The "What Works, What Doesn't," "Recommendations & Experiences"
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My first carry, also wally walk.
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Box »
Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:41 pm
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So I got my plastic in the mail today. Got extremely excited and decided to head to Walmart, I needed some random stuff anyways. Noticed a few things...
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I use an ares ranger belt, it's nice but it's thick and buckle often bites. I have to keep the buckle areound the 1 o'clock. But I digress.
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Last post by Box
Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:39 am
Howdy All
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bryanreno »
Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:17 am
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Good Evening Everyone. Just thought I would say hello and introduce myself. Just received my CHL in the mail yesterday after completing the course...
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:iagree:
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Last post by RPBrown
Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:30 pm
a tale of two belts
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spolct »
Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:00 pm
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i've worn an 'amish' belt with my LC9 since i got my plastic 2 years ago. i figured since it wasn't a massive gun it would be okay and i guess it's...
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I am glad I bought the titanium buckle. It is lighter and stronger than the steel. I don't know if I will ever need to rebuild the belt, but it's...
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Last post by WildBill
Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:30 am
Glad to be back
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killerquad »
Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:02 am
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I am not really new to CHL but being that I let my license expire, I now have to start the process all over. It looks like there has been a lot of...
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2nd welcome from the Mod crew.
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Last post by longtooth
Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:46 am
Reported History Question
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Paul's Shield »
Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:44 pm
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So I introduced myself earlier and I already have my first question. I've read a lot about eligibility and at my current status I appear to be...
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Only if you apply. TX GC 411.180
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Last post by Tic Tac
Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:38 pm
Finished CHL Class
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RetNavy »
Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:53 pm
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Just took the CHL class today... learned some good pointers... range was good also.. only problem was the front sight broke of after firing 5 rounds....
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:iagree:
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Last post by RetNavy
Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:43 pm
Question about drug history on the online chl application
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jmyers11bravo »
Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:04 am
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When i was 16, My mother put me in a rehab at a hospital in houston for two days for prescription pill abuse. I wasnt court ordered or anything she...
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:iagree:
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Last post by jmra
Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:25 pm
Motorcycle carry?
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knauck »
Tue May 14, 2013 9:51 am
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Good morning,
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One key for ignition and bags! Else wise it is in either my IWB or X-draw from D. M. Bullard.
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Last post by bmwrdr
Wed Jan 15, 2014 4:40 pm
Just introducing myself
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Paul's Shield »
Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:28 pm
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Just another new guy looking to take in plenty of information and probably ask a few questions. I'm currently working on getting my CHL and have...
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First, welcome to the forum. There are variations on a saying you'll hear around here a lot that go something like this: Carry 24/7 or guess right....
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:44 pm
new guy from the austin area
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arkansas_matt »
Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:14 pm
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found this forum searching for a way to carry my new insulin pump more comfortably, someone posted about CC and having a pump as well. it just kinda...
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Welcome from up the road a little,Belton... One of the best forums... :hurry:
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Last post by CenTex
Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:02 pm
Paperwork question, Please help! :)
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PunksMomma »
Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:42 pm
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Hi all :) Thank you so much for looking at my question first off! :) I'm trying to get all my paperwork to turn in to get my CHL. While I was on the...
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It says For purposes of this section, an applicant is indigent if the applicant's income is not more than 100 percent of the applicable income level...
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Last post by tbrown
Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:00 pm
School Employees and the parking lot law
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StevenKN »
Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:50 pm
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I was just curious as to if any of you are school employees (teachers, admin, etc) and what exactly you did in order to get approval to store your...
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That violates federal law and the school district can fire her if they find out.
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Last post by tarkus
Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:16 pm
Concealment garments?
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GrandmasterB »
Mon Dec 27, 2004 12:37 am
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What do you wear to conceal your CCW?
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Standard tshirt for me or occasionally a striped polo shirt. I have been wearing around the house for the past month or so. My kids & didn't even...
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Last post by TBJK
Fri Jan 10, 2014 7:44 pm
Returning to daily carry
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neurosistx »
Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:15 pm
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I've been lurking for months now and decided to post finally.
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Give me back my guns! Oh wait... they're right here. Welcome to the forum.
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Last post by Blake
Fri Jan 10, 2014 7:40 pm
hello forum-newbie here...
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staceydking »
Wed Jan 08, 2014 7:20 pm
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well i am fixing to sign up for the class (i.e. chl class) and my checklist says to bring LawBook? i have been searching for it and not sure where to...
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As far as DPS is concerned, you can do them in any order, but regardless of order the online application is how you get the barcode.
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Last post by bbobb
Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:07 pm
Newbie question, I'm confused as can be.
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TrackinPat »
Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:58 pm
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So my understanding was that college campuses were not allowed to be carried on even without a 30.06 sign, but in my CHL class yesterday the...
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quoteThe definition of premises is pretty clear, but like many CHL laws things get muddy again. 46.03 starts with premises but continues to say...
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Last post by howdy
Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:48 pm
New to the forum and CHL
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mpat2009 »
Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:30 pm
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Hello,
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Welcome to the both of you. There's lots of good information here. Generally a search of specific terms will turn up lots of results. I did better...
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Last post by TexasCajun
Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:40 am
waiting for plastic
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edgar0400 »
Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:38 pm
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Hey guys newbie here. I applied for my chl (FIRST TIME ),And I checked the status online and it says mailed
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Once I saw my status said mailed ,
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Last post by sammeow
Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:43 pm
thinking about buying beretta nano
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edgar0400 »
Mon Dec 09, 2013 1:18 am
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Hey guys I have a question anybody has any experience with this gun? I am thinking about getting one for my main carry.
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I have now gone through about 1500 rounds with my NANO and have yet to encounter an issue. I only shoot 115g FMJ at the range. I stop in the range...
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Last post by Ozz
Mon Dec 30, 2013 5:55 pm
Can you carry a Krinkov Concealed?
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knight-walker »
Tue Oct 01, 2013 1:38 am
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I am told a Century Zastava PAP M92 is considered a 'pistol and handgun', so does that mean you can carry it concealed?
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I know that one of the nicknames for the AKS-74u was окурок (okurok), which translates to cigarette stub . :mrgreen:
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Sun Dec 29, 2013 12:40 pm
POLL: Ever been spotted?
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Jaguar »
Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:56 pm
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Here is a poll that I believe will help people new to CHL.
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I guess I need a sort of choice.
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Last post by Dirthawking
Thu Dec 26, 2013 10:36 pm
So my bank just posted a 30.06 sign.
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RandyM »
Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:53 pm
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Interesting, JSC credit union in Seabrook just posted a 30.06 sign. After looking through the signs for CHlers I will go back and take a picture of...
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I've heard that argument. I'm not buying it.
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Last post by chasfm11
Thu Dec 26, 2013 6:54 pm
Question about showing a loaded magazine
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TomsTXCHL »
Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:30 pm
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An acquaintance told me quite some time ago a story about confrontation he had where I think it was a hay delivery that was the wrong stuff or...
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Then I'd say not much . :mrgreen:
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Last post by jmra
Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:21 pm
legal definition of "flashing"???
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Hofacker »
Tue Dec 17, 2013 1:42 pm
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What is the official legal definition of flashing here in Texas? My brief search of the internet didn't come up with a clear answer. For example;...
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Again, I think that it is going to boil down to the totality of circumstances. At least for me, in the real world , 20-25 pounds or 2-3 in height...
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Last post by WildBill
Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:09 pm
Cinemark Theaters
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escapedNJ »
Fri Nov 01, 2013 2:42 pm
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So my 3rd day having my CHL and my wife wanted to go to the Cinemark theater with our daughter... Now I know in Aurora it was a gun free zone and...
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It's really not hard to find them at all. Great Wolf Lodge and Gaylord Texan in Grapevine both have them. Sprouts now has them. Good Will stores in...
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Last post by chasfm11
Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:59 am
Hello, first timer
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g-man »
Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:01 pm
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Hello,
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Welcome aboard.
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Last post by AndyC
Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:46 pm
iPad mini holster
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gary57210 »
Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:50 am
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I just saw one of these and am wondering if it is considered concealed in Texas. I'm not sure how to post a picture of it. They look just like a...
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I'm gonna buy one of those cow boy holsters and put my cell phone in it. :lol: just to irritate the libs.
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Last post by Hofacker
Tue Dec 17, 2013 1:46 pm
Being stopped by LEO
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BAW1967 »
Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:19 pm
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Taking my CHL class December 16th. Been trying to read up on the laws and such. I do have a question. I know that if you are stopped by a LEO you...
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I have attacked anyone. I simply responded!
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Last post by mojo84
Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:32 pm
CHL, Holsters, and Toilets
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TXWALTHERFAN »
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:37 pm
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Ok, so you can laugh, but it struck me the other day -- what do people do when they have to use a public toilet with their holsters/guns?? I'm new to...
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It sounds like it's time to repost this.
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Last post by Ameer
Thu Dec 12, 2013 8:20 pm
Issues with Holster (Sweat & Sore Hip)
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GigEm1225 »
Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:00 pm
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While I have been waiting on my plastic, I have been wearing my holster around the house/property to get used to it. I've found 2 issues that I hope...
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A change in position or cant can usually solve comfort issues. I can move my holster as little as 1/4 either direction and it makes a huge difference...
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Last post by flechero
Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:49 am
Indiana permit turned in, Texas CHL now.
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thomasallen12 »
Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:15 pm
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Not new to CHL, I had to turn in my Indiana permit because I moved to Texas. I waited till I just got my Texas CHL in the mail yesterday to send my...
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The class is half as long but I think the reference is still called . :biggrinjester:
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Last post by bizarrenormality
Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:12 pm
Carry Position in the Car
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escapedNJ »
Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:13 pm
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Does anyone change how they carry while in the car? I realized that the position I carry (4 o'clock) may not be the best while in car. Any thoughts...
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my concern with this is that we have a 20 yo and a 17 yo and I don't want a LEO to have something like you're making a gun available to a minor to...
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Last post by SewTexas
Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:04 pm
'Scuze me while I whip this out.
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FigNewton »
Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:04 pm
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So this might sound crazy but I am going to ask anyway. Is anyone else besides me concerned that if they ever have to draw their weapon that your...
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As others have already said...Better holster that keeps its shape when the pistol is removed. (Leather or Kydex) and a good rigid Belt.
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Last post by rbraughn
Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:29 am
First gun purchase
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SQLGeek »
Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:46 am
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I purchased my first gun from a dealer since getting my CHL. I very much like the process of not having to wait for a NICS check to come back.
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I have bought three different guns at three different Academys since getting my CHL and never had to go through the NICS check. All three also asked...
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Last post by txglock21
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:38 am
How do I find an old arrest record
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lakerat »
Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:25 pm
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I had an arrest for public Intoxication, 1979...I think...I cant remember what the date was, how do I find out to state it truthfully on my...
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So what you're saying is . . . you don't exactly know when you were 19?
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Last post by LAYGO
Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:33 pm
To CHL or not to CHL that is the question
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some guy »
Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:23 pm
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OK here goes with thread #2! Ha!!
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Without a CHL, you can not take your gun with you to ride with someone else. It has to be your car or a car under your control.
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Last post by TexasGal
Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:33 pm
In Vehicle Carry
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some guy »
Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:59 pm
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Greetings all. Been a firearm owner for years and had no real interest in carry. Things are changing for me and I'm driving for work a LOT more now...
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Yes I would get a CHL for various reasons. The school zone issue is a big one. In my line of work I am in and out of the car making frequent stops....
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Last post by some guy
Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:04 pm
New application with one issue
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Gurushooter2010 »
Sun Sep 29, 2013 12:30 pm
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All
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According to chl16 a 42.01. conviction requires a 5 year wait. See eligibility section of chl-16.
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sun Sep 29, 2013 12:50 pm
Proud new owner . . .
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Wayne2 » Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:48 am
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of my Texas CHL Instructor's license. Also one of the first to attend the new four day course that reflects the new laws and regulations. Over 150...
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Thanks Gunner!
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Last post by Wayne2
Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:13 pm
New to CHL, New to TxCHL
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zmorrow »
Sat Sep 14, 2013 2:18 pm
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Hello friends and fellow Texans! :tiphat:
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Found it. LOL, Everyday Carry.
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Last post by zmorrow
Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:59 pm
Is there a list of any 2013 CHL law changes or updates?
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VoodooSan »
Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:23 pm
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I'v had my CHL for a while. I have done one renewal class a while back. My chl expires in 2015 I think. But now are all CHL renewals done online with...
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Last post by zmorrow
Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:11 pm
Range etiquette
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MotherBear »
Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:49 am
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Newbie question, but... what's considered good etiquette when you go to the range wanting to shoot your carry gun? Do you just take the gun unloaded...
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I just have the one carry setup unless I take my husband's holster, which is fine when he's at work but not so good when it will prevent him from...
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Last post by MotherBear
Tue Sep 10, 2013 1:52 pm
First oopsie
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LAYGO »
Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:10 am
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About 1 am, after 18 hours carrying, driving for about 5 hours, I was in a 4 car caravan & noticed one of the drivers getting tired, so we all pulled...
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I saw that N8² holster & was liking it, but I didn't like the retention method. You had to twist to remove & under duress would not like be something...
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Last post by LAYGO
Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:28 pm
Justice Center 30.06
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MotherBear »
Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:01 pm
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Today was my first encounter with a 30.06 sign while carrying (well, carrying prior to encountering the sign anyway). I just wanted to check on...
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I believe the whole building counts...but the signage is unnecessary as that location is prohibited by statute.
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Last post by RogueUSMC
Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:46 am
What I learned my first weekend
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Texsquatch »
Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:39 pm
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I recevied my CHL Friday afternoon, and carried for the first time in public that evening. Went to grab a burger & then to Wallyworld (not...
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About the only time I tuck mine is Sundays for church...
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Last post by RogueUSMC
Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:47 pm
On being disarmed?
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ryouiki »
Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:30 pm
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I've done a fair bit of research on general practices when encountering LEOs (what to say/what not to say/etc.), and I've done a number of searches...
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The only time I was ever disarmed was in the parking lot of our neighborhood playground - while my daughter was on the swings. It went like this:...
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Last post by Vol Texan
Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:49 am
Properly notified?
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Dalstar »
Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:51 pm
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A privately owned campground on a popular river lists as one of their rules no... or concealed weapons allowed on their handout provided when...
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Aaaaand, if you keep it properly concealed, they won't find out.
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Last post by bdickens
Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:23 pm
Quick question about classes
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avarusbrightfyre »
Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:20 pm
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I may be moving from Southern California to the Dallas area in the next few months and I will definitely be applying for my CHL once I get there. I...
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Being a Texas CHL instructor since 1996 I've never had a Marine in any of my classes pass up the change to shoot. So why you want to pass on the most...
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Last post by mikeloc
Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:25 pm
Got my new CHL with new address, what do I do with old one?
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TREKFAN »
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:37 am
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I heard I have to send it back, if so, to whom?
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The CHL law is silent on what to do with the old card after an address change. The department may have administrative rules but I don't see any...
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Last post by bizarrenormality
Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:26 pm
Managing your gear in bathrooms - a practical question
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ATX-Carry »
Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:03 pm
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I hope this generates at least a laugh or two...
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If I have to sit and the wall to my right doesn't go all the way to the floor, I kinda hook the belt of my underwear over the grip of my gun.
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Last post by Dave2
Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:48 am
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