LEOs do on this forum? Am I less valued as a member?   Food for thought.

This bobbed Vee is bad ass okay and for you jeep lovers

this, linux mint is awesome!

Linux Mint with the Mate desktop is my recommendation. I have the same laptop but have Win 7 on it at the moment. Mint is based on Ubuntu, but works better IMO. I have Mint on my two desktops.

It's threads like this where I miss the vote up or down buttons. I'm shocked that members of this forum are so quick to accuse the police officer, especially after he fires the weapon and ignores them.

...to TGO   You're on vacation and you still log in...(yes LIONSFAN, I think you need to admit the group you may have a small problem :))

When I showed this to my wife, she almost wet her pants. http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/outkick-the-coverage/local-mississippi-news-airs-most-awkward-interview-ever-042215

"D.T. McCall's, Carthage and Lafayette." ONLY ones that will deliver AND set the safe up for free.

I've got 4 Glocks but I just don't shoot them well. I swear I'm gonna sell them but I can't bring myself to it .....

No doubt. Probably some dolt allowed his or her computer to spell the word and it just "looked right". Vocabulary is another big problem with most during contributing to our downfall.

Just get a QD mount and have a non magnified red dot for home use.

Great podcast with Tom Givens. Well worth the time to listen.   http://americanwarriorshow.libsyn.com/

Great news.  I, personally, rarely visit local parks.  Heck, I live in the danged woods and there are fishing spots just maybe five miles (or less) down the road from me.  I am much more likely to visit a state or national park.  Still, it is good to know that I don't have to worry about whether i am legal or not if I do enter a local, public park for some reason.  Further, I think that every advance we can make in restoring firearms rights is a step in the right direction whether it impacts us all that much personally or not.  Who knows, maybe this is the first step toward removing the weight of law from signs on posted businesses (which, I believe, would be one of the greatest advances we could make at this time.)

i am sure it was my phone call and email that put us over the top.   You're welcome!   ;)   and fwiw i keep emails about laws, either for against extremely brief.   And put my position and topic the the subject box. I seriously doubt they get read at all other than to know if you are for or against something.

Good that it pleases you. All this talk is making me want to break out my 75 and go to the range instead of house and yard work today. lol

Emailed Haslam, not that I really believe that the opinion of a lowly voter will have any impact on His Highness' decision.  At least I let my wishes be known, though.   I know we generally want to keep emails to politicians short and sweet and I generally attempt to do so but in this case I just couldn't help but voice my opinion a little more thoroughly in what I hope and believe was a generally respectful manner.  This is what I wrote:  

The MoveOn.org message that JohnC posted makes me want to vomit.  Especially this line:     FIrst of all, 'terrifying'?  Really?  Only if you are an idiot hoplophobe who thinks that entering a park will suddenly turn people who otherwise safely and legally carry firearms in many, other locations on a daily basis into bloodthirsty mass murderers.  Secondly, it is already legal to carry in parks unless the local government opts out so this bill does not 'allow' people to carry in parks.  Instead, it disallows local ordinances that create a patchwork of laws.  Finally, it disgusts me when people claim to not oppose the Second Amendment and then follow up with crap like 'common sense legislation' that does just that - opposes the Second Amendment. 

I use Mint, easy as breathing.

  Always a good idea to include a link to the site in question.   Helpful to include the actual link   http://www.alliantpowder.com/resources/catalog.aspx

I could get behind that with the only possible exception I can think of is shotgun barrel length. Try snatching a 18.5" barreled 870 out of a rack inside a vehicle. The 14" or 16" barrel helps. But I don't say we have to have it but dang it can get snagged up in a pinch. I say do away with the NFA. Just because a a gun shoots more than one bullet in a squeeze of the trigger or has a shorter barrel doesn't make it any deadlier.

Some of you guys in Mid Tenn already know me....the rest of you guys better watch the Hell out...I'm on the way Up!!!

  Well, if you ever happen to see a "NO SPEARGUNS ALLOWED" sign on a public range anywhere near here, odds are pretty good that I'm the reason why it was put there.   :pleased:

First time I have ever taken a rifle class.   Designed for 25 yards and less (Zombies encroaching on your property to the home invasion)   Day started with admin / safety briefing and dry work (weapon manipulation and mag retention)   Mag retention for home defense make obvious sense to me now...chances are you will not be strapping on your belt or chest rig with multi mags but rather grabbing an extra and stuffing it in your pocket or waist band - keeping a partially loaded mag in this scenario is not a bad idea.   Gear and gunz...I went minimalist and worked out of my pockets. I did not have a sling - mistake, kind of...when transitioning form rifle to pistol I had to either drop my rifle for a 2-hand pistol grip or tuck under my arm for a one-hand grip. Have a sling on your home defense rifle/carbine.   I shot my HiPoint 995 with TS Stock and $30 BSA Red Dot. It was flawless and ran as well as the Tavors, ARs and AKs. I was concerned about the 10 round capacity, but with an emphasis on pro-active reloads and mag retention and extra mags in my pocket, I didn't feel "under-gunned" Being a lefty, I followed the "step to the right" and shot off-hand. I can't imagine how difficult it would have been to do this with irons, the Red Dot made it "easy" to acquire the target with my non-dominant eye. The benefit was stepping to my strong side, my groups tightened up noticeably. I wasn't sure if the cheap red dot would hold zero, but with the light 9mm recoil, I think it's a keeper.

I agree that running puts innocents at risk. I am a biker and would never run. Then again I'm law abiding. Some of these guys on crotch rockets run just because they're so fast and can get away(sometimes). 38 miles he ran and we don't know what kind of harm he caused during that. I would've taken him out with the car too. It was a prime opportunity.

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Leave the fox alone please. They're pretty scarce these days. Probably due to pressure from the relatively recent migration of coyotes to this region. Until recently, I hadn't seen a fox for more than 20 years. If you're feeling the need to take something out, there are plenty of non-native invasive species to practice on. Coyotes, feral pigs, northerners, stink bugs, floridians, yellow jackets, etc.

Seeing as they are out of season, let them live.

I don't think he lost his mind; he was just expressing his frustration over how immature and thoughtless your comments were. Your quote did amuse me though. I've never seen someone insult themselves before so openly on the internet.

I heard the guy was in and out of the hospital in two days, so good move on the officer's part In my opinion.

A car is a much more effective weapon than a handgun and it does provide some degree of cover against a rifle. I think it was a smart move.

  I think he had stolen the rifle and had fired at least one round into the sky as a sort of intimidation tactic. He was asking for trouble of some sort.   From the article the Devil's Advocate did not read:   Tucson Police Sgt. Pete Dugan told CNN that Valencia was involved in several incidents in Tucson the day he was struck.   At 6:45 a.m., Valencia robbed a 7-Eleven in Tucson with a metal object in his hand. Authorities said he was dressed only in his underwear. He was charged with theft.   A little more than an hour later, police said, Valencia set a fire at a church for which he was charged with arson of an occupied structure.   Just after that he entered a home and stole a car, police said.   Authorities said he drove to a Walmart where he stole a .30-30 rifle and ammunition. He fled the store with Walmart employees in pursuit.

  Every time I call, they look up my account and it shows I own the modem. I'm done with putting any effort into Comcast - repeatedly trying to charge me rent for my modem is just crooked business.   The next time a Comcast field tech is in my home, they will be leaving with the equipment. Google fiber can't arrive fast enough.