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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:54 pm
Crime Statistics: CHL v. General Population
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:22 pm
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CHLs have proven themselves to be responsible and law-abiding and the public deserves to know that the unscrupulous scare tactics used by opponents...
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2015 Crime Stats have been published by DPS:
Charles Cotton's analysis of the 2015 Crime Stats:
Thanks to all of my fellow LTC/CHL holders for...
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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
GUNS (CHL) in schools on FOX 4
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Target1911 »
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:36 am
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At 10am this morning they will have a segment talking about guns on college campus and the pros and cons of allowing it. I have to go to work but I...
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Thanks eagleeye for the link. I did not have a chance to watch this segment. I just now looked at it for the first time. Right away the deck was...
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Last post by Rokyudai
Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:34 pm
Address on CHL
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Doug.38PR »
Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:28 pm
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A CHL instructor told me some time ago that you had to spend at least half of the 365 day year at the address that is listed on your CHL and DL in...
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I had a address issue as well since I'm a student, and I don't consider myself to have a permanent residence here where I go to school (even though I...
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Last post by StrykerDM
Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:48 pm
Carrying at work.
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GSchretter »
Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:39 am
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I have used the search like crazy and I can not find anything on this.
It is against the law to carry at work when.
1. There are no 30.06 signs...
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Wow, thanks for the reply..
Great information...
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Last post by GSchretter
Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:54 am
Attention: Seeking Legal Advice -- Charles, can you help?
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McKnife »
Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:46 pm
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Post has been deleted based on private recommendations. Sorry to disappoint.
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The original poster wanted me to give an update on this matter. His handgun and knife have been returned to him and this matter of resolved. On my...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:30 pm
San Antonio & Fort Hood
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Bad4zzCh1ck »
Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:17 pm
I just took my CHL class this past Saturday, and I would recommend this instructor to anyone looking for a class.
The Company is Lonestar Handgun....
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Last post by Bad4zzCh1ck
Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:17 pm
Security plan for church
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Tim the Teacher »
Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:58 pm
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With the current thread of church carry in progress I wanted to ask if there was anyone who had a security plan in place for their house of worship....
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FYI..he posted it up here
Thoughts on Threat Response & Resolution In Small Churches by longtooth
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:43 pm
Austin TX: Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek (update, signs gone)
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DVDTracker »
Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:30 pm
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Update 1/26 : I went by today to check and the 30.06 signs are gone.
Took the wife there yesterday to see I am Legend and I saw a 30.06 sign posted...
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concur.
I just dropped a nice note of thanks to: 'John@drafthouse.com'; 'Lauren@drafthouse.com'; 'owner@drafthouse.com'
I recommend we ALL do the...
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Last post by Corona
Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:57 pm
Our Fees v DPS budget
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txinvestigator »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:31 pm
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I have done some research, and it appears that the CHL division is working on a budget way over the dollars that goes to the general fund from the...
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I don't doubt the truthfulness of your statement, because (obviously) I heard it elsewhere before, but I cannot find anything in the CHL handbook...
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Last post by barres
Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:29 pm
Completed CHL Class-Now
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Chickenman »
Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:45 pm
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Real proud of myself here. Finally got around to completing the course. I shoot often but only Springfields mostly .45 and some in .40 I know I don't...
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i guess you know that beretta is comming out w/a subcompact storm very soon now.
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Last post by stormbringerr
Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:53 pm
Statistical Question about CHL Instructors
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ELB »
Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:39 am
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According to the latest info from the , there were 1,639 active Texas CHL instructors as of 31 Dec 07. I puttered around the DPS website for awhile...
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If I remember from my initial instructor training, if you had a POST certification, then you could take an abbreviated course to become a CHL...
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Last post by Crossfire
Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:19 pm
Texas3006.com Site. I need help
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texasparamedic »
Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:30 pm
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I tried to register today to make a few postings. When I registered i guess my stuttering typing fingers put in a few extra letters for my e-mail...
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That would be me ;-)
I went ahead and manually authenticated you, so you should be able to login now. Be sure to edit your email address in the My...
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Last post by Russell
Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:37 pm
Forgive me, for I have sinned
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CHL/LEO »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:03 am
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This came to me today from USCCA and KABA:
Forgive me, for I have sinned.
An About Face After Being Saved by a Gun Owner
Sent in by Brian...
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This story does sound ficticious.
Im surprised Hannah Montana tickets are not in there somewhere.
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Last post by kwf2006
Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:24 am
Best "no guns" sign so far...
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NcongruNt »
Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:36 pm
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:lol:
Seen at Amy's Ice Cream on Guadalupe St. in Austin.
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The Mexican restaurant off Lake Tawakoni used to have a sign that said
Please unload weapons and remove ski mask before entering premesis.
:-)
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Last post by fratermus
Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:49 pm
Carry of pre-1899 weapons
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SA-TX »
Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:03 pm
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Charles and/or other attorneys,
Here are some questions that stemmed from a bit of Penal Code research:
1) Given the definition of firearm in Penal...
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Yes, it's legal. The law is pretty clear.
Someone carrying an antique , especially OC, will more than likely wind up having to prove their...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:18 pm
Wedding Carry... what to do?
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doublepush »
Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:41 pm
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I'm getting hitched to a fiance who is most supportive of my desire to carry. I will have two others in the wedding who will be carrying, but the...
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Hahaha... classic.
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Last post by Snake Doctor
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:23 pm
Humor at the Drs office.
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longtooth »
Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:45 pm
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I finally feel good enough to share some of my Drs Office experiences before preping for bed.
Thursday When I went to the Dr. I went prepared for...
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Now that's just wrong...They must have taken the hippocritic oath instead of the Hippocratic. ;-)
LT, very glad to hear you're doing better. Hope...
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Last post by TX Rancher
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:58 am
bounty hunters?
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rguerra911 »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:29 am
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i was watching a new show about bounty hunters and noticed that they open carried rifles and handguns. they even had badges. does texas allow this?...
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LOL It is funny, but the only surveillance I ever came across was by Feds.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:09 am
Early CHL class
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BambooShoots »
Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:39 pm
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I understand that it's possible to take the CHL class before turning 21 (up to 3 months out, or is it 6?).
I'm confused as how to go about to doing...
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Quote: On one of the affidavits, you affirm that you are 21 years of age. I would have thought that you should not sign and date that affidavit until...
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Last post by Greybeard
Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:17 pm
Can it ever be ok to carry when there's a valid 30.06 sign?
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propellerhead »
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:13 am
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What if there was a 30.06 sign and the owner of the business or the person in charge of security verbally tells you it's ok to carry there? Will the...
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One other circumstance that I don't think has been brought up. I don't have the law in front of me, but I believe that if the property in question is...
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Last post by Velocity
Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:57 pm
strange incident in church yesterday
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smyrna »
Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:35 pm
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Midway through the service, the side door to the sanctuary opens up and there stands a mid-twenty something white male that has as shocked a look on...
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Such an interesting topic, with so many answers or speculations to be made. The visitor could have been having a need to seek out God and just...
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Last post by locknload
Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:28 pm
Can it be done?
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kwf2006 »
Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:33 am
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The day I took my CHL class, it was blistering cold and raining.
When it was time to shoot, we did it outdoors.
My problem is, that in the photos...
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picture should be fine i thought the same thing when i took mine.
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Last post by xrod69
Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:10 am
Other than on duty, have you ever had to draw your CCW?
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hoytinak »
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:45 am
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Got this idea from another forum. Other than on duty (police, military, etc.) have you had to draw your CCW. If so lets hear your stories. I'll start...
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Duplicate thread:
There is already another poll running on this
I will lock this topic.
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Last post by Keith B
Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:30 am
church carry
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threeg45 »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:01 pm
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I was reading the new printing of the instructor manual and the book given to students. Both books still state that CHL is not allowed to carry in...
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It is not a defense to prosecution. That is a legal term meaning the person CAN be arrested and would have to prove he met the elements of the...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:08 am
another carjacking gone bad
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jazr45acp »
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:01 am
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Don't you just love the comments made by the Chief of Police. :clapping: Make sure you watch you 6. Be safe gentlemen and ladies.
SAN ANTONIO -- A...
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Here is a newspaper account of this incident that gives more detail.
Nowhere in the account of this crime is there any mention of the victim...
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Last post by Texian
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:42 pm
Negligent Discharged
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NguyenVanDon »
Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:46 pm
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Moderator edit: Caution: Link contains photos of gunshot wound to leg and scene of ND
Rule #1: All firearms are loaded!!! :banghead:
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Exactly.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:53 pm
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Last post by locknload
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:50 pm
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Last post by M9FAN
Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:09 am
Better off not getting CHL now?
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DCS »
Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:44 am
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Good Morning. First post on this forum and I have a question?
My stepson is about to get a pistol for his wife. So, I inquired about her getting her...
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So, there is a situation and his wife needs to use the pistol. If she uses it she is also proving that she is illegally carrying a concealed...
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Last post by lrb111
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:55 pm
Honest living man gunned down dropping off newspapers
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scootergeek »
Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:08 am
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Arlington, Texas early this morning news media said that David Wayne May 47 was doing his daily paper route and was apparently robbed/attacked and...
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You grew up it the same Texas that I did.
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Last post by ElGato
Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:19 pm
Mandatory Instruction
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nedmoore »
Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:37 pm
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I took my CHL class today and I could not believe how many people had issues with properly firing their guns during the shooting portion, not to...
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I have seen that too GCM, it was that way in my first Instructor class in 95 and every one since, there are also the Instructor's who ask the same...
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Last post by ElGato
Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:31 pm
why can't we change the law?
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Stupid »
Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:23 pm
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Just got this American Handgunner for this month, there's a store about a business owner who was shot execution style, but still managed to fight...
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With apologies to Charles ;-) - - - Every bullet comes with a lawyer attached. You are responsible for all damage done by your shots. :nono: :fire...
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Last post by MoJo
Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:39 pm
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Last post by ricor
Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:19 pm
loaded rifle in vehicle
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Venus Pax »
Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:14 pm
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In Texas, can you legally carry a loaded rifle or shotgun in your vehicle?
If so, does it have to be concealed?
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No, under state law you can carry a rifle onto the parking lots, walkways, etc.,
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:47 pm
Out of state, underage DWI...
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TheBlake »
Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:16 pm
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3 years ago, arrested for and convicted of underage driving while impaired in nashville (19 years old) ...
class B misdemeanor i believe, this will...
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it's significanlt less than 5 years, however.
and yes, they will find out. or, if they don't and you do shoot somebody justified or not, you can bet...
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Last post by craig_o
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:46 pm
So, I reached for it today
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CJATE »
Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:36 pm
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As I choose my words, I don’t know why I am telling you, not sure you will care, and I am sure that many of you have had worse.
5:45pm I was down...
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And that is why till now I WOULD NOT carry it. I will say that I can see where it has it place, and I may get some for that reason......walk up on a...
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Last post by Target1911
Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:44 am
Absurd bank policy
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HooG19 »
Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:37 pm
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Can anyone explain the logic behind this and the No Guns signs? :banghead:
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The courts ruled against Sultana Freeman. That last information I was able to find indicated it is still in the appeals process.
John
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Last post by KC5AV
Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:26 am
eye color
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ghostrider »
Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:21 pm
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hi,
I'm just filling out my application form (after reviewing the checklist forum). I've always
been told I have hazel colored eyes, so I checked...
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Heterochromia iridium is two different eye colors..
I have one brown eye and one green eye....that confused em... :tiphat:
I use hazel, it is the...
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Last post by douglasmorris99
Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:21 am
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Last post by Good2Go
Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:32 am
An offer we couldn't refuse....
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Venus Pax »
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:08 am
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... from the NRA.
I now wish I would have posted this Saturday evening so that Sunday gun show attendees could have been on the look-out.
The NRA...
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ELB,
If I could renew Life, I would want more than $25 to do it.
Seriously, if an NRA Life Member shows me his card, I will give him a ticket for...
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Last post by Charlie M.
Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:03 pm
County Employee Questions
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Luggo1 »
Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:50 pm
Regarding employees of county government in Texas.
Is a county policy prohibiting an employee with a CHL from carrying at work valid? Not...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:13 pm
Scenario question
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Broge5 »
Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:54 pm
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Nevermind this post, I had forgotten that I had asked it here before. I thought it was somewhere else and I couldn't remember the replies. Was...
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Turn around and 'water' his shoes?
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Last post by KC5AV
Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:04 pm
51 sign at bowling alley.
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sar »
Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:14 am
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Went to a bowling alley for the first time in a decade or so with some friends. (Green Acres Bowling in Tyler, tx)
On the front door they had a sign...
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I used to shoot bowling pin matches years ago with my Gold Cup Match. That was FUN! And I did much better with a .45 than a 16 lb bowling ball. LOL...
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Last post by Keith B
Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:55 am
Compression Concealment Shirt?
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tomneal »
Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:27 pm
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Anyone tried the Deep Concealment! Compresson Concealment Shirt?
It was in the back of the Blue Press this month.
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Probably too much time spent sitting in front of the radio.
**Guilty**
-John
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Last post by KC5AV
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:24 pm
LEO seizure of a handgun
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flb_78 »
Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:23 pm
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I'm having a debate :boxing with an LEO on another forum. He claims that after you show him your CHL and then tell him where the gun is, that he then...
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In the interest of turning down the heat on this debate, let me explain that I was not insulting other professions; I was restating in plainer...
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:25 pm
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Last post by NcongruNt
Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:04 pm
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Last post by troglodyte
Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:35 pm
NSA vsersus SA licenses and reciprocity
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seamusTX »
Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:47 am
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Trying to avoid thread drift here.
A couple of years ago, before this forum existed, a resident of Connecticut who was moving to Texas e-mailed me...
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When in Texas, an out-of-state concealed carry permit (whatever the other state calls it) that is valid in Texas and would allow the holder to carry...
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Last post by Liko81
Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:32 pm
Does CHL come up with license plate check?
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Tactical_Texan_CHL »
Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:31 pm
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I have a friend who has been thinking about getting his CHL for years, but hasn't. His reasons are very Big Brother like. He is convinced that he...
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I've learned another good way to make sure you get pulled over. Put a bunch of performance part stickers on the back window of your car, and make...
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Last post by Tactical_Texan_CHL
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:57 am
Scary situation...no more waiting around
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SigM4 »
Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:35 pm
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Ok, first off let me say that I love my girlfriend, she is by far the best thing that has ever happened to me, and at this point we’re both agreed...
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Glad that you are feeling better sig and thanks for posting this. At first when I read that you woke up so cold, I began to think you were indicating...
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Last post by Rokyudai
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:41 am
Babiesrus
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Huff9337 »
Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:42 am
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Went to Babiesrus near Brodie lane, in Austin. They had a sign in english and spanish. The sign was about 4 x 8 inches. I do not think it had the...
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I respectfully disagree with boycotting locations with generic no guns or ghostbuster signs. Businesses are doing this because it allows the charges...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:40 am
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