Sorry 4roses, I am from the Volunteer (Tennessee). I was only known as "Bear" before. Some close to me still call me "Bear." I got tired of everyone thinking I was giving them bad info thinking I was a state trooper, county mounty, etc., "Gman" was simply easier and is a pun on my name. I have had some people think I was G Gordon Liddy. He apparently uses the same handle. His is for a different reason. He was once a Federal agent.
"Gman" or "Bear" I answer to either one.