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http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/tenn-school-district-says-it-can%E2%80%99t-stop-students-from-displaying-confederate-flag-unless-it-causes-a-%E2%80%98disturbance%E2%80%99/ar-BBlIFZE   This article doesn't pertain to our school, but it did remind me of a recent event.   The first day of school, our high school has a new principal. He gathers the school together for his big speech. One of the items on his agenda was to ban the display of the confederate flag, or the wearing of apparel depicting it. Well, the next day, my kids as well as many other wore their best Dukes of Hazzard t shirts, and the superintendent's phone never quit ringing. Oddly enough, the new principal was told if he liked his job, he'd ease up a bit on the restrictions.   He was good with rainbow stuff and all that entails, but the confederate flag was a no go.   This makes me wonder what is now taught in history class.

She has arrived ! I am not sure what these guys were thinking when they came up with this GI model idea, forged frame,no MIM.hand fitted slick looking ww2 copy for low $700s? A super tight well machined classic that has the looks of a boring GI pistol with the engine of a turbo vette under the hood,....This thing is a sleeper ! Quality is amazing and talk about tight,this thing is tighter than any 1911 I have ever picked up . Going to hit the range today and try this baby out !

Think about this.  These people are blaming legal handgun carry permit people for their problems in parks.  They are making a bigger deal out of handgun carry permits carrying than gang bangers carrying.  They think gang bangers carrying is just something that happens but throw a fit when an honest man is carrying to protect himself from the criminals.  I've never seen this much effort put into deterring criminals from carrying.

  Had to reduce the size, tried to enter a larger one and the program said the photo was too large. She still looks pretty nice though, that's all I get to do these days is look and wish I was 25 again.  :)

    Yes, I have noticed your new sig line. You need to enlarge it though.

At least you have a door. And actual walls. And a window. I've never had any of those.

I missed this one but it is freeking hilarious! Thanks for sharing! The statements from the bunny lovers are great! https://libertyboy.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/peta-v-bikers-a-failure-to-communicate/

not much im sure im 28 and know more about history than the average college student its really sad

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Has nothing to do with revenue. It is just like everything else, control. They want to control every aspect of our lives even if it is very, very minor. Our country never repeals laws, they just choose not to enforce them. But they are still there waiting for the right person to decide to suddenly enforce them again. Jury nullification can be used to find someone innocent of an old law but most courts will not allow anyone to taint the jury with jury nullification.

I've been around or owned guns all my life and there was a time when people understood criminals commit crimes, not their weapon of choice. Gun control is an "emotional issue" used by Progressives as a political tool and "gun free zones" are the best example of a dangerous and ineffective law. Liberal/Progressive politicians are a criminals best friend! I just moved to a small town in eastern Tennessee from another state. Fortunately, the town has an Ace Hardware, store which will come in handy since I'm building a cabin on the mountain and will need lots of materials. Unfortunately the owner posted a 'no gun' sign. On my first visit, my carry permit had not yet arrived in the mail so I wasn't armed and didn't look for signage. On my second visit after receiving my permit, I noticed the sign and walked back to the truck and secured my gun. I then when in the store and asked for the owner who wasn't in. I told the guy at the counter I would not patronize any business that required me to go on unarmed. The moral of the story is that I drove to the next town where there is a Lowe's hardware store and have spent a few thousand dollars in the last couple of months and there is much more to come. It requires a 14 mile round trip but which I'll gladly drive to exercise my Second Amendment rights. Posting the sign was a costly mistake that did nothing to make the store safer. I'm sure he 'felt' better though.

I think this thread has far exceeded any good that may be derived from it by constantly restating the same themes and contentions. So I think I'll pursue the rarest of activities and go talk about guns. I'm done here.

Cause I'm a left handed shooter in a right handed world.

Found another possible and scientific SHTF scenario:

Good looking Rosco. Heavy enough to be a nut cracker too.

Nope. That one's a 38. I have one. ;-)

That's a right purdy pistola ya got there. :up:

Gorgeous!! Shoot it yet? One of the best handguns the world has ever seen. Congrats!

C'mon down, neighbor. Love to have you.

I heard someone say the grip safety and mag release might be cast but the hammer and ignition parts are tool steel as well as the rest..even the sales guy does not know..LOL   Without a doubt,,,,,,Its a GI DW ...    FYI they are only making 1000 units ......after that  its over .. I am considering not even shooting mine now  LOL

  Thanks for posting the CZ information. That pretty much solidified my decision on the pistol.   I called Chris, and surprisingly got to him immediately. Very friendly fellow. Told him what I wanted, and I knew that they most likely wouldn't sell direct on this.   But Chris was very helpful, above and beyond the call I would say. He went thru dealer listings for me and found one that showed to still have one available.   Gave me their phone number and said good luck.   Can't get much better in customer relations that this.   So...I have one on the way.   Thanks CZ, Elk County Ammo & Arms and of course the man responsible for this today...mhl6493! 

I wish I had some intelligent input for your sling conundrum...gotta say, damn gorgeous looking rifle, though...a true work of art

I GOT ONE!!!!   Called Christopher Watson, and he helped me find a dealer with one in stock. Every CZ rep I have spoken with has been fantastic. These guys know how to please their customers.

  Oops, meant to put that in the post.  It's actually chambered in 6.5 creedmoor.  I'm new to the caliber but did quite a bit of research before deciding on it.  So far I love it.   Thank you all for the comments.

My guess is that every person present at this "meeting to discuss loss of revenue" will conveniently forget this year's NRA convention, Beretta relocating to Sumner County and the jobs it is creating, and the fact that Tennesseans have continued to visit local parks (GASP!) despite the presence of lawfully carried firearms.   Even if there were some clear data showing that revenue has dropped...   And even if lawful carry was proven to be the cause of that drop...   Are these folks actually suggesting that revenue takes priority over civil liberties of law-abiding citizens?  Wow.  Just wow.

None of the people listed are legislators... judging by there affiliations, they are mostly known gun grabbers. If there are legislators there, they probably didn't have the stomach to list themselves... Except for maybe Harris out of Memphis, but even he's not on the list. This smells fishy.   This is gonna be real "productive"... :bs: :waiting:

I pocket-carry a Sig p238 in a Recluse TS clamshell holster...very pleased.  They now have one for the G43, as well.

I wish more people had this attitude than the"concealed means concealed" crowd. I too refuse to patronize a posted business.

Can't believe y'all are talking about this in 2015; or haven't you heard ... #blackberrylivesmatter Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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No, Not Nashville or Middle Tennessee.  People hate it here.  I would move to Chattanooga,  for sure.  WAAAY nicer.

Under no circumstances does the definition of reasonable cause or probable cause impede the officer's authority to use his own judgement in defending himself when he believes it necessary. Whether anyone likes it or not, officers have discretion to act to protect themselves according to the dictates of circumstances without having to operate with the strict letter of some standardized legal definition. Sorry, you can't put cops in that particular bottle. It just won't wash.

Holy cow, that's tempting, even at those current market prices. Shipped directly to my door? Yes, please.

They don't make all the people who beat me wear fat suits. If they made everyone weight the same I'd be HOA all the time!

Wow, they're really bringing that much money now? Dang!

  That beauty full of top notch parts is worth a marital fight.  It should be able to fire for the rest of the century if you treat it right.

I suck because I just can't shoot very well.

The fiber fell off on my front site... Sadly I have no idea when it happened

I am pi***ed. This punk who was born in 1969 doesn't have a clue. By the time he was old enough to form a sentence the war was over. What's next the US flag is racist because it offends someone who isn't an American. I have lost a few friends in that war both in combat and after coming home from the side effects of battle. GOD bless all our troops where ever they are, Amen.

East TN is horrible.  Don't move here.  You will hate it.   Especially the greater Knoxville area east of Knox.  Worst place in the world.   Nashville will be more to your liking.

I know there are a lot of Lee fans here, but I would go for the Rockchucker personally. On a side note, you are one heck of a BIL!

I'm torn, agree Ferguson does not need anymore gasoline.  There is a time and place for the Oath Keepers and alike, this is not one of them in my opinion. 

I've got the 930 SPX...cycles everything I've fed it so far with no issues, low brass to high brass.... Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Just watched the video. It must have taken great restraint on the rider's part to not react reflexively when the cop snatched his gun. I know for me, it wouldn't be a conscious decision to react, even if for a fraction of a second. It was a dick move. I saw no reason he couldn't have simply told the rider that he was going to disarm him. I think that would have gone further toward avoiding an "uncomfortable" situation. May have even kept him off the internet, who knows.

 Here are some tidbits I learned during my career. I think you can find an application to this stop for most of them,  but not for #6 in this particular case.   (1) Nothing about police work is easy or simple.   (2) If you lose psychological control of a situation you will probably die for it.   (3) .The officer must survive. When one's rights run counter to his survival, that person's rights (temporarily) lose. For the most part the courts agree.    (4) If you don't see the other guy's gun until it is coming out of his holster, you're a dead man.   (5)  'Tis far better to apologize for scaring hell out of a citizen than to foolishly avoid scaring hell out of him at the cost of your life.   (6) Never eat barbeque in a tan uniform. :pleased:

I agree, he had no problem taking pictures of everything else. Why not the item that caused the stop? I don't think it was right for the cop to grab the gun, like that, but I think we are only getting one side of the story. Just like the poor unarmed black kid that was shot at the auto dealer, he didn't do anything either, he was another good boy shot down by the police, for doing nothing. Until we see the security cameras in the parking lot.    Dave is right in the  post above. If you feel you have a case against the cop, take him to court. Just because your all butt hurt that he disarmed you like that, is no reason to try him on the net, with only your side of the story. If that was me being disarmed like that I would think twice about OC. That is a darn good reason to CC. :2cents:

Biker should have shown us how his plate looked from a few yards away to give us perspective on the stop. That would have helped a bit.   I get that the police have the legal authority to disarm someone for officer safety with no reason needed, but nothing in that video justified it for me.  The bike rider wasn't combative, belligerent, or anything that would indicate danger.  Also, you can make out that the officer has his hand on his weapon from stepping out of the cruiser, so he already has the advantage on the draw.   It's my right to be armed.  I even had to meet a series of standards to prove to the state that I'm deserving of that right.  Seems the biker did so as well.  For a police officer to casually dismiss someone of that right "just because" gives me concern. 

Man, I was hoping this thread was one of our old members coming back around. There are some voices that I really miss these days...

Lol