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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 :))

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 .....

You should just sneak over and heist that shiney new one Willis68 is getting, and lop an inch or two off the front of it. Problem solved!

Thought about something the size of an Aimpoint T-1 or RMR in an offset mount along with your scope?

I run an EOTech G33 Magnifier behind an Aimpoint CompM4.  At 100 yards, the dot covers about a 2 inch circle.  The thing is, without magnification, the dot still covers the same percentage of the target.  The dot doesn't change in relationship to the target, but you can see the target better.  You won't lose accuracy because you use a magnifier, you will gain because you can see the target better.  The Dot looks bigger because the target looks bigger...but they both grow by the same size.   It functions the same as a first focal plane scope where the cross-hairs cover the same percentage of the target regardless of which magnification you are using.

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

  Listened to the podcast during my lunchbreak today.  Excellent information!!!

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.

Excellent news but I must say I am surprised our gov signed it. I was thinking he would just let the 10 day wait expire and have the bill pass by default without his signature.

read 'em & weep, gun grabbers.... it's a done deal. :up:   http://www.tennessean.com/story/insession/2015/04/24/haslam-decision-on-guns-and-parks-bill-could-come-friday/26297265/     I guess it's time to send Haslam a "thank you" note email on this one... whether he deserves it or not. Of course, it's highly likely that this is merely part of his plan to triangulate for a future senatorial seat, but that's another battle for another day. At least it's done.

TNReport Twitter feed just reported that Haslam signed the bill.  The Tennessean has it on their website as well as breaking news.

I use Mint, easy as breathing.

I certainly don't disagree with that, short barrel shotguns and rifles shouldn't be regulated at all. And cops, aside from SWAT, don't need suppressors or machine guns. No reason that LE should have what U.S. law abiding citizens cannot.

Re: military grade weapons I am in support of law enforcement, local all the way up to federal, to only have weapons that civilians can legally own without tax stamps. Police don't need select fire weapons.

You look a little........ deferent

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!!!

I have TGO - 221 Fireball across the back of my shooting vest. It works, I've had several other TGO/IDPA shooters come up to chat because of that.   I'd post a photo, but I have yet to figure how to do that unlike the gun selling forum where you can attach direct from your photo file.

That is AWESOME!!!!! I would expect that to be something I'm reading about in my Monster hunter International books. 

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.

That face is TOO stinking cute!!!!

Before After

Glad you had a good hunt. You've not heard any gobbling yet? Maybe it'll get better. There's usually at least a few mature toms in a given area. Don't give up, you might start to hear some gobbling.

I wish they lived here. I'd love to have them around. I'd even trap all the local stray cats and give them easy meals. The fox may be the most beautiful animal we have in TN.

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

Do I think people in Chicago will learn from this? Possibly. Do I think politicians in Chicago will learn from this? Not a snowball's chance in hell.

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.

  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.