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True, it seems to me. It may be the case these young women think they will receive "unconditional love" from their child. Children are too young, IMO, to offer such, and infants are notoriously "self-centered" in their desires. The unconditional love, when offered, goes from parent to child, not the other way around. OMO, YMMV.

Colt Diamondback four-inch .38 Special; Smith & Wesson Model 696 .44 Special.

I certainly didn't support the smoking ban, and I agree with you there . And, when I'm wrong, I'm wrong : http://www.thetra.com/associations/4860/files/legislativereport.pdf (Tennessee Restaurant Association took no position for or against on SB23/HB702). So, just use the list to be certain one does not inadvertently break the law. I suspect/hope it will be updated regularly.

I have a strong suspicion (unsubstantiated) that the restaurant owners are the ones for whom Mr. Naifeh is so zealously killing restaurant carry reform in Tennessee. If you know that to be incorrect, please let me know (not a challenge, but a genuine request for information ).

Is it Permit #34018 (page 52)?

Moderators, if this belongs in another forum category, please move it as you deem necessary! About two months ago, I asked Ms. Shari Danielle Elks, the Executive Director of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, if she would post a list of current Tennessee licensees to serve liquor for on-premises consumption. She stated in a letter to me dated 8 May 2008 that she had directed her "computer person" to do so as soon as the state website was updated. I checked on the site tonight, and it is indeed there, as of 30 May 2008: http://www.state.tn.us/abc/LBD%20LIC...2005302008.pdf One can also find it by going to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission's website, clicking on the "Commission Matters" button, and then clicking on the "TABC Current Licenses Issued" link. It leads to the 95-page (currently) .pdf referenced above. This will allow Tennessee HCP holders to prevent inadvertent violations of the law. It will also give holders the address to send copies of their receipts for the money they did spend in the non-alcohol-serving restaurant that they might have spent in the licensee's establishment instead if Mr. Naifeh hadn't killed restaurant-carry reform this year. I think tough economic times are ahead for the restaurant industry in Tennessee. Let's be certain these establishments know of the business they are losing from us because we cannot legally carry in their establishments!

I'm old-fashioned I guess (or maybe just old )--I prefer 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter hollow points in +P, approximately 890 fps from a four-inch barrel, so approximately 830 fps from a two-incher. Remington manufactures them, and I expect others do as well.

Congratulations!

At one time I did use a thumb-break holster all of the time, but I have transitioned to none for my semiautomatics. I don't carry a revolver very often for concealed carry, but currently all of my revolver holsters do have thumb-breaks. I haven't yet purchased one for a revolver that doesn't have one, and in my limited experience they seem to be rarer than those without one for semiautos.

Interesting firearm...have a secure holster when you take it into the woods. Enjoy!

In semi-automatics, I usually use Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok. If I'm carrying a revolver, I use either Remington Golden Saber or Remington .38 Special +P 158-grain LSW-HP. I may check out the Buffalo Bore .38 Special +P (Buffalo Bore claims 1000fps from a two-inch barrel without heavy recoil, but I'm a little skeptical--violating the laws of physics usually only happens in fantasy movies ).

Yes, as far as I know, that would be allowed...but I normally don't let people know I carry, unless they are family members or have a "need to know." But discussing the concept of concealed carry is not a problem. It probably wouldn't come up often, however, in the course of the normal Scouting program. Venturing, the 14-20 year-old coed high-adventure program which was once called Exploring (now Exploring is something different), has hunting-emphasis, blackpowder re-enacting-emphasis and firearms-emphasis programs which are officially sanctioned and run under the Guide to Safe Scouting guidelines (NRA-certified instructors, etc.). Law Enforcement Exploring (career exploration for 14-20 year-old coeds) includes training with law-enforcement weapons under the direction of the LEOs who are sponsoring the Explorer post.

Most of the time, same as Tungsten...IWB at 4:00.

They are not where marksmanship is concerned--still have the shooting merit badges and even have some great opportunities in Venturing. But leaders may not possess firearms while doing Scout activities unless they are directly involved in the aforementioned shooting activities under strict BSA rules. Their program, their rules, and they can (and will) refund anyone's registration fee whenever they desire.

Unfortunately, I cannot carry much of the time: my employment (public-school educator) and my primary community-service activity (Boy Scouts of America) prevent it.

I do not always carry a back-up, but when I do, it is usually a Walther PPK/S in an ankle holster.

That is one good-looking (and big!) puppy!

Congratulations!

Pretty much the same deal for me as a public-school educator. I carry where legal, but between school (not legal), Scouting (not allowed by the organization), and to and from, I can't carry as often as I would like.

I'm with Rutherford County Schools, secondary level.

There are more than one might think, but not as many as there should be!

I also saw this forum linked on The Firing Line today. I'm a public-school educator and former Army field artillery. I look forward to listening, learning, and (I hope) contributing! Thanks for having me!