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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:
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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
MUD properties government entity owned?
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jamullinstx »
Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:51 pm
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As sort of a unique mechanism for developers to sell bonds for financing neighborhood development, the Municipal Utility District concept is...
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Meetings of a governmental entity can post a binding 30.06 notice.
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Last post by 3dfxMM
Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:25 pm
Road trip to Fla.
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med »
Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:34 pm
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Just got my CHL :mrgreen: in the mail last week, it was 90 days total. They returned a check list :rules: cause they didn't like the way i did one of...
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True, but they are only allowed to do so under the ruse that it is to ensure your safety or that of the officer. At least there is some veneer of...
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Last post by mr.72
Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:11 pm
Using lethal force against a stun gun
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by
aggie10 »
Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:38 am
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Police are asking for help in finding two men accused of using a stun gun on a College Station resident whom they robbed. Officials responded to the...
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Tomato Tomato (kinda loses it ring when you read it dosent it)
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Last post by killerfly128
Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:08 pm
Number of women buying guns in Chicago increasing
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Kythas »
Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:08 am
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Number Of Women Buying Handguns Increasing
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My brother lived in Chicago for about 3 years. Great town and lots of beautiful women, but the gun laws are outrageous. I'll stay in Texas thank you.
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Last post by karder
Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:22 pm
Traveling to Florida
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Animal Cop »
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:47 pm
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Does Florida recognize the Texas CHL, I am traveling down and wanted to make sure I would be able to carry. Any information would be greatly...
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Yep. FL and TX have reciprocal agreements. A few notable differences in FL vs. TX.
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Last post by ralewis
Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:37 pm
Oak Ridge North: Police Department offers $10 CHL class
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seamusTX »
Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:44 pm
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The Oak Ridge North Police Department in Montgomery County offers a $10 CHL class.
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HCC had a $50 CHL class back in the day. Half the price of the commercial ranges. Ten years later the commercial ranges are still in business. And...
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Last post by boomerang
Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:46 pm
CHL allowed at Fort Worth Alliance Air Show?
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Shadowboxer »
Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:58 pm
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The website says in the FAQ section firearms are not allowed, but I'm not familiar with the facilities there and whether that also includes CHL....
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I did not see the 30.06 signs, but I wasn't carrying. I usually check anyway, just forgot.
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Last post by Rex B
Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:35 pm
Serving on Jury in Tarrant County
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dewayneward »
Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:19 am
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I just received a summons to appear for Jury duty in a few days (I look at this as a right and not an inconvenience) and from my understanding I...
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I honestly don't know the policy of pepper spray, but they may deny you entrance because of it. And they will not hold it for you, and there's no...
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Last post by joe817
Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:28 pm
Reciprocity slow....
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Henry Dearborn »
Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:55 am
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When was the last time we added a state to the reciprocity list? It seems to have essentially ground to a halt. There are plenty of states to work on...
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Actually the last update was August, or early September, with the adding of Nebraska. You can check the sticky thread on Reciprocity for a more...
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Last post by joe817
Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:57 am
Starwars at the Death Star
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dimbulb »
Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:40 pm
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Yes, I went. Yes it was awesome.
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It wasn't a sporting event. If it wasn't posted 30.06, there's nothing off limits about the venue.
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Last post by chabouk
Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:36 am
PA Airport question
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CDH »
Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:46 pm
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Anyone able to shed some light on this:
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After you've been scrutinized, metal-detected, and recorded on video, you can stand at the Liberty Bell and celebrate your liberty. :biggrinjester:...
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Last post by chabouk
Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:26 am
Question about Clayton Library in Houston
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by
TexasAggie2006 »
Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:05 pm
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I apologize if this has already been posted somewhere, I wasn't able to find it. I went by the Clayton Library here in Houston today (over on...
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But I love the cartoon.
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Last post by Skiprr
Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:19 pm
Packing the Pea Shooter
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by
The Sarge »
Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:57 pm
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What a nice day we are having here in the Hill Country. So the girls ask we go eat lunch at the La Contera Mall north of San Antonio...I was wearing...
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living in South Texas I'm usually in Cargo shorts and a T shirt. I carry my little KelTec P3AT ALL the time!...great stick-in-your pocket and go...
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Last post by billfromtx
Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:30 pm
Professional Sporting Event
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Ropin »
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:55 am
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Here's an idle question. Suppose you were attending a function involving a pro sports team, but not a game or competition. For instance, a public...
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PC 46.035 Unlawful Carrying of Handgun By License Holder
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Last post by joe817
Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:14 am
Advice Needed
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Alison Wonderland »
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:49 am
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I am hoping someone here has had a similar experience and applied for their CHL.
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It just needs to show your court date and action taken by the court. Your five years is from your court date.
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Last post by mikeloc
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:02 am
Lost My Wallet...How do I replace CHL?
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ScottDLS »
Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:45 pm
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Arrrghhh!!! I'm pretty sure my wallet lost/stolen today at the supermarket. I was carrying (wallet) in my sweatshirt and and it may have slipped out,...
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Same process as address change. No new pics, prints, class, or dna testing required.
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Last post by boomerang
Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:45 am
What is the wording on a 51% sign?
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drjoker »
Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:14 pm
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What's the wording on a 51% sign and what does this sign look like? I've googled, read the tx hundgun law manual, and did the search function till my...
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....but all you really need to see is the big red 51% on it. :cheers2:
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Last post by Kevinf2349
Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:26 pm
Another Home Invasion comes to a deadly end...
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by DONT TREAD ON ME » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:16 pm
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Home Invasion Suspect Killed
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GG - 1
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Last post by hheremtp
Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:17 pm
School Sign
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by
newbie »
Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:41 pm
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Posted at blinking school zone signs is a smaller sign reading NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS, GUNS and it refers to a state education code (TEC?) number . I...
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The original Federal Gun Free Safe Schools Act was struck down by the Supreme Court because they couldn't find sufficient authority in the Commerce...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:31 pm
Fishing while CCW on Texas jetties
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rayman70 »
Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:35 pm
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Who owns the jetties. If i went lets say to the Surfside jetties is that federal property. After all it was built by the Department of the Army,...
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This was just brought up in another thread as well rlol
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Last post by dicion
Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:50 am
TEXAS LAWS
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by
randmplumbingllc »
Sat Dec 20, 2008 5:32 pm
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MAY MOVE TO TEXAS WITH MY FIANCE AND WAS WONDERING ABOUT TEXAS CARRY LAWS.
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My bad. Missed part of the thread.
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Last post by ninemm
Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:03 pm
Voting and the Mall
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Bluemoon1 »
Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:49 am
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Yesterday I went to the mall (not posted) in Wichita Falls to get a present for my wife. I enter on the west end and shopped for about thirty...
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I apologize for the delay in responding to questions. I was forced to take the afternoon off to cook ribs and have a few beers. Nothing like...
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Last post by Bluemoon1
Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:30 am
Mall terrorist plot in Boston
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flynbenny »
Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:43 pm
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My apologies if this has been posted already. Just another one of the many reasons to chl.
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I agree. Stats can be mis-interpreted and contribute to the fallacy.
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Last post by fm2
Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:44 pm
Question about Pistol during bowhunting
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Sniper John »
Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:47 pm
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The TPWD outdoor annual reads It is unlawful to be in possession of a firearm while hunting with a broadhead HUNTING point during the Archery-Only...
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Seems pretty clear to me. :tiphat:
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Last post by Mike from Texas
Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:49 pm
Application/License Number on Photo Page
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marksiwel »
Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:40 pm
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Hi,
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Good grief, I can't believe how timely this information is. After sitting on my app for six months, I finally got fingerprinted and am trying to...
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Last post by rthillusa
Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:23 pm
Majestic Theater in Dallas posted?
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The Annoyed Man »
Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:07 pm
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We're going to be going to see Brian Regan's comedy show at the Majestic Theater on October 24th, and I can't figure out if it is posted 30.06 (or is...
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I carried there to see Alice Cooper a couple of years ago.
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Last post by Harley rider 55
Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:35 pm
CHL Question during Jury Selection
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kragluver »
Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:17 pm
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I was sitting on a jury panel early this year prior to taking my CHL class. The case was a felony in possession of a firearm case. During voi dire...
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I know. This is why courtrooms are the one prohibition I agree with. The trial in which we prosecuted someone (personal situation) for sexual assault...
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Last post by Dragonfighter
Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:07 pm
speeding ticket / warning
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IzzI »
Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:11 pm
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I'm quite confused. was pulled over for speeding on my bike , in a speed trap zone.
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Maybe he could not tell you were actually carrying and wanted to see where or confirm where he thought it was concealed. Especially since he asked...
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Last post by GeekwithaGun
Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:28 am
Business Insurance Discount for 30.06?
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ranberndt »
Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:42 pm
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So I asked most of the major carriers if there is a discount, on a general liability policy, for properly posting a business with 30.06.
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I agree with the sentiment, but you are wrong. No one gets sued for banning guns, by whatever means, when someone gets hurt. There may be suits on...
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Last post by ELB
Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:11 pm
Surviving Disaster TV Series
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USA1 »
Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:39 pm
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Airing on Spike TV on Tuesdays , Surviving Disaster focuses on different scenarios that can occur and suggestions
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:smilelol5:
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Last post by USA1
Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:02 pm
Bank Carry
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by
Love&A.45 »
Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:49 am
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I just returned from my bank ( First National Bank) here in San Antonio and I noticed a new weapons prohibited here sign. It makes referrence to a...
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EECU on South Hulen has a proper 30.06 sign on the glass... but only in english, no spanish.
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Last post by AJSully421
Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:23 pm
My school's weapons policy-*UPDATE*
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Aggie_engr »
Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:00 pm
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So a few days ago I posted the weapons policy that my school has and since then I have contacted a sgt from the College Station's campus police force...
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apparently it has to in this state.
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Last post by AJSully421
Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:14 pm
Filled out form online
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marksiwel »
Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:32 pm
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I filled out the form online, and have the rest of my documents. So, I mail in the finger prints, 3 Affidavits, ect, do I need to leave a note or...
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Yes, wait til after class. Send everything in one envelope.
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Last post by lrb111
Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:35 am
My first ticket since 1992
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Kythas »
Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:01 pm
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I was heading to Denton this morning, driving down 380, and got lit up by Denton PD.
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The important thing is that he didn't freak when you told him you were armed... the rest of the contact sounds normal. Thanks for posting your...
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Last post by Moonfish
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:03 pm
CHL renewal Course of Fire requirements
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saltydog »
Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:04 am
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Is there an internet site that describes the required course of fire for Texas CHL classes?...are the 'renewal' classes' course of fire any different...
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Got it. Thanks.
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Last post by saltydog
Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:36 am
Church Carry
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retrieverman »
Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:55 pm
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I know that this topic has been beat to death, and I won't rehash it in this thread. I just want to tell the board what I was told in a security...
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IANALOIA (I Am Not A Lawyer Or Insurance Agent) but my personal opinion is that the Church should have no formal opinion. In other words, the board...
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Last post by Keith B
Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:10 am
Receiving your pin#
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by
ozzyzig87 »
Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:32 am
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I was just wondering how do Igo about getting my pin? My packet was sent out (certified mail) Sep. 29th and was received in Austin on Oct. 1st. Will...
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My packet was received by DPS on 10/05. I received my PIN letter (dated 10/14) via USPS on 10/19. Two Weeks....
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Last post by cdpsrjc
Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:30 pm
Heartland Mall, Early Texas
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wgoforth »
Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:12 pm
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Just recently moved to Brownwood, TX. Waaaaaaaay into the mall is a Mall Etiquette sign, that way down the list states no weapons, legal or illegal....
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Mine would be whats your reasonable suspicion or probable cause? :mrgreen:
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Last post by dicion
Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:08 pm
Bicycle Carry and General Carry
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TexasAggie »
Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:41 am
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I'm an odd one in that I got my CHL back in 2007. I just recently bought my first firearm THIS year. I know....weird. :oops: Riding my bike tonight,...
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But failure to display is not part of the Penal Code. It's part of the Texas Government Code dealing with the DPS.
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Last post by boomerang
Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:51 am
San Antonio CHL Shooting
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One Shot »
Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:03 am
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FYI, didn't see this posted elsewhere.
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I agree. The truck owner, and any CHL, can pull the weapon as a threat of deadly force any time force is justified, IMO. When I was discussing...
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Last post by srothstein
Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:34 pm
Support for banning handguns continues to fall in America
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Kythas »
Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:07 pm
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From The Economist, a British publication.
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People are starting to realize that they will have to protect themselves. With our economy continuing to deteriorate, they realize what can happen.
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Last post by txbirddog
Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:57 pm
I would hate "Gun Free" zones less if...
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Embalmo »
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:36 pm
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Guys,
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Just to make sheep feel good. Do they REALLY think that a sign or law will keep a gang banger at bay??? :banghead: :banghead:
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Last post by txbirddog
Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:39 pm
Ball ammo for self defense
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karder »
Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:23 pm
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If there is already a thread about this, I apologize. I tried searching, but my skills are not the best. I am looking for opinions on carrying ball...
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If most of us cared a whit about being PC we wouldn't be totten guns. :fire
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:47 am
Police compromising your concealment
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by YabuUS » Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:47 pm
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I live in a senior complex and every year HPD comes in and hold a crime watch session with the residents in our club room. I attended last year's...
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Last post by Rodrockinoff
Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:18 pm
CHL Background Checks Question
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by
shane333 »
Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:43 pm
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Hello,
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Hi shane and welcome. As I understand it, jgp is correct in saying it's done via mail. And yes, the checks are made at all 4 levels. As far as DPS...
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Last post by joe817
Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:17 pm
Class A Misdemeanor, what am I limited too?
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CrazyHorse89 »
Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:32 pm
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I do have a CHL, my Class A (Defd Adj) happened in 1997, but I wanted to take it to the next level, with Law Enforcement, and read you cannot be one...
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security clearence for .mil and being an officer of the state are two entirely different things. As was said, anything over class B is a total DQ for...
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Last post by AJSully421
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:36 am
Civil prosecution
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redoregon »
Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:51 pm
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True or false: ClVlL IMMUNITY. A defendant who uses force or
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Thanks for answering. From the citation of the law at the bottom of their section, I don't think it has the update. The section I posted has the same...
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Last post by srothstein
Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:03 pm
Arrest Records
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shane333 »
Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:15 am
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Are the certified disposition letters required for an application to pass? Will the application be denied without them? I was arrested twice, once...
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I think the qualifier is if you were taken to jail and booked, meaning if you were fingerprinted and photographed.
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Last post by joe817
Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:01 am
My State Fair experience
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JoshL »
Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:27 pm
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After reading about some of the negative experiences of some other CHL holders, I thought I would share my rather uneventful experience at the Fair....
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Just because it makes sense does not make it the law. It'd be nice though...
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Last post by karl
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:18 pm
Reported an arrest, but got the year wrong.
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rlowe »
Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:41 pm
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I was arrested back in 1992 for not paying out a fine for MIP, in other words there was a warrant issued and I got pulled over for a traffic...
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I put on my application I was arrested around 1979 or 1980 and the case was dismissed. I couldn't remember it was so long ago and so insignificant....
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Last post by The Sarge
Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:20 pm
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