mj12

I went to the DMV in Murfreesboro this afternoon, got there about 1:15. I filled out the permit application, paid my $115 and got my photo taken. Tomorrow I get fingerprinted... then I wait. I was expecting a long line, but was pleasantly surprized. I was in and out of there in less than 40-minutes. Oh... they do take plastic, just not AmEx.

The instructor tells the shooter(s) when to fire, initiated with the "fire" command, and only 1-rd. The first 6-shots at each firing line were "on command". The following 6-shots at each firing line were at our own pace, initiated with the "commence firing" command. The only reason I can think of for this is so the instructor could spot any potential problems, like some nitwit positioning the thumb of the support hand at the rear end of the slide... ouch! That's gotta hurt.

That's my thought as well. I noticed that Walmart has the same policy. All their rifles have trigger locks, not sure about the shotguns. IIRC, their policy has been in place for several months or longer, well before this event took place.

Kinda like buying a pig in a poke, if you ask me. Similar to what Pelosi said about obamacare... "We won't know what's in the bill until we pass it". HUH?? That's the most idiotic logic I've ever heard. Back to your point, my reply to the salesperson would've been, "Would you buy a car without test driving it first?"

Thanks! It was about 3:30 when I stepped up to the line. I wore a black t-shirt and it was quite warm, and I was probably a bit nervous.BTW, I was shooting a Sigma 9mm with the trigger mod. That mod dropped the trigger pull by about half what it was. It still has a long travel, which I can deal with. Especially considering that it has no external trigger safety. My mother-in-law has essential tremors and it makes my very uneasy to see her in the kitchen chopping up veggies with a sharp knife.

I completed the HCP class last Saturday. I was very pleased with the instructor; Dennis Mankin, the class and range sessions. His class cost $50, which includes the range fee. Some of the other instructors I spoke with charged an additional $5 for the range fee, and a couple charged $100 or more for the class. We had close to 30 in the class and I pretty sure everyone passed. One elderly gentleman had problems loading his magazine because his hands shook so bad... that's kinda scarey. I aced the written test, which is pretty much a no-brainer. Just pay attention, take notes if you have to, and use some common sense. I'm not sure if the range test is SOP, but ours consisted of a total of 48-rds; 12-rds each from 3, 7, 15 & 25 yards. 6 of the 12 shots were "on command", the other 6 were at our own pace. Here are a couple of photos of the target. Yeah... I pulled 5-rds into the 9 ring, 1 in the 8 and 1 at the bottom of the 7. I'm sure those were from 25 yards and I attribute those to trigger control, or the lack thereof. The remaining 41-rds pretty much tore up the red:

That's where we qualified today. What hours can we shoot? I think I saw some restriction on Sundays, not sure about other days.

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I have mixed emotions about Romney, but we'll not get into that. However, if I had to choose between the lesser of 2-evils, and I wil come November, I'd have to go with Romney. BHO clearly doesn't have the best interests of this nation at the center of his agenda. His total disregard for the rule of law, the constitution and usurping the authority of our limp-wristed Congress, via numerous executive orders, cramming a socialist health care program down the throats of Americans, are but a few examples. With that said, I'm not totally convinced that both Romney and BHO (aka Barry Soetoro) aren't puppets whose strings are being pulled by the same nefarious puppet-master, be it the NWO, the Bilderberg Group, et al. Think about it... as wealthy as Romney is; net worth between $200M and $250M, why would he be spending millions of dollars to get a job that pays an annual salary of $400K? To me, this smacks of some other purpose for getting into office. It's unfortunate that Ron Paul doesn't appear to have a snow-balls' chance in hell of getting elected. The pretty much narrows down the field.But that's my .02 worth.

Where's the range in Viola?

I haven't, but after reading this message thread, I thought I'd try to find somewhere with less hassle, and an RSO w/o a god complex. But thanks for mentioning it. I think I remember a mention of a range, of sorts, in Viola. I need to investigate that further.

By all means, let me know where you're shooting so I can be on the other side of the county. Nevermind, you're in east Tennessee... I feel safer already.

*BUMP*

What about rifle ranges in the M'boro area?

Mission First Tactical M44S 4-rail handguard

I picked this up at the gun show in Lebanon over the weekend. Sorry 'bout the links, couldn't figure out how to embed the pics. http://imageshack.us.../dsc0471mm.jpg/ http://imageshack.us.../dsc0466qq.jpg/ http://imageshack.us.../dsc0473dk.jpg/ http://imageshack.us...9/dsc0474o.jpg/ Other than the Mission First Tactical 4-rail handguards, I've got a BSA red dot sight, the red dot actually came with the rifle, and MagPul front and rear back-up sights. Besides the quality, what I really like about this rifle is that it's made in Midway, Tennessee.

I've given it some more thought and will probably pass it up. If I were simply collecting, that'd one thing. But whatever I get will end up being my SHTF piece.

I take your "Yes" as grab that sucker?

I found a Norinco SKS paratrooper in very good condition, the barrel looks like it's never been fired. It has a side mount scope rail and includes a sling, no bayonet. It was tagged at $430, but shop owner quoted me a "cash" price of $390, $477 otd. It has matching serial numbers and Chinese markings on the left side of the receiver. It has the full wood stock... here's a pic: http://www.hk94.com/images/norinco-paratrooper.jpg Comments anyone, please. I'm thinking seriously about grabbing this before it's gone.

I'd understood that they won't take the standard, if there is such a thing, AK magazines... yes, no?

Nice, both the rifle and that group!

Is that the stock bolt?

I gotta ask... how's that Leupold M223 holding up to the recoil of the .308?

Steve at Gun City in Nashville also recommended the Vortex glass. Thanks for the input from you and HCRoadie!

Thanks for the reply. I'd considered that I would probably end up spending at least the cost of the rifle on a scope... probably more. Prices from local dealers vary from $590 to $690 and I've got a call out to Steve at Specialty Arms. Regarding "calling the wind", if there's something moving out there, tree leaves, a blade of grass, that's not a problem. Thanks again m8!