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by Madsmiley
Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:00 pm
Forum: Closed Items
Topic: LNIB Olive Drab Berretta 92FS Price reduced to $395
Replies: 3
Views: 1396

I may be interested in a few weeks..Waiting on three taxs stamps and associated gunsmithing cost...Next project I would like to build something in 9mm and this might just fit the bill
by Madsmiley
Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:54 pm
Forum: New to CHL?
Topic: Anyone tried Black Hills ammo sold by Wilson Combat ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1117

I run Blackhills tru all my 45s..Cant really tell a deferance between the new or remanufactured...Im probably coming on about 2500rds thru various 1911 platforms...Nothing but good things to say about these rds.

If only I could find a place to buy in bulk,things would be all good
by Madsmiley
Tue Sep 19, 2006 6:22 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Jim Pruett manages to stir up some new controversy
Replies: 17
Views: 3312

If any of you liked visiting NOLA in the past,now would be a great time to go I will never visit New Orleans again....if I am forced there on business for some reason, it will be as quick as humanly possible. I would refuse a trip during hurricane season. I have no desire to put any of my money tow...
by Madsmiley
Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Jim Pruett manages to stir up some new controversy
Replies: 17
Views: 3312

Ive bought a couple of guns from Jim's shop.Anytime Im nearby, I stop in just to visit..Everyone may not agree with him or his antics,but he does stand up and speak his mind.. As for New Orleans..We went this weekend and had a great time..NOPD is doing a fantastic job of making the out of towners fe...
by Madsmiley
Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:02 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Carry without Holster
Replies: 32
Views: 5213

An embarassing but true carry without a holster from yours truely.. A couple of months back,the wife,niece and nephew and I were headed out to a local MX track for a day of riding.We were running late so we didnt have time to feed the little ones.Decided to stop at a McDonalds on the way for breakfa...
by Madsmiley
Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:21 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Carrying out of state..
Replies: 4
Views: 1293

A no guns sign means no guns. No packing in any place that serve alcohol. This I assume includes casino's. I plan on hitting the D-Day musem and aquarium,no intentions on bars or casinos. What if a resturant serves booze?.Does the no gun sign have a specific format,or can it be something as simple ...
by Madsmiley
Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:17 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Carrying out of state..
Replies: 4
Views: 1293

Carrying out of state..

The wife just suprised me with a hotel reservation in New Orleans.Leaving mid-day tomorrow.Do they have 30.06 signs posted or something similar??Havent been able to find anything online
by Madsmiley
Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:50 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Are auto drag racing tracks considered off limits for CHLs?
Replies: 17
Views: 3154

I checked the CHL laws and saw the reference to a "racetrack" under 46.03. It doesn't specify what type of racing. But I did find this: (15) "Racetrack" has the meaning assigned that term by the Texas Racing Act (Article 179e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). And if you Google th...
by Madsmiley
Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:37 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Are auto drag racing tracks considered off limits for CHLs?
Replies: 17
Views: 3154

I asked the instructor about this during class and was given the reply that "any track that held organized events was off limits". Your instructor's answer is not found in the law. As for whether or not racing is a "sporting event" under PC 46.035... who knows? A sport is a cont...
by Madsmiley
Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:54 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Hunting Rats
Replies: 13
Views: 2042

i shot a mouse with a .40 caliber beretta in my dad's old house about 8 years ago. i had to aim just right to get the ricochet to go into the wall behind the door. tore that thing up. but that's just between us. I ruined a racoons day inside the camp house at the deer camp last year with a .45..All...
by Madsmiley
Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:51 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Cutting Down a Shotgun
Replies: 27
Views: 3675

by Madsmiley
Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:42 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Are auto drag racing tracks considered off limits for CHLs?
Replies: 17
Views: 3154

Spent more than a few nights at HRP running my Mustangs..I never did carry..I asked the instructor about this during class and was given the reply that "any track that held organized events was off limits".There isnt any specifics about if any organized event is happening at that particula...
by Madsmiley
Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Cutting Down a Shotgun
Replies: 27
Views: 3675

Jeremae wrote:just buy another barrel of appropriate length....
Agreed,you can pick up a 18" slug barrel for the price and time of gunsmith work..
by Madsmiley
Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Hunting Rats
Replies: 13
Views: 2042

Class III goodies gentlemen..If you can legally own a handgun you can legally own full auto,supressors,and SBR's.Just gotta jump thru a couple of hoops first.These are the things Im talking about. .http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Browse.asp?Cat=2338&Timeframe=0&Sort=0&Items=50&Page=...
by Madsmiley
Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:02 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Hunting Rats
Replies: 13
Views: 2042

Why not use this an as excuse to get a supressed .22?? WHAT,ME,DEVILS ADVOCATE...NEVER :grin:

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