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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
A laugh and a lesson.
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:38 pm
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One of my flying magazines (AOPA Pilot) has a regular monthly column entitled Never Again. In it are stories of close calls for pilots, most of whom...
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Never Again!?
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Last post by tbrown
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:06 pm
Explosion at Deer Camp!
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Daltex1 »
Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:07 pm
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It was in the afternoon and most of my deerhunting partners(almost all ex Vietnam vets) had come in after going and filling their feeders with corn...
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You were very, very lucky.
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Last post by MTICop
Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:53 am
Glad this was not a CHL
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Weg »
Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:48 am
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I agree
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Last post by MTICop
Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:36 pm
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Last post by bayouhazard
Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:16 pm
Woman Raped While On Phone With 911
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dihappy »
Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:45 am
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This is just so sad.
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Heh, I was confused when reading this, thinking this has happened before. Then I realized in fact it had, and I had replied back in November of 2007...
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Last post by Russell
Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:46 pm
Lessons learned from Ike
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agbullet2k1 »
Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:00 am
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I just wanted to see if everyone who had to evacuate had a plan in place prior to the event, and also if all went according to plan. Figured we may...
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I edited my original post. is that better?
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Last post by Jeremae
Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:29 pm
Use of deadly force to prevent arson
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seamusTX »
Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:56 am
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From the Galveston County Daily News, this date:
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Sounds like, and further proof that carrying doesn't make a person bulletproof.
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:01 am
Within an eyelash ...
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TraCoun »
Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:18 pm
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The Office Manager where I work and her husband came within an eyelash of being murdered a little over a week ago, down in the Freeport area. :shock:...
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That's pretty much all I'm hoping for; stopping someone from putting a brick through it is too expensive at the moment, so I just want to make sure...
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Last post by KD5NRH
Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:29 pm
Longview: another reason to carry at church!
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KBCraig »
Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:41 pm
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Don't be afraid, just be prepared and confident.
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:12 pm
Stay alert...potential situation last night
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ForTehNguyen »
Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:15 pm
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Left a sushi bar last night on westheimer with relatives, estimate the time was 10pm or so. Walking to our vehicle, I immediately see a lone Mexican...
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btw, there is no such thing as race when talking about humans, but rather people groups. We are ALL of one blood. The differences are the amount...
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Last post by dewayneward
Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:39 am
How Gun Control Laws Contributed To the Mumbai Slaughter
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TheArmedFarmer »
Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:52 am
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This is a fairly long but interesting look into gun control in India. Historically, it reminds me of how gun control originally came about in this...
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We don't bow to no queen and we don't need to be like the brits. They eat stuff like bangers and mushy peas, their teeth are crooked, and they don't...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:52 pm
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:19 pm
Man saved by cell phone and the grace of God
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seamusTX »
Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:44 am
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A man mowing his lawn in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, had a .45-caliber bullet hit his cell phone, which was clipped to his overalls over his...
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I was just watching the mythbusters on this. They deduced that there is a difference in firing a projectile virtually straight up, where it comes...
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Last post by iflyabeech
Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:12 pm
The threat within
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seamusTX »
Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:52 am
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According to police reports, a 16-year-old boy shot his father twice in the head, then shot himself when police arrived. Neither is expected to...
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Prayers sent.
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Last post by retrieverman
Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:41 pm
Dad accused of killing daughter while cleaning gun
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DoubleActionCHL »
Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:15 pm
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Dad accused of killing daughter while cleaning gun
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I am speechless also, what else can be said! :banghead: :mad5 :banghead:
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Last post by bryang
Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:49 pm
Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman shot
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seamusTX »
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:08 pm
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The chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party, Bill Gwatney, was shot by a man who came to his office in Little Rock and asked to speak with him. Mr....
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AT least he's likely to use it as the excuse for his epiphany that he has been wrong about (not) taking away people's guns.
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Last post by jimlongley
Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:51 pm
2 points for the Girlfriend and her eyes
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glockrell »
Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:45 pm
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Hello to all,
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Oh crap. I never saw a sign there. Well, the food was gross, so I will not be going back.
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Last post by pbwalker
Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:32 pm
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Last post by dubya
Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:44 am
Texas City - Would-be carjacker on the loose
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seamusTX »
Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:52 pm
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From the Galveston County Daily News, this date:
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Thank you for posting this....I missed it in the paper. I agree that this is a dangerous fellow and it wont be long before he does it again.
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Last post by jbirds1210
Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:15 pm
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Last post by Morgan
Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:59 am
12-year-old boy fatally shot while trick-or-treating
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WEC »
Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:38 am
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Good point, Excalibur. Awesome to see that the press reports just the important things, sprayed nearly 30 rounds with an assault rifle... To quote...
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Last post by WEC
Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:43 pm
Assault with a deadly................vehicle?
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Originalist »
Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:48 pm
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Well I saw on AFN (Armed Forces Network) earlier, dont remember where (hopefully someone can chime in) a guy, who was drunk, saw his girlfriend with...
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I wonder how many of them ride in a car if he is driving?
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:37 pm
"Bulletproof" vest does robber no good
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seamusTX »
Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:44 pm
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A robber entered a pawn shop in the 9400 block of Louella in Houston Saturday and attempted to intimidate the owner and put handcuffs on him.
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:lol: :lol:: :lol:
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Last post by smokindragon
Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:25 pm
Inexperienced shooter (me) OOOPS *updated*
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TexasComputerDude »
Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:59 pm
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well I guess I need to pay more attention.
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haha I guess so lol. Its DEF. not being sold.
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Last post by TexasComputerDude
Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:58 pm
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Last post by Keith B
Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:49 pm
Woman shot in leg by stove
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RiverRat »
Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:38 am
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Not sure what comment to make on this one.....
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I believe this story...my microwave stabbed me in my arm last night. I gave myself stitches though so its ok!!!
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Last post by DONT TREAD ON ME
Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:31 pm
You'll shoot your toe out!
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ironsights »
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:00 am
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Years back I was given a Davis .380 pistol. I admit it was a less than to be desired pistol. My first mag through sent a hot shell almost in my eye....
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Size is important, but not as important as placement (well that is my opinion anyway) If you do carry a 9MM (As I do becuase I only own 1 right now...
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Last post by Originalist
Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:52 am
FW homeowner gives burglars a surprise...
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RKirby »
Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:43 pm
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Seems a local firearms instructor had his nap interrupted by a home invasion / burglary today.
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Better yet, keep an eye out for the keychain remote fixtures and/or power strips. The strips usually come out for Christmas lights, at $10-20. If all...
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Last post by KD5NRH
Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:31 pm
Never again, indeed!
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9mmfan »
Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:44 am
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So I come home from work, wearing a relaxed fit style of jeans. I need to take out the trash. This is on a fairly major street just east of downtown...
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In response to your questions, you seemed to have missed a couple key points. I should point out these were all previous to my obtaining my CHL. Yes,...
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Last post by 9mmfan
Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:13 am
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Last post by DoubleJ
Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:42 pm
My Home(never again)
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ironsights »
Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:39 am
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I live in a world without prejudice but I am in a segregated community. I am unable to communicate with my community. I am tired of living in fear...
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In my neighborhood most of the neighbors had no idea who lived next door. We never communicated with each other. There was no trouble, but we were...
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Last post by Commander Cody
Sat Oct 04, 2008 2:48 pm
good case for 24/7 carry
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smyrna »
Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:34 pm
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This dad showed incredible restraint by not pumping this guy full of lead. Most likely he confronted the guy unarmed.
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Personal justice up-front. More satisfying than using a firearm.
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Last post by Purplehood
Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:50 am
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Last post by bryang
Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:15 pm
Indictment handed down in Laredo for murder
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Luggo1 »
Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:29 am
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on a home intruder shooting case.
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Call me cynical... but from just reading the news articles... I'm skeptical that the burglars were just there to steal sodas and snacks . I'm also a...
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:59 pm
Coming home to find a burglar in your house...
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hooknbullet »
Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:47 pm
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This happened to a young friend of mine Saturday, a week ago...he lives on a secluded 3 acre lot in the Glenloch Farms area.He & his wife come home...
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I'm glad I live in the country and the less-savory neighbors are scared of me. It means I can ignore the large glowing, cold icosahedron rolling...
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Last post by KD5NRH
Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:34 am
My new red Silverado Extended Cab pickup
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fizteach »
Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:43 pm
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One of the reasons I got my CHL is because of the neighborhood I live in (Old East Dallas). That point was driven home Wednesday morning.
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I wonder if the paint is defective.
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Last post by TexasComputerDude
Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:25 pm
Approached by suspicious acting strangers last night
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CHLSteve »
Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:21 pm
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While visiting my in-laws in Tyler, TX we were approached by some very suspicious-acting guys around 9:30PM. My family stopped to get some gas at...
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excaliber, I'm not particularly interested in an argument on any point nor am I looking for someone to shoot. To me, stuational awareness means many...
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Last post by Oldgringo
Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:01 pm
My incident..kinda long sorry =(
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g21sf »
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:51 pm
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Well it all started one night at approx 10:30pm. I live in an upstairs apartment and my neighbor across the balcony was gone and the lady underneath...
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Sounds like it's time to invest in some good curtains...
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Last post by CHLSteve
Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:36 pm
Home Invasion from Rampage Bad Guys
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labrat1001001 »
Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:26 pm
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A large thread on this has been going on for quite awhile onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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Last post by Keith B
Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:29 pm
Several Officers Shot in San Antonio TODAY (9/8)
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Rokyudai »
Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:18 pm
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I don't know what's going on lately in San Antonio. The last 3 days we have had some type of officer involved shooting. Today we have 3 officers who...
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Relatives of a man who wounded two police officers Monday and later killed himself, apologized Tuesday for his actions.
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Last post by DoubleJ
Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:15 pm
Text messaging can be bad for your health
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seamusTX »
Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:48 pm
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Oldsmar, Florida (Tampa area), Sept. 7-- A man was kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity. He was in the back seat of a vehicle with one of two...
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Very true, Kevin. I don't know what percentage of kidnap victims survive uninjured, but I would bet it's around the same as the number of Lotto...
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Last post by seamusTX
Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:09 pm
Off-duty police officer attacked by mob
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seamusTX »
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:12 pm
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An off-duty police officer in southern California was viciously attacked by a mob -- hit on the head from behind -- and shot two of his attackers....
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Quite true. It's not blanketly true, but there are a lot of cops who look like cops because of their demeanor and appearance, even in street clothes....
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Last post by NcongruNt
Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:24 pm
Louisiana woman defends her castle
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seamusTX »
Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:39 pm
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Won't be bothered further by stalker ex-boyfriend. Not arrested. Not charged.
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Beal, who had recently filed a domestic violence complaint against Paul, according to deputies, was armed and ready.
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Last post by Glock 23
Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:36 pm
'Security Offer' Scam - averted?
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Seburiel »
Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:08 pm
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Okay, it's a sunday afternoon, and I'm not expecting anyone to come over, etc, so I'm sitting on the living room couch, cleaning the various firearms...
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Legally, they do. But that doesnt mean these guys were.
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Last post by Glock 23
Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:29 pm
My first story that just happened!
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bonehead1185 »
Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:57 am
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First off I just want to say hello to all. I have been reading all over this forum non-stop for the past week and have become addicted.
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Normally the door is always shut and locked but i had just let my dog in and she wanted to lay next to it to see out. Now after that the door is...
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Last post by bonehead1185
Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:43 pm
Stolen - Walther P22 (Blue 3.5" barrel)
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dawgfishboy »
Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:50 pm
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Just got through shooting at the Bullet Trap in Plano and went to Jason's Deli on Hwy 75 (by Collin Creek Mall) for lunch.
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A former law partner of mine went shooting at lunch, the went to have lunch. His Suburban was burglarized and they got our gun bags with all of our...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:50 pm
Car wreck in Florida (This story is a eye opener)
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galvestonredneck »
Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:07 pm
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I can't copy the story here because of copyright. It is worth the click. Even if you don't have your CHL this should show you the value of having...
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Well I know how to prevent such incidents. Ban crack cocaine AND knives.
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Last post by Mr.Scott
Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:10 am
Pennsylvania CHL no-billed after defensive shooting
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seamusTX »
Sat Jul 19, 2008 3:39 pm
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Long story short: A Pennsylvania man, Brian P. Fentiman, age 50, was driving when he saw two men attacking two women. He stopped and got out of his...
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Here's an article written by the gentleman that was involved in the shooting. It's a very compelling story. I've always heard there are three sides...
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Last post by SC1903A3
Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:54 pm
Have you ever been threatened?
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Enron Exec »
Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:23 am
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A relatively new friend, lets call him 1st friend, of mine somehow got mad over what another friend and myself posted on a local forum and then...
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Same here...
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:10 pm
rumbling as kids and growing up fast
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ironsights »
Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:45 am
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This story happened years ago. I grew up in south Dallas and am one of nine kids to a single mother who (God bless her heart) worked nights at...
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I’ve learned from this forum and the posts in it some real good places to stay away from. Where was that so I can add it to the list?
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Last post by Commander Cody
Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:15 pm
My first scare...
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pbwalker »
Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:45 pm
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Just happened about 45 minutes ago now...I had the heck scared out of me while I was out in my backyard grabbing a quick smoke and my wife was out...
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Can you say Tac Light with an Integral Laser Pointer?
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Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:18 pm
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