Mister and I thought about getting concealed carry permits, which are available in Tennessee, but we haven't done it because The Process is Long and Arduous and Expensive. Not just any bloke can apply for a permit and get one, which is as it should be. You have to go through certified training with the weapon you intend to carry, plus post a bond or prove insurance or something like that. Anyway it costs some money aside from the cost of your pistol.

When this became a law a few years ago, gun shops, instructors, and the State couldn't keep up with the demand.

A gun is a tool like any other tool. If you want to use one, you need to know how, or else accidents can happen. Same goes for lawn mowers, hammers, chainsaws, axes, scissors, and kitchen knives, to say the least. And wool combs- they have sharp teeth about 4" long.

Kendall, I would trust you to protect my sorry ass anytime. :-)