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LOL...you have "Mad Cow" too?

Don't let Clay catch you saying that....lol

I think they ought to hire several more people and definetly upgrade the computer system. I'm sure Ms Knight would like that too....and I'm sure she would if it was up to her.

+1 Again TN recognizes ALL permits from ANY state. But it is true that permits in AL are issued by the local sheriff, I don't know about the requirements being different, but each sheriff can add his on restrictions to the permit he issues.

Hmmmm...guess they could just close the office down and not issue any permits until the problems are fixed....

Oh yes Denny is definetly pro-gun.....but he is also portrayed as being a little crazy and out of touch on the show......lol

I watched that whole episode last week. ....was kind of hard to tell how anti or pro they were trying to be. But like a lot of things, at the end I don't think it changed anyone's minds one way or the other.

Not to beat a dead horse....but you are not qualifing (at least not in the current HCP classes) with the gun. Many instructors stop counting the target once it has the required number of hits. I'm not 100% sure on this, but isn't it a simple pass/fail on the firing range portion? There is nothing that really shows your degree of compatance with the handgun other than you were able to hit the target at least the minimum number of times. I admit I have no real knowledge of the permit system in place prior to the current one. But it sounds like I am glad we have the current system, at least in the sense of being able to carry any handgun you have once you have your HCP.

Well it's not in the law, the law only mentions LEOs, Military and EMTs. However I myself wouldn't have a problem with the person that only has use of one arm having one. Really I'm not sure what the big deal is anyone. You can open many legal knives with one hand now, so what if it does it with a spring or gravity? ----- The info for the Kershaw Needs Work 1820 knife says "The user manually pulls back on the protrusion with the index finger to open the blade." It would seem if you have to manually start the action to open the blade it would be legal.

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IMO it wouldn't include the ones with a finger stud. Even though you can flick them open after a point, you must still open with your finger first. However I wouldn't "flick" one open in front of a LEO I believe the "gravity and inertia" applies more to the old "butterfly" knives.

39-17-1301(14) defines a "switchblade knife" as any knife that has a blade which opens automatically by: (A) Hand pressure applied to a button or other device in the handle; or ( Operation of gravity or inertia 39-17-1302(a)(7) says it is illegal to intentionally or knowingly possess, manufacture, transport, repair or sell a switchblade knife. However..... 39-17-1302©(1) says it an affirmative defense to the above if you can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that having the switchblade knife is "solely as a curio, ornament or keepsake" So it appears it illegal to carry it, but legal to keep in you house if you can prove the elements of 39-17-1302©(1)

Are you talking about your HCP? If so you do not qualify with the weapon you use for the safety class. It is simply the one you choose to use for the class. Once you have you HCP you can carry any legal handgun(s). If this wasn't the case you'd have to retake the class every time you bought a new handgun.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

I agree that once you are "in fear of great bodily harm or death" you can use deadly force in any state. But apparently some states say you would not be considered "in fear of great bodily harm or death" if you are able to retreat, especially in a public place. In Iowa it appears you do not have to retreat if it "....entails a risk to life or safety, or the life or safety of a third party, or requires one to abandon or retreat from one's dwelling or place of business or employment." Iowa Code 704.1 To me that means you must retreat if you can do so with out risk to life or safety to you or a third party. Also you don't have to leave your house or place of business. Pennsylvania says you must retreat if "the actor knows that he can avoid the necessity of using such force with complete safety by retreating or by surrendering possession of a thing to a person asserting a claim of right thereto or by complying with a demand that he abstain from any action which he has no duty to take" PA Code § 505(b)2ii Again it appears you must retreat if you can do so with safety. Other parts say if you were the initial aggressor you must retreat period, even within in your own home.

According to wikipedia (I know not necessarily the best source of info) Iowa, Pennsylvania and Virgina say you must retreat to some degree. It says in Iowa you do not have to leave your home, but may require you to retreat within your home. TN would be considered a "Stand your Ground" state also, in that you do not have to retreat anywhere that you have a legal right to be. Some state while not requiring retreat within your home may require retreat when you are elsewhere.

Check here http://www.handgunlaw.us/ Here is a list of off-limits places per the above site. · Any police, sheriff or highway patrol station: any detention facility, prison or jail. · Any courthouse; any courtroom, except that nothing in this section shall preclude a judge from carrying a concealed weapon or determining who will carry a concealed weapon in his courtroom; · Any polling place; any meeting place of the governing body of any governmental entity; any meeting of the Legislature or a committee thereof. · Any public park unless for the purpose of participating in any authorized firearmsrelated activity; · Any school, college or professional athletic event not related to firearms; · Any portion of an establishment, licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, that is primarily devoted to dispensing alcoholic beverages; any portion of an establishment in which beer or light wine is consumed on the premises, that is primarily devoted to such purpose; · Any elementary or secondary school facility; any junior college, community college, college or university facility unless for the purpose of participating in any authorized firearmsrelated activity; · Inside the passenger terminal of any airport, except that no person shall be prohibited from carrying any legal firearm into the terminal if the firearm is encased for shipment ,for purposes of checking such firearm as baggage to be lawfully transported on any aircraft; · Any church or other place of worship; · Or any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law. · In addition to the places enumerated in this subsection, the carrying of a concealed pistol or revolver may be disallowed in anyplace in the discretion of the person or entity exercising control over the physical location of such place by the placing of a written notice clearly readable at a distance of not less than ten (10) feet that the "carrying of a pistol or revolver is prohibited." · No license issued pursuant to this section shall authorize the participants in a parade or demonstration for which a permit is required to carry a concealed pistol or revolver

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Both of those subject are something that will need to be addressed by the Admin. I'm sure he will get with you soon.....

Here is info about the Castle Doctrine in general and comparisons from state to state on Wikipedia.