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My son graduated with his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida yesterday. Pictured with us is his advisor Mark who has been mentoring my son since he was a young pup in the STEM program at the University of Alabama. Next stop PhD. Roll Tide, Go Gators!

He gifted me and his mother his stole after the ceremony for all we’ve done for him. I’m still fighting back tears.

Got lucky this year, two eight point bucks, one on opening rifle and one on the 15th. Both went to friends that don't hunt, now I am looking for a doe for me, and maybe another for one that went all summer sausage on the first one, if I get my doe.

Me and little man went out a little while ago and he shot this doe. He's hunted about 30 minutes total this year, and has scored this and an 8 pointer. He thinks there isn't much to deer hunting.

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Lol, it’s excused in situations such as this!

The important thing is not what you see but what I have learned. I never bought a benefactor membership because I thought I was too old to learn to post a picture in the classifieds section. Now I know I can do it. Things are looking up.

It was not a commercial about selling a car. It was a heart warming commercial about a daughter doing something for her father and a small garage stepping up to help and to me that is what Christmas is all about. I liked and enjoyed it.....JMHO

On the evening of Feb 4th (5-9PM) and all day Feb 5 (8:30AM-11PM) at THE RIDGE in Dayton TN Randy Harris and John Hearne will be offering Saving Your Life with a Pistol - What Matters , What Doesn't . https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harris-hearne-saving-your-life-with-a-pistol-what-matters-what-doesnt-tickets-227733044667 This is a class combining John Hearne’s epic research and lecture on "Who Wins, Who Loses, & Why: Understanding Human Performance When Death Is On The Line." with elements of Randy Harris’s “Primary Skills for the Armed Citizen” and “Defensive Concepts for Low Light Environments”. The class structure will be half of John’s lecture on Friday night from 5 - 9PM. Saturday will begin at 8:30AM with range work until we break for lunch and then we will continue with the rest of John’s lecture until the evening dinner break. After that we will return to the range for the low light portion of the class until 11PM. John's lecture is a broad survey of the most current research into human performance during interpersonal conflict. It is specifically tailored to the needs of those concerned with self-defense whether armed or unarmed. A strong emphasis is placed on understanding how the human mind works in order to optimize performance and increase one’s chance of dominating a violent encounter. Significant time is spent correcting previously offered, outdated information on human performance. Methods of optimizing training are addressed as well. (A binder with course relevant materials will be provided to students.) The shooting portions of the class will be focusing on the core skills of fighting with a handgun under realistic defensive shooting conditions and stress in both daylight and then in low light. These combat proven skills include solid robust manipulations that work under extreme pressure. This training will help with building realistic mental mapping and help you to learn to overcome the potential for panic and stay focused on the task at hand. Fights are won by applying high quality hits under pressure and that is the focus of this class. Location: THE RIDGE 11534 US-27, Dayton, TN 37321 CLASS TIMES : Friday FEB 4 (5PM-9PM ) Saturday FEB 5 (8:30 AM - 11PM) Equipment Needed : Note Taking materials , Reliable pistol with AT LEAST 3 magazines , 200 rounds of ammo, a handheld flashlight and spare batteries, a holster that fits on the belt, (no pocket, ankle or shoulder holsters) , eye and ear protection. If you have a weapon mounted light feel free to bring it too but it must properly fit in your holster when mounted on the gun. Also if you have a blue gun or airsoft gun that replicates your carry gun and fits your holster feel free to bring it . John Hearne has been a law enforcement officer since 1992 and teaches a variety of subjects for his agency, such as firearms, tactics, use of force, etc. John has been a firearms instructor with Tom Givens' Rangemaster since 2001. He has traveled the country teaching operator and instructor level courses to private citizens, law enforcement agencies, and military groups. John has been researching and speaking on firearms related topics since 2005 and has spoken at many local and national training conferences. John was the featured author to address current research into human performance for Massad Ayoob's "Armed Self-Defense: What the Experts Want You To Know." John has competed in a variety of venues, from the National Tactical Invitational to the Rangemaster Tactical Conference. John has numerous first place and top ten finishes in these events and was the first person to earn a Turbo Pin from Gabe White's Pistol Shooting Solutions without using an AIWB holster. Randy Harris is a highly-accomplished civilian firearms trainer with over 20 years experience in the field . He holds instructor certifications from Rangemaster, Suarez International, the National Rifle Association, and the State of Tennessee. He has participated in the National Tactical Invitational and is a multi-time presenter at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference. Randy is an IDPA Master Class shooter in six divisions, placing in the top 20 in the Stock Service Pistol Division at the 2015 IDPA World Championship, and he is one of only four people to hold both the Red Pin from the Rogers Shooting School and a Turbo Pin from Gabe White's Pistol Shooting Solutions class, and is the only person so far to earn the Turbo Pin using a strong side IWB holster. THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTED RATE OF $400 (+tax and the Eventbrite processing Fee) THROUGH JANUARY 3RD . AFTER THAT (Jan 4-Feb 4) IT WILL BE $450 (+tax and the Eventbrite processing Fee). PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO CONTACT RANDY (randy@harriscombative.com) TO PAY BY CHECK OR CASH DIRECTLY TO AVOID THE FEES.

STI 2011 DVC 3 9mm 3 Gun Competition Pistol 5.4 inch Gold Tin Bull Barrel 2 (21) 1 (18) RD Magazines $2800

TRADING... PENDING MEET. Bought this lightweight Cross .308 for a big huntin trip that did not work out. At this point, I do not need it so selling for about what I have in it... $1,650. Can meet around middle TN area... Dickson, Spring Hill, Columbia.

I’ve only fired a few mags through it. Comes with the Bcm goodies in the box. 650 firm, I believe they are going for 770 new now. Knoxville meet up only, but I will be coming to Wilson County today (12/19) for family Christmas things. Thanks for looking.

No. The law presumes that they were there to do you harm. It makes no presumption about your state of mind. If someone breaks into your house, with you inside, they intend harm. “But Cap, they didn’t know you were inside.” Well it ain’t hard to find out. Knock on the door. Ring the doorbell. The law presumes that they have entered with intent to cause death or serious bodily injury or to rape you. Your mindset at that point is irrelevant.

Writing up warrants in a small town would not be something many would want to take on.

Mom & dad should be very proud indeed! Fine young man!

There ain’t no right color orange, but a sheepskin is a sheepskin. Looks like the young man might have had a good and proper raising. Good job, mom and dad!!!

Back in the day, in Sumner County (i.e. this response is completely useless for your purposes) I believe it was pretty low paying (not minimum wage maybe but not much more).

Thank you all so much.

I always end up with stuff I do not need when I but lots in auctions. I have ended up with 6 of the Ruger 10/22 Lasers. The work with 10/22's that have a barrel band. I have priced them well below the prices I saw on Amazon and sites like that. Qty 6 $35 each face to face or $40 shipped.

50cal cans with dessicant packs are my primary storage manner. Rounds left in factory packaging. Oldest commercial ammo is roughly 15 years old. No noticable difference in it and "new" ammo in safe. I ran a room dehumidifier in the room until it gave out. Now have "Golden Rod" units in each safe. With the temerature variance here in TN; in cold weather I have a small space heater set to 56 and a fan to circulate the air. I actually think my precautions border on overkill, but better safe than sorry. As far as age on ammo, I have shot 45acp that my Dad loaded in the mid 60's without issue. Also some Military 45 Ball that may have been even older. Same results. Unless you are flooded out and all your cans cover in water for a 24 hour period(I use this timeframe because it happened to me), standard ammo cnas with good seals will hold up for decades without problems. My opinion...not a professional nor a Holiday Inn guest. Now I do have some 38 spl and 9mm that were exposed to the above conditions that have discolored cases...but all have fired. So far anyway.

loaded ammo goes in either 50 round or 100 round plastic shell boxes. Then stored in ammo cans. Stored in the garage. No problems in 50 years.

No, I was in north Georgia on some family property. I was honestly hoping for some hogs. They've been tearing up all kinds of stuff.

I let several walk on Friday morning. Oddly, I've had the experience more than once lately of seeing late season fawns with the does I've seen. I did jump a bear on the way in - he was much more interested in the fallen apples than he was in me.

Wouldn't it be less complicated and costly to the general law abiding public to take the approach that if you get a DUI conviction, you permanently lose your car and drivers license? Seems like that would be a pretty good deterrent for most folks. I know it would never fly, but at least it would punish the actual offenders rather than everyone.

My season sure hasn’t been like that! Haha But I also haven’t been able to get out this year like previous years. Congratulations to your son on the super fast successful hunting!

No snakes were harmed while making this post in Tennessee.

Congratulations to both of you!... My son is in the final stretch of his Masters and has 1 more semester left, our family will have its first aerospace engineer, I can't wait until I can call him a rocket scientist.

I know you must be so proud! Congratulations to you both!

Congratulations to you both!

That’s quite an accomplishment! I’m proud for you.

This is awesome! Congratulations!

Congrats!!

It doesn't get any better than watching your kids do well. Congratulations.

I have two never used Fab Defense recoil reduction stocks, one with cheek riser $75. (New for $106+ tax + shipping). One without cheek riser $50. ( new for $70+ tax+ shipping) meet at cool springs academy’s.

That’s Awesome Congratulations

Yessir. Man, I don’t know how I missed this post when you made it.

Nor are the gun grabbers lining up to see the alcohol makers nor the car mfgrs. No sir, they're only hellbent to sue the gun makers out of existence.

However - this is, in my opinion, a bit of misnomer that can cause problems. SAY, I live on the ground floor, someone breaks into my home and is running up the stairs with their back to me when I step out of my bedroom with my firearm drawn. LEGALLY, I have the right to defend my home and my family (who happens to be at the top of the stairs.) If they are running out the back door in “retreat” from my home…hold your fire and call the cops. up the stairs? Different scenario entirely.

Actually I just bought my 49 year old daughter a new Bright Red Kia Soul for Christmas. Since she is an only child and will inherit what little I have, I decided to give her part of it now so I can watch her enjoy it. Of course I also bought myself a new Ford Maverick truck while I was at it. No need to leave any money behind.

I guess the 10,000+ deaths per year due to drunk driving is socially acceptable...

Is anybody surprised?

A friend of mine told me about this site. I've been on TNDeer for a few years and never new Tennessee had a dedicated gun website. A little about me...prior LEO (Colorado), prior military, middle-aged, over weight, all carb diet, beer lover, bald guy (man, that looks bad when you type it ). Avid hunter, primarily bow hunting but have been known to pick up a rifle to get those deer that have been watching me practice with my bow. I'm an "America First" guy, very conservative in all aspects. I'm as pissed off at the Republicans as I am with the DemoRATS....I don't take myself too serious. I'm rambling now....I'll leave it there. Looking forward to getting to know the group. Heard a lot of positive things about the site. Glad to be here.

I dropped a doe in the back corner of my property a couple weeks back. I have does out most mornings but usually as I am leaving for work. Had a big buck show up now and then through the late summer/early fall but he hasn't been back since rifle season started.

Abbreviations should be banned

30 years with TDOT as an inspector for an engineering field office. I’d get a set of plans, contract, and the low bidder, and we’d go build the road/bridge/whatever. Got my first pension check today.

They usually have several Sevier County deputies on site.

This one made me laugh:

Retired Railroad Locomotive Engineer. When Kentucky falls in, it will be because of all the coal I hauled out from under it.