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No, but would be nice if we did.

A little bit of / on Casado. He didn’t go to trial, which saved him a ton of money. In FL there is a “Self Defense Immunity” law which worked like it was designed for. Still not cheap, but a bargain in this case. Another good example where Avoidance reigns supreme.

It will be hard to get a definite answer from your HO insurance. Doesn't mean you can't ask, but don't be surprised if you get a 'it depends" answer. Also, in TN, if you have an adjudicated case of SD, you cannot be sued by the other party in a civil case. Does not mean an inocent bystander/victim couldn't sue you though.

Buy a Dan Wesson first, doubt you will have to buy another one. 45 traditional, 9mm more fun and will shoot it more.

Chris Vittetoe 865=237=2547

without more details, impossible to address actions and reactions. A reasonably safe way to enter a garage is with an automatic opener, staying in your locked car, and closing the door behind your car with the opener as you sit in your locked car. Still one is vulnerable to attack with a gun pointed at you waiting for the door to open or close. Not everyone has an automatic opener. Elderly couples may have additional handicaps. No one is invincable.

all shots after the initial 4 seem unnecessary to me. If he called 911 at that point, we wouldn't have this conversation.

Probably not a bit. If a reasonable person would perceive it as a 'gun' then that is really the bottom line.

Golden rod, couple times a year wipe all guns down with Hornady One Shot, Store in silicone treated cloth sleeves.

Certainly glad for your favorable outcome…but it sucks knowing your future lies in the hands of others. That is why studying all one can about SD helps one from being in that situation. Learning by experience is not the preferred method. Unfortunately, most people now charged with felony assault thought they were doing the right thing and never fired a shot. Avoidance is the # 1 plan. I would rather take a butt whooping than pull my gun, that will heal faster than my bank account.

IMO no need for sights .......commit to the dot. Have seen several sight failures, several alternative solutions in an emergency.

Interesting, from your Branca background you would look at hardcadt for anything but wad cutters in snub revolvers.

I know several that own and shoot the Ameriglo Haven Red Dot. Ameriglo is owned by Trijicon. Less expensive, yes, cheap no. Dave Spaulding, a nationally known writer and trainer that uses one talks very favorably of his. They ALL have problems and failures, but I have a SRO and Holosun and I favor the Ameriglo over the Holosun. Size wise, the Ameriglo is between the two.

you are welcome to come into Knoxville and look at what I have

Been pleased with Romeo “0” on mine. 5 moa. Larger guns fan of ameriglo haven.

As said before, get Andrew Branca's book, The Law of Self Defense. Also, the state ECP course should give you a basic guidance on using deadly force in self defense.

Tell that to OJ.

I am....who do you think decides if your actions are legal?

I believe this is only true if it was adjudicated and does not apply if simply the DA decides not to prosecute, or the Grand Jury decides no true bill.

check out the Ameriglo Haven. Tom Givens has given this pistol a workout and found it very favorable.

Bigger window primarily. Had it mounted on an EGW dovetail mount which was OK. Just decided to have slide milled and put what I think to be an improved 'dot' on it. This is on an M&P 2.0. Next will swap out barrel for an Apex drop in. Still my favorite 'game' gun is an old 1.0 5" with Apex barrel. It will stack bullets, one hole. It has a SRO on it, but the Haven is almost the same size window but less that 1/2 the price.

My 2 cents.....just bought an Ameriglo Haven. 5 moa dot. Replaces my Holosun 407. So far very favorable and price 215 vs retail 389 from Midway.

For me the original LCP is close to perfect as a pocket pistol....with the Nemesis holster. At times I will use a Versa Carry device for waistband carry....no pockets, or pocket too small. Can't speak to the other models.

Best start would be with Tennessee Firearms Association.......TFA "...so far backwards...", maybe try CA, IL, NY for starters. TN has very favorable laws overall. Not perfect. If want to change something, reduce the sign language from having the force of law to a simple trespass.

It is permitless carry, not constitutional carry. For one to legally carry in all parks one must possess either the ECP or CCP. If employed by a post secondary educational institution an ECP is required. Technically, one must have a permit to drive through a school zone with a handgun according to Federal law.