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Happy Defiance Day to all

We lost our Dad on December 5 last year. Back in 1972 my brother and Dad were selling donuts for the Scouts. Ran up on a man selling raffle tickets for a rifle. A deal was made, Dad bought a ticket and the man bought a box of donuts. Well the man called and Dad had won. My Dad never liked firearms so the rifle was put for a a few years. When I got older we would beg to get the rifle out and shoot. I moved off and had a family as well as my brothers and sister. The rifle was put up and forgot about. My brother got the rifle and asked me to get some ammo up so we could shoot. Well being a hand loader I had some cast and powder coated lead. Found the brass, dies and went to loading some up. On Fathers day this year my brother gave me the rifle. He and our other brother had talked about giving it to me for Fathers Day. We shot it for the first time in 35 years or more. This past Saturday my son and myself went to OK Corral to shoot. Here are is the target, now it is hard for me to see that well with iron sights, but I will say I did think I did just fine with a 50 year old rifle and my 63 year old eyes and untested loads. The hits in the red are off a rest to get crono numbers, the rest are seated off hand. The rifle has some age and a few "beauty marks".

I believe we should go back to gibbeting or burning at the stake for these murderers. Sickening stuff.

HAPPY 4TH!!!

I agree, more lawsuits, but it’s a shame you have to file suit to have your rights. They will have to weasel this new lawsuit all the way to the Supreme Court, the new law will get shot down, and then they will just make another unconstitutional law, and the cycle continues. Meanwhile, the people filing these suits are going broke with legal fees.

The answer to that is he’s a felon who can’t own guns. I’m not terribly interested in his ideas on regulating them out of the hands than can.

Up for sale, a lightly used Rossi R92 Lever Rifle .45 LC 24in Octagon 12rd Brass Wood How much? $700 What is the round count? 100 Any blemishes? Standard wear on internals for the round count A few spots on the brass I couldn't seem to get cleaned off. What's in the box? Rossi R92 Lever Rifle .45 (Model R92-52004) User Manual Original box (if you want) I can throw in a gun lock Why are you selling magnificent lever action rifle? I bought this from my brother a while ago, who needed cash at the time. I have enough mouths to feed with my collection, and don't want to add .45 long colt to the mix. Looking for any trades? Not currently, just cash. What are your terms for sale? Face-to-face sales only - facilitated in the Mount Juliet, TN police department headquarters parking lot designation for person-to-person exchanges. This cuts down on scams and counterfeit cash deals. Must have valid TN Carry Permit Must be legally allowed to purchase a firearm Cash only. Email with any questions.

Cleaning out the safe of some guns I never shoot. Brand new in box 28" A400 XPLOR in 28ga. The picture was the first time it was taken out of the plastic. It has not even been put together yet. I bought this because it matched my A400 XPLOR 12ga but I am never going to hunt with this so it is up for sale. Comes with everything that came with it from the factory. $1350

Has the Gov/News Media changed the criterion on what constitutes a mass shooting now? TV news stated today that there have been over 300 mass shootings in the U S so far this year.

I honestly forgot how much I missed the 1911, this one has became my number 1 Carry pistol

It is to the point you can almost predict this stuff. One of many reasons I choose to avoid crowds.

I think it's like 3 or 5 people, shooter can be included.

Dog is a idiot, I don’t understand why anybody pays attention to what he says.

This is what priceless looks like. Thanks for sharing.

Same to you and hope your feeling better soon!!

I'll take them. Pm inbound.

The kind your gun feeds most reliably and you hit the target with the fastest.

A couple of people asked which model this is and it is a Supreme Field.

A & A Services of TN. 615-838-5875 I've seen a few of his decks.

Another M&P .40 here most days but still carry a 5 inch 1911 now and then.

Did mine online and took about 10 days to get it.

Yes water flow is the problem, but it's an underground channel coming from two locations. Redirecting the water flow would require a LOT more work than I'm willing to do and I'd have to hire someone to do it. It would be a pretty significant cost... several thousand dollars. I just want to patch it. Then, patch it again in a few years.

I ponied up for the Lifetime at my first renewal to make all the timing with the DL moot. I ran the math out on it an it probably won't save me money (or if it does, not for a long time) but it does save me hassle and I like to keep my life simple so it was well worth it.

Honestly I am amazed at how well mine shoots Winchester RangerT 230 grain, that is all I will use in it

You’d probably be surprised at what NY officials would deem “disqualifying speech”.

They’re looking to get fast tracked back to SCOTUS.

I believe RRA's Chuck and Mark Larson learned their 1911 craft under Les Baer when they were all working in the Springfield Custom shop, then later when they joined Les when he started his own shop. Mark passed away back in 2013 but RRA survives. I have a 6" RRA and it's an excellent shooter, as you would expect.

Now if we could get the leftist commie media to report this, wait never mind what was I thinking.

Breaks my heart to see so many liberals on a gun forum of all places.

Hey everyone! Another west coast escapee here, I was able to get out of the Democratic People's Republic of Kalifornia (aka the DPRK) back in September and recently found this board. I'm not a man of many words but I will look to jump in and contribute where I can! As the name suggests, I do have a classic '67 Mustang that once belonged to my grandmother. Interesting backstory; after she passed the family was cleaning out her garage and lo and behold, the Mustang everyone thought she sold was hiding under a pile of boxes. Thousands of dollars later, I have an *almost* restored Mustang that now sits under a car cover in my garage. Haha.

The red flag law will be a favorite weapon of an ex wife or jilted lover. “I’ll show that SOB!!!!” I also imagine the litmus test for a liberal judge for crazy is that you desire to own a “weapon of war”. Others here have much more faith in .gov, and people in general than I do.

New York doesn't need to ignore anything. The SC did not rule that Abortion is illegal so there is nothing for NY to ignore. This is the problem. Too many of these ignorant people don't know basic civics.

If the opinion compared the right to carry with free speech, how would gun free zones be constitutional?

I wouldn't be crowing too loudly. If not for 2 Democrats ( Joe Manchin and Kirsten Cinema) we would be in serious trouble right now. The Democrats would have abolished the filibuster and packed the Supreme Court with liberal Democrats if not for just two people who refused to budge. Without these two, Biden would have outlawed assault rifles and 9 MM pistols by now. By the time he left office we would have been lucky to own a slingshot. I shutter to think how close we came to losing.

I know this isn't likely in today's climate, but one thing, among many, that I wish Tennessee had was something similar to Florida when one carries past a gunbuster sign. Make it a possible trespassing charge not a gun charge. I mean, I understand the supposed logic behind this here, property owners have their rights too, right? And they should be free to post if they want. But it shouldn't be a crime. Using this logic, what if they didn't want cell phones on their property and posted that. Should that also be a crime?

This can be seen on the blog on my website at http://harriscombative.com/review-from-a-student/ How Training with Randy Harris Helped Me Pass Rogers Shooting School While most people in the shooting community have heard of Rogers Shooting School, many are unaware as to the level of training, practice, and preparation needed to be successful. Really, until you go there and make it through your first day, you really don’t have any idea if you have “the right stuff.” Rogers is considered to be by many one of the top shooting schools in the world. Built around Bill Roger’s innovative disappearing target system, the school pushes shooters to the limit of human reaction times. Multiple targets pop up and disappear during one of the nine drills that make up the Rogers test. Each drill has its own challenges to test every aspect of what you may encounter in a gunfight. While many of the world’s best shooters have trained at Rogers, I was an unlikely candidate. I have always loved shooting but was primarily a competitor in NRA high power rifle, mid-range prone, and John C. Garand matches. Shooting pistols was just for fun and concealed carry. A desire to learn more about shooting on the move in a more defense-oriented setting led me to come out to one of the monthly training groups put on by Harris Combative Strategies. It was there that I met Randy Harris and a lot of other extremely talented individuals. It was also there that I first realized that I was way behind the curve when it came to speed and equipment. You don’t know what you don’t know until it slaps you in the face. My first experience with the training group was both intimidating and inspiring. Shooting in front of others who are more talented than you can be intimidating. However, every time I stepped up to the line, I got plenty of tips and encouragement from Randy and the other shooters. I managed to make it through the day with only one problem. That problem was that I was, as fishermen say, “gut hooked.” One training group session turned into a whole lot more, including a class or two along the way. I was fine with a rifle once I got my gear sorted out, but pistol shooting at speed was always a challenge. Accuracy wasn’t a problem. Glacial draws and slow, deliberate shots were hard to overcome. After a few months of slowly getting better, I decided to give myself a goal to reach for. I emailed Bill Rogers and asked if he would consider running an advanced pistol class during my vacation week. To my surprise, he immediately responded back that he would set up a class for that week. This gave me five months to train. Figuring that I needed a lot more help if I were going to survive at Rogers, I told Randy what I had done. He didn’t say much at first, but I could see the gears turning in his head. My goal was now a goal for him. The next five months of training was what I needed to get ready for the speed and focus required to succeed at Rogers. I had the basics down for the most part. Randy fine-tuned my grip, stance, and target transitions. He also helped me work through my gear to make sure I was prepared. Timed drills helped track my progress. Man on man duels during training group added that extra bit of stress I needed to keep my wits about me when pressured. Shooting multiple targets with both my strong hand and my weak hand pointed out where I needed a lot of work. Randy also strongly encouraged me to start shooting IDPA. From drawing at a signal to making accurate hits fast under time pressure, Randy knew that this would help me prepare for what I was going to face. After all, Randy was high shooter in his class at Rogers. He would know. A funny thing also happened. Randy came out of semi-retirement to shoot at some of my matches. His experienced eye allowed him to see where I was having problems and to suggest corrections. He also managed to win the 2022 Tennessee IDPA state championship in the back up gun category after being back for such a short time. Finally, the big week came. The Sunday night meeting beforehand with the Rogers Shooting School staff and all the students was intimidating. Looking around the room all I saw was experienced shooters that all looked like they had “been there and done that.” Finding out that the US Secret Service Shooting Team walked off after their first day at Rogers made me question my sanity. To make a long story short, I made it through the week just fine. I was prepared for the incredible amount of stress shooting at Rogers puts on you. Those targets pop up and disappear far faster than you are initially prepared for. Shooting with incredible shooters also pushes you to your limit. Nobody wants to be “that guy.” You want to belong there. Randy was in constant communication with me throughout the week. We texted back and forth, with me providing my score on the test each day and Randy asking questions and making suggestions. I made steady progress during the week with his help and a lot of coaching from the staff. My goal at Rogers Shooting School was to gain speed and confidence. I was under no illusion that I was going to be high shooter or complete the course with an advanced rating. I am just not there yet. My hope was to walk out with a basic rating, which meant at least a 70 on the test. Thanks to Randy helping me on the road I started around a year earlier, I scored an 83 and passed with a basic rating. My ability to hit targets at speed also improved tremendously. Rogers Shooting School was one of the bigger challenges of my life. If you have been there for the week and shot the test each day, then you know what I went through. Had you seen my skills as a pistolero at the first training group I wandered into, then you wouldn’t believe that I made it. Without a continued focus on making my self better and Randy’s dedication to making sure his students achieve their goals It would not have happened. I don’t think anyone can walk off the street and pass at Rogers. We all think we were born with the God given skill to shoot like John Wayne. Maybe some of us have that innate skill, but nobody is born with the John Wick skills you need to succeed at Rogers Shooting School. You must train hard to get there. The motto of Rogers Shooting School is “Be fast. Be accurate. Be the best.” That sums the school and it’s training up perfectly. However, if you want to be ready when you walk up to the firing line, hear the hiss of the air cylinders, and see those seven targets start to appear, you need to train with Randy Harris first. He has been there and done that and his training can help you achieve your goals. JB

LGB FJB

This past weekend Randy Harris (HCS) put on his Red Dot Pistol Skills class at Windrock Shooting Range in Oliver Springs. I attended along with 7 other students. I took a similar class in March from Aaron Cowan (Sage Dynamics) in Pikeville and had taken another 3 years ago with Randy instructing a Suarez International course as well as having a few years experience shooting red dot equipped pistols. The technology continues to evolve/improve as do the methods to better use the RDS on pistols. The early adopters like Harris and Cowan have not only helped prove the concept but are also constantly improving the methods for use and teaching of the RDS pistol. Randy is a known quantity to me. I have trained with him before and already knew him to be an excellent instructor. The Harris Combative Strategies RDPS (Randy's curriculum) is a big improvement over the course from 3 years ago. The best description of the class I can give would be "a wide presentation of information about the RDS and it's best use coupled with a precise boiling down of critical skills and drills to teach those skills". In other words, everything you need and nothing you don't. Skills covered included: Basics marksmanship skills (independent of RDS) Quickly picking up the dot upon presentation Fast and effective use of the RDS at ANY distance, near or far (including alternate sighting methods) Learning proper use of the dot (zero distances and hold overs at ranges near and far) Using the RDS to diagnose shooter mistakes/weaknesses in fundamentals // as a self learning tool These were just some, not all, of the skills covered in the class, not to mention the history/evolution of the RDS and it's use. The HCS RDPS class was outstanding and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to quickly and effectively use an RDS pistol.

Today, where ever you can find it. If you ever get toward Mt. Juliet, The Reloader’s Bench is probably your best bet.