Defender

Hate to get into an argument over bumpstocks, when I don’t even want one...and although I obviously disagree with you, I’ll refrain from calling your opinion ‘ridiculous’, but I feel fairly certain that the atf could have easily prohibited bumpstocks, yet did not. Also your point (More people would probably be alive today if the shooter in Vegas hadn’t had access to them) suggests that volume is the issue, not the murdering. So maybe we should have restricted the idiots to knives, that would cut down on the numbers significantly. If there were such a thing as a handbook for gun control, there would be a chapter entitled, Small Steps, and how hey lead to big steps.

I just said almost the exact thing to my wife last night.

I agree with you. I have zero interest in a bump stock personally, what with the costs of ammo, lately, but its a step in the wrong direction. Once you start down that road, its hard to keep from going full steam ahead...

I got one last week. Finally got tired of the weight of my FNP-45 with 31 rounds pulling me down all day, lol, and got this one, with half the rounds, but still ,45ACP, and not quite half the weight. I've practiced carrying it on it on my belt and although there are lighter guns, not many lighter in .45acp. Couldnt get to the range this weekend but plan to next weekend. I really prefer an exposed hammer fired handgun as opposed to concealed or striker fired. just a quirk of mine.

I keep hearing good things about the XD line. I just picked up a new XDE-45. I had been carrying a full size FNP-45 with 16 rounds and finally the weight got to me, lol, so i wanted to downsize. Plan on shooting it this weekend but so far I love the gun. Love the front fiber optic. Not sure why, but I dont like striker fired guns...May be a little bit of the traditionalist in me coming out, but I prefer hammer fired.

Thanks, DaveTN! Do you how the "list of firearms qualified on" works? Some of my friends in other, more LEOSA friendly states, interpret that to mean pistol;, i.e. my dept uses the Beretta 9mm 92, but in those states I'm talking about, any semiauto is ok as long as you qualify on a semi auto pistol, and you dont have to only carry the one you qualify on. What does TN say?

Anyone recently get LEOSA carry for retired LEOs? The State of Tennessee, while not not honoring this, seems to discourage this, in my experience. A while back when I inquired about this they tried to get me to go a different route that wouldn't be honored nationwide, only in TN, but it was cheaper and lasted longer, if I recall. Any comments?

I kinda think 'single projectile' might be key words here...just sayin'

Just heard oin Fox news that the matter has been referred to TBI for investigation into criminal wrongdoing. I have already forgave her for violating the public trust in her judgement (flawed). Now she can resign.

You know, I KNEW that, but sometimes i start hoping for the best...like when I first read about the act you mentioned...I think Montana and maybe Texas did something similar a while back. Seems like I remember the ATF sending out letters to TN FFL holders at the time, warning them that Federal law supersedes TN law or something like that. Thanks, man, I appreciate your knowledge in this.

I like sigs, have several and would consider this one as well, but like you, Id like more info...

Not wanting to hijack the thread, Oh Shoot, but does this apply on federal property like the post office parking lot? i.e. HCP permit holders can leave a firearm in locked vehicle while running into the post office to buy stamps or not?

I'm signed up, David. Same user name over there as here.

Not sure why, but Im a sucker for flashlights. years of night work in the military I guess has taught me the value of a good light. Being a day worker now, I dont have a real need for a high power daily carry, so I have a Streamlight Stylus Pro that I can carry in my shirt pocket with my pens. Of course, in my car and in my go back and at my home I have much more powerful lights, including a Fenix, but the small little Streamlight meets my day worker everyday needs. The one I use has disposable AAA batteries, but they also make a usb rechargeable one too.

Anyone seen one of these yet? Not a huge fav of striker fired guns, but this looks interesting...

Black Mirror is pretty good. Each episode is stand alone so unrelated to any other ones. Reminds me a little bit of the old Twilight Zone series, but without Rod Serling (or anyone) narrating...

I saw those earlier this morning...drooling also.

I hadnt heard that Morgan was going on to Fear TWD. I like that actor and usually like the character of Morgan. I like Fear the Walking Dead too. Whats the new thing i see trailers for, Red Machete? Anyone know anything about that?

I've noticed that too...also, I'm pretty sure the one on Gallatin Road kinda between Hendersonville and Madison got hit fairly recently also.

I have one of their 9mm carbines, and Im not sure why, buty I kinda want one of their .45 carbines, lol.

Ok. Haven’t shot it yet, and not much of a hunter...but I will be shooting it soon. Illlet ya know.

Just got it from Reese at the Gun Crew in Hermitage. Been wanting one since I got my PMR-30 a few years ago. Couldnt bring myself to pay the exorbitant prices that were being charged every where until recently they came down, then Reese had it on sale to boot, so I couldnt resist.

I have ran a few boxes through mine with no issues...cant remember if I had any minor glitches or not, but if I did they weren't significant. I want to pick up the CMR-30 to go with it...and I saw some aftermarket magazine floor plates I liked that I would mind getting as well, except they aint cheap, lol.

Thanks, guys for the tips! When I said mobile, I was thinking handheld, but perhaps a mobile would be better after all...recommendations on those?

Not sure if this is the best place to ask this, but it does fit. I have been into shortwave and scanning radio for many years, off and on, and have long had a desire to get into amateur radio as well. A long time ago, fear of learning code kept me out, but I think that not now required, so...I have absolutely no idea of where to start. I'm thinking portable for my first radio is a good idea, and maybe get a base station later on. Can anyone recommend a good starter rig for a newcomer? I'm so lost I dont even know what bands to start with. I posted here as a STTF possible use, but I also envision this as another hobby to get into as I plan to reire in a few years. Figure funds will be tighter then, so might be a good idea to buy the equipment now. I welcome any and all suggestions.