Worriedman

On that we can agree, people love to flap their gums but never open their purses. Till we as gun owners have a PAC with some beef to it, we are simply political wannabes.

It is very simple, the Legislators do not follow the Law, they make up stuff to appear that they are controlling outcomes, for the benefit of getting re-elected. It is after all, just as simple as it appears, we have too many individuals in power, put there by money, that have desires of control over the population. If gun owners put forth as much cash as trial lawyers towards candidates in elections, gun owners would have a much more ready ear in the Legislative process. The NRA did not spend a millionth of what the trial lawyers did in the last election cycle in Tennessee, who do you think is going to get the most notice. It is that simple, money talks and BS walks!

Per AG Opinion, and a cursory reading of Article 1 Section 26 of the Tennessee Declaration of Rights, any legislation, (restriction) of the Right to keep and bear arms for the common defense, MUST be predicated on a reduction in crime. "Reasonable restrictions" are Unconstitutional unless they satisfy this chain placed on the Legislature by our Constitution and Declaration of Rights. Feel-good attempts at Citizen control by what should be servants of the People instead of would be controllers of the same do not meet Constitutional muster. Empirical data has to be proffered as a foundation for ANY Restriction to the general population's ability to enjoy those Rights involving arms, if they are not convicted of crime which limit that Right by choice of action on the part of individuals, or having been adjudicated mentally unfit, it says so in black and white. In this you are right, the founders intended us to go about our daily lives armed to prevent the Government from taking over control of us, the fact that we can use the same weapons protected by the 2nd Amendment to cover or shield us from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction of our persons from criminals is gravy, ie:"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." --George Washington

Excellent thread!

Anybody that believes Alexander would consider signing on to uphold firearms' owners rights it several brick shy of a full load. If Olympia Snowe told him to he might, but what are the chances of that happening?

I have been tumbling loaded rounds coming out of the Dillon to get the sizing lube off the rounds for years, just like the major manufacturers do. Seriously, loaded ammo gets a lot of vibration in shipping. Ever run I-55, think the ammo shipped up and down the road does not get jostled pretty good? A pain on hollow points, but nothing a dental pic and scrutiny does not cure.

Please post the names of shops that are going to discount ammo or components.

Are you serious? Does IL have State preemption on municipalities (Counties and Cities) with respect to gun laws? Can the average Chicago resident drive down the street with a long gun in the vehicle, with ammunition in close proximity legally? No permit required in TN to do that.

Wonder how much vibration a plane trip to the Sand Box from the US imparts to loaded ammo?

The wife and I have baby sitting duty for the grandkids. They range from 7 years to 2 months, that is all the danger I need. I will slide out to the reloading building when the squeals get to much for Papa, otherwise, we will chase each other around the house and have a large time!

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It allows me to be in control of my ammo. Buying large volumes of components makes the finished product cheaper. If they stopped selling ready rolled, I should never run out.

Picked up this stock AR 10, and never having been able to leave well enough alone.... This is my final rendidtion, or so I tell myself.

I have gone to using stainless steel media (pins) in an aqueous solution with a little dish washing liquid soap and a touch of Lemishine. It cleans the cases inside and out, removes all powder and primer residue. I always deprime prior to cleaning, as it get the primer pockets really clean as well as the inside of the cases, especially the necks. The system requires a Thumlers Tumbler, but to me is worth the quality of brass I have after cleaning with this method. Pic of a batch of .243's recently done. This was some of my Dad's last year deer hunting, varmint brass, been sitting up all summer. There is a site that shows the steps and results, and gives you a place to buy the necessary equipment here: Stainless Tumbling Media, reloading supplies, reload brass

I am sure it is a measure of both. The average person sits on their hinneys and expects some one else to do the heavy lifting, it is the case in all endeavors. Then they piss and moan when things do not go to suit them. Those who get involved, open their wallets, burn up their shoe leather and raise their voices are labeled extremist. (The enemy of my enemy is my friend, for as long as the fight is on). Then there is the normal Republican Party of Tennessee, middle of the road, quite moderate, only wanting to deal with the so called Concervatives when they are needed to fund the races and help beat the Democrats. Once in Power, they go about their standard Moderate/Liberal agenda's, and when the Democrats take back over they whine and wonder why!

Last time I checked, the House was supposed to belong to the People. We pay the taxes that they redistribute, and which goes for their salaries. They are supposed to be Representatives for God's sake, which the last time I checked, meant that they were to take into consideration what the bosses want. That would be the ones who pay the bills, or so it works in every other situation where there are services rendered for dollars expended.

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If you are so well connected on the facts about Casada, spill the beans to the rest of us. Inquiring minds want to know what you are privy to.

You don't get it. The Democratic House normally voted in support of gun issues, if they ever got the chance, outside the hard core Libs and the Memphis group. Naifeh kept the 2nd Amendment bills bottled up and killed in the House. Senate versions would pass, and the House version would never get on the floor for debate or vote. The Speaker wields way more power than the Governor, by virtue of being able to say what Legislation even has a chance to get voted on. Plus, picking the committee chairs is paramount to setting the scope for what will be allowed.

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The Speaker is a member of every committee in the House, second most powerful person in State Government behind the Lt. Governor only. Has more say about what legislation hits the floor of the House than any other person. Jimmy Naifeh, the last Democrat Speaker killed every gun bill that tried to make it through the House.

Ms. Harwell has said many times over in the last few weeks, that her response to the Restaurant Carry vote was because of her constituents view of the matter. I could almost understand that position if the majority of the residents of her district, however wrongly viewing the legality, contacted her to voice their opinion regarding her support or denial thereof, and she made her decision under a feeling of obligation to speak their wishes though her vote. A laudable situation, allowing the voters to have a say in the outcome of Legislation, (unlike the instructions received from many Legislators and Party officials relative to this latest election, which will have major impacts on all of our lives, ironically). I would hope that a true and honest appraisal of the Constitutionality of the situation would be foremost in the mind of any Representative, more especially one that wields the power of Speaker of the House. No group has the authority to demand an UN-Constitutional act on the part of any Government. To the core of that particular Bill, Governor to be Haslam has said he would have signed it into law. I hope Ms. Harwell can move closer to his stance relative to this particular subject of concern. Troubling to me still is her stance on the Parks Carry Bill. I never received a reasonable Constitutional reason for that stance, and I have sought for one to be offered. Again, her specific district's thoughts on that subject was espoused as the reason for her vote as recorded. The attempt to insinuate that she was in support of the Legislation, for State Parks, and IF an "Opt In" scenario was put forth for local municipalities as a reason to obfuscate her "No" ballot on the final Bill continues to give me pause. Citizens who are judged worthy to keep and bear arms by the statutes and laws of our land shall not have that Right infringed according to the 2nd Amendment. Additionally, Article 1 section 26 of the Declaration of Rights of the Tennessee Constitution requires that all laws which restrict the wearing of arms by the Citizens of this State who are allowed to keep them, must be grounded in a reduction of crime. Law abiding Citizens providing for their own defense as provided for in our Constitution does not fall into that category. Now however, due to her seeking a Leadership role for the House, she can no longer focus only on her 56th District's specific geographic area in consideration of legislation. This post was not thrust on her, she sought it out, so a wider look at the desires of various sensibilities will be necessary by virtue of her endeavor to be Representative to the entire State, and having control over issues that effect it. In addition, and no small item if import, we have a staunch watchmen at the helm of the Senate. I offer that Lt. Gov. Ramsey will protect our interest in the Senate and make sure that there will be no regressive/oppressive gun legislative allowed to reach the Governor's desk. Finally, we have the personal assurance of our new Governor that he is supportive of our Rights regarding the 2nd and 10th Amendments, as well as Article 1 Section 26 of the Tennessee Constitution. Video is a wonderful medium for retrospective perusal of promises made. As the Republican caucus has seen fit to name Ms. Harwell as our Speaker, I am willing to support her in this position. Per her personal assurance to me that she believes our firearms rights worthy of protection for the good of the Nation, I look forward to her service to our State as Speaker, and her support of the Founding Principals that form the basis of our Liberty. Welcome, Madame Speaker. To coin a phrase from our Sister State of Texas, the Eyes of Tennessee are upon you!

Your new Speaker is Rep. Beth Harwell.

Today is the tell, the Caucus votes this afternoon! The Speaker will be chosen, the "Official" vote will take place after the new Legislature is seated, but the deal will be done this day!