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After being stuck in a hospital for a while as an adult, I can only imagine how much it sucks being stuck there as a child, over the holidays, and possibly being underprivileged on top of all the other problems. Every year at Christmas I anonymously donate toys to the nearest children's hospital. This year, thanks to an awesome new store here in Fairview called "Dirt Cheap" I was able to buy over $1500 worth of new toys for $300 out of pocket. It was everything under the tree, except for a couple of wrapped presents in the back. You want something to hit you right in the feels? Try that out next year.

I think you left a 1 off that 1911

I thought you guys might get a little chuckle out of this like I did. Here is one of my wifes Christmas presents to me... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love GPS, and unless the satellites go down, it is still usable. Unless there is an EMP. Or you have no power...

Lots of folks say they set their speed control 5mph over the limit too. Which isn't necessarily a recommendation that you do the same. - OS

Maps are much more useful with a compass.

I bought a Rand McNally laminated book for TN and a few surrounding states I travel in. They cover all but the smallest roads and are easy to mark up and wipe off with a dry erase marker. Those stay in my car, but are easy to grab.

About a month ago I got our boys to go through their toy boxes (yes, plural ) and pick out stuff that was in decent shape that they haven't played with in a while. We ended up with 3 copy paper boxes of toys plus another box of duplo legos. We took them to East TN Children's hospital the week before Christmas. I pulled in behind the Marines unloading their Toys for Tots stash and ended up helping carry a few big boxes. Now that their Christmas haul is cluttering up the house, I quickly determined the initial purge was woefully inadequate. There will be a round 2 before long.

Ran into a friend of mine at the TSC the other day, he has started his own business making whiskey. I stopped by the liquor store on the way home and picked up a bottle of his whiskey. Looking forward to having a sip. Maybe for New Years?

I carry a G19 myself. It's my favorite size for a Glock. They're nothing to write home about, but they work and the aftermarket is huge for them. So finding a holster that you like or other accessories would be easier than the others. That being said, I also own a 75 SP01. Amazing handgun and just feels right in the hand. It's strictly a range gun and not something I ever plan to carry. P07 feels good in the hand and very similar in size to the 19. A guy I work with has one and can't speak any more highly about it. I work part time in gun retail so I get to handle quite a few that are on the market. If you're looking at compact handguns and are interested in CZ's, you may want to hold out a bit for the new P10c. Supposed to have an awesome trigger in it and worth a look. I would also suggest a look at the 320c. I think any of them would fit the bill. Personally, I would say the 75b compact would be the nicest.

I bought it in 1996. So twenty years.

My best gift giving was a couple years back. Wife and I went out to pick up some toys at K-Mart as fillers for some family stockings. As we pulled in, I noticed a Fire/Rescue crew there collecting toys. We went inside and started picking things to take back out to them. As we strolled around, I kept seeing more and more ideas, and some really good low prices. Before we really knew it, we had filled 2 carts with balls, bats, dolls, games, cars and trucks, as well as a few other items. I paid and we went out to hand them over. One of the guys came up and asked which one was for them. We stopped both carts and told him all. The look on his face was priceless. We got thanked and hands shook by all of them and walked away quickly. One of them called for us to stop and take a picture. We declined. Told him we did it for personal reasons, and for the kids. We wanted no praise for something we felt we should do. I regret that we haven't done it to that extent since. Best feeling I've had in a long time.

My Christmas present from my wife.... I think it'll be getting this paint job in the near future.

I have a few simple questions that I can't find straight forward answers to anywhere. First of all, let me add that I am 19 years old and that I live in eastern Tennessee therefore all questions will be pertaining to my age and where I live. The overall question is....What am I able to legally do as far as carrying and transportation? I realize I can't legally conceal carry at all until I am 21 years old with a cow permit. But can I open carry if I am using the pistol for hunting? Also can I open carry while fishing? Also I heard of this "castle doctrine" that has taken affect in June of 2015 that allows anyone above the age of 18 to have a loaded or unloaded handgun in their vehicle. Sorry if that is a bit long or confusing. I just need clarification before I wind up in jail. Thanks for your time and I appreciate all answers that could help me out

When you stop using them to hunt supplies, they could be repurposed for T.P. lol

Yellow pages, white pages, phone books in general might be very handy.

LOL, but using dynamite gets better results

Heh, we used to have "Hawaiian shirt fridays" where I worked, mostly to annoy our bosses. Technically it was still a button down, collared shirt.

Unless you have a carry permit. - OS

Free paper road maps of TN from the state are available here: http://www.tn.gov/tdot/topic/map-ordering You can also get them at most Interstate rest areas with a Visitor Center. The laminated ones would hold up much better, of course. As for GPS and wartime, here's an article on the subject: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=86656&page=1 Since it's a military system, anything's possible, but the points in the article pass the smell test. Plus there's the GLONASS system

Once again, catch me

Chicago is actually not a part of the United States. It is an entity of it's own,sort of like an Indian Reservation or the Russian Embassy.

I have no animosity toward gps, and I have to admit that the younger I get the more I am aware that it would help my aging brain, but I just like maps. I will say that I truly believe the quality of maps are declining.

I did a little research, and so far found only 1 source: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/603848828 It appears that Fiocchi is the actual manufacturer in Italy, but sold through Russian sources. Further, just a theory, it appears that Walmart was the only retailer talked about of the stuff for the past several years, this may have been a Fiocchi deal with Walmart to sell exclusively the Perfecta brand as a low cost ammo.

Refute. It's a federal felony. He could will it to son with no FFL involved, but he'd have to be, you know, dead. - OS edit: can also be loaned "for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes", but that's of course a possible can of worms down the road.

Looking on Rugers website, looks like 3 new Mark IV pistols, a SR1911 Target, plus the 2 you mentioned.

I hadn't thought about paper tri-folded and folded again maps in years. As I recall Dad had great maps for the Eastern seaboard, neatly and properly folded

Yeah I paid $110 for the last bottle I had.

Good for you. Most of us, and I'm very guilty of it, seem to accumulate clothes that just don't get worn much. Me...I'm a sucker for aloha shirts. Buy them and just look at them in the closet. Usually because of my expanding waistline.

I understand. lol I crave a Wiley Clapp Gp100.

Yellow pages is a good idea. To add to that line of thought I'll say paper maps. I keep a couple in each vehicle and an atlas on the bookshelf.

Not a thing. I just keep 911 on a card beside the phone.....

I'm in that process as well. We(mostly me) cleaned out a lot of clothes for the flooding victims this year. And I thought I did well emptying my closet. But upon a second look, I think we will have more as well. Which will be good for some of the local church clothing drives. Although we will have to pick a new reciepiant, as the Eastminster Church burned a week or so ago.

When I used to travel to Detroit regularly for work, I'd visit the Cabelas near Ann Arbor. It makes Bass Pro stores look like a Dollar General. I got a fair bit of Cabelas brand stuff there, typically on clearance. It all seemed good value so I've since ordered more stuff online and been happy with it. I've gotten a lot less from Bass Pro, but most of it was fine too. I'm not much of a fisherman and even though the Cabelas is 500 miles away, it was more convienent than the Bass Pro that's an hour away.

As the resident anarchist who finds these laws unconscionable, let me provide a word of caution and advice. Any and all statements that lean towards you carrying being legal or allowed in these situations all depend on the most friendly and understanding of officers being the one you encounter. I'm of belief that any law that criminalizes any behavior that isn't a violation of the life, liberty, or property of another isn't just ill-advised, or illegitimate, but immoral and wholly unjust. So I choose to do as I wish without regard to the law. That said, I'm a grown man who understands the consequences if I encounter a cop who doesn't have the same views on liberty and freedom that I do. Thats a long winded way of saying that before you engage in any action or behavior you need to make sure that you are fully aware of the consequences of dealing with someone who doesn't agree with your conclusions that justify your behavior. The consequences in this case can be permanent and possibly fatal. These are big boy games with big boy rules. Make sure you understand the rules of the game before you decide to play.

I completely understand, they happen to feel pretty good in my hand I suppose. I have bigger hands, so the 19 fits perfectly in my hand. I also have the 43, it feels a little weird, but I have become accustomed to it at this point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We do donate to Vandy. My wife works indirectly for them. Many of her friends are there, and we have a close friend who recently retired from the children's wing. And we do agree with you. It always seems that donations can go astray. Also, thanks for the lead on your buying source. Next time I'm headed your way, I'll stop and check them out. Can't have enough sources.

I have a Jewish friend who comes over to reload from time to time. Last year he asked me what I wanted for the Christian holiday. I told him that at the original Christmas, the wise men brought gifts to Jesus; they didn't swap them amongst themselves. Instead I suggested he make a donation to an area food bank because Jesus said, "when you have done it unto the least of these, you did it unto Me." (Matt. 25:40) After doing so, he told me it was the warmest fuzzy he had ever received.

The use of a light rail might just sneak up on you. I didn't think I would like them, but I got a couple of Glock lights from Steelharp some time ago. I put one on myG19 and found that I like it for use as house gun. So, if you haven't had a bad experience with one, or just hate railed frames; don't rule it out immediately.

I'm almost 70. You don't want to mess with armed senile senior.

Similar to mine, but I prefer, "sorry, just didn't notice the sign" and the rest. Forgetting you have a heater on you at all could be seen as sign of senility. - OS

Gunbroker pretty much stands alone to my knowledge.

Actually it's the other way around and that's the problem. The majority of lawmakers are not lawyers and have no idea how statutes should be written so as to avoid ambiguities and multiple interpretations. And this is why you don't ask for legal advice on the internet. Ignorant.

You might want to read Tennessee code yourself. TCA 39-17-1307: Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. (a) (1) A person commits an offense who carries, with the intent to go armed, a firearm or a club. (2) (A) The first violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class C misdemeanor, and, in addition to possible imprisonment as provided by law, may be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). (B) A second or subsequent violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class B misdemeanor. These are exceptions that apply to your situation when you don't have a handgun carry permit and are carrying a firearm. (e) (1) It is an exception to the application of subsection (a) that a person is carrying or possessing a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle if the person: (A) Is not prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm by 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) or purchasing a firearm by § 39-17-1316; and (B) Is in lawful possession of the motor vehicle. 39-17-1308. Defenses to unlawful possession or carrying of a weapon. (a) It is a defense to the application of § 39-17-1307 if the possession or carrying was: (1) Of an unloaded rifle, shotgun or handgun not concealed on or about the person and the ammunition for the weapon was not in the immediate vicinity of the person or weapon; 3) At the person's: (A) Place of residence; (B) Place of business; or (C) Premises; (4) Incident to lawful hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, sport shooting or other lawful activity; (5) By a person possessing a rifle or shotgun while engaged in the lawful protection of livestock from predatory animals;

Let us know how that turns out They will probably have to ask on TGO. By the way it is not CCW......it is a HCP.

A guy local to me had his house broken into and a bunch of guns were stolen. If you seen someone selling a collection of guns bounce it off this list and if they match up get as much information as you can and call the police. Old 22 single shot 20 gauge single shot Ruger 10/22 without a clip Black powder 1858 Navy (I believe it is a reproduction but not positive) 12 gauge single shot Mossberg 3 boxes of 270 ammunition Also stolen was a 16 gauge double barrel shotgun that belonged to the guy's father. The rest of the guns are run of the mill and probably won't raise an eyebrow but a 16 gauge double should. I cannot remember the last time I seen a 16 gauge double so that is what will catch the thieves. So if anyone here hears about someone selling a 16 gauge double in east Tennessee please notify police if it doesn't seem legit. And for everyone else out there, keep your stuff locked up because the thieves seem to be working overtime this year. I hope the Grinch steals a few souls from these thieves this year. Thanks

It's more complicated. The guy who was city manager at the time wanted to make his mark as a pro development kinda pol apparently. I know the folks who made money off of the bigass rock pile and they weren't particularly political, just happened to own one of the last large tracts of land in a city that can't annex into the county, thanks to VA laws. The idiot savant city council fell for it. Part of that was jealousy of Bristol, TN. Part of it was their thinking they could swindle a few bucks off the deal. And part of it was a desperate development company that was losing their ass and needed badly to do some kind of deal no matter what the actual chances of it working were. Looks like their most memorable accomplishment will be the bankruptcy of one of the few remaining independent cities in the state of VA.

I have done the protest thing. Rarely works. My rule these days is real simple. Catch me.

I love the wheel guns. Just picked these 2 up to add to the collection. S&W 44 Mag Lew Holt and Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp. Stock image of the GP100. I pick it up first of the week.

Ok, Now we come to my pride & joy-- My Gretsch instruments. First Gretsch I ever owned-- 2002 G2619 Electromatic SparkleJet-- Sparkle finishes are incredibly difficult to capture in pics... Gretsch G2810 Bo Diddley Signature model-- The pickguard is custom-made, of my own design. Gretsch G5135 Corvette Gretsch G3156 Historic Series Streamliner Gretsch G5022C Jumbo Rancher--- this one goes with me to just about every gig. Gretsch Americana collection-- Gretsch released this series as a limited run in 2006, an homage to the various "cowboy" style guitars popular in the 40's and 50's. Four different designs, all parlor-sized (or cowboy-sized, if you prefer) Gretsch G2224 Electromatic Short Scale Bass Gretsch G6073 Bass Gretsch G9350 Park Avenue mandolin-- I've got a couple other mandolins, but this is my favorite for gigging by far. And no, that's not a "stock" photo. Gretsch G6130KPW Knotty Pine Roundup-- This is 1 of 9 factory prototypes, not a production model-- Gretsch did a production run of 75, but this one pre-dates the production run by about 6 months. Gretsch G6118T-125 125th Anniversary model And, my holy grail, my favorite guitar in my collection--- Gretsch G6196T Country Club model