Clod Stomper

http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2014/05/atf-may-have-accidentally-open.html http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/05/16/atf-inadvertently-open-door-machine-guns-trusts/ http://blog.princelaw.com/2014/05/14/did-atfs-determination-on-nics-checks-open-the-door-for-manufacture-of-new-machineguns-for-trusts/ I've never been really interested in getting into NFA stuff, but I could possibly be convinced to file a couple Form 1's (is that the correct form?) to make a couple DIAS's. Especially since this would most likely be temporary and they would be very pricey in the future. Quote from the first link: "Because unincorporated trusts are not "persons" under the GCA, a Federal firearms licensee (FFL) cannot transfer firearms to them without complying with the GCA. Thus, when an FFL transfers an NFA firearm to a trustee or other person acting on behalf of a trust, the transfer is made to this person as an individual (i.e., not as a trust). As the trustee or other person acting on behalf of the trust is not the approved transferee under the NFA, 18 U.S.C. 5812, the trustee or other person acting on behalf of a trust must undergo a NICS check. The individual must also be a resident of the same State as the FFL when receiving the firearm. So, ATF, trying to be cute and find a way to require NICS checks without Congressional action, declared trusts not to fit the definition of a "person" under the GCA. No big deal, especially for us in Pennsylvania, as Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) checks are already required for all NFA firearms, except silencers. But, not so quick...let's look at Section 922(o) of the Gun Control Act... Section 922(o) provides: (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for any person to transfer or possess a machinegun. (2) This subsection does not apply with respect to- (A) a transfer to or by, or possession by or under the authority of, the United States or any department or agency thereof or a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision thereof; or (B) any lawful transfer or lawful possession of a machinegun that was lawfully possessed before the date this subsection takes effect. So, we have a prohibition on any "person" transferring or possessing a machinegun which was not lawfully registered before May 19, 1986. BUT, an unincorporated trust is not a "person" under the GCA, so this provision cannot apply to it. In turning to the National Firearms Act, as amended, 26 U.S.C. 5801, et seq., we find that a "person" is defined as including a trust, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7701. Yet, there exists no 922(o)esque provision in Section 5801, et seq. Therefore, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 5812 and 5822, an unincorporated trust may lawfully transfer and make machineguns, as it is not a "person" for purposes of the GCA and Section 922 only applies to "persons" as defined by the GCA."

I have a 4" model 65. It is a great all-purpose piece. IMO, the 4" is more suited to the .357, but that's just me. :) Bought it for a pittance (in today's terms) back in the early '90s. Has a pinned barrel and recessed chambers. Carried that thing everywhere. It still has hidden home defense duty.

I've seen those billboards. Interesting idea. But I hate the term "prepper" and I detest Sevierville/Pig In Forage, so I won't be there.

That's awesome. I'm looking forward to the movie coming out this month too.

Don't know about the cause without seeing it. Probably what 173rdABN said. But KNS anti-walk pins should fix it.

That's just it. For those who say "lock yourself in a room and call the police when you hear a strange noise", well, if I did that, the police would have stopped responding by now and maybe have arrested me for abusing the 911 system. Sometimes, you actually have to verify whether the noise you hear is an intruder or not. Is that " looking for trouble"? Call it what you want, but I won't sit in my "safe room" waiting for the .gov to come check out the raccoon that is scratching on my window.

WHY did you have to do that? I was fine most of the day. My mother left us in January 2012. Every day I regret every cross word I ever said to her and every time I rolled my eyes when she called my cell phone. Every Christmas when she would put old pictures of my brother and I on the tree and I was embarrassed. Or ANY time I was ever annoyed or embarrassed by her, I realize I was being a punk. It took losing her and having a child of my own to realize that she really did have unconditional love for us.

You're over thinking it. Even open carry won't be noticed by a majority. A handgun that "has a tiny bit of the corner of the slide printing through when I'm standing up right but you have to be at exactly the right angle in front of me to see it" will not be noticed. As long as you're not completely obvious*, don't worry about. If I may, here's a bit of advice. Since youre moving here, try to stop thinking like a chicagoan and try to start thinking like a Tennessean. This a free state. * Here's an anecdote that I've shared here before. I was working in the Smokies. A chicago cop came to camp in the campground where I worked. He was wearing a fanny pack that quite obviously carried a handgun. I asked what he was carrying. Being a gun nut, I just wanted to talk guns. But all the blood drained from face and his wife started going off about how she told him not to carry that. It took me a while to figure out that he probably thought his life was ruined by being "made". See, HE was thinking like a chicagoan, where, had the roles been reversed, I would have spent quite a while in prison. But being a native Tennessean, I didn't even bother calling LE. (it was still not lawful, even for an out-of-state cop, to carry in the park.) Even if I had, they would have simply told him to keep it unloaded, just the same as anyone else. I apologize for the tangent. I understand that you're simply trying to stay within the law, and that's fine. But our laws aren't nearly as bad as in IL. Open carry is legal, so printing isn't a big deal. How does that line from an old movie go? " You must assimilate"?

I read the article about that one a couple years ago. The builder is very talented. The receiver is made from the shovel blade.

I just meant that the BATFE would probably revoke (or not issue) an FFL to a company who dared to do that. I don't think they tend to respect states rights.

If you must get one or the other, I'd go with the Kel-tec. I bet you'll have a hard time finding spare parts for the Llama. Even magazines.

I think that is already addressed with firearms like the Broomhandle Mauser (C96, right?) which sometimes came with a holster that doubled as a shoulder stock and sometimes was automatic. If I remember correctly, antique short barreled rifles or AOWs are exempt from NFA regs. Autos are still regulated, but more loosely than modern weapons. That's what my non-expert memory recalls anyway. Been a while, though. Edit: gewehr beat me to it and is most likely more familiar with the NFA laws.

I've even seen people running and biking in Townsend on hwy 321 when there is a really nice paved bike/running path a few feet off the road. Not Mexicans either. Probably tourons.

I like that idea. That would most likely preclude them from ever legally selling in other states, though.

I did something similar a long time ago. I had accidentally bumped the balance on my scale up by 5 grains. When I triggered one of those off, I knew something was wrong. Fortunately, I WAS shooting a Ruger Redhawk. And the powder was H110. There were imprints of the breech face on the case heads, but the Ruger didn't seem to mind.

Yes, I failed to mention habituated bears. They ARE dangerous. Most any time you see one of those signs, it will involve a bear that has learned to associate humans with food. The woman who was killed above Elkmont in the Smokies, was really an anomoly. She was for sure too close. She turned and ran for whatever reason (probably because mama bear was trying to scare her off). When she ran, that triggered the bears' predator instinct. So mama bear ran her down and killed her. Then they both ate her. I forget the weight of the baby bear, but mama bear was about 110 pounds. They were both killed with a .40 cal. I had forgotten about the one in the CNF near Benton. Have to look into that. With the exception of Gatlinburg garbage bears, a 300 pound bear in this part of the country is a big one. I feel perfectly comfortable carrying a 9mm in Tennessee bear country. Granted, I'd rather have heavier loads, but that goes for people defense too. They may be tougher than humans, but they're still just flesh and bone.

True, but depends on how far west you go. In Wyoming or Montana I'd be more worried about grizzlies than worthless trash dopeheads. Skinny methheads can be dispatched by a 9mm or less fairly easily. Grizzlies can kill you accidentally if they're scared (or just mean or hungry). Back to Tennessee. I don't even worry about black bears. They're no more hard to stop than a human. And REAL attacks are very rare. They'll run away first statistically 100% of the time. I've trapped bears in the Smokies for UT. Even caught a couple very tiny (15 lbs or so) cubs. We just KNEW that mama had to be close, so we kept a close eye out. She never showed. Yes, there are occasional black bear fatalities. Like the one above Elkmont (somewhere around 2000, while I was working there). The woman that was killed was waaaay too close as evidenced by the pics she was taking of the bears just before she was eaten. The mama bear was about 100 lbs. A 100 pound bear can be fought off if one has the strength and actually tries. Or better yet, don't pretend that they're pets and take close-up pics My point is... black bear fatalities are so rare that they can be discounted. I do know a couple people that have been bitten by habituated bears, but that's a different post. In TN, I pack for the two-legged predators. And that will take care of any four legged ones as well.

They were both right. The standard reamer will cut the throat. But it is not a throating reamer. Throating readers are for cutting MORE throat. If you're wanting to lengthen the throat on a standard chamber, you're going to need a separate throating reamer. IF, however, your chamber was cut with little or no throat and you want to cut it to a standard length then the chamber reamer will do that. I hope I stated that clearly. If it's all still clear as mud, email Manson, tell them what you have (chamber- and reamer-wise) and they'll tell you what you need.

Now that you opened up the front and it's usable in low light with weapon-mounted illumination.... Is it still usable in daylight? Or is it too bright? Honestly, I'm I'm intrigued by this sight and want to get one. Just want to make sure it's usable in different light situations.

Whoa. I bet at least 25% of the population speaks English to some degree. I've never dealt with Mossberg CS, but I've always imagined them to be like a good old-fashioned American company who wants to keep their customers. Glad to see I was right.

You speak Chinese? Cantonese or Mandarin? Sorry. Just kidding.

Looking back at the weapon carry laws that I routinely ignored (not intentionally, just didn't know any better) from the time I started driving on public roads at 16, I'm really lucky that I never got snagged for carrying illegally. But not being the ruffian that Oh Shoot is :) I managed to get pulled over only rarely and never searched. My gosh, I carried (in the car) practically everywhere, including when I was commuting to UT. Carried on my person a lot too, just not as much. Particularly not while I was at school.

Is it REALLY Godzilla?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu62k4K4sQ4

Don't know what else is in that area, but there is a Melting Pot here.  It's nice.  Good for a special occasion.     Just make sure that you or your wife isn't allergic to anything on the menu.  My wife and I got to spend most of the night in the ER after she had an allergic reaction to something (probably shellfish) that was dipped in the melting pots.     Went there another time, careful to avoid shellfish, and it was a very pleasant experience.

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