thefinder808

21 days exactly, that was about seven months ago. I called after eleven days and they said that it had just been issued. Took ten days after that. Had a friend get his a month ago and it was the same story, 21 days total, ten days after issued. I know it sucks waiting, but you will get it soon.

Ok so I work in East Nashville at a restaurant and I have a lot of regulars. One of my regulars who works at a local gym and knows just about everyone told me today (before I heard about this story) about how a guy he knows shot a robber. While we can all see the legal problem with the home owner chasing after the fleeing robber and hitting him with his shotgun, what the news story link doesn't go into detail about is (and as I wasn't present I can't swear is the truth) that when the robber in the truck got back into his vehicle after calling for his partner in crime, he tried to run over the home owner as he was hitting the one he caught with his shotgun. The home owner saw the truck with the other robber driving coming toward him and shot him in the head. So, from what I heard, the home owner's life was in danger from the crazy robber trying to run over him. I hope I'm making sense as it's late and my eyes won't stay open. Anyway that's the word on the street in East Nashville from a reliable friend of mine (doesn't mean it's absolutely true). TheFinder

Ummm so you never carry that revolver pictured in your avatar?

Yeah see I read the same thing which is why I'm kind of confused here. At my class at ASP we also had to wait until everyone had done their range test, I think there were four groups and I was in the first. I had to wait another hour or so, the whole class was just so incredibly boring (not a negative review of ASP, those guys are great) and I got kind of freaked out with some of the people taking the class, especially during the range test. One lady in particular had never shot a handgun before and couldn't figure out how the sights worked. She thought that as long as the front sight was on target, the rear sights could be anywhere (I think the confusion came from the advice to keep the front sight in focus). She was shooting all over the place and I happened to be right next to her. She passed...and while everyone has the right to be able defend themselves...I also have the right to be freaked out by some of them at the shooting range.

So from my understanding an HCP class has to be at least 8 hours long, that's what it says on the state's website and that's what I was told when I went through my class at ASP in Joelton. My buddy calls me today and says he's taking his HCP class tonight at Guns and Leather and was told it usually only takes 4 hours because the classes on Wednesday night are much smaller. I was a little surprised by this and I tried to look up other instances of HCP classes under 8 hours but I couldn't really find anything. The class at ASP actually took more like 9.5 hours because of the size of the class and the fact that they have a relatively small range. Does anyone know anything about this? Is it legal? I'm assuming it is since Guns and Leather has a good reputation (at least from what I've heard) but I warned my friend that if it isn't, and the state finds out, he could have trouble down the road. How long was your HCP class? TheFinder P.S. The Wednesday night classes at Guns and Leather are advertised on their website to be a two day thing, where you come back the next day and finish. However, my buddy asked them about that when he called and was told that occasionally it does go for two days but usually they are able to finish in 4 hours.

This doesn't matter much so feel free to delete this post, but TBI only provided new Gen 4 Glocks for personnel who had duty weapons over 5 years old.

Thanks for the info, I thought about it today and I think I'm just going to let him keep on believing whatever he wants and just not return. On a positive note I ran by East Side Guns today after work and let Bill Bernstein (really great guy btw) talk me into buying a Sticky IWB holster. At first I was kinda put off by the fact that there's no belt loops, but it really does stay put. It's also really comfy and does a great job of concealing my Glock. Anyone who hasn't tried one on should probably give it a try, they're only $25.

Not completely sure what statement you're making there, but hey thanks for replying to my thread in the first place and posting your opinion. Since you've never had any negative experiences in regards to carrying a gun in public you must be doing a great job representing the HCP community so keep up the good work.

The ABC and their infinite wisdom. I've waited tables before and we had to get our ABC certification before we were allowed to serve liquor. It was the biggest waste of time and money...you pay them something like $115 and sit through a 4 hour class...3 1/2 hours of which is the "teacher" telling you they're out of things to "teach" so we can take a nap if we want. The other 30 mins was a video on the little known fact that if you drink a lot of booze you will get drunk. You also have to actually RENEW your certification every few years...as if you could forget something so exciting.

Good lord I'd be confused by those signs too, maybe that was his problem although he didn't have one in his store. How on earth are those signs even allowed to be displayed???

I did have button up shirt on that covered most of the grip, and a coat on over that. Unfortunately it's a Glock 19 in bad nylon hip holster and some parts still show (I still consider that open carry). That's how I'm going to carry it for the next week until I get my DeSantis IWB and if someone isn't posted and sees it, and then decides to treat me like an especially stupid criminal, then I'm going to treat them politely, never shop there again, and then rant/post about it here. That's just the way it's going to be (unless I get kicked outta here) sorry if some people don't like it. I've been in there many times over the years so it surprised me when he acted that way. Oh well. If he wants to post that's up to him but there's four more liquor stores within about three miles so he may loose a bit of business. P.S. I'm not sure how I wasn't using common sense...

+1 for Hendersonville PD being "aggressive". I was on my way to a good friend's funeral and stopped at the K-Mart in Hendersonville to call to confirm the location. I wasn't really thinking straight at that time, and while talking on the phone I opened my door a crack and set a coke can down on the pavement. Three seconds later two cop cars with lights going and woop wooping sirens block me in like I just robbed a bank. I ended up with a $115.00 ticket for littering...in a k-mart parking lot...where the guy in the street cleaner truck gets paid to clean. I know I know littering is bad, but really? They had no mercy. BTW I grew up in Hendersonville, went to middle school and high school there so you'd think I'd know better...

I was thinking that as I said that to him, but all I was sure of was that it's not illegal to carry there. Do you happen to know what code or statute says that so I can direct him toward it (over the phone)?

Ok so I've had my HCP for a little over a week now, I've got a DeSantis IWB holster coming in about a week and until then I'm open carrying. I stopped by Stewarts Ferry Liquors (next to Lucky's Bar) tonight to pick up a bottle of wine for my roommate. I of course looked all around the small entrance for any gun related postings and there were none. I walked in and got what I needed, walked up to the counter and the owner (I'm assuming he's the owner, I've been there several times and he's the only one ever working there) says "You know you're not supposed to have that in here" and points to my Glock. I looked at the door thinking I'd missed a sign and said "I looked for a sign did I miss it?" and he replied "No there's no sign, it's against the law to carry a gun where alcohol is sold." I know that isn't true but I'm not going to be an ass so I said "I'll remember you don't want me to carry here in the future, after all it's your property. But just to let you know there is no law about that, the guns in bars bill changed that last year." (I'm not sure it was in that bill but I knew it wasn't illegal) He looked at me all snarky and really sarcastically said "Oh sure, right." obviously not believing me and kind of acting like I'm an idiot. Then he said something like "I prefer to be the only one armed in here" in a suggesting tone as though he was ready to shoot me if I tried anything. I just smiled and told him that regardless of the law I will not carry here any more now that he's told me he doesn't like it. I said thank you (he didn't reply) and left. Now what do you do with these type of people? I mean if you're going to tell someone outright that they're breaking the law shouldn't you know if you're right? The only other wine/liquor store I've carried in (Jackson Downs) isn't posted and neither they nor their security guard looked twice at my gun. I guess I know where I'm going for wine or bourbon now. Sorry to rant but it just pissed me off, but it felt like he was treating me like a suspicious criminal for no reason. I guess I'm going to have to get used to people like this, but I don't have to be happy about it. I can't wait for my DeSantis to get here...

It's kind of complicated, but the simple version is I spend a great deal of my time at work (East Nashville among the liberals) and I can't OC at work. I work in a somewhat bad part of town and that was one of the main reasons I felt I needed to carry in the first place. Looking back I probably should've gotten the Glock 26 instead of the 19...but that just gives me an excuse to buy both! I tried on a Galco Stow-n-Go yesterday and I thought it worked pretty well...but I'm hoping the Crossbreed will conceal it much better. I haven't tried the Crossbreed on yet but from what I hear it should do the trick.

Speaking of Oregon...I was looking at the usacarry site's info on Oregon's Concealed Carry Permit and I noticed it said that you couldn't have been found guilty of a misdemeanor ever. That seems pretty harsh to me...

Good luck on your new place, I was thinking about moving a while back and I think I may have been to that same 90 year old smelly house you were talking about...I passed as well. Moving does suck but at least it shouldn't be to terribly cold out, last time I moved it was snowing and I got a horrible cold. Hope this new place treats you well!

I've been following this blog too and I find it really interesting. I wouldn't be able to live in D.C. it would just piss me off too much. Some of the senseless gun laws here in TN are bad enough but compared to D.C. it's paradise. And yeah, she's pretty cute too!

I don't have a flashlight that uses them but I am a dedicated e-cig user, and the "mod" (big battery e-cig) I have uses the LifeP04 CR123a batteries. Batteryjunction.com has really good deals on 6 Tenergy LifeP04 batteries and charger included for something like $30.00. Rechargeable ones are the way to go if you ask me. I've been using Tenergy's for about a year now and they are pretty good, although if you really want a good rechargeable battery, AW brand is the way to go.

I've never had a negligent discharge before...can't say the same about premature discharge...

Wally Walk completed! I was actually open carrying, I've been so broke this week that I could only afford the 12.00 blackhawk holster from wal-mart. Yeah I know...it's bad. Strangely enough most people didn't even notice (that I could tell) although the ones that did were mainly older men, and women. Ladies with kids seemed the most surprised by it, I think their kids thought it was cool (what kid wouldn't). Walking around with that gun gives me a strong feeling of peace and comfort, more than I thought it would. It's a very nice feeling. I'm sure it'll be even better when I can afford a good IWB holster. As much as I know I should conceal carry, open carry was what I wanted to do for my first ever Wally Walk. I love my gun.

Reached in the mailbox today and oh yeah there she was, my brand new HCP! I started doing a little jig and I was turning around to get back in my car (I live in an apartment complex) I see a pretty girl staring at me like I'm nuts. Oh well, life is good. It took a total of 21 days to get here, 9 days after it was issued. I guess I've got to go do my Wally Walk now, I'll take a look at their belts while I'm there! Yay!

Thanks guys for all the generous offers! Very nice people on this forum for sure. Those Amish belts look pretty cool and that's a really great price.

I usually go with a 40 in waist in pants, if I'm going to be carrying IWB I might go up to 42 it just depends on how it feels.

It's a Glock 19. Thanks for the tips guys I'll check out the Dickie's and see what Tractor Supply has to offer. I never really thought about how important the belt was in the whole equation, but now I see it shoulda been obvious how vital a stiff belt is. I figured I'd have the HCP by now, they told me it was issued on the 28th. Hopefully be here tomorrow.