Search found 159 matches

by Zero_G
Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: OK, I'm confused (51% signage)
Replies: 13
Views: 3163

Re: OK, I'm confused (51% signage)

They do sell beer and wine at the front desk, but no alcohol in room fridges. To make things more fun, they have posted (next to the 51% sign) a sign prohibiting alcohol consumption on site. Seems like you can't have both???
Hotel signs
Hotel signs
by Zero_G
Thu Jun 05, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: OK, I'm confused (51% signage)
Replies: 13
Views: 3163

Re: OK, I'm confused (51% signage)

I don't think posting the link will work since it's displaying the output of a database search, but here's the info: License #: BQ746034 Trade Name: SPRINGHILL SUITES SEABROOK Owner: OMKAR ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT LLC Location Address: 2120 NASA PARKWAY SEABROOK , TX 77586 Mailing Address: 2120 NASA P...
by Zero_G
Thu Jun 05, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: OK, I'm confused (51% signage)
Replies: 13
Views: 3163

OK, I'm confused (51% signage)

Hi gang! I moved out of Texas 3 years ago, but as I'm military I'm still officially a TX resident. I'm back visiting this week and staying in a hotel for my visit. I was very surprised to see a 51% sign at the entrance to the hotel. This hotel doesn't have a restaurant, but in the evenings has a bar...
by Zero_G
Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:12 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: My Daughter's School Paper
Replies: 27
Views: 3966

Re: My Daughter's School Paper

I have to ask, though, this sounds very familiar. Is it something from Ayoob? I hope your daughter cited her references. The assignment did not require citing references. She primarily used guncite.com for her information. I hadn't seen that site before, but it seems to pull a lot of information in...
by Zero_G
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:54 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: My Daughter's School Paper
Replies: 27
Views: 3966

My Daughter's School Paper

My daughter had to write a persuasive paper for her 10th grade English class (Houston, TX) and was assigned the topic of Automatic Weapons. Here's her essay: Citizens and Guns When you've only got seconds to spare, the cops are minutes away. If you're in a life or death situation, having a concealed...
by Zero_G
Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:07 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Wings Over Houston
Replies: 15
Views: 4203

Re: Wings Over Houston

This is old news by now (I'm way behind in catching up on the Forum), but I don't believe federal property is a prohibition to carry. I'm basing this on the posting outside Lackland AFB in San Antonio. The sign at the gate says firearms prohibited (which the base commander can decree), but it lists ...
by Zero_G
Sat Jul 24, 2010 9:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Doctor Turned Kids Away Over Gun Question
Replies: 81
Views: 8636

Re: Doctor Turned Kids Away Over Gun Question

I'm jumping into this discussion a bit late, but I want to throw something in from the doc's side. I'm a physician, Family Practice, so I've done thousands of 'well child checks'. I have to disagree with those that have vocalized that inquiring about safety issues is outside the bounds of these visi...
by Zero_G
Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:24 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Hunter's Extravaganza - San Antonio Alamodome
Replies: 5
Views: 2377

Hunter's Extravaganza - San Antonio Alamodome

I'm planning on going to the Hunter's Extravaganza at the Alamodome in San Antonio this weekend. Anyone been to this event before? Is it a 'no-guns' venue? I didn't see anything on the website...

Keith
by Zero_G
Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: A Win in Chicago vs McDonald
Replies: 58
Views: 7141

Re: A Win in Chicago vs McDonald

Violence Policy Center Statement on McDonald v. Chicago Decision
"People will die because of this decision."
This is very probably true. However the difference is it will now be the bad guys dying rather than defenseless citizens.

Keith
by Zero_G
Sat May 01, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Scuba Clubs in Houston
Replies: 2
Views: 1048

Re: Scuba Clubs in Houston

I checked out the JSC scuba club, but it was mainly about arranging dive trips that weren't all that cheap. They do have a tank fill service, but I didn't see much of a club atmosphere. When I checked at a local dive shop, they only seemed interested in travel dive trips. Just not something I can ru...
by Zero_G
Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:53 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Crime Statistics: CHL v. General Population
Replies: 141
Views: 117083

Re: Crime Statistics: CHL v. General Population

the track record of CHLs' is much better than that of law enforcement. It's interesting this thread re-surfaced as I was recently wondering about this very issue. I don't see LEO data on the attached spreadsheet, so I'm wondering what the numbers are that back this up. I don't say this to disparage...
by Zero_G
Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: How to hold a magazine
Replies: 35
Views: 3312

Re: How to hold a magazine

This advice is what I have seen coming from the majority of training systems I've looked at. However, for whatever reason, it feels extremely awkward to me to store the magazine with the bullet facing forward. I have to twist my wrist around in an uncomfortable position to make the draw. If I store...
by Zero_G
Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: How to hold a magazine
Replies: 35
Views: 3312

Re: How to hold a magazine

This advice is what I have seen coming from the majority of training systems I've looked at. However, for whatever reason, it feels extremely awkward to me to store the magazine with the bullet facing forward. I have to twist my wrist around in an uncomfortable position to make the draw. If I store ...
by Zero_G
Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Learn to fight like an Israeli Commando
Replies: 41
Views: 5410

Re: Learn to fight like an Israeli Commando

I know we're trashing Paladin's original post with wild topic drift, but to sorta "topicize" this I'd say, with what experience I have and what I know today: for someone who has never had extensive empty-hand training, I'd suggest leaning toward Krav Maga, and it sounds like Haganah, also...
by Zero_G
Sun Dec 06, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Learn to fight like an Israeli Commando
Replies: 41
Views: 5410

Re: Learn to fight like an Israeli Commando

I'll second the recommendation for John Peek's Houston Haganah. It's a very practical system that doesn't depend on superior strength. It also doesn't pussy-foot around. It teaches very lethal empty-hand techniques. As to John, he's a very patient and kind instructor with the safety of the students ...

Go to advanced search