Discussions about relevant bills filed and their status.
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2011 Bill Status Report
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sat Dec 25, 2010 2:33 pm
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The is also posted on the website. It is a color coded version that is much easier to interpret at a glance. You can also select a pdf version,...
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:34 am
HB2178 filed - alternate version of campus carry
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artx »
Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:24 am
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Looks like Rep Driver has filed HB2178, an alternate version of campus carry.
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I never really looked at some definitions before
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Last post by RPB
Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:31 am
HB145 - Firearms Freedom Act
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ske1eter »
Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:05 pm
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I contacted Rep. Laubenberg's office regarding HB's 681 and 750. She indicated that she would absolutely support those bills but also mentioned HB145...
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An FFL could sell handguns made in the state only if they didn't mind having their license revoked by the ATF at the very least, and very likely...
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Last post by hirundo82
Wed Mar 02, 2011 2:34 pm
Open carry with holster requirements
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A-R »
Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:19 pm
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A crazy idea just popped into my head :evil2: so thought I'd share and add a wrinkle to the ongoing open carry debate.
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OC retention requirements are a bad idea, even as a concession to get OC passed. Such a requirement could restrict IWB holsters, as an unintended...
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Last post by Marksman1911
Wed Mar 02, 2011 2:05 pm
Public Meeting on the Parking Lot Bill
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Liberty »
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:24 am
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Today Feb. 28th. at 2:00pm the Business and Industry Committee will host a public hearing on the Parking Lot bill (HB681) This might prove to be good...
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Sounds great - if only the House committee could work as fast. I did feel bad for them yesterday, though - long day. I would have felt pretty ground...
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Last post by RHenriksen
Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:29 pm
U of H Kidnapping at Gunpoint
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Teamless »
Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:55 am
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I put this in 2011 Texas Legislative Session as it relates, I think..
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Sorry... my sarcasm detector must be malfunctioning this morning... :oops:
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:08 am
CoAuthors for HB 681 - Kuempel?
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ELB »
Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:39 am
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A few days ago TSRA sent out an email with links to the legislature website showing who was signed on to CoAuthor the Parking Lot and Campus Carry...
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Thanks for the update. I'll keep my fingers crossed (and my speed-dial ready!).
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Last post by RHenriksen
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:57 pm
HB Parking Lot Bill and It's Relation to Campus Carry ?
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Piney »
Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:34 pm
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As an employee of a State Higher Education Institution, when the parking lot bill passes and should the campus carry bill not-- how would that effect...
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But the caution here might be that some community colleges can be defined as school districts. For example, San Antonio College is operated by teh...
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Last post by srothstein
Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:39 pm
The exception that guts the rule
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Luggo1 »
Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:30 pm
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I live in the turf of Senator Robert Duncan. I don't care for him, I'll be up front about that from the start.
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I understand how you feel, but we are much worse off with an anti-gun Democrat than with Sen. Duncan. Duncan is pro-gun, he's just not with us on...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:54 pm
Parking lot (HB 681) referred to Business and Industry
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artx »
Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:52 pm
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Parking lot (HB 681) bill was referred to Business and Industry committee today. I think this is a different committee than heard it in 2007 and 2009...
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Last post by Skiprr
Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:20 pm
Campus carry - Outlaw Dave coverage on the 950AM today
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RHenriksen »
Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:46 pm
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Being the 950, he was all in favor of campus carry, but they took listener calls both pro & con. I got into the queue, but the show ended before I...
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Yes, you are correct. Bill has not been referred to committee yet. It must also be read in committee and voted on, before going to the Calendar's...
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Last post by artx
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:02 pm
HB1167
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Liberty »
Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:56 pm
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What is this HB 1167? It was just filed this week.
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This looks like another elitist campus carry bill only for Staff.
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Last post by Liberty
Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:16 pm
Campus carry and 30.06
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hirundo82 »
Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:07 pm
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A question about the campus carry bills occured to me today:
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It depends what bill passes and the type of private institution. For example, some technical schools don't fall in the named categories in some...
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Last post by Bart
Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:26 pm
HB 356 The Utah Connection
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Griz44 »
Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:51 am
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Would someone please explain why TFC has labeled HB 365 as BAD IDEA
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I believe renewal rates would be quite high for the Texas CHL. It is so much easier than it used to be, and it is cheaper than the initial license. I...
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:44 pm
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Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:24 pm
Licensed open-carry poll: 30.06
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:15 pm
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Okay Flint, here it is. BTW, every Member can post polls.
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Unfortunately, I think you had it right the first time.... :confused5
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Last post by Griz44
Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:32 pm
A SPECIAL CLASS OF "ELITE" CITIZENS--ELECTED OFFICIALS
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CWOOD »
Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:31 am
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It is not my purpose to duplicate an ongoing thread, but to call attention to an important new development this session. That is the carving out of...
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Do you remember the 7th Commandment in the book Animal Farm?
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Last post by aardwolf
Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:20 pm
Poll: Constitutional Carry for Texas
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Liberty »
Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:49 pm
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Full constitutional Carry is just like Arizona, Vermont and Alaska have described it. This means no CHL classes required, Open Carry, Concealed...
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In a perfect world everyone should be taught gun safety as a child. Every American required to carry a gun unless they are mentally ill or a...
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Last post by jdhz28
Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:48 pm
Open-Carry Poll
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:23 pm
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If passing open-carry would result in many businesses posting 30.06 signs prohibiting both open-carry and concealed-carry, would you support an...
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Isn't there something that also depends on the business hours? For instance, if a shop owner leaves for lunch, forgets to lock the door and a...
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Last post by C-dub
Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:38 pm
HB 750, SB 354, voter education efforts??
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austin-tatious »
Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:12 pm
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Do we have any organized public education effort regarding the campus carry bill going on to counteract the straw man arguments being put forth by...
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Personally, I wouldn't. The quieter the better IMO. I might respond to an article or coverage, but unless it is out there currently as a hot active...
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Last post by Keith B
Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:59 am
List of currently filed gun-related bills for Texas 2011
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A-R »
Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:50 pm
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Anyone have a list compiled of currently filed gun-related bills for Texas legislature for 2011? with the particular HB or SB numbers etc? I see a...
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You bet! I'll post here on TexasCHLforum and on onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;. I'll also send an email blast to everyone who...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:22 pm
Questionnaire from my Rep.
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KD5NRH »
Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:22 pm
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Just got a letter with a questionnaire from District 59 Representative Sid Miller, and right there at question 4:
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You missed the one that would create Texas Stock Up On Ammo Day onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; :thumbs2:
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Last post by KD5NRH
Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:31 am
SB 354 referred to Criminal Justice Cmte Feb 2
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by oldtexan » Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:28 pm
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I just noticed that the Legislature website (TLO)is stating that SB 354, one of the Campus Carry bills, was referred to the Senate's Criminal Justice...
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No way of knowing. What we do know is that the makeup of the House Public Safety committee will be very different--neither the chair nor the...
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Last post by Douva
Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:19 pm
HB 954- Parking lot with last session's text?
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artx »
Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:14 pm
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I got the automatic notice that HB 954 was filed by Lozano in the TX house - this looks like last session (2009's) employee parking lot bill
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I guess I should have been more clear. I don't know anything about the bill in question and am not suggesting that I support the bill. I am saying...
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Last post by jmra
Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:27 pm
Parking Lot Bills SB321 & HB681
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texanron »
Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:25 pm
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SB321= Senate Bill
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Easy enough.
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Last post by texanron
Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:40 pm
HB 750
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Texgun »
Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:25 pm
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If this passes as written, it appears it will no longer be a crime to attend professional or collegiate sporting events with your CHL and handgun in...
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Sorry, I was misinterpreting your interpretation and thought you were stating that it would not exempt you, but in rereading we are agreeing that it...
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Last post by Keith B
Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:24 pm
Community Centers
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Ameer »
Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:16 pm
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I think it is time the State very publicly reminds these little tyrants they are not independent of or equal to the powers granted to the state...
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Last post by shootthesheet
Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:45 am
Time Frame (2011 passed bills)
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mreavis »
Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:18 pm
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So assuming employer parking lot and campus carry are passed in the 2011 legislative session. What kind of time frame would we be looking at until it...
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Correct, but the bill includes a provision that states it's provisions don't apply to events prior to Sept. 1, 2012.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:50 pm
SB 354 vs HB 86?
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terryg »
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:18 pm
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I posted this reply in another thread but think it deserves a life of its own (and it needed a bump :mrgreen:):
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We have health inspectors to protect the public against unsanitary conditions, but restaurants can post 30.06 signs.
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Last post by Ameer
Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:26 pm
SB 321 Parking lot bill.
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GrandSporTA »
Sun Jan 09, 2011 2:44 pm
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Looks like the parking lot bill was filed.
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Right. Think about this.
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Last post by tacticool
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:49 pm
HB 698--why is this necessary?
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hirundo82 »
Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:46 pm
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Rep. Dan Huberty (R-Kingwood) (ETA: freshman legislator with TSRA A rating) has introduced , which with a CHL from PC §46.03(a)(i) (carry on school...
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Thanks. I'm not holding my breath, but stranger things have happened.
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Last post by RHenriksen
Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:53 pm
What Will the Legislature Have Time to Do?
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EconDoc »
Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:15 pm
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The burning question on my mind is, With the budget problems of Texas and Redistricting on the agenda, what will the legislature actually be able to...
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Thank you, Charles. Would you be so kind as to give us some hints on what we can do to help get this stuff done most effectively, especially those of...
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Last post by EconDoc
Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:50 pm
HB 86 - By Simpson : Campus-carry Questions
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austin-tatious »
Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:00 pm
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I just read the text of the bill (available at ). :clapping: Three cheers for Mr. Simpson.
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Except for the problematic use of the word campus, the bill would allow every CHL including school employees to carry everywhere on the school real...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:11 pm
List your highest priority issue for 2011
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:27 pm
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You can only answer one, so make it your most important!
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I had to go with EPL as I like I'm sure many other CHL's can't carry during the main business week as I can't have the gun in my car at work. I sure...
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Last post by causeican
Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:36 pm
2011 Legislative Session Start Date?
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Medic218 »
Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:42 am
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I was just wonder what the dates for the upcoming session are.
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Corrected Link:
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Last post by tomc
Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:37 pm
Public Employers Prohibiting Concealed Carry
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ninjamedic2293 »
Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:45 am
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Charles I know we have other, more pressing, priorities this session but as I am employed by a municipal government I was curious if the TSRA had...
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Mr. Cotton -
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Last post by Scott Farkus
Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:11 pm
The liberals are spooling up
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RHenriksen »
Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:05 am
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Can't decide which is funnier, the article or comments.
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Last post by gigag04
Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:36 pm
Various Open Carry Polls
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Oldgringo »
Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:58 pm
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As far as I'm concerned, as if anybody asked, these various OC polls can be closed on a near date certain.
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CHL is a privilege. Constitutional Carry is a right. Unlicensed, unregulated, free of charge, available to all, Second Amendment approved, God given...
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Last post by shootthesheet
Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:10 pm
Unlicensed open-carry poll: 30.06
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:17 pm
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Here's the other version of the poll.
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I voted NO because many of the places that post now don't do it right. So, I don't think proper 30.06 signs will be posted. I am sure many will post...
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Last post by shootthesheet
Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:24 pm
What can we do to help "the cause"?
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shawn »
Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:54 pm
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It looks like there is potentially quite a few gun related topics that can come up next session. I work with quite a few gun enthusiast that don't...
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When the session starts, Charles will usually post up contact info for certain reps that need an example of what the people want to get the idea. You...
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Last post by 74novaman
Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:22 pm
Parking Lot Bill
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Dad24GreatKids »
Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:28 pm
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Recently I drove past a building that was 30.06 posted (properly) at it's perimeter fence. Before you could even pull onto the property or into the...
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Of course there's another little clause in the Constitution which says the Federal government can't prohibit you from bearing arms anymore than the...
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Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:59 am
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