Monday, August 22, 2011

Mast General Store changing policy?

Mast has removed No Guns signs, and is reviewing policies. Read my Examiner follow-up.

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Legal in Tennessee?

In a previous post, I noted that a baseball bat is not a viable weapon of defense in Tennessee, because it is not legal. It would easily fall under the legal definition of club.

So, what to do, if you don't have a handgun carry permit, or are going into a gun free zone. Do you suppose the lights might go out while you are in there? Then carry a flashlight. The MAGLITE, available from Amazon or your local store is one choice.

Hold it by the light end if you need to swing it. Find some training in its use if you can. Stay in condition Yellow when you are out and about.

The best thing to do is avoid a fight whenever possible, but . . . if you can't, a solid flashlight is better than a snowball, don't you think?

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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Here come da Judge

What NOT to do with your Taurus Judge.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Dangerous idea

When I first saw these holsters for sale, I wrote they were a bad idea. Maybe they are not selling too well, since they are on sale now.

Note to Wayne. Please have the folks at NRA Store just put those holsters in the dumpster. These things pose too great a danger to lawfully armed citizens who innocently come into contact with the police.

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Watch out for Flash Mobs

My Examiner article explores mobs and flash mobs. Remember, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety.

That article mentions the Tennessee Valley Fair, which will be held in Chilhowee Park. Chilhowee Park is posted against firearms and other weapons, unless the City can make some money renting out the Jacobs Building for a Gun show:
from: Bob Polk BPolk@cityofknoxville.org
to: Liston Matthews <listont@gmail.com>
date: Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 3:16 PM
subject: Re: Gun Shows at Jacobs Building

typical daily rent is $2500 per day.
So, I guess sporting use of firearms on certain day$ is fine with the City. Just don't plan on defending yourself against the bad guys while there.

What do you think?

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Not legal in Tennessee

Reports are out the Brits are buying baseball bats like crazy, to provide for their personal defense. Handguns have been virtually outlawed in Great Britain for quite a few years.

In Tennessee, carrying a baseball bat for defense is not a viable option:

39-17-1307.  Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon.

  (a)  (1) A person commits an offense who carries with the intent to go armed a firearm, a knife with a blade length exceeding four inches (4''), or a club.(emphasis added).

This law, originally a slave code, has been modernized, and applies to all.

Betcha didn't know that!

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Mast General Store vs self defense

The Mast General Store has posted their stores against lawful gun owners, and even suggests you leave your guns at home. For the complete story, see my post at Examiner.

What do you think about this?

UPDATE:  Policy changed? See later post.

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