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by Rafe
Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: FBI: Most violent city in each State ranked
Replies: 20
Views: 6290

Re: FBI: Most violent city in each State ranked

These numbers don't seem to jive with the ones from Business Insider, but the Houston Chronicle says that these came directly from FBI statistics for 2016, and the page was last updated October 2017. https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/texas/article/The-30-most-dangerous-cities-in-Texas-in-2016...
by Rafe
Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:09 am
Forum: Commercial Vendor Bargains and Deal
Topic: 10 Gen2 PMAGs + 200 Rnds Federal XM193 $129.99
Replies: 3
Views: 6082

10 Gen2 PMAGs + 200 Rnds Federal XM193 $129.99

Palmetto State Armory just posted this one and it expires at 11:00 a.m. Central tomorrow, April 12: http://palmettostatearmory.com/200-rounds-federal-5-56mm-nato-55gr-fmj-bt-ammunition-ten-magpul-pmag-30-5-56x45mm-magazines.html They're Gen2 30-round PMAGs, so that may make a big difference to some....
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: That's Chile
Replies: 19
Views: 3634

Re: That's Chile

That and Saguaro cactus. Ugh. A place down the road just painted the side of their building: "Rustic Texas Furniture" surrounded by giant saguaro's. Good grief Charlie Brown! The Texas State Tree! :smilelol5: I do have a mockingbird that's so noisy that I'd like to send him to Arizona, th...
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: That's Chile
Replies: 19
Views: 3634

Re: That's Chile

Abraham wrote:At least it's not a sickle and bars.
Or this, considering where the T-shirt was probably made:
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by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: That's Chile
Replies: 19
Views: 3634

Re: That's Chile

Noooo! Where did that come from? So we can write them and tell them to take 10 seconds to Google the Texas flag before they start printing and selling stuff?
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: 2017 numbers
Replies: 13
Views: 3323

Re: 2017 numbers

Just from my limited experience over the past 6 months, assisting with my employer's LTC classes, our turn out is much closer to 60-40 with many wives and girlfriends taking the class with their SO. During our last class in March, my wife, daughter, and SIL all took the class. There are also a lot ...
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Employers that allow their employees to carry
Replies: 49
Views: 12427

Re: Employers that allow their employees to carry

Not if they have provided 30.06 notice in the employee manual or have given verbal notice. :confused5 Just to make sure I'm remembering the code correctly, if the property owner or someone given authority by the owner, which I assume could be an HR manager, simply tells you "No guns allowed&qu...
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:21 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: 2017 numbers
Replies: 13
Views: 3323

Re: 2017 numbers

I sure hope it's closer to 60%-40%. I was just going by ELB's numbers of the licenses issued in 2017, 72% men 28% women. But I think you're right. It was heavily male in the first years, and I doubt many of those will let their license expire. They'll keep it until they aren't around to renew it any...
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What are the gaps in your collection?
Replies: 59
Views: 11594

Re: What are the gaps in your collection?

There are a lot of guns on my "wish list" but, for what I consider "needed guns" are a 12 gauge semi auto, with both a short "tactical" barrel and a full length for hunting. A semi auto in 308, a revolver in 357, and a pistol caliber carbine in 9 mm. I would like to ou...
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: 2017 numbers
Replies: 13
Views: 3323

Re: 2017 numbers

So overall, one in 16.5-ish adults in Texas have an LTC. Not too bad... Could be better, though. I really wish more women would get licensed and carry. I looked at some numbers about a year ago and IIRC they were down under 20% all through 2010 or later, but there's still much room for improvement....
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:22 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: What does your EDC setup look like?
Replies: 14
Views: 4108

Re: What does your EDC setup look like?

We’re probably the only two that carries a .40 here. Been carrying glock 27 since 06. I've had friends tell me the .40 is a caliber designed in search of a need. But didn't it come about years ago when the FBI was looking for a new standard for the HRT? As pistol calibers go, seems like it's about ...
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: Commercial Vendor Bargains and Deal
Topic: April 8 2018 Only: CMC AR Triggers at Primary Arms
Replies: 4
Views: 4814

April 8 2018 Only: CMC AR Triggers at Primary Arms

Not something I'd planned to buy or have the extra money just sitting around for, but I may have to do it. Primary Arms (HQ in South Houston and one of my favorite companies to do business with) has Lantac designed CMC Triggers manufactured AR-15/AR-10 single stage trigger groups on sale today only....
by Rafe
Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:35 am
Forum: National Rifle Association
Topic: Why a 53-Year-Old Big-City Lawyer Who Has Never Shot a Gun Joined the NRA
Replies: 9
Views: 7396

Re: Why a 53-Year-Old Big-City Lawyer Who Has Never Shot a Gun Joined the NRA

Thank you, Mr. Kantrow. The fact is that the NRA is an organization the promotes responsible gun ownership and which, to the best of my knowledge has never produced a mass shooter. NRA members have guns for personal protection and/or recreation. The NRA has always supported vigorous prosecution of a...
by Rafe
Sun Mar 25, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: I've created a monster...and I'm sorta proud
Replies: 13
Views: 3766

Re: I've created a monster...and I'm sorta proud

The 20ga will feel like a softer shooter to you then. At least, assuming the new 500 weighs about the same as the 12ga you're used to. If your wife is new to shotguns or recoil sensitive I'd think it would be a good idea to buy low recoil target loads. I think all the major manufacturers make low re...
by Rafe
Sun Mar 25, 2018 2:42 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Online access for renewals
Replies: 9
Views: 3146

Re: Online access for renewals

I renewed a year ago and it didn't take 60 days. It was over 4 weeks but I think less than 6. I'd have to go back and check, but call it about 5 weeks. YMMV of course.

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