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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
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Excaliber »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm
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Manufacturers have been busy churning out holsters with retention features that are suitable for concealed or open carry. Here are a few that may be...
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I chose a RDR holster after I viewed a video where Colin Noir said it was his favorite holster for ease of on and off. I have been happy with it....
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Shelley can shoot
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ElGato »
Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:31 pm
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Robert Gibbs came to class to renew his license and his wife and her friend decided it was time to get their's.
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;-)
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:47 pm
Australian Gun law
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Bill »
Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:59 am
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Irrational thinking, It just make no sense.
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Yes you are correct, and as stevie_d_64 said, its rather sad that the people we think of as tough as nails , never give up, protect your fellow man...
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Last post by Bill
Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:16 pm
Chechen Self Made weapons
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Paladin »
Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:01 am
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Warning: Chat on link appears to be unmoderated
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Wow! They look pretty scary just to shoot let alone being in front of one.
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Last post by PAR
Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:19 pm
Why the gun IS civilization
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CWOOD »
Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:23 pm
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I generally dislike forwarded emails but somehow this one seems to be an exception.
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Marko Kloos is the original writer of this essay, as noted here:
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Last post by pax
Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:36 am
30.06 or 30.05 at gunshows--
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CWOOD »
Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:29 am
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stevie_d_64 made the following comment in a thread on HB1815 earlier and rather than divert that thread I thought I would introduce his interesting...
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You forgot one important part of 30.05:
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Last post by jimlongley
Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:55 pm
Need info on wheel gun
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ghentry »
Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:30 pm
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I am looking at adding a wheel gun to my collection and will be looking for a used GP100 SS 4 or 6 . Since I don't have any experience with what to...
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Wow :shock: That's just what I needed. Thanks!
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Last post by ghentry
Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:46 pm
Need recommendations for a pocket pistol
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TruPatriot »
Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:03 pm
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I am interested in finding a good pistol to keep in my pocket. Are S&W J frames good for this? What suggestions do you have?
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Last post by Dougmyers5
Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:32 am
HB 1815--SIGNED INTO LAW 6-15-07!!!
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CWOOD »
Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:42 pm
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This is the vehicle carry bill designed to FINALLY put an end to the shennanigans of DA Rosenthal et al, regarding the lawful carrying of a handgun...
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I am really happy with 1815. My wife works in a relatively bad area and I have been trying to get her to get a CHL. Unfortunately she just can't...
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Last post by stroo
Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:28 pm
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Last post by Frost
Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:18 pm
Class 3 weapon license
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govnor »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:44 pm
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Has anyone considered getting a class 3 license? Or do you have one already? I would appreciate thoughts on this since I'm thinking about getting...
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If you're a collector, the ATF isn't going to spend their limited resources making a visit - unless there is a serious complaint against you. On the...
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Last post by PAR
Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:39 pm
Michael Moore's Bodyguard Arrested on Airport Gun Charge ???
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Paladin »
Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:27 am
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Michael Moore's Bodyguard Arrested on Airport Gun Charge
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He does not show up in the NYS Department of Corrections database, and NY City's is pretty close to useless.
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Last post by jimlongley
Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:40 am
Range Report-First time handgun shooting
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T3hK1w1 »
Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:31 pm
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Well, some of you folks may have read the message I posted a few days ago regarding where to rent a Ruger revolver in Houston. Longtooth was one of...
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T3h, you definitely chose two good characters to meet at the range. I've learned a lot from both just reading on the forum.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:47 am
Handgun rental in Houston
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dozerboy »
Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:39 pm
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Ok I think I have it narrow down to 3 guns a XD, M&P, or the P99/SW99 all in 9MM. Are there any places in Houston or close by that has these 3 and...
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I think he's referring to the fact that S&W's Sigma line is a near-copy of Glock's famous design. IIRC, S&W got sued on that one, too, and lost...
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Last post by Thane
Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:56 pm
This one is just sad....
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Wildscar »
Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:21 am
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With the info in the story this is just sad event. Some people just don't thing about where that little piece of metal is going to go.
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Please keep this woman & her family in your prayers. She just lost two children to a violent death, and probably came close to dying herself.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:52 pm
Anybody else have an issue...FYI post...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:06 am
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With their S&W M&P 40's??? (this may extend to other calibers too)
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If you have a prolem with you slide release taking excessive force to operate, just polish the contact point. I have stoned and buffed the contact...
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Last post by SRVA
Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:15 pm
Negligent Discharge at Houston Gun show this weekend
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Doug.38PR »
Sat Jun 02, 2007 5:10 pm
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I was at the Geo. R. Brown center today and we had a ND at the show. Anyone know what exactly happened? I heard second and third hand stories and...
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When we were at the range waiting to shoot, there was a so called gun guy that was dry firing his weapon in the part of the range at Bass Pro where...
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Last post by govnor
Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:57 pm
Do you shoot with both eyes open?
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Eddie A. »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:48 pm
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I am right eye dominant and learned to shoot with my left eye shut. I have tried shooting with both eyes open at the rang, but I cant seem to keep...
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Yeah! A 254mm holosight wouldn't look as out-of-place over that 1.5-inch muzzle...
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Last post by Skiprr
Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:24 pm
Suspect in robbery attempt killed
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Paladin »
Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:37 pm
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I'm guessing(hoping) that there's a typo in the article and the police do not have plans to file charges.
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sooooooooooooooo true :lol:
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Last post by pbandjelly
Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:10 pm
Open Carry In Restaurant
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Drifter »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:09 pm
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My bride and I stopped at a family restaurant this evening after a short day trip/outing. After we were seated, I glanced to my right and saw a...
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Ohhhhhh, you are sooooo going to get a noogie for that one! :smilelol5:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:42 pm
Unintentionally funny concealed weapons video
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Idjut »
Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:11 pm
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I'm still laughing at this:
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my guess would be that it all happend so fast that neither the woman or the child had a chance to react, I woulda beat down that clerk had he fired...
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Last post by Sara_XD
Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:52 am
How Bout' them Spurs!!!!
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tex45acp »
Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:48 am
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WOO HOO,
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I happen to have it on good authority that SEVERAL starting members of the Spurs have their CHL's. ;-)
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Last post by HighVelocity
Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:09 am
Does anyone else name their guns?
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texaseyes »
Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:30 am
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My wife named her pistol Josephine . It was suggested on another forum that it might be interesting to see if anyone else names their guns. :smile:
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Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm = BlackJack (21 round capacity)
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Last post by kwf2006
Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:08 am
Soldiers arrive at DFW 6/6/7
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jbenat »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:34 pm
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My wife and I were at DFW last Wed. morning (6/6/7) when a flight arrived bringing in soldiers from Irak. There were a group of patriots there to...
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Having come through the gate a few times I must say as a soldier it is quite a welcome.
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Last post by Pete
Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:49 pm
Canted concealable under arm crosshand shoulder holster?
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daddySEAL »
Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:47 am
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I have a few big full size steel semi-autos (like my Baby Eagle. CZ75B and Berettas) that I'd like to carry under my left arm for drawing...
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the extra mag may give you better balance.. but that never bothered me.. I always slipped a spare mag in my pocket..
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Last post by para driver
Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:45 pm
Local Resident Fights Back Against Alleged Carjacker
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Sly Dog »
Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:45 am
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Local Resident Fights Back Against Alleged Carjacker
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It happens here. I was part of an incident like you describe this April. I left Gulfport MS at about 4:00am . It was quite dark when i got on the...
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Last post by Liberty
Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:08 am
I just dont understand....
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Wildscar »
Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:16 am
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:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Yep, that looks like a typo...One of the to's needs to be a no ...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:18 am
computer hard drives and .45s
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moodyamber »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:13 pm
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So my hubby and I decided that after 3 weeks of frustration with my old laptop HD we were gonna have some fun and take it to the range for a slow and...
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:lol:
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Last post by pbandjelly
Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:22 pm
Cataracts, Progressive Bi-Focals and Shooting
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iredwing »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:47 am
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Hi Everyone,
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My wife chose Crystal lens, had both eyes done and is very satisfied with the results, it's been one year and she is still improving incrementally....
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Last post by jimlongley
Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:39 am
Parents of the Year
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Idjut »
Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:19 am
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Moderators: Story contains reference to concealed handgun. Feel free to lock if too far off topic.
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Unfortunately this kind of crap happens all of the time. I cannot count the amount of times I have seen parents just run in to the store, leave the...
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Last post by ccrobbins
Wed Jun 13, 2007 8:33 am
South Padre Island
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Jungle Work »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:46 am
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I going with my wife to a conference on South Padre Island next week.
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You have to eat at DIRTY AL's -- a complete hole in the wall with standing room only during peak meal times.
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Last post by MrsFosforos
Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:17 pm
company policy and 30.06
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BamBam »
Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:08 pm
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Does company policy have to state 30.06 verbatum or just state no weapons?
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Glad my boss lets me carry in my company truck.
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Last post by Impax
Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:50 pm
Ramada Inn Armed Robbery
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dihappy »
Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:53 am
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This guy gave someone with a CHL too many opportunities.
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If that common sense were always applied then the subjective standard would not be bad, unfortunately that is not always the case. And to your point...
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Last post by neal6325
Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:16 pm
Bush looses his watch
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TxD »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:01 am
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Interesting video of President Bush being greeted by Albanian
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My apologies for the OT post.
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Last post by TxD
Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:30 pm
+ P or +P+
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BamBam »
Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:16 pm
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What is the difference in +P rounds and +P+ rounds?
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Skippr, don't put too much faith in this guy's analysis . . . take a look at his table which gives CUP/PSI values in the mid 30,000 range for the 8mm...
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Last post by HankB
Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:10 pm
Dallas teachers to get a signing bonus...a handgun?
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Tim the Teacher »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:39 pm
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Read the last line......HOLY MOLY!!!
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Not to get too far off track, but the problem of violence and discipline in schools, not to mention outrageous taxation and regulation, really has a...
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:33 pm
Situational Awareness..NOT
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DFC »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:32 am
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Could not believe my eyes this morning when I was riding the DART rail to work. I saw a uniform Security woman get on the train with an old rusty .38...
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It's not just the conditions at their homes/offices. I recall a report in one of the gun mags (by Mas Ayoob, maybe?), about an officer in NYPD who...
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:06 pm
870 Express stock screw?
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nitrogen »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:55 pm
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Oops.
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Stickin' on a new Knoxx folder, eh?
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Last post by Skiprr
Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:24 pm
Fort Sam Houston Museum in San Antonio
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Mithras61 »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:28 am
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This past weekend, my family & I visited SA for a quick get-away, and while we were there, my oldest inquired about the Fort Sam Houston Museum. We...
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The gift shop and museum were built with private money, then ownership was turned over the the Army.
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:31 pm
State statutes dealing with defense from dogs?
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pmw »
Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:01 pm
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Hi, all;
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Yup, there's plenty of pit bulls where I live. And we have found that pepper spray is effective in warding off attacking dogs. That would be a dog...
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Last post by Fosforos
Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:44 pm
Police: Man Injured In Shootout With Burglar
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Paladin »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:51 am
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Glad they got the burglar. Hope the homeowner makes a quick and full recovery.
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The homeowner will not be charged, according to police, because they deemed it a case of self-defense.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:09 pm
DFW Gun Show Check-In - Dallas Market Hall: 6/9/07 - 6/10/07
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NguyenVanDon »
Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:49 pm
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Gonna start this one early for the week.
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I also noticed the police tower towards the back to keep an eye in the sky . I hadn't seen that at any previous shows.
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Last post by JRG
Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:04 pm
Taco Bueno in San Marcos - THUMBS UP!
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bburgi »
Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:32 pm
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Just put a new Taco Bueno in San Marcos. I went there the other day and saw an big red, white & blue sign that said something to the effect of You...
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I usually head out there every week or two. It's usually on the weekends, but since I work an irregular graveyard shift, my days off vary. I usually...
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Last post by NcongruNt
Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:42 am
A question about my Sigma
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Seburiel »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:51 am
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Greetings,
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I had the same problem with my Glock 23. I took one of my wife's nail files and slowly rounded off the corner so it didn't protrude quite so much. If...
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Last post by barres
Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:11 am
Buick O'Truth
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jwp »
Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:17 pm
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I just looked at for the first time in quite a while. If you haven't yet seen them, you might find the videos of their tests shooting an old Buick...
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Some years back, we had a couple of old junker cars used as props for some of our IDPA shoots.
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Last post by HankB
Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:45 am
340PD cleaning question
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Bob Wolff »
Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:32 pm
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Revolver has a Scandium Alloy (black) frame, Titanium cylindar and Stainless Steel barrel.
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I have a 340SC, and in response to my emailed question, S&W wrote me that they recommend Nevr-Dull for cleaning the 340SC, and ordinary gun cleaning...
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Last post by HankB
Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:37 am
Tell me what you think...
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9mmGuy »
Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:44 pm
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Messing with the wifes camera the other day. Its a Taurus 24/7 Pro 9mm. (sorry they are a little big)
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LOL. sorry but that is an island with a stainless top, not my counter tops... although that would be pretty cool!!
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Last post by 9mmGuy
Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:35 pm
New revolver in the family!
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JRG »
Sat Jun 09, 2007 5:40 pm
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I finally yielded to temptation and came home with a new family member!! It is a S&W 642. It is my first revolver.
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Get a set of Barami Hip Grips for it.
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Last post by Moonpie
Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:08 pm
Cure for uncomfortable holsters
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BamBam »
Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:16 pm
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Lets face it, there are alot of people out there that should push away from the table sooner than they do. I am one of those people. My big belly is...
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BamBam,
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Last post by TIN BENDER
Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:17 pm
Fobus IWB
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Zero_G »
Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:09 pm
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Anyone tried the Fobus IWB holster? I've seen rave reviews of it online, but talking to a dealer at a recent gun show he said he didn't carry it...
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I have a Fobus paddle holster for most of my guns. I use them for range work and the occasional carry holster. Considering the cost and...
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Last post by KRM45
Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:32 am
PSC Shooting CLub
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BamBam »
Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:20 pm
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I went to the new member orientation this morning and might I say that I was very impressed at the shear size of the place. I am now a member....
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Maybe some where between Tomball and Waller :grin:
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Last post by 308nato
Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:27 pm
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