Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
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Excaliber »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm
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Manufacturers have been busy churning out holsters with retention features that are suitable for concealed or open carry. Here are a few that may be...
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I chose a RDR holster after I viewed a video where Colin Noir said it was his favorite holster for ease of on and off. I have been happy with it....
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Wal-Mart....URGGHHH
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jbirds1210 »
Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:37 am
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I was reading an earlier post about one of the sporting good stores and their ridiculous policies on trigger guards...I started thinking about a...
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i special ordered two pink crickett rifles and picked them up from wal-mart last night. i got a CHL just to avoid the checks and i didn't have any...
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Last post by Chris
Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:17 pm
S & W Sigma 9
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Papalote »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 8:10 pm
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What is the forums opinion of this one? They appear to be a glock in S & W clothing. I have heard of bad triggers but that is all. Please advise....
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I have a Sigma 40 and have about 500 rounds though with no problems. I too can't ignore a good price on a gun. Bought mine at the Dallas show for...
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Last post by RPBrown
Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:22 am
Tactical Flashlights
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John »
Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:56 pm
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I already have a surefire, but i was in Sam's Club today and they had a two pack of 80 lumen Xenon Flashlights for 20 bucks (with 4 123A batteries)....
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My Sam's finally had these in stock, so I picked up a two-pack. They're much brighter and smaller than my Dorcy Luxeon LED, and the full spectrum...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:49 am
14 Murders in Houston over the Thanksgiving Holidays
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CaptDave »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 8:48 am
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That was going to be the topic title, until this morning when the news made it 15 for the Holiday Season Morning Murder Count broadcast every morning...
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Has anyone become a police chief who isn't a politician? I thought that was part of the job description.
Chuck
Brownsville, TX
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Last post by RioShooter
Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:01 am
Self Defense Shootings and legal results for/to homeowner.
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The Last Boyscout »
Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:12 pm
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Hi all. New to the site. Where is the best place to read about shootings in seld defense and the aftermath of cost, legal battles to the person doing...
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It is a good question and I find it interesting that, after ten (?) years of TX CHL, there are no accurate, easily accessable databases for self...
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Last post by Photoman
Sun Dec 04, 2005 12:30 am
I am not a Law Enforcement basher...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:14 pm
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Far from it...If anything I am critical of certain statements and policies that certain Law Enforcement agencies of other (non-civilian-carry...
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Thanks,
Gary
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Last post by GrillKing
Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:15 pm
Dogs kill woman near Thorndale
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Paladin »
Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:32 pm
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The Associated Press
Updated: 4:10 a.m. ET Nov. 28, 2005
THORNDALE, Texas - A pack of six dogs mauled a 76-year-old woman to death as she worked in...
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Nice post, Thunder. We must all use caution when faced with any self defense situation whether the situation is with man or beast.
The animal...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:46 pm
What’s best Mace, Pepper Spray, OC? Whatever...
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mschadt »
Fri Dec 02, 2005 3:10 am
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A few of the recent posts have me thinking since I can’t carry my Concealed Handgun to class and few other places, what is the next best thing?...
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I guess I am just overly cautious (need to break that idea)...
Reside myself to accepting some will get on your shooting hand anyway...Then you...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:04 pm
Article: ‘Michael & Me’ Can Change Public Attitudes
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Paladin »
Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:54 pm
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Larry Elder’s ‘Michael & Me’ Can Change Public Attitudes
By Joseph P. Tartaro, 12/1/2005 11:50:17 AM
I am not a very active radio listener,...
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Has anyone see this film?? I have read about it a time or two and it sounds very interesting. Anything to knock Michael Moore off of his throne....it...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:00 pm
400 members!
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dws1117 »
Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:20 pm
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John R. Fuller is our 400th member. Not bad for a little forum in less than a year.
:party:
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That sounds like the John R. Fuller from PDO I have known of for a few years...
Glad he made the trip over here...He's a pretty smart guy!
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:39 am
Reality
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sensei »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:41 pm
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The Greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude
Thought for the Day
If you...
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As much as I agree with the sentiment of the original post, I think the math may be a little misleading. The military death rate is 60 per 100,000...
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Last post by Kaizen
Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:16 pm
Show of Force??? (off-topic, maybe...)
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:53 am
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I get slightly concerned when the ACLU gives a pass on things like this...
You know...I seem to remember the BATF thought that a big show at a...
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Yea, I can see it all working out just fine:
Miami Police : Excuse me sir, are you at Tango?
Tango : No Sir Infidel
Miami Police : Oh, OK,...
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Last post by CaptDave
Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:30 pm
Campus Crime Alert - Texas A&M Uni
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gigag04 »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:43 pm
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I get these from time to time. I have decided to start posting them to stimulate discussion. Here is todays gem:
Campus Crime Alert
Assault...
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I'm in full agreement. People should be able to to do what they want no matter the time of day without fear of being attacked.
Maybe I've just been...
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Last post by dws1117
Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:12 am
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Last post by gigag04
Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:51 am
quick question help please
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Sigshooter »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:43 am
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You should not have even accepted it, please dont sell it to anyone until you find out more about the gun.
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+1 Thanks, Chas.
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Nov 29, 2005 1:40 pm
Tacoma, Wa. Mall shooting update...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:21 am
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Why am I not surprised...
I see lots of interference with lawful authority here...
What if those phone calls delayed medical care, and a death...
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I'm not a lawyer, my momma wanted me to become one, but alas...
I did find that interesting...
I'm a sick individual sometimes...I found myself...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:55 am
Good customer relations.
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rgoldy »
Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:34 pm
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I have had a Kahr 9mm for several years, and put a number of rounds through it with no problems other than that it will fail to close slide if you...
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Boughtens good anglish were I come from too.
Papalote
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Last post by Papalote
Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:43 am
Happy Turkey Day!
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dws1117 »
Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:56 am
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Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Great post Longtooth and it sounds like an even better Thanksgiving Day! Unfortunately, we had only 3 generations at our home - our two sons are...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:36 am
Dry firing at the TV
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Paladin »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:55 pm
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Finally tried this out.
Took the appropriate precautions.... backstop was an external wall... checked to see the gun was empty, made sure all my...
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That is an extremely kind offer...one in which I will take you up. Thank you!
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:40 am
Another Intruder Shot and Killed by Homeowner
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:08 pm
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I just saw part of a report on Houston's Ch. 11 TV news that an intruder trying to break in a home by using a baseball bat was shot and killed by the...
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Another article:
Intruder fatally shot by gun-wielding homeowner
(11/22/05 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - A homeowner shot and killed an intruder who broke...
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:45 am
Al-Qaida Operative Nabbed Near Mexican Border
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Paladin »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:31 pm
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Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005 3:15 p.m. EST
Al-Qaida Operative Nabbed Near Mexican Border
An al-Qaida operative who was on the FBI's terrorist watch list...
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javascript:emoticon(':shock:')
Shocked
and the stinkin liberals want to give them a DL and jobs and welfare :(
GIT - A - ROPE...
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Last post by Bubba
Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:39 pm
Thought I would pass this along...
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onerifle »
Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:37 pm
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It doesn't reflect well on the shooting community...I guess we're not immune... :( :evil:
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
Colleen...
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I have been there for a class. It is a heck of a shooting facility. It appears to have something for everyone in terms of training. It is however a...
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Last post by rgoldy
Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:32 pm
Great class Marc, Charles...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:51 am
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Proves that you shouldn't think you know everything, and that everytime you shoot, it reminds us that basics really do win the day...
I look forward...
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The four of us had a great time - learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely. We are looking forward to the next class, which is going to fill up fast...
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Last post by corax
Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:13 pm
My boys turning 6! UPDATED
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JLaw »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:17 am
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And I had to share pics of his up and coming birthday present:
and...
Man I really can't wait, I'm excited for him. Just had to share!
JLaw
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Might I suggest one of the slip-in cloth cases? If anyone of your acquaintance has even rudimentary sewing skills, it's no problem to scale it down...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:52 am
"Paging Mr. Jim Longley"...
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stevie_d_64 »
Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:36 pm
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Considering the source of the discussion...
I immediately thought of you and what you might think of this...
I'm certainly not going to change...
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An interesting and very cogent question. I have seen them come through from time to time, but since we are not out next to the ticket agents I do not...
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Last post by jimlongley
Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:36 pm
One more reason to have a firearm for home defense
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Paladin »
Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:02 pm
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The police catch this guy after raping 3 or 4 women and the courts released him on bail and he rapes 3 more women while out on bail!
Nov. 18,...
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Not anymore. DNA can identify a person Each human cell contains three billion DNA base pairs. Our unique DNA, 0.1 percent of 3 billion, amounts to 3...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:24 pm
Granny deserves self-defense
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Paladin »
Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:28 am
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Granny deserves self-defense
Nov 16, 2005
by Cam Edwards
It was just after midnight last Wednesday when Susan Buxton realized all was not well in...
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Way too easy.
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:24 pm
Wal-Mart "security forces" kill shoplifter
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by SJRTX » Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:26 pm
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Not sure where this belongs-but definitely interesting.
Wal-Mart security forces kill shoplifter
Answers sought in death outside Wal-Mart
Man...
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Yep, they're real sticklers over at that one on El Dorado and the Gulf Freeway... :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:00 pm
How to Perform a Clearance Drill by theboxotruth
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Paladin »
Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:48 pm
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Was looking at this the other day. Great info. I know I don't practice clearing doublefeeds in my handgun much (Never have one in my HK ;) ), so it's...
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I've always liked this site. It's been a while since I've been there. He has added a lot of content. Thanks for the post.
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Last post by dws1117
Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:08 pm
Homedefense in Alton, TX
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Paladin »
Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:49 am
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Sheriff: Shooting a case of mistaken identity
November 15,2005
Miriam Ramirez
The Monitor
ALTON — Hidalgo County sheriff’s officials...
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Baghdad Bob ,
I tell you...There are NO home invasions within a hundred miles of here, I assure you!...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:07 pm
Gated community
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BSB »
Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:12 am
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Last night some of the ladies in the neighborhood were taking their nightly walk. A neighbor pulled up next to them and started yelling and cussing...
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So what could their recourse be??? Obviously they should file the complaints...Get that on record, regardless if they investigate or not...
My...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:04 pm
Ambush???
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anygunanywhere »
Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:32 am
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Today on the Walton and Johnson morning show, some guy called and said he had a thief regularly entering his garage in the early morning hours...
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A trap generally speaking is a device that could hurt or kill and once set you don't have any control over it, whoever or whatever trip's it is in...
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Last post by ElGato
Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:24 am
Home Defense Class???
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seadawg221 »
Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:29 am
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I was wondering...Is this the weekend for the NRA Home Defense Class at PSC?
If so, who all is going?
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You're already on the list, but thanks for asking.
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:54 am
IT'S A GIRL!!!
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dws1117 »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:06 pm
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Another off topic thread, but I couldn't help it. Many of you know that my wife is pregnant with our second child. We found out today that it's a...
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That's great! Congratulations and what a blessing.
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:04 pm
A friend of mine's new tactical light...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sat Nov 12, 2005 9:48 am
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Be advised, I have to run over there real quick and remove all the sharp objects out of the house before he tries to see if that fork will stick in...
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I saw one of those at the Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza at the George R Brown Convention Center this past August and almost bought it. I then...
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Last post by tex45acp
Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:39 pm
Kel-tec P3AT or .32ACP?
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dws1117 »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:33 pm
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Because of another thread I've decided to get one of these little guns. I just can't decide which one. I am leaning towards the P3AT because of the...
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Thank you for the very informative post Wilson. I've recently seen several of your posts on either The High Road or one [abbreviated profanity deleted] the Kel-Tec forums (I...
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Last post by dws1117
Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:56 pm
I'm glad schools are gun free zones....
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gigag04 »
Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:43 pm
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Still any idea why staff cannot arm themselves?
The school shooting of the principal happened like this:
Principal hears kid has gun, asks kid to...
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I was talking about public K-12 schools where most school shootings occur, but I guess college could apply too.
-nick
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Last post by gigag04
Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:05 am
CSI: Las Vegas...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 10:08 am
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Ok,
I know TV is not real life, and that you should not base your training or actions on what you see on programs like this...
But I got caught up...
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Of course not...
There is just a few things that after the show is wrapped up, may be something to think about in cases where you might be under...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sat Nov 12, 2005 6:25 pm
Grandmother shoots intruder in north Arlington
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Paladin »
Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:13 am
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Posted on Wed, Nov. 09, 2005
Grandmother shoots intruder in north Arlington
By BILL MILLER and NATHANIEL JONES
Star-Telegram Staff Writers
A...
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Sean Hannity had an anti-gun individual on his show tonight and Sean's comments definitely make him a pro-gun guy.
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Last post by RioShooter
Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:58 pm
Lets Talk about the revolvers!
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jbirds1210 »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:01 pm
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In today's gun world it seems that most of the attention is paid to semi autos. I love these guns and have a collection of them, but I love revolvers...
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There is this guy I know who is an avid SW 686 shooter. Pretty cool gun, and he said the optimum barrel length is 4 because he said it is short...
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Last post by KinnyLee
Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:50 pm
Top 10 Reasons...
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anygunanywhere »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:34 pm
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How about some humor!
Top 10 Reasons Why Most Men Favor Handguns Over Women.
#10 - YOU CAN TRADE AN OLD 44 FOR A NEW 22.
#09 - YOU CAN KEEP ONE...
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lol. I know I keep buying handguns for a reason. I sitll need to work on the women part though. :shock:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:36 pm
Veteran's Day
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MoJo »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:56 pm
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To all who have served and are serving today - - - Job well done!
MoJo
U.S. Army 1967-1970
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Today is a day that I spend thinking about both my Grandfathers whom served in WWII and are no longer with us.
My Fathers Father was an aircraft...
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Last post by HighVelocity
Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:17 pm
Taurus PT 24/7 Rear Sights...Defective?
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Steel Guitar Man »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:04 am
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Take a close look at the rear sights...
The rear sight seems to be a little off center
toward the right in its placement on the slide.
Is this...
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IF it shoots straight, that can't be attributed to the shooter, it shouldn't be anything to get too concerned over.
As I am unfamiliar with the...
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:54 am
Taurus functionality...
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:32 pm
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Ok,
I heard a nasty rumor, but have yet to test the theory out that those new Taurus PT 24/7's don't eat HP (jacketed or otherwise) ammo very...
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Yeah, I agree with y'all on this...
Its just frustrating to get conflicting info, and materials, from one source...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:09 am
Proud Papa
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RPBrown »
Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:51 pm
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Okay all of you from the south Houston area, I will be in Alvin on 12/10 for the proud event of my oldest daughter walking across the stage of U of H...
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Yes I will be there on Sunday. But the graduation is set for 3:00 and I will be heading back as soon as its over. Let me know
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Last post by RPBrown
Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:01 am
San Francisco
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bdsnooks »
Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:40 am
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Hi All,
I usually just lurk here, but I just had to comment on San Francisco.
I was a FFL in San Rafael CA (13 miles from SF). I shut down my shop...
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bdsnooks that is a good town. My Dad was raised in Deport just outside of Paris. Glad to see you come to freedom.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:47 pm
Dangit, why did I pick it up and play with it
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gigag04 »
Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:21 pm
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I have a friend, who is a girl (worlds apart from a girlfriend!), that has just signed up for the CHL class, as well as a one on one instruction time...
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I always thought my wife would lean towards the .38 revolver type pistols...Simple, discrete, you have to do a lot to mess up with one...
Instead...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:42 pm
No San Fransisco Vacation for My family!
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:02 pm
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From the TSRA web site:
Now We’re Getting Somewhere: A silver lining in a gun ban.
John R. Lott Jr.*
Who wrote the following?
t is possible...
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DWS,
Let us not try to cheat Chicago from their independance! Illinois itself is alright for the most part...but it is a wag the dog situation with...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:57 am
Maybe I learned a little something
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seadawg221 »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:00 am
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For those of you that were at the PSC event last weekend and seen my wife kick my butt on the Texas Star hopefully you could imagine how embarassed I...
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+1
Don't rush it! :D
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:56 am
Homeowner fatally shoots driveway robber
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onerifle »
Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:31 pm
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Homeowner fatally shoots driveway robber
Police call it self-defense
(11/5/05 - KTRK/STAFFORD, TX) - A confrontation between a Stafford...
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It is comforting to have the means to protect yourself if the need arises. One day the criminals may learn, but I'm not gonna hold my breath.
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:54 am
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