walton6467

I work at a university and what you are talking about is a real gray area. Is your friend a student renting or a non-student renting from the school? I would recommend asking the Campus Police department their stance.

Lets also remember that in addition to any criminal charge you WILL get kicked out of school.

© 2011 by The State of Tennessee All rights reserved *** CURRENT THROUGH THE 2011 REGULAR SESSION *** Title 39 Criminal Offenses Chapter 17 Offenses Against Public Health, Safety and Welfare Part 13 Weapons Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1309 (2011) 39-17-1309. Carrying weapons on school property. (a) As used in this section, "weapon of like kind" includes razors and razor blades, except those used solely for personal shaving, and any sharp pointed or edged instrument, except unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction and maintenance. ((1) It is an offense for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, with the intent to go armed, any firearm, explosive, explosive weapon, bowie knife, hawk bill knife, ice pick, dagger, slingshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack, knuckles or any other weapon of like kind, not used solely for instructional or school-sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in any public or private school building or bus, on any public or private school campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic field or any other property owned, used or operated by any board of education, school, college or university board of trustees, regents or directors for the administration of any public or private educational institution. (2) A violation of this subsection ( is a Class E felony. © (1) It is an offense for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, any firearm, not used solely for instructional or school-sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in any public or private school building or bus, on any public or private school campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic field or any other property owned, used or operated by any board of education, school, college or university board of trustees, regents or directors for the administration of any public or private educational institution. It is not an offense under this subsection © for a nonstudent adult to possess a firearm, if the firearm is contained within a private vehicle operated by the adult and is not handled by the adult, or by any other person acting with the expressed or implied consent of the adult, while the vehicle is on school property. (2) A violation of this subsection © is a Class B misdemeanor. (d) (1) Each chief administrator of a public or private school shall display in prominent locations about the school a sign, at least six inches (6'') high and fourteen inches (14'') wide, stating: FELONY. STATE LAW PRESCRIBES A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF SIX (6) YEARS IMPRISONMENT AND A FINE NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) FOR CARRYING WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. (2) As used in this subsection (d), "prominent locations about a school" includes, but is not limited to, sports arenas, gymnasiums, stadiums and cafeterias. (e) The provisions of subsections ( and © do not apply to the following persons: (1) Persons employed in the army, air force, navy, coast guard or marine service of the United States or any member of the Tennessee national guard when in discharge of their official duties and acting under orders requiring them to carry arms or weapons; (2) Civil officers of the United States in the discharge of their official duties; (3) Officers and soldiers of the militia and the national guard when called into actual service; (4) Officers of the state, or of any county, city or town, charged with the enforcement of the laws of the state, when in the discharge of their official duties; (5) Any pupils who are members of the reserve officers training corps or pupils enrolled in a course of instruction or members of a club or team, and who are required to carry arms or weapons in the discharge of their official class or team duties; (6) Any private police employed by the administration or board of trustees of any public or private institution of higher education in the discharge of their duties; and (7) Any registered security guard/officer who meets the requirements of title 62, chapter 35, and who is discharging the officer's official duties. HISTORY: Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 1990, ch. 1029, § 8; 1991, ch. 510, §§ 1-3; 1996, ch. 1009, § 24.

I'm not a cop, but I know cops, I like cops and I recognize one when I see one. Its always been my understanding that a person didn't become a cop because they liked cleaning and maintaining guns. So I figured if Glock hanging in a holster all the time was good enough for a cop, it was certainly good enough for me. I've owned them for two years and never had a FTE/FTF or any sort of problem. In a pinch you can even hammer a nail to hang a picture and not make it any uglier.

The Predator laser sight is my favorite part of this beauty.

I loaded it.

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I tried ankle carry with a KelTec PF9 and hated it. It was a cheap holster, but I guess my pants are cut wrong or I should wear shoes instead of boots, but it was always tight against my pants, I couldn't have gotten to it no matter what. It couldn't have fallen out either, just too freaking tight for any kind of manageable use. Maybe I got big calves. Just wasn't for me.

I'm NOT a 1911 guy, (I'm a Glock guy, damn plastic guns) but I have to say this has been one of the most informative threads I've read about the 1911. I have learned alot and will review this thread again later. Thanks to all posters for their excellent input.

My first handgun was a Ruger P95 and I loved it, right up to the day I traded it for a Glock 26. I love my Glock. I don't have experience with the XD, M&P or any of many of the others but I do agree with the previous posters, you need to handle them all and preferably shoot them all. Viva la difference! Mechanically all the name brands should be dependable, what you want is something that fits your hand and your "style" so to speak. I went to Guns and Leather to shoot with my P95 and while I was there, I rented a couple of different guns, one of them was the G26. I loved it so much that I traded my Ruger on the spot. I've never regretted it and I've never looked back. Enjoy your search.

Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1309. Carrying weapons on school property. ((1) It is an offense for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, with the intent to go armed, any firearm, explosive, explosive weapon, bowie knife, hawk bill knife, ice pick, dagger, slingshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack, knuckles or any other weapon of like kind, not used solely for instructional or school-sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in any public or private school building or bus, on any public or private school campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic field or any other property owned, used or operated by any board of education, school, college or university board of trustees, regents or directors for the administration of any public or private educational institution. (2) A violation of this subsection ( is a Class E felony. © (1) It is an offense for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, any firearm, not used solely for instructional or school-sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in any public or private school building or bus, on any public or private school campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic field or any other property owned, used or operated by any board of education, school, college or university board of trustees, regents or directors for the administration of any public or private educational institution. It is not an offense under this subsection © for a nonstudent adult to possess a firearm, if the firearm is contained within a private vehicle operated by the adult and is not handled by the adult, or by any other person acting with the expressed or implied consent of the adult, while the vehicle is on school property. (2) A violation of this subsection © is a Class B misdemeanor.

No offense to any of my fellow TGOers, but that sign sounds like it was worded by LAWYERS. LOL

I swallowed my gum.

According to Forbes magazine, Memphis is the second most dangerous city in the country. Be careful out there folks. America's Most Dangerous Cities - Forbes

I agree with DaddyO, I think if you work there and are barred from carrying on the clock, you'd be expected to maintain the same behavior off the clock as well. While you aren't on duty, you are still an employee of that company and while on that property, there is an expectation of a certain amount of decorum. While I hope it never happens, in the event that you are there in the store off-duty, and feel necessary to defend yourself with your firearm, the second thing to happen would be that you'd be fired. You'd have to sue to get your job back and TN is a right to work state, we can all be fired at any time for any reason, or none. My best advice would be not to shop there off-duty and armed. Like DaddyO says I'm not going to risk my career.

What an awesome idea. However I agree, not paying that price.

This +1

Product: BODYGUARD® 380

I think different factory runs have different lasers, some with easy buttons, some with hard. Mine is impossible to turn on without turning the gun sideways and pressing down hard on the on button. My friend has a Bodyguard that he can tap the on button with his finger while he is aiming and the laser comes on. I'm probably going to site in the laser in the next couple days anyways, but it is not something I'd use regularly.

I have to say, its one of the more solid, well made small guns.

I was honored enough to hold this beast the other day and that was without the bayonet and i have to say, this is the most impressive piece of work I've seen in a long time. I'd love to be at the range with graycrait pulls it out of the bag.

I'm jealous. Free entertainment of that quality is hard to come by. I'd have paid for that show. Seriously, THIS is the reason the sheeple are terrified of guns. I hope this guy gets his permit revoked for discharging a firearm inside the city limits, in addition to the cool new scar he has to show his friends.

Its a great little shooter. I put about 50 rounds downrange before it got too dark. The recoil is very manageable. My only experience with a small gun was with a Kel Tec PF9. Of course, being a smaller caliber, there was less kick. After 50 rounds, no sting or tingle in my hand. As with all DAO guns, the trigger is very long, that will take some getting used to again. And It seems to be consistently hitting the target about 3-4 inches low, of course could be the shooter. with my Glock, from 7 yards, I can put a nice grouping in a circle. This is a little more of a challenge. I'm not sure what to do with the laser, when I just point the gun and pull the trigger, the shot hits below the laser, when I use the sites it hits low too. I think I will probably NOT miss the laser if I never use it. It will be a toy and that's about it. I'll need some more range time to decide if the sites are off or (more likely) the shooter is off. However, I like it. It disappears in my pocket, it went through 50 rounds of the cheap stuff without a hitch and it has a safety. Its all that its advertised to be.

This is the 6+1 semi-auto pistol. I was specifically looking for something with a thumb safety that would slide into my pocket and disappear. Not sure how much I'd use the laser accept as a toy.

Thanks to the good folks at TN Gun Country in Clarksville, I have a new S&W Bodyguard .380. I'll post results from the range soon.