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  1. Verification of identity is one thing. Giving you a photo of my DL that contains my DL number, full name, DOB, and address ain't happening. To me, ID theft is more of a threat than buying a gun from an established member.
    5 points
  2. O.K. I've only hunted hogs once, 40 years ago in Northeastern Tennessee. Three of us came down from Illinois with 44 magnums looking for the fabled Russian boars that were running loose in the mountains. The idea was to go for something dangerous that would hunt you back given the chance. Since these animals were reputed to kill black bears regularly this seemed like great fun that was still legal. I had, years earlier than that, hunted the "Big Seven" in Africa, Polar Bears and Kodiak Bears in Alaska, but most of that had become out of bounds. One of the guys with me had never hunted anything but birds and the other only the usual birds, deer, and elk. They were anxious to face dangerous game. Now I had been raised on a farm, and while we didn't raise hogs, all of our neighbors did. Domestic hogs are not terribly exciting, and even their feral cousins were mostly nuisances that we killed on sight with primarily .22 rifles. So, the tales of the Russians with their bullet proof gristle plates and aggressive natures seemed perfect. Certainly far better than the mountain lions I had hunted that proved a real disappointment regarding fear factor hunting. So, we packed up my brand new pickup truck and headed to Tennessee. As it turned out the truck gave us a real adventure by breaking down in middle Tennessee which allowed me to make a new friend in the Service Manager of a dealership. He turned out to be an avid deer hunter who worked at the dealership as a cover for his real occupation - moonshiner. He had some of the finest stainless steel tanks on his farm turning out some very clean and very good shine in prodigious quantities. That new friendship lasted for years until his death a few years ago, so that was the really fortuitous event in the trip. When we get where we were going the hired guides regaled us with stories of these dangerous Russian boars, and evidencing skepticism about our using revolvers on these formidable beasts. They warned us to keep up as best we could with the dogs as we were going to have to pay for any dogs the boars killed or maimed if we weren't right there to protect them. They also warned us to look for good trees to climb if we missed or our guns didn't do the job. Naturally we were pumped and the bird hunter didn't even sleep that night because of both fear and anticipation. As it turned out, he did get charged, but only because the boar was cornered and the only way out was through a tunnel in a thicket that he was crawling through. He did get the thrill of being hunted back, but the handgun lessons I had given him paid off and the boar went down about four feet in front of his face. He was prone as he was crawling through a thicket using a creek bed as the entrance. He had a good story which he still tells to this day. Myself and the other guy following our dogs came right up on our boars fighting with the dogs. Anticlimactic as it was, both of us killed our boars with a single shot. Not really so much fun. Now. The boars were large, and they were very, very, hairy compared to any hog I had ever seen. Their tusks were huge. They certainly looked the part of a fearsome beast. However, it wasn't what we were hoping for. To top it off, the meat was terrible and smelled to high heaven when cooked. (Of course, I should have expected that as a farm boy. They were scrounging for food and they had not been castrated at all, let alone early.) So, we never had any urge to do it again.
    4 points
  3. If buyer/seller is down with a BOS, it reduces the odds of a prohibited transfer. An illegal operator won't create one as the seller and not want to sign as a buyer, unless this is their standard business operating procedure. I like it for an unknown buyer or seller. For well known or known to others, I don't require it.
    4 points
  4. "One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor to see that it does. I would like very much to ensure — and in some cases I have — that any man who offers violence to his fellow citizen begets a whole lot more in return than he can enjoy." Col. Jeff Cooper
    4 points
  5. This has been brought up before, and while I'm not one to ask for one, I personally don't care if they ask for one. If I want it, I'll sign a bill of sale, show my ID/CCW whatever.
    4 points
  6. "When you're a lawman and you're dealing with people, you do a whole lot better if go not so much by the book but by the heart" - Deputy Barney Fife
    2 points
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  8. That’s also a good one for historical accuracy.
    2 points
  9. I have become interested in doing some hog hunting. I never have. Thinking on taking my Dad too. Anyone know a good place in TN? Would be nice to find a private land owner that wanted help clearing up hogs. I am not interested in "reserves". Middle TN or eastward would be best. I am also gray on the regulations. Been trying to read up on them. Thanks
    1 point
  10. "Only accurate rifles are interesting". - Colonel Townsend Whelen
    1 point
  11. Didn’t know where else to put this. Feel free to move it if you want. I’ve been in TN one year. I’m probably not going to change your mind, but thought I would offer some perspective from observations in the classifieds. I an astonished at the number of ads that require bills of sale. There is even one that says he will take a picture of my ID if I purchase from him. No. Hell no. If I were to buy from you, we would exchange phone numbers. You would also see my car when we meet and see what I look like. You could write my plate number down and even take a picture if you desired, but I would think that was weird. I would probably also give you my name when we meet. You would have all the personal information you need. What does my signature and any other info do for you to protect you? It’s a rhetorical question Nothing. “But if it’s used in a crime, I will have proof I sold it.” True. That proof, which depending on circumstances, could be used AGAINST you. Saw it happen. Guy bought a gun that had been flipped a bunch on the boards. Beater P226. I saw that gun sold 6-7 times and almost ended up with it myself once. Required a BOS when he eventually sold it. Someone long before him reported it stolen. Current owner got caught and didn’t know. BOS seller and current owner both ended up getting arrested (he also gave a copy to the buyer, if I recall). Story is long and I’m leaving out tons of details, but the BOS was proof he possessed and sold a stolen gun. I’ve had two guns come up in skip traces and had visits from ATF as a result of them getting flipped to someone in California. I didn’t provide names or info of the guys I sold to. I just knew I didn’t have the guns anymore (and so did the ATF, obviously). They made their threats for info and I called their bull####. My only obligation was to not have reasonable suspicion that the buyer wasn’t from AZ and I made everyone I didn’t know do an ID flash (and looked at state of license plate), which was sufficient. Anyhow, if you’re a BOSer, consider getting rid of the BOS requirement. I won’t ever have the pleasure of meeting you otherwise. It’s nice being free and not being required to fill out paperwork to meet someone face to face to exchange money for a tool with a serial number. We have enough BS from our gov’t in this state. We don’t need to impose unnecessary BS on ourselves.
    1 point
  12. Just a heads up, On target in Murfreesboro has their 5.45 on clearance at 3.75 a box for wolf and WPA for 4.99 I think.... I picked up 500 rounds of the black box wolf today.
    1 point
  13. We have had this discussion a few times. Bottom line is everyone has to do what they are ready to take responsibility for. I require a BOS and I state that clearly in my ads. It’s illegal for me to sell a gun to an out of state resident or a minor. You can argue that point all you want, but I’m not going to argue it in court paying attorney fees. I have a BOS that requires nothing but your name, phone number and signature. I don’t even ask for your address on it. But I do require you show me a valid TN ID (DL or HCP, your choice). I don’t need to take a picture of it. Also because I have a C&R if I’m selling a C&R item more information is required, but that’s also clearly stated in the ad. As long as the ad’s are clear there should never be any drama.
    1 point
  14. If you're not established in TN with a TN driver's license or other proof of residency, no one can legally sell a firearm to you without transferring it to an FFL in your home state of record.
    1 point
  15. If you moved from Smellanoy it doesn't matter much does it?? Just avoid the large cities, depending on what you are looking for, get on Land and Farm or Landwatch and plug in what you are looking for, raw land, horse ranch or whatever. But I will tell you, you will forget all about Smellanoy very quickly!! PM me for more info. Mac
    1 point
  16. Yeah, give the Tricities area a look (Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport). Not only is it a gorgeous area of the State, but sounds about the right size. It is a LOT bigger than it looked on the map. Once I went through there (for work), I couldn't believe all that was there. Yet, it's not a 'big city'. Plenty of job opportunities between Eastman Chemical and ETSU, etc., - K
    1 point
  17. All I ever ask is that a purchaser have any one of the following: (1) A valid Tennessee HCP. (2) A Tennessee Armed Security License. (3) Be Law Enforcement. That tells me that a background check has already been done. I don't take pictures, I just want to see it and see that it is valid. I won't remember anyone's address, DOB, etc. I can't even remember my own much less anyone else's. Now what were we talking about again????
    1 point
  18. Sorry, not sorry. When it's just a stranger from the internet, I want some level of protection and peace of mind, going into the sale, and after it. A Bill of Sale and verification of identity make that possible if I ever someday decide to sell a gun.
    1 point
  19. That and "Another Country" are 2 of my favorite books, read and re-read over the years. Thank you! FWIW "Another Country" title is a play on the L.P.Hartley quote "The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there."
    1 point
  20. "To ride, shoot straight, & speak the truth." Col.Cooper.
    1 point
  21. 1 point
  22. A few quotes I've found helpful over time: " Most civilians don't get aggressive enough fast enough" Paul Gomez RIP my friend. "We can ignore reality, but we can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality" Ayn Rand... obviously not a gunfighter, but pertinent nonetheless. "You have the rest of your life to solve your problems. How long you live depends on how well you do it" Clint Smith
    1 point
  23. You have to agree with a company’s politics? Don’t some of you guys buy commie made guns?
    1 point
  24. I went with the Legion!
    1 point
  25. THE MOST EXPENSIVE ONE!!!
    1 point
  26. I started training with SI and Randy Harris in 2012, primarily with handguns, though I have taken 2 one-day shotgun classes and a one-day carbine class. I like Randy's instruction style, he is local, and I can learn a lot from him (unless he gives me an excuse to find a new training org) He knows his stuff: https://suarezinternational.com/randy-harris/ This was my first two-day close range rifle class and the content did not disappoint. Day one started with some classwork and then it was out to range for dry work; gun manipulations from standing, kneeling, and prone. Here is where we focused on muzzle and trigger finger control, for me it started me on the habit of engaging the safety when my hand leaves the pistol grip or, at a ready position with no immediate threat. We then made sure our guns were dialled in, meaning it will hit a target at 25 yards if I do my part. My gear = HiPoint Bullpup and M1 carbine. I brought my AR, but had too much fun with the others. Worked out of pockets - no battle belt / chest rig. You CAN be tactically practical with a pocket load out, but have a plan (and place) to retain your mags. I am investigating the simple dump pouch for future classes. The reason I mention my kit is it makes no difference what your gear is, as long as it is functionally safe and my goal is to train like I would most likely use my stuff. I also hope it encourages the guy or gal like me, competent with a self defense long gun, but a basic static shooting background, to get more experience (with ANY quality instructor) Before you upgrade your gear, upgrade yourself. Comparing my two carbines: for home defense, inside the walls, the HP Bullpup is the winner - both short, compact, and 9mm. The M1C is a better choice for multi purpose use, simply more effective at longer ranges and is more fun to shoot. Sights: red dots are awesome for closer quarters, I have a budget model on the HiPoint. You probably want some kind of BUIS - batteries die, electronics break and rain can obscure your dot or reticle. The M1C has the traditional ladder peep sight - my challenge is I don't pick up the sight picture quickly and they don't seem be the best design for movement. With this particular carbine (low sight to bore) at less than 20y, if you have good alignment, contact points, and decent trigger control, you can cheat and look over the rear peep. Does rain impact a peep? Not me, but the student with the Galil had to blow water off / through his. What about my AR? Well, it's back in the bedroom armory. Shooting. I was pleased with me performance and believe when the light bulb went off, my confidence really soared. I realized shooting a carbine puts the muzzle out to an equivalent distance of full pistol extension. With a good cheek weld, it's a super long barrelled pistol with the added benefit of using more contact points to hold it steady. Sounds like a "d'uh" moment, but I had to experience it to learn it. What I should have done is practiced more pro-active reloads, but keep trying to run dry to transition to my pistol. And I did try, with the option of 1-5 shots during live fire, I took all 5. Get to end, 1-2-3 rounds left. Side note, the rebuild on the M1C was successful. 250 rounds, 2 FtoFeed, identified weak mag springs. Worked going to my weak side for 85% of the drills - only lefty in class. Still accurate, even for the "he's not down" shots to the beak. What I was most amazed at was my John Wick like pistol skills. The drill was transition to pistol. Working to my weak side, my carbine was unslung, so I had to secure it, muzzle down, stock secured with my right arm. All of my one handed pistol shots were right on the beak, 4" or so, with no flyers...and I haven't shot live in weeks. Dry fire practice is working for me. Regarding slings, find what works for you, but the two-point seems to be the most versatile with ease of gun manipulations. I mention this in case you have to switch shoulders - can you or do you have a plan to unsling or detact yourself from your gun. Other guns represented: we had a AR pistol, Kel-Tec RDB, Galil, AK47, 3 other ARs, and my two odd balls.
    1 point
  27. 1 point
  28. If you like movies with realistic firefights, check out The Town. Ronin also comes to mind. Even though it's not as "gritty" as some recent flicks, it's cool to see how the characters plan an ambush.
    1 point
  29. Exactly ! I was watching Star Wars Rogue One and a bunch of Stormtroopers cocked their blasters. I about lost it !
    1 point
  30. I hate it when I’m watching something and you hear them “cock” their glock.
    1 point
  31. Well, except for Kevin Costner's seven-shot revolver, and Robert Duvall's shotgun that will blast people through the air....
    1 point
  32. Michael Mann, the Director/Producer of Heat and Collateral has a proven record of doing it right.
    1 point
  33. 1 point
  34. enough of this stuff. When I die I am just gonna leave it where it is.
    0 points
  35. Don't blame the state government. Anything I hear about comes from Uncle Sam. I would rather buy a gun second hand and loose the paper trail. The day will come when ATF will knock on our door with a non request for everything we have on paper. That cold dead hands thing is really BS. And if you think the military won't be involved I've got some bridges I want to sell you. Back in the days when shotguns weren't registered ATF decided a shotgun called the street sweeper was a destructive device because it wasn't made for hunting. You had to either turn it in or get a license like the one you'd have to have for explosives. Now the gun was a real POS and I never even wanted one, but I would have to turn it in Sig Hile
    0 points
  36. That is what you find unrealistic about Star Wars?
    0 points
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