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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:
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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
Vehicle Carrying
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razoraggie »
Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:12 pm
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Out of curiosity....Does anyone here disarm when they enter their vehicle and place their firearm into another means of carry while in their vehicle...
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Perhaps a bit of tan cloth draped over the back of the pistol would conceal it more
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:17 pm
Same ole Arguments...
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by
PetrucciFan »
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:14 am
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....I just saw this on the front page of cnn.com. Nothing newsworthy but it's still interesting to see how common sense just completely skips over...
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Each police force answers solely to the administrative body for the host and to TCLEOSE. City departments only answer to the city...
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Last post by srothstein
Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:34 pm
Scarbourough Faire
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CodeJockey »
Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:07 am
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Hello all, my kids really want to go to Scarborough Faire this year. I'm not a fan of this, but they have free tickets from school so we're planning...
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welcome kingairpilot to the forum by the way.
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Last post by Rokyudai
Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:26 am
License Plate
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Daltex1 »
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:10 am
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Does anyone know that when a LEO pulls you over that when they run your plates that it shows if you are a CHL holder? As soon as I got my CHL I...
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If the car was reported stolen...that would not be an issue. Running the plates would show it was stolen and the LEO would be on high alert.
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Last post by pt145ss
Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:22 pm
unlawful carry of a handgun (licensed)
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jhutto »
Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:49 pm
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:shock:
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I feel like I missed something in both stories.
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Last post by pt145ss
Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:33 pm
Delays in Receiving a TX CHL - anybody get this email
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by
GSchretter »
Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:20 am
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This can not be real. They want your CHL and DL numbers?
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I believe it shows great character, and observations by the membership (here) with the concerns about the validity of the request and who some have...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:16 pm
fingerprints on one card backwards
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nemesisman »
Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:49 am
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when i took my fingerprints, the individual fingerprints on the TEXAS card were done backwards. the right hand is in the left hand column and vice...
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Me too. Get it right before sending it in.
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:26 pm
Plano Presbyterian is now officially marked 30.06
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RCP »
Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:25 pm
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I have worked at Plano Presbyterian for going on 5 years now. Up until the past week they only had the State Law prohibits carrying a handgun on...
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Don't worry MBguy. You are not the first to make that mistake. I just get use to calling it HEB cause saying Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital...
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Last post by Wildscar
Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:17 am
URGENT: DPS Processing Information Needed ASAP!!!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:17 pm
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I started a new thread and poll on DPS processing times. I planned to use this information in the 2009 Texas Legislative Session. I still do....
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Thanks anyway. Weekends count, BTW. It's 60 calendar days, not business days.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:04 pm
Defense with a gun - contrast
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by
Rex B »
Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:15 am
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Ed Driscoll compares two incidents and the local TV news coverage.
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They have a policy against delivery drivers carrying so it's a perfect fit!
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Last post by boomerang
Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:26 pm
Disarmed
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para45 »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:47 am
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So I was wondering has anyone been disarmed? I was with a friend one time. He didnt have a CHL, but the pistol was unloaded and locked away. the LEO...
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That's an interesting way to pose the question. You can't really answer Yes or No. You have to answer with a complete sentence, or get follow-up...
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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:22 pm
Permit from another state
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pt145ss »
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:00 pm
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Suppose I have a CHL and a permit from another state that has reciprocity with Texas. And let’s suppose for a minute that Texas suspends my CHL for...
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Y'all have given me several issues to respond to.
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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:10 pm
A Dissertation on "Rights"
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by
shaggydog »
Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:36 pm
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I begin this thread with the intent of trying to adequately express my definition of “rights� and the permutations of that definition, in...
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We don't have a problem. Note I said in a truly free society. Ours is not truly free. The government and HOA should not be able to steal your...
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Last post by Doug.38PR
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:30 pm
Florida pass Take your Gun to work law
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Texasdoc »
Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:43 pm
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Florida lawmakers pass take your guns to work law
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Thread already started here
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Last post by boomerang
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:01 am
Mailing CHL checklist?
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texasmr2 »
Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:31 pm
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Which form's to send in and to write my application number on? I know the app it's self as well as the picture and fingure print's along with my...
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Just look about 3 posts above this post in the Resources & Links section at this sticky and it has what you need.
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Last post by Keith B
Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:40 pm
TSRA Weekend
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BrassMonkey »
Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:46 pm
Hey Guys,
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Last post by BrassMonkey
Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:46 pm
3rd renewal
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by
Pappy007 »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:26 pm
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Anybody going for their third renewal?
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I'll get to the third renewal sooner or later. I'm getting started early (just turned 21).
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Last post by BambooShoots
Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:32 pm
Weapon in Auto while in waiting room
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old farmer »
Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:51 am
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Morn :tiphat:
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I was thinking the same thing! I wondered why anyone would ask about a gun in your car while you're at the doctor's office.
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Last post by Kythas
Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:47 pm
Drawing a Gun on the Bad Guy
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TXGLOCK29 »
Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:58 pm
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I would like to hear from anyone (LEO's as well) who have actually been in a situation where they were forced to draw their weapon in self defense....
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When I was in college in Louisiana, I was driving on a road in the country late one night. My parents lived in the country and I had been at their...
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Last post by Kythas
Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:41 pm
What perceptions do you have of other states' CCW permit hol
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longhorn_92 »
Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:54 pm
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I was at the range yesterday and I met a guy from Florida with his CCW permit. Great guy - however, as I was watching his shot placements...they were...
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I agree that we should not attack or ridicule other shooters. However, we should help guide them if they need it.
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:14 am
A true scenario
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by
attila79 »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:42 am
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I meant to post this a long time ago, but I guess it’s never to late….
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After the fact that suggestion of yours also crossed my mind, but if you've ever been to this little town it can be a bit dangerous crossing the...
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Last post by attila79
Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:07 am
Rifle carry in car
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para45 »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:19 am
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So i have read the law about rifle carry, i rigged up mount for the AR. Just incase i run out of .45's :fire . However, i have heard that it is...
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I had no idea about that law. In fact, I was looking for a good lock blade knife....I guess I will have to just not get caught! What are the better...
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Last post by longhorn_92
Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:12 pm
County Parks
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Zero_G »
Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:48 pm
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National parks have been in the news quite a bit recently, but I found this section in the Rules and Regs for Harris County Parks:
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I think the rule was written before the law changed a few years ago.
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Last post by frankie_the_yankee
Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:04 pm
Does anyone else carry a 10mm?
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TXGLOCK29 »
Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:39 pm
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I am a proud owner of a Sig P220 .45, but recently I found a new caliber that I personally believe is superior to all others in the semi-auto group....
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I used to have a 1911 Thompson Center 10 mm in stainless.
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Last post by foodawg
Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:41 pm
Friend stopped by DPS and scolded
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wrinkles »
Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:04 pm
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A couple of months ago a friend who has a CHL called to warn me of a DPS office in our area that had scolded him for not informing him he had a CHL...
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Part of the problem is that these guys have to know a lot of laws, therefore the details may get a little fuzzy. Especially as the laws change....
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Last post by foodawg
Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:30 pm
do I need a CHL for this?
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craig_o »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:11 am
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wondering what the legality on this might be:
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I think the case could be made either way. IMHO, it's not a strong case. The law does not define premises except by the terms own or control. You...
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Last post by seamusTX
Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:46 am
Erwin Park - Is licensed carry allowed?
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ScubaSigGuy »
Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:05 pm
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Here are the posted rules...
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I agree that state law says that a city, county, school district, etc., cannot regulate the bearing of arms. But cities have not gotten the message....
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Last post by seamusTX
Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:30 am
CHL application---college student
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lws380 »
Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:15 am
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My son just completed CHL class. Lives in an appartment on campus. Drivers License has home address.
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I don't go to TC any more. Shame... I really liked their breakfast tacos.
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Last post by FightinAggieCHL
Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:53 pm
School attack in Australia
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tboesche »
Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:52 pm
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SYDNEY, Australia — Five teenagers brandishing baseball bats and machetes rampaged through a suburban school Monday and hit a teacher over the...
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This is a good thing. Australians can't have guns anymore, right? So when kids try to pull a Columbine or Virginia Tech, what the hey, it's just a...
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Last post by casingpoint
Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:27 pm
20/20 Friday, April 4
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smyrna »
Sat Apr 05, 2008 9:56 am
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Anyone catch 20/20 last night? Wow! What a story!
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You should do everything in your power to prevent a struggle, and that includes staying in your home.
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Last post by 45 4 life
Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:45 am
Disturning reading...very disturbing.
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by
Afff_667 »
Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:14 pm
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There was a reference the other day in TexasCHL Forum to another forum, forums.officer.com, where some very good information could be found as...
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You can blame the MODS for allowing that sort of thing, and if they allow it, that says alot about the site as well.
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Last post by dihappy
Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:55 am
30.06 and the not so 30.06??
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doghouse »
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:31 am
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Well I'm sure it has been discussed and I bet I get a pretty quick answer. I was walking into the only mall here in B/CS and saw a sign posted on the...
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I too have looked all over Post Oak Mall. No 30.06 sign that I saw. I carry in there whenever I go in. After the Omaha shooting, why wouldn't you?
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Last post by FightinAggieCHL
Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:00 pm
NRA President Dead at 84
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ZARASTER »
Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:24 pm
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Thread already started here but nice links to the videos! :smile:
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Last post by Keith B
Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:28 pm
Dallas Auto Show
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Thunderduck »
Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:17 pm
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Hey I am going to the Dallas auto show here in a little bit and was wondering if they had any signs posted or security at the door prohibiting me...
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Check the places listed in Dallas at Texas3006.com
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Last post by Russell
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:58 am
3rd-graders aimed to hurt teacher
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troglodyte »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:23 pm
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Cops: 3rd-graders aimed to hurt teacher By RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press Writer
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This was class of special needs kids. Whether it be autistic, ADD, ADHD, or other learning disabilities. While some of these types kids do come from...
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Last post by Keith B
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:30 am
Houston Museum of Fine Arts 30.06 posted?
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M9FAN »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:54 pm
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My father and I are headed to the Pompeii Exhibit at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts tomorrow, and I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not the...
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Thanks Liberty and bdickens; you both were correct. (Not that I questioned either of you, or course). ;-)
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Last post by M9FAN
Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:27 pm
A Good Take on the Pizza Hut Delivery Guy
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Lochinvar »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:41 pm
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Here is a pretty good take on the story of the Pizza Hut delivery guy who was suspended for carrying...and saving himself...while on company time....
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But..... the person has a GUN! :fire
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Last post by Russell
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:04 am
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Last post by Russell
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:00 am
Traveling by air- No checked baggage
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tboesche »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:07 pm
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Later this month I will be flying via Frontier Airlines, to Spokane Washington to pick up my daughter and will be driving back to Texas. Since I am...
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Yup. Washington does not have reciprocity with Texas. You would also be covered under the traveling clause in Federal law that states the same...
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Last post by NcongruNt
Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:17 am
Fort Worth Convention Center
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stoneface »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:16 pm
First post
I am getting dragged by my girls to see High School Musical on Ice tonight, and I figure I might need my weapon to put myself out of my misery :yawn...
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Yep. I carried and there were no signs and no security at the doors, just some FWPD officers standing in the corner.
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Last post by stoneface
Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:36 pm
Police Ride Along
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TXGLOCK29 »
Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:26 pm
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Alright friends, please forgive me for the ignorant question I am about to ask you, but it must be asked. I will be doing a police ride along here...
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ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keith, you a funny guy!!!!!
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Last post by Tactical_Texan_CHL
Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:15 pm
Age related question and instructor recommendation
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srothstein »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:39 am
First post
Well, I had an interesting conversation with my oldest daughter tonight. She says she is interested in getting her CHL. This was a slight shock to me...
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A person who is under 21 cannot buy a handgun from a dealer. It doesn't matter if you have a CHL, are in the miitary, or won a Silver Star.
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:02 pm
How to locate past speeding tickets in small Texas towns?
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Rayden »
Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:35 pm
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I got a couple of speeding tickets a few years ago while on a trip from Houston to El Paso. One from Sonora I believe, and the other one just right...
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A ticket from Patton Village (Hwy. 59, just north of Houston) caught up with me 4 or 5 years later. They sent a warning letter, with the fine and...
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:18 am
Police stealing your ammo?
Replies: 28
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Doug.38PR »
Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:13 pm
First post
A co worker of mine told me a while back that he used to have a CHL and carried. He said a Houston Policeman pulled him over once, presented the...
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Go to page 3 and you will find the OP states the friend is in Louisiana.
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:07 am
Question
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Kythas »
Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:54 pm
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I was arrested in 1999 for a bad check on a warrant issued out of Dallas county. I went to the Dallas County Clerk's office today to get a certified...
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Thanks, Jim.
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Last post by Kythas
Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:38 pm
Illinois state representative robbed at gunpoint
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Russell »
Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:31 pm
First post
I agree with her. We also need to further tighten gun control laws in Illinois, and train a larger and more agile army of Love Soldiers to conquer...
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Did you miss the part about her being a Democrat?
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Last post by Crossfire
Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:29 am
stopping a robbery or shooting?
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nemesisman »
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:05 pm
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i often wonder about a scenario where someone might come into a restaurant and try to rob the place or rather just start shooting. if i happen to end...
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I will always shoot to wound. That wound will be in the Center of Mass. My intention is the wound will stop them, and that wound MAY lead to death if...
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Last post by Keith B
Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:42 am
employment history
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by
sylus27 »
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:49 pm
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This is probably a question for the instructors on the site. I haven't worked constantly over the last 5 years due to school - there are a few months...
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I don't believe DPS actually checks with employers. They just want to know the county you work in so they can check for arrest/convictions. Your...
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Last post by WildBill
Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:07 am
Fingerprinting in a law enforcement agency - Houston?
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Rayden »
Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:14 am
First post
Hi,
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Git it done at the downtown HPD HD. LONG LONG wait ... maybe I caught them during lunch hour ... cost 10 bucks.
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Last post by Rayden
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:25 pm
Austin Airport
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stash »
Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:01 am
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My brother and some of his family will have a two hour layover at the Austin Airport and I am thinking of driving up there to visit with him. Anyone...
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There was a thread about ABIA a little while back, and it was verified that the airport is not posted. In the process of us trying to figure out if...
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Last post by NcongruNt
Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:59 pm
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