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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
CHL Issued--Dated BEFORE Proof of Citizenship provided
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JohnKSa »
Sat Jul 29, 2006 7:19 pm
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This is an update to my earlier thread found here:
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If I can remember in five years, I believe I'll take the same approach. They just took me by surprise this time...
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Last post by JohnKSa
Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:41 pm
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Last post by barres
Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:40 pm
This irritates me.
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Venus Pax »
Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:15 am
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My mom works in a federal building in a downtown area. Although I've never seen the stats, I'm guessing this area has a high-crime rate.
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thank you.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:46 pm
Stadium searches by police ruled unconstitutional
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KBCraig »
Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:54 pm
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Important note: I think each of us supports the right of property owners to set conditions for entry on their property, whether it's searches or...
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I would like to. Unfortunately, it's a race to the bottom between cities.
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Last post by seamusTX
Sat Jul 29, 2006 7:27 am
Carrying at school?
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mschadt »
Sat Jun 04, 2005 4:06 pm
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All right now that I've got your attention let me explain.
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Unfortunately I dont have a car. And if I did my only handguns are expensive HKs. And to top it off where am I gonna put my Mossberg?
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Last post by Tecumseh
Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:41 am
30.06 stickers on glass
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Kaizen »
Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:52 pm
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A while back, I saw my first 30.06 sign (at least outside of the CHL classroom). It had the correct text in English and Spanish, the letters were at...
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Seeing as thats a Gov owned building, I would think the 30.06 wouldn't apply.
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Last post by 1TallTXn
Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:31 pm
Traveling on motorcycle with gun
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AC »
Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:30 am
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I want to go to a gun show more than 200 miles away. I want to ride my motorcycle there. If I buy a gun there, what are the ramifications of bringing...
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to my knowledge of the laws, thats perfectly legal. course there's not telling how many anti's are going to call the law on you!
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Last post by 1TallTXn
Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:28 pm
Questions About Renewal
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Braden »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:34 am
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My CHL expires in November of this year. Do I need to contact DPS and request a renewal packet or will they automatically send one to me like their...
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Well, I've already taken care of the address change. I did that online yesterday. I guess I'll go ahead and start the renewal process online and go...
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Last post by Braden
Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:44 am
only 19
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Billyjoe »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:30 pm
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So im only 19 am I allowed to take a gun to a gun range and back home? Some things read I have to be 18 to be allowed and others say 21 I just dont...
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Welcome Billyjoe. It's great to have another young person join us. As Longtooth said, you'll get more carrying years in than many of us....
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:26 pm
51% sign comes and goes
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badgerw »
Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:32 pm
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A few weeks ago I noticed that several of the Exxon Tigermarts in San Antonio where I get fuel had posted 51% signs.
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That was at least partially me - I'm tired of local businesses basically shilling without legal cause.
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Last post by doc.storm
Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:05 pm
Dallas Love Field: I might have broken the law.
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nitrogen »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:02 am
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I went to pick my fianceé up from Dallas Love Field today. I entered through the baggage-claim door, which had no sign of any kind posted.
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OK, here's the sign at Love Field.
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Last post by jimlongley
Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:59 pm
Really big, super huge, gigantic....
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No4Mk1 »
Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:31 pm
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cranes!! :shock:
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There are 2 sites in Illinois and 2 sites in Texas vying for a clean coal powerplant. One Texas site is near Odessa and other in Jewett (real near...
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Last post by wileyj
Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:36 pm
School Property Off Limits to CC?
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40FIVER »
Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:56 pm
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I live in a small town where the entire school district - high school, jr high school and elementary are all on the same parcel of land. There are...
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If I had be carrying, there is no doubt I would have shot both of them dead. LEO was not notified or involved. This is the first time they have...
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Last post by 40FIVER
Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:37 pm
What to give LEO at traffic stop
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pfgrone »
Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:58 pm
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While browsing other forums, I've noticed many people in other states say they were asked for dl, insurance, AND auto registration papers....
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Just after Texas went to window stickers, my daughter got a ticket in LA CA for not having a current registration. Being only 19 and not used to...
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Last post by GrannyGlock
Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:13 pm
Garner State Park CHL?
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Boma »
Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:39 pm
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Can I carry there? I called the office and they said I can bring it if it's unloaded and the ammo is separate. But I 'm not sure if the lady was 100%...
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okay well, the only thing he could offer me is to call each park you are going to visit and ask what their rules and regulations are regarding...
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Last post by Russell
Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:46 pm
Dallas Zoo
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TxFire »
Sun Jul 16, 2006 5:10 pm
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Alright, I tried the search with out success. Can anyone say for certain if the Dallas Zoo is 30.06 posted or not? We are going tomorrow. Thanks in...
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Yep, Ft Worth would have to first OWN the land in order to then lease out the land. I don't see any loop hole here.
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Last post by TxFire
Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:47 pm
What to give Game Warden?
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tomneal »
Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:33 am
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When the Game Warden asks to see your hunting license
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This is the reason I decided on my approach. If they are driving by, not interacting w/ me personally, show them what they ask for. If it becomes...
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:08 pm
Carry in HOME daycare?
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Syntax360 »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:54 am
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My friend and his wife are starting a daycare service in their home and he was told by the licensing agency that he would not be allowed to carry his...
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(c) Firearms, hunting knives, bows and arrows, and other weapons kept on the premises of a child-care center located in your home must remain in a...
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Last post by shootthesheet
Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:24 am
American Airlines and Parkland Hospital
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carlson1 »
Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:48 pm
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Does anyone know if these are a no no :nono: for CHL's?
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Chuck:
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:45 am
Need inputs on carry in AR, LA and MS
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age_ranger »
Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:31 pm
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I've checked packing.org and they're not keeping current, so I can only take a little amount of info from there.......I'll be working in Mississippi...
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In Louisiana, unlicensed carry is legal in your vehicle, so even without reciprocity, you're good there while driving. They do have some pretty...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:13 pm
Getting My Handgun to the Range
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DDuck »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:48 pm
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I plan to take my CHL class in a few weeks and I really need to practice. I used to shoot handguns years ago and I just bought a new Glock model 19...
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Thanks for the clarification.
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Jul 21, 2006 5:08 pm
Somebody else's house/property
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Russell »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:04 pm
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2 questions:
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I guess that depends on the situation, doesn't it?
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Last post by txinvestigator
Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:53 pm
Met my first 30.06 sign
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Venus Pax »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:54 pm
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I came across my first 30.06 sign today. I was in Baytown at one of the San Jacinto hospital professional buildings. I had to turn around and put my...
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I completely agree!!
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Last post by Roger Howard
Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:18 pm
51%????
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CoveRuger »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:11 pm
I went to Six Flags/Fiesta Texas this week and noticed that several kiosks in the park had 51% signs posted. This seems strange since carry in the...
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Last post by CoveRuger
Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:11 pm
Parking lot incident
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age_ranger »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:17 pm
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I had to go in to the VA Hospital today and was about to disarm before going in when there was a knock at my window. Oh joy, a man dressed as a...
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Here's a suggestion:
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Last post by kw5kw
Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:46 am
Anybody else having the same problems?
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ac-mech »
Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:39 am
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just check my status today and still says incomplete application,missing info. and a detailed letter been sent.It's been like that for close to two...
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first time and i just checked the website and finally says Application Completed - license issued or certificate active at 56 days plus delivery...
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Last post by ac-mech
Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:54 am
Proof of citizenship for renewal...
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JohnKSa »
Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:45 pm
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I just got a letter from DPS stating that since I was born out of the country, they would not continue processing my renewal application until I...
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Finally managed to get through--I'll bet I called 20 times before I finally got a response.
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Last post by JohnKSa
Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:51 pm
Hyphotical question...
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kw5kw »
Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:38 pm
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In reference to Dallas Cowboys safety Keith Davis being shot over the weekend.
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Didnot say the dropkick to the lady at the store but did tell her I wanted one that would take a trip to the floor, scatter back & battery across the...
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:18 am
Bull’s-Eyes of Texas: Getting a Gun License- New York Times
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dws1117 »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:14 am
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July 14, 2006
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LOL...I love that line about showing up just to miss 86% of their shots!
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Last post by Rugrash
Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:36 pm
Eagerness to shoot ...
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j1132s »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:40 pm
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Its been almost a year since I took my CHL new permit class, and I still can't forget the questions my fellow classmates asked during class... and...
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With reguards to shooting... it can be a fine line that you need to walk. Obviously it's important to avoid shooting if you can. But lots of people...
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:14 am
Clear up a law for me please
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Russell »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:36 pm
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When I was taking my CHL course, I remember the instructor saying that if somebody is fleeing with your property during the nighttime you are...
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Yup, its cheaper and no chance of a ricochet going astray :)
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Last post by cyphur
Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:29 pm
Unusual 51% Location
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wrightcrew »
Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:23 pm
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I recently played a round of golf at Z. Boaz (a Fort Worth municipal course). This was the first time I have played there since receiving my CHL....
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Personally, I think it's wrong. Consider every green fee and cart rental. Now, say that each person bought more to drink than they spent on green...
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Last post by lrb111
Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:58 pm
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:32 pm
liqior store posting 51%
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jgue »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:40 pm
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Hello everyone.Today on my way back home the wife and I stopped a liquor store.As I was walking in I noticed there was a 51% sighn.
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You're correct; it's improper. A call to TABC will get them corrected.
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:54 pm
A reminder of why to carry
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KBCraig »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:22 pm
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Not in Texas, but still a good reminder of why it's always wise to be prepared to defend yourself.
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Very good post Mr. Fuller.
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:32 pm
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:34 am
Where is everyone?
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Venus Pax »
Mon May 22, 2006 6:38 am
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Where did everybody go?
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It that from ST:TUC ?
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Last post by j1132s
Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:25 pm
Six month rule
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Wilson »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:30 pm
The wife and I took the CHL renewal classes last Saturday. Her CHL expires at the end of September and mine at the end of January. The folks in...
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Last post by Wilson
Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:30 pm
Dog on Dog Attack? Can use Gun?
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Boma »
Sun Jul 09, 2006 2:04 am
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Could u use deadly force in this situation?
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Paladin, I think those neighborhoods are quite common in any given area of Texas. I'm not against people keeping pit bulls and rotts, I just think...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:15 pm
Latest on Robert Durst
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Paladin »
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:51 am
FYI, This guy is out there. Glad to hear that at least the Galveston police and Ron Paul want to do something about it.
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:51 am
packing.org survey results
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Paladin »
Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:01 pm
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This is a pretty cool page of the results of packing.org surveys. Some interesting stuff if you haven't seen it before:
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Maybe his attention span would lengthen if he had his hands wrapped around a Chipmonk .22 rimfire under dad's supervision! :grin:
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:51 am
Riverboat Casino carry?
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abelgarza1 »
Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:39 am
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Anyone here ever been on a Texas Riverboat Casino? I called and they did not know what a 30.06 sign is, but they did say you go through security like...
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That's what I thought was bull. Drinks were complimentary. I was complimented VERY well. I dropped a C-note, but probably drank more than that....
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Last post by abelgarza1
Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:07 pm
new member..
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RKirby »
Tue Jul 04, 2006 3:30 pm
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Hello everyone.
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:hurry: :hurry: :hurry:
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Last post by progun47
Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:00 pm
So how many of you...
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one eyed fatman »
Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:05 pm
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So how many of you have heard the term Bar Room Lawyer ? Have you ever met one? I was told by a cop many years ago that a bar room lawyer is someone...
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ugh, this thread's subject had changed nicely.
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Last post by Russell
Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:37 am
4 Dead, Sheriff's Deputy Shot
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MoJo »
Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:43 am
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Breaking News: 4 Dead, Sheriff's Deputy Shot
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Unfortunately this world doesn't have any shortage of nuts.
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Last post by AG-EE
Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:50 am
Fingerprint "lines"
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kyreb »
Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:59 am
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The tech doing the printing voiced concern over some lines in my wife's prints. Said he could draft a letter to go with the application to explain...
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If you have an applicant with bad fingers, the DPS told me to do the following.
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Last post by cxm
Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:09 pm
Supremes 5/4 on no-knock warrants, Alito breaks tie.
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by AV8R » Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:18 am
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Funny how many noises I heard last night after this ruling yesterday.
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As far as toilet flushing - you can dig up lines and recover the dope they flushed. I have done this on four different occasions years ago and it...
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Last post by carlson1
Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:57 pm
Defense Lawyer Contact - Finding a Good One
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sparx »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:45 am
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I know that should someone, whether a CHL holder or not, be forced to use their weapon in self-defense and a BG becomes wounded or killed as part of...
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I had an appointment to speak with my attorney today about other matters.
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Last post by badgerw
Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:46 pm
Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta Resigns
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tomneal »
Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:16 am
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News link
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I must admit that I don't know that much about the issue with airline pilot being armed and the problems associated with it, but I would have to ask...
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Last post by glock75
Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:59 pm
Castle Doctrine in Texas?
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cjlandry »
Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:55 pm
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I just got a letter from TSRA asking for a contribution to help push forward Castle Doctrine legislation in Texas.
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I think that we should bring back public shame to violent surviving criminals. If they survive and are allowed back into the community with parole or...
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Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:54 pm
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