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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
Market Hall Surprise
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shooter1911 »
Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:30 pm
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I went to the RV Show today at Market Hall, and realizing the building has a 30.06 plainly market at the entrance, due to my gun show experience, I...
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You don't file for a 30.06, you just put a sign up. And you can put them up and take them down as frequently as you like. So yes, it's probably the...
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Last post by Xander
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:46 pm
Hot Sauce Festival: Stafford
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kirock7 »
Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:02 pm
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Has anyone been to the Stafford Centre and seen a 30.06 sign?
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Man, the folks on this board are awesome! Thanks so much for the offer gregthehand... and thank your buddy as well (generous PM received)... but I...
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Last post by kirock7
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:51 pm
DMV (DPS) person recognised my CHL
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geoelectro »
Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:18 pm
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I got my renewal notice for my Drivers License today. I decided to go to DPS after lunch. I mentioned it at lunch and one of the guys said he had...
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Uh huh. :mrgreen: :txflag:
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Last post by joe817
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:28 am
My fear/observations
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Kevinf2349 »
Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:04 pm
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As a relative newcomer to the world of CHL there are a few things that really concern me.
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This sounds like such a logical concept. However when I disucssed this with our corporate attorney(he wrote the workplace safety policy) he pretty...
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Last post by wford
Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:14 pm
Ft Worth Zoo carry??
Replies: 39
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Sidewayz »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:52 pm
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I can't seem to find the firearms policy for the Ft Worth Zoo on their website. And a search here on the board turned up zero.
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That was my exact intention. :)
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Last post by TheArmedFarmer
Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:16 am
Concealed Ammo?
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jsimmons »
Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:24 pm
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Okay, so yer walkin' around, and your piece is locked in your car, but you still have the mag pouch onb with two full magazines. Does the mag pouch...
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I was hoping that was the case.
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Last post by C-dub
Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:51 am
There I was, surrounded by State Troopers.....
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john L »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:50 pm
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My wife had a minor medical procedure done today in Shreveport and we had to be at the hospital at 5:30 this morning. At around 7:30 they came and...
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That's a sticky situation...reminds me of the story from Reservoir Dogs. It's good to keep your cool, even when you are the good guy....because other...
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Last post by nils
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:45 pm
Is it true?
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Venus Pax »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:45 pm
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Dad is over here helping me with the baby. He said that a law was passed and we are no longer required to show our CHL to an officer that pulls us...
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What they don't know won't hurt me. Or something like that. Details left to the search function.
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Last post by boomerang
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:43 pm
Dog encounter
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katjon1 »
Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:59 pm
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I am a new CHL holder, and have a quick scenario that i am looking for advice on.
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I love dogs like the next guy, but that would've been one dead mongrel...no doubt about it. And after I shot it, I would've explained to the...
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Last post by nils
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:33 pm
how long for plastic after approved
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doc606 »
Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:30 am
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Dps website shows certificat issue or active on 9/3-09. i got an email from dps on 9/4/09 stating same thing. it is 9/11/09 and i still dont have my...
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Mine was about 2-3 days, I think. It was a pretty quick turn-around...but I had been bugging them for a good 75 days straight prior to being...
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Last post by nils
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:25 pm
vehicle search by employer??
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flechero »
Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:57 am
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Since this comes up with some regularity, and I didn't want to hijack another thread... When an employer has a no weapons policy, there seems to be a...
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I, for one, would love to see my boss search my car...that's probably the day I quit for them being a little to intrusive...right?? :totap:
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Last post by nils
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:18 pm
Got my CHL but they misspelled my name!
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scprotector1 »
Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:05 pm
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Hey guys got my CHL woo hoo! But noticed they misspelled one letter of my middle name, my middle name is Eduardo and they put Edvardo. No I did not...
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You used to have to send in the card for changes etc...
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Last post by CLTX11
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:46 pm
Empty Holster in Secure Locations?
Replies: 31
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TexCalhoun »
Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:07 pm
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In the mail today I received a summons to report for jury duty in three weeks.
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I would have asked for a supervisor. Everyone has a boss. Worst case you could speak to the judge and have him explain when leather became a weapon....
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Last post by rm9792
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:44 pm
concealed carry at state hospital
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ntexaschl »
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:40 pm
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Hello Forum.
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North Texas State Hospital is in Wichita Falls, and it has a sister State funded hospital in Vernon. Both are mental health care facilities.
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Last post by joe817
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:34 pm
Am I printing badly? Also, weak side vs strong side for BUG
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LoneStarWings »
Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:40 pm
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Hi, just got my CHL in the mailand have a few questions. I'm carrying a S&W M&P .40 (16 rounds) in a comp-tac MTAC IWB holster as my main handugn,...
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I agree with a pocket holster for the revolver in the side pocket. One recommendation I would make is to wear cargo shorts that use Velcro fasteners...
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Last post by pedalman
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:45 am
Carry at Tomball Public Library?
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coog83 »
Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:30 am
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This is a tricky one. I know that you can carry in a city or county library, under normal non-voting time circumstances, but what about the Tomball...
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Thanks guys. Not the answer I was looking for, but a very sound one, and more or less what I was already thinking. I was hoping for a loophole, but...
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Last post by coog83
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:28 am
concealed carry at state hospital
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ntexaschl »
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:41 pm
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Hello Forum.
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My apologies to all for this double thread, I hadn't realized that I had made a double thread. Thanks to all for their input. I'll carry with caution...
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Last post by ntexaschl
Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:56 am
Address Change before submitting CHL Application
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ronzorelli »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:53 am
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Hey folks.
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Well... I got it worked out.
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Last post by ronzorelli
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:16 am
IAH Baggage Claim Area
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cdc101 »
Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:10 pm
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Good afternoon all,
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Where DO you carry? Why do you have a CHL? The law is quite specific on what a private property holder must do to legally prohibit carry....Post a...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:28 am
# of CHLs in Austin?
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springfieldATX »
Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:07 pm
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I was just wondering where I could find info on the number of CHLs in Travis county or Austin...I think I saw it somewhere on some thread...just cant...
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Unfortunately, there is no published data for the population of CHL holders by county.....only licenses issued in a particular year by county. The...
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Last post by joe817
Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:12 pm
Conceal carry as a passenger
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dklag37 »
Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:52 pm
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Sorry if this has been discussed (I tried to search for this topic with no results). I was wondering, if I'm a passenger in a vehicle and my friend...
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Thanks for the quick response! :thumbs2:
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Last post by dklag37
Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:01 pm
I'm Concerned
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jsimmons »
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:08 am
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When I took my CHL class, several of the other shooters sent rounds either off the target (but on the paper), or missed the target altogether. This...
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My guess is your instructor missed a detail. A lot of people think Homicide and Murder are synonims. They are not.
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Last post by nitrogen
Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:34 pm
CHL status check page ("Texas DPS - Crime Records Service")
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redoregon »
Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:47 am
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Considering that this page submits your ID/DL number, SSAN, and DOB, why are they not using https to help protect this info?? Just fired off an email...
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hehe... see my sig, I'm quite aware of the diff between http/https, etc., and how banking pages work ;-)
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Last post by redoregon
Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:24 pm
Police not happy about relazation of TX CHL law
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ml1209 »
Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:09 pm
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Not sure if this is a dupe, but it was new to me.
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I have a lot of respect for those who uphold and obey the highest law of the land. I have zero respect and little use for those who are willing to...
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Last post by snorri
Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:00 pm
City owned events center
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A-R »
Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:01 pm
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Just checking with y'all to be sure I'm correct in my interpretation of this.
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That is correct. If the place is city owned, they cannot prohibit you from carrying concealed, unless the activity taking place falls under one of...
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Last post by Kythas
Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:55 pm
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Last post by blue
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:28 pm
No. 1 place you'd never go unarmed...this carwash
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dubya »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:57 pm
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We often seen news stories of carjackings and crimes committed at carwashes, gas stations and convenience stores even in parts of town that are not...
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:iagree: Amen. Often,if asked nicely, I do allow interlopers, depending upon how I feel - sometimes people do make mistakes. If someone demands to be...
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Last post by sawdust
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:14 pm
Metal detectors...what to do?
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springfieldATX »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:49 am
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2 days before I got my plastic in the mail last week I was at the IMAX theater in Austin. Naturally I was not carrying cause I didnt have the plastic...
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I wouldn't be surprised if they RFID the movie tickets.
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Last post by TexasComputerDude
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:07 pm
Plastic arrived
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tropicalsun »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:33 pm
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I just returned from a mission trip to West Africa and my CHL license was waiting for me!
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Good news and welcome back.
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Last post by shootthesheet
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:08 am
mental alertness
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mred »
Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:07 pm
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What level of alertness do most of you carry? Mid-level yellow for me mostly. Like on a scale from 1-10 in yellow mode. Or other.
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+1 Yup.... :coolgleamA:
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Last post by Crapshoot
Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:21 pm
CHL information kept private
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rugerkid09 »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:08 pm
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My wife has a home day care in our house and every couple of years she has to fill out paper work for a Texas state criminal history background check...
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I think they just changed the law to allow homeowners to keep guns in their houses while running a daycare. It was a big deal a few years ago 2005?...
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Last post by shootthesheet
Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:04 pm
Address on my CHL
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springfieldATX »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:34 pm
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I have changed apartments in austin. My CHL currently has the address of the one I used to live in. However, my permanent address on my DL is...
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LOL
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Last post by C-dub
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:11 pm
WOODLANDS MALL
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gwtrikenut »
Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:18 am
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Wife making me, I really want to go to the Woodlands mall today. Does anyone know if they are posted no carry?
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USA1, we applaud your discretion in not posting a picture in response to that. Some of us haven't finished supper yet....... :shock:
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Last post by lonewolf
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:18 pm
How Far Would You Go to Get a CHL?
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Crossfire »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:43 am
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We have had people drive a significant distance to our classes for various reasons, but this past Saturday I think we had the big winner.
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In retrospect, I would have done the same thing if I had know about CROSSFIRE TRAINING beforehand for my Texas CHL, all my references since my Utah...
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Last post by gwholt1
Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:53 pm
Carrying in Parking garage on college campus.
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aggie10 »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:00 pm
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Hi,
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Carry it with you in the car, lock it up and zip yer lips. If you don't say anything, they will be none the wiser. You're not breaking the law by...
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Last post by coog83
Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:31 pm
Austin area CHL class?
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lws380 »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:42 am
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Anyone around Austin offer CHL class that is split in time? For example class and shooting on separate days? Checking for a friend! Thanks. Mods feel...
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+1 - Good class.
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Last post by AggieMM
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:56 pm
Role-playing with tennis player assault
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A-R »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:56 am
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Not sure how many, if any, of you regularly watch tennis. But some of my family and friends do and I've been caught up in discussions elsewhere of...
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Nah, there is a penalty specifically for that. It's called high sticking. Hockey is harsh :)
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Last post by Sangiovese
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:55 pm
DPS Report on Criminal History Background Checks
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joe817 »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:18 am
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In June, I was wondering what was included on a background check, knowing I had some hickey's on my record somewhere, and whether I may be...
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I think I would hang on to it also. Like I posted, when you first put the picture on the forum, I regret not buying one of those years ago. :sad:
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Last post by LostInAustin
Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:30 pm
TABC
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Bill »
Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:32 pm
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After a lengthy conversation with Bob in Austin, he agreed that having the type of licence >51% OR <51% shold be made avalible through the TABC...
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Ok, here's the deal with the license at the Thirsty Parrot in Monaville. Sign=Blue...believe it or not.
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Last post by MBGuy
Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:45 pm
Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall posted with 46.035
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Commander »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:39 pm
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I made my first trip to Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall yesterday and was interested to note that the entrances are posted with signage quoting PC...
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Plus...
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Last post by mr.72
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:38 am
How to Obtain Arrest Record
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jsimmons »
Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:12 am
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Back in 1978, I was arrested for Failure to appear on traffic tickets (San Diego PD), and then in 1986 for Exhibition of speed (San Diego County...
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I think I'm going to go to the California state DOJ, but I gotta send them a manual fingerprint card, and on their application for records, it says:...
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Last post by jsimmons
Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:57 am
Round Top Antique Festival
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dlcrouch »
Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:58 pm
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Looks like my first road trip after getting my plastic is to the Round Top Antique Festival - 3 days of looking at useless, over priced (and...
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An antique store had a sign that told you everything you feared about their store:
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:54 am
Library Carry
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Wisewr »
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:21 am
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I just want to be absolutley sure I understand this correctly before I test this. When it comes to carrying in a public library, such as the Sterling...
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Well I dont really have anything further to add. I think everyone undersands the facts pretty much except Mr. Dickens(sorry I dont know how to help...
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Last post by wford
Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:59 pm
30.06 (c) (3) (A) - "other document"
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A-R »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:30 pm
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So I noticed a 30.06 posting recently that gave me pause. I'd like some clarification from those who know this section well.
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If the receptionist says NO GUNS! that's verbal notice, even if the sign is the size of a postage stamp.
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Last post by boomerang
Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:01 am
Bossier City Boardwalk is Posted
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john L »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:16 pm
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I had promised the wife a nice steak dinner this week at the Saltgrass Steak House. It being on the Boardwalk in Bossier City, I thought I'd better...
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If I'm not mistaken (and INAL, ect, ect) LA laws simply require that a business post any form of no guns signage and that sets the area as off limits...
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Last post by Piney
Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:50 pm
CHL instructors in Houston
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nuedition »
Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:28 am
Hi,
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Last post by nuedition
Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:28 am
Spring creek Park
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T3hK1w1 »
Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:01 am
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Can anyone tell me if Spring Creek Offroad park is posted 30.06? It's not on texas3006, but I wanted to make sure.
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Update, so anyone who needs to know in the future can search& find this:
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Last post by T3hK1w1
Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:58 am
Interesting posting of 51% sign
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wileyj »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:49 pm
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I was at Sam Houston Raceway Park - the horse track today for a trade show and and education class. On the second floor of the main building where...
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I don't think anyone knows the laws when it comes to CHL sign posting procedures. People post them where they don't need them already, some places...
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Last post by Wisewr
Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:57 pm
Question about chl
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garcia946 »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:49 am
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A friend of mine asked me a question but Since I just had surgery and I`m out of it :confused5 , I`m gonna ask.
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i hate giving bad news :grumble
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Last post by USA1
Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:13 am
Class A Misdemeanor Ground for Revocation?
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doc540 »
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:29 am
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If one is convicted of a Class A misdemeanor is that grounds for their existing TX CHL to be revoked?
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As I understand it, it is now a class A misdemeanor for a CHL holder to carry a handgun in a 51% establishment.
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:02 am
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