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I can recommend a church for you.. www.ilcmemphis.org I actually haven't been to the church but Lane Reuter, the senior Pastor is a good friend who used to be my pastor when he was in Knoxville.

Thanks guys.

I went to the gun show in Knoxville today and sold a handgun. It's the first time I've ever sold a handgun and I didn't think to do any paperwork. (In fact, I didn't even get the name of the guy I sold it to.) How bad did I screw up here? Is there anything I can do now to protect myself from liability in case that gun ever ends up being used in a crime? I'm getting pretty nervous now...help!

I hope you're right and he can get the drug problem under control in this town.

Thanks for the input everyone. I'm feeling much more confident in my leaning toward the 9mm. This post did give me some pause though: Has anyone else carried both guns and felt little difference? On a side note, I also plan to get a supertuck or similar holster at the same time so I don't have to walk around with my shirt untucked all the time.

First of all, I've read all threads here and elsewhere about "stopping power" of the 9mm vs. the .40 which has made things clear as mud, so my intention here is not to start another one of those threads. Here's my situation: I've been carrying a Springfield XD-9 (4" barrel) since I got my HCP about a month ago but it is kind of heavy and bulky so I've decided to buy another XD in the subcompact (3" barrel) size. From what I've read, the weight is around 20 oz. vs the 26 oz. of the one I'm carrying now. Here's the question: Would you buy another 9mm or go .40 cal for the new gun? I think the obvious advantage of the .40 is the stopping power (assuming that I am equally proficient with either gun). However, will the shooting characteristics of the .40 be different enough from my current 9mm to require a great deal of practice with the .40 in order to be equally proficient? If so, then I guess the higher cost of .40 ammo would weigh into the equation. Would the convenience of having both guns use the same ammo be enough to have any impact on your decision? Is the weight difference between 13 rounds of 9mm ammo and 9 rounds of .40 ammo at all significant? Would the 13 round mag capacity of the 9mm vs. the 9 rounds of .40 sway your decision? Just looking for some opinions. Thanks.

Does anyone know if the Boys Club (now formally called The Boys and Girls Club) is considered a "school" under the law banning carry on school property, sports fields, etc.?

I'll take two!

Never been a big fan of the nanner puddin'. Maybe because I didn't grow up here in the south.

TN has some of the worst drivers in the country. As dangerously aggressive as you've seen in CA, that's how dangerously passive they are here. Many won't take the right of way when they have it because it might seem rude. Actually you'll get used to it but it will try your patience until you do.

This is not a solicitation or offer to buy, sell or trade anything. Just looking for some advice. I'm looking to sell or trade a handgun I bought last December for a new handgun. I live in the Oak Ridge/Knoxville area. Is there a gun shop you would highly recommend for this or would I be better off waiting for the gunshow at the Expo Center nexrt month? I'm not giving the makes/models of the guns in question because I'm not a benefactor member and don't want to violate forum rules.