Wingshooter

Yeah, I had to upgrade my wife from little weenie grips, too.

Sounds like someone needed to get their own bag.

Unless there's two sets of three, back-to-back I always had to laugh a little when his commercials came on. They were annoying, in-your-face, loud, to the point, energetic, but they sure sold products and generated brand recognition. He was good at what he did. Sad loss.

Good question about the unloaded part. Maybe just trying to avoid any potential liability issues... dunno...?? Or, maybe the media just made that part up... seems like they do that sometimes. I like it how the title of the article calls the pastor a "gun-toting Kentucky pastor ", but they say later in the article that he himself did not carry a gun to the event. Gotta love the media. Sounds like they had a good time, though.

Ahh, that's right... I can't forget the S. Speaker. I hope he's not on vacation

Speaker signed it today! Tennessee General Assembly Legislation What's next? 10 days / Governor's signature?

Well, I was a little bummed out that I couldn't make the show this weekend. Thanks for the report! Doesn't sound like I missed much... No A/C? wow.

There's no state income tax in TN . Sales tax is a bit high, though. 9.25% on non-food items I think. I lived in the North East part of the Country growing up... TN definately wins over that.

I've got a handful of those in .44mag. I won't shoot 'em because they look too cool

I have used Volunteer Ordinance Works in Cleveland 423-478-0080 for a couple of transfers. Last time, I think I was out the door for $30 ($20 transfer + $10 TICS). Easy transfer.

If a guy comes into a place where I am and pulls out a gun to commit a crime, then I would be in fear for my life. If I feel that there is a threat to my life (or a loved one), then I wouldn't think twice about defending myself. You can count on video cameras picking up the encounter, but if your life is in danger, then you are justified. I wouldn't worry about being sued in such a scenario. Every situation would be different, though. It could be that things happened fast, and the guy is on his way out the door with a wad of cash before you know what's happened. In that case, I'd just let him run...

The way I understand it, yes unless you have a HCP. Then here is the exemption: </H3>

That's true - good point.

I agree.

I would think that if a land owner leases land to the state for the purposes of being used as a WMA, then the land owner agrees to accept the terms of the lease. In that case, it seems that the terms of the lease would include the laws (i.e., this new bill) associated with WMA's. Personally, I don't think it has to be this complicated. If the state of TN passes a law saying that an HCP holder can carry a handgun on WMA's, then I'm good with that. After all, TWRA officers and officials are employees of the state, right?

That's the bill I was thinking of (HB0770/SB0842). I emailed the sponsor a month or two ago, and his office responded that it would probably be put off until next year. It sure would be nice to be able to carry a defensive handgun while bow hunting. Didn't mean to detour the thread to another bill... Back on topic: The WMA bill is a big win for us!

I agree. I carry a handgun for the safety of my children. Some of these politicians need to find a way to gain some common sense.

I love to hunt. I hunt WMAs often - mostly with a bow. However, I can't wait until I can carry my handgun legally on a WMA during the off season while scouting. I don't know if I will carry a handgun if I ever hunt a WMA with a shotgun/rifle, but it sure is nice to have the option. Sometimes I hunt with a handgun anyway... I am extremely happy about this bill. I just hope we can get the one rolling that allows an HCP holder to carry while bowhunting (I forget the bill #), but that's the subject of another thread.

Hey Mugster, thanks - I'll have to take you up on that! I don't know when I will be able to go, but hopefully a few times this summer. I am new to hog hunting, but I have seen a few in the woods. I'll send you a PM when I am able to go.

Wow, I didn't see that coming. That stinks.

No doubt there are some restaurant owners/managers that don't follow state politics and the news as closely as we do. Some might not even care about this issue or know too much about it until we start asking. I don't know, but I am inclined to just wait and see who posts. If they don't post by July 14, I doubt they will. If they do post, then I will complain. I seems like bringing up the question of whether or not an establishment will post also alerts them to the fact that they can post. <----- mine.

Nice looking Ruger! I have that same gun (still a 7.5") with Hogue grips and a scope. I also have a SBH .44 blued with 4 5/8" bbl and wood grips. They are awesome guns. There are some hogs on the property where I deer hunt. I will be going after them sometime this summer with my Winchester 94 .30-30 and the short barrel Ruger on my side. I have seen a lot of hogs in Polk county, also. I have never taken a hog, but I hope to get out this summer. What range do you take them with your .44? What type ammo in the .44 ( hard cast, JSP...)? Good luck.

I saw the same guy twice OC'ing around town. Well, the second time I saw him was in the post office, and he had an empty holster. THat's all I've ever noticed.