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by BrianSW99
Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: iOS 5 Release..
Replies: 51
Views: 5029

Re: iOS 5 Release..

I have the 4 and am thinking about skipping the 4S. 3G to a 4S would be a huge improvement, but other than support for Siri (which will only work on the 4S), I don't think I'd notice much difference between the 4 and 4S. My unscientific observation of coworkers with Android phones is that they have ...
by BrianSW99
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:30 am
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Marketing
Replies: 9
Views: 1168

Re: Marketing

I get Groupon (google it) coupons in my email, and last week was one advertising regularly $150 (or so) CHL Class for $75 Yeah, I've looked into Groupon, and they normally take at least 50% of the cost of the group. So, if you offered a Groupon for $75, you'd only be getting $37.50 for each student...
by BrianSW99
Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Marketing
Replies: 9
Views: 1168

Marketing

I know we're all sort of competitors, but would anyone be willing to share some marketing ideas that may have worked for you in the past, particularly for new instructors that don't have a large base of previous students for word of mouth referrals? I'm trying to figure out how to fill classes once ...
by BrianSW99
Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: chl distribution?
Replies: 16
Views: 2639

Re: chl distribution?

I don't think I've seen anything that has the total number of licensees by county, but the DPS does publish on their website the number of new licenses issued each year by county. That might tell you what areas are getting the most CHLs.

Brian
by BrianSW99
Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Just wondering
Replies: 11
Views: 881

Re: Just wondering

The Texas definition of Zip Gun is:

(16) "Zip gun" means a device or combination of devices that was not originally a firearm and is adapted to expel a projectile through a smooth-bore or rifled-bore barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance.

Brian
by BrianSW99
Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: How do you run the range?
Replies: 7
Views: 1810

Re: How do you run the range?

This will be a 1 shot exersize. Fire one shot & one shot only on command. You will have 2, seconds to fire each rd. Ready - fire. I dont have a stop watch. Same command all the time only chg the #of shots & #of seconds. I have told a few to slow down quit rushing. Only a couple of times had...
by BrianSW99
Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Expenses?
Replies: 26
Views: 3886

Re: Expenses?

There has been talk for many years about DPS using people's DL photo on the CHL. If Mr. Murphy has anything to do with it, that might finally get implemented the week right after you purchase new equipment. ;-) In this last instructor class they talked about the use of the DL photos for the CHL. It...
by BrianSW99
Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:47 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: [Pre-paid legal service]
Replies: 23
Views: 5935

Re: [Pre-paid legal service]

The case will be presented before a grand jury who will decide to either no-bill it, meaning they think there was enough evidence that it was justified, or they will return an indictment, meaning you will go to trial. Regardless of how justified you think you were, you will want an attorney for this...
by BrianSW99
Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: How do you run the range?
Replies: 7
Views: 1810

How do you run the range?

I'm looking for some practical advice on how some of the other instructors here run the course of fire at the range. The DPS range had turning targets, but most other ranges don't. For each set of timed shot(s), how do you indicate the start and stop? Do you use a whistle? If you whistle the start a...
by BrianSW99
Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: UPDT:Freescale, Polycom, Paypal parking lot now posted 30.06
Replies: 47
Views: 8161

Re: Freescale, Polycom, Paypal parking lot now posted 30.06

That is possible, but I thought his response indicated that if we were armed we were always carrying under the authority of our CHL. Are you depending on the technicality that when the gun is in the car and we are not the gun is legally in the car under the MPA? If so, wouldn't they only have to wa...
by BrianSW99
Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:51 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Penal Code Help Please
Replies: 17
Views: 1028

Re: Penal Code Help Please

Thats what I was thinking. I just wanted some clarification. Also, a guy on another forum seems to think differently and I'm not sure he is right. If he is thats fine, I just want to make sure I understand things correctly. After I quoted the code his reply was... As you see, that is not in the pen...
by BrianSW99
Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:37 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Prescription Meds and shooting situation
Replies: 27
Views: 3056

Re: Prescription Meds and shooting situation

My opinion is, if the shooting is clearly justified, particularly if it falls into one of the categories that are justified by default like robbery, burglary, etc, then it won't matter whether you're on pain killers or not. They might could possibly come back and get you on carrying while intoxicate...
by BrianSW99
Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Penal Code Help Please
Replies: 17
Views: 1028

Re: Penal Code Help Please

...here's the whole bill as passed: http://www.rc123.com/texas_castle_doctrine.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; This link states that is in reference to the Castle Doctrine. Will Civil Immunity not apply if a justified shoot takes place in a public place? The modificati...
by BrianSW99
Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Penal Code Help Please
Replies: 17
Views: 1028

Re: Penal Code Help Please

...here's the whole bill as passed: http://www.rc123.com/texas_castle_doctrine.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The 83.001 at that link is a little bit confusing, because it's not actually written as passed. The text in brackets [] was not included in the law as passed....
by BrianSW99
Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Heads up: Grapevine Grapefest is 30.06 Posted
Replies: 14
Views: 1381

Re: Heads up: Grapevine Grapefest is 30.06 Posted

Didn't take a pic but I gave it a decent review on the way out, it appears to be a correct sign. Cops were all over, I wasn't about to ask/debate it with any of them, but I thought about sending the wife. :biggrinjester: I'm taking the wife and kids tomorrow. We live within walking distance but it ...

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