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by RoyGBiv
Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:18 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I need a gun recommendation
Replies: 46
Views: 5107

Re: I need a gun recommendation

Mossberg 500 in .410? Shotgun that is cheap and the recoil is minimal. The learning time on it is very fast and ammo is cheap so that she can practice with it w/o breaking the bank. She is worried about a shotgun hitting her son by mistake. I think she needs to see that a shotgun does not literally...
by RoyGBiv
Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Eligibility Question
Replies: 4
Views: 949

Re: Eligibility Question

Not eligible for 5 years from date of sentencing... for ONE misdemeanor.. 10 years for TWO Details here... http://www.texasbestchl.com/qualifications.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 7. Has not, in the 5 years preceding the date of application been convicted of a class A...
by RoyGBiv
Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:28 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Las Vegas: 13YO girl cited for jaywalking - in a coma
Replies: 25
Views: 3606

Re: Las Vegas: 13YO girl cited for jaywalking - in a coma

I missed nailing Al Sharpton by fractions of an inch. Bunch of years ago (late 80's, before everyone had cell phones) a friend calls me from a pay phone in Manhattan. We're talking for a few minutes and she says "hey, here's the number for this pay phone, please call me back if we get disconne...
by RoyGBiv
Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:23 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Las Vegas: 13YO girl cited for jaywalking - in a coma
Replies: 25
Views: 3606

Re: Las Vegas: 13YO girl cited for jaywalking - in a coma

If the cops believe the girl was crossing illegally, they are correct in issuing a citation. Assuming the driver was unable to see the girl crossing where she wasn't supposed to be crossing, the ticket backs up the drivers claim of innocence. Just like at a traffic accident, if the LEO can make a so...
by RoyGBiv
Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone know of a good background check company?
Replies: 8
Views: 1727

Re: Anyone know of a good background check company?

It's more and more difficult these days... Requirements for being able to run a criminal and credit check are tighter every year. I managed some rental properties for a while and when I started, we could run credit/background checks just by telling the credit agencies that we were considering an app...
by RoyGBiv
Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: 2010 TexasCHLforum Day at PSC
Topic: Texas Self-Defense & Deadly Force Laws Seminar
Replies: 13
Views: 9558

Re: Texas Self-Defense & Deadly Force Laws Seminar

Any plans to do this seminar in/near DFW some time soon?

Thanks.!
by RoyGBiv
Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Knowing what you know now..How was your original CHL course?
Replies: 31
Views: 2219

Re: Knowing what you know now..How was your original CHL cou

My original CHL class (in NC, 1995?) was taught by a local Deputy Sheriff. A two-night class, IIRC. The class and instruction was VERY good. Covered the details very well, especially "Justifiable use of force". The instructor also brought along several holsters of different types and allow...
by RoyGBiv
Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:53 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: DPS Processing Times
Replies: 640
Views: 181877

Re: DPS Processing Times

24 calendar days from the day DPS received my application to the date postmarked on my license, including weekends and Christmas. Seems pretty fast.. 17 "business days", not counting the day before Christmas. I was already in the "system" as I have licenses from other states.... ...

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