Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
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
Airsoft Guns and Kids aka.. I'm a mean daddy
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John »
Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:24 pm
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I’m a mean daddy.
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Yes Sir!
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Last post by flintknapper
Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:35 pm
1 dead in overnight [apparent self-defense] shooting
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Paladin »
Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:58 am
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1 dead in overnight shooting
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Did you notice that little picture off to the right of the article???
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Jan 16, 2006 2:15 pm
Transfers ?
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bdsnooks »
Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:15 am
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Hi All,
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CHeck with Bob at the Gun Doctor in Longview if you can't find anyone closer.
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Last post by Piney
Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:11 pm
A great Birthday
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longtooth »
Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:18 pm
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Happy B-day to me. Went to the range this morning w/ several friends & all ran about 250 down range. We had a great time & all of us here like to...
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yep, happy bday to ya! :grin:
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Last post by graysoncountyffl
Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:05 am
High Volume Shootout: The Harry Beckwith Incident
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Paladin »
Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:33 pm
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High Volume Shootout: The Harry Beckwith Incident
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Yeah, 10-20 rounds seems like a good amount, but you can go through ammo pretty fast and carrying more than you think you need might be just enough....
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:51 am
Extractor question
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longtooth »
Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:58 pm
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I learn a lot while reading the trade dialog between buyers & sellers on the gun forums. Question. Many times when Kimbers are on the block the...
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Thanks guys. The itch has been scratched but for sure I will read all additional comments. :lol:
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:06 am
I screwed up
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RPBrown »
Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:16 pm
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and went to the Dallas show today. Picked up a S&W1911SC.
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Actually, when I handed it to her she thought it was my PM40 until I gave her the 9mm ammo.
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Last post by RPBrown
Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:45 pm
Looking for a Gun for the wife
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Texasdoc »
Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:59 pm
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My wife has got her CHL and now is looking for a new gun to go with it, I would like her to shoot a 45 Auto of some type but with a Budget of like...
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Hey KB, she is unfair when she gets playing with me and the girls but as I am was a Marine its equals out. :grin: :grin:
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Last post by Texasdoc
Sun Jan 15, 2006 3:49 pm
LEO mysticism
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gigag04 »
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:41 am
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I came to this conlusion recently as far as practicing it, but not really wording it out.
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My wife sometimes considers me an offensive weapon at times...TMI, I know, I know...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:15 pm
Call of Duty 2 - XBOX 360
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gigag04 »
Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:23 pm
My roommate got the new xbox, and I have been playing the new hot game titled Call of Duty 2.
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Last post by gigag04
Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:23 pm
The most practical and effective self-defense
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Paladin »
Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:54 pm
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“Get a concealed carry permit, and know how to shoot your gun.�
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John Farnam said,
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Last post by Lindy
Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:22 pm
Suggestions on pepper spray
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DiverDn »
Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:27 am
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This may not be the correct forum to post this in, so if not mods please move.
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get the microbubble stream. stay away from foam. i sprayed a guy with foam once and he turned his head just as i hit him. he wiped it off the side of...
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Last post by Chris
Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:52 am
Question about FFL transfer
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ghentry »
Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:39 am
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I found a gun in Dallas for a friend of mine and he is going to find someone with an FFL to do the transfer. I've always bought new or FTF and never...
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That's exactly the clarification I needed. Thank you very much.
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Last post by ghentry
Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:44 pm
Garland jeweler shoots at robbery suspect
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Paladin »
Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:54 am
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Garland jeweler shoots at robbery suspect
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hey, saw this on the news...according to the news, these brothers also have another jewlry location that had an attempted robbery some years ago,...
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Last post by graysoncountyffl
Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:53 pm
i feel naked
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isa268 »
Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:13 am
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I broke my one and only carry piece last night at the range. Yea yea I know I should have more carry pieces... I’m working on that.
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isa268-
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Last post by JLaw
Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:29 pm
Great Read - Saved By A Gun
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ghentry »
Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:13 am
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This is a true story of a family that was defended by their husband/father. It is a very long read and very intense, but worth your time.
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For a long time this scenario was the baseline for my home defense plan. My preparations all had this scenario in mind.
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:35 pm
I'm shaking my head in disgust...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:38 am
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I know a rule is a rule...But this is pathetically enforced...
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It is pretty ridiculous that due to silly government restrictions they can't allow more people to help out.
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:23 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:45 pm
TV Show: Texas SWAT on Court TV
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Paladin »
Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:00 pm
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It wasn't until after I watched the Dallas SWAT show that I found out there was another one. Texas SWAT on Court TV.
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I saw the show for the first time last night and you are correct.
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:39 am
How to debate anti gun comment......
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AggieMM »
Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:56 pm
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First off, a little history. My wife and I love each other very much, but when it comes to some issues, we're polar opposites. Let's just say that we...
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Thanks all, good info. I think I'm better prepared for our next debate. :)
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Last post by AggieMM
Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:14 am
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Last post by HighVelocity
Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:11 am
Shoulder holsters, what say you?
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flintknapper »
Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:26 pm
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For years I have read almost nothing but bad things about shoulder holsters. I have owned and used a Galco Miami Classic for about 10 years now and...
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This is a fine point you make, and a good reason for everyone to decide where they are going to carry, and then stick to it . The same holds true for...
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Last post by flintknapper
Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:59 pm
Bought a new carry gun today at Market Hall show.
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BigC »
Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:13 pm
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Went back and forth between a Taurus Millenium pro and a Glock 30. After much debate went with the Glock. :)
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You ought to love it.
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Last post by DaveT
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:48 pm
Price of ammo...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:56 pm
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I made a deal with the Wife Unit today...
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Do you consider this action a bad thing with a Llama??? I owned one once....poor thing. I have never had any problem with T's, but I have heard of...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:22 pm
What to expect in Harris County for Car-Carry without CHL
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Paladin »
Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:19 pm
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In the future I may be able to give more details, but for now all I can say is that I've got some inside info on how Car-Carry of a handgun(on or...
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If you are still interested in this case, check with TSRA. They ,and to a lesser extent the NRA, are staying posted. I was recently solicited by a...
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Last post by ThunderDownUnder
Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:46 pm
Back from Colorado w/o incident
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gigag04 »
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:14 am
Carried my XD9 and a buddies Barretta 92 to CO and back.
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Last post by gigag04
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:14 am
Man shoots burglar at residence
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Paladin »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:21 am
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Man shoots burglar at residence
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Only one?
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Last post by gigag04
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:08 am
Helped a neighbor out today
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RPBrown »
Wed Dec 28, 2005 5:16 pm
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After Charles told me we may not be able to set up a scholarship fund, I set my neighbor up with CHL class. She is a single mother of 2 and barely...
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I have convinced people like you describe above to go ahead and take the CHL class. I tell them the benefits of learning Texas' Use of Force Laws,...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sun Jan 08, 2006 3:07 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:51 pm
Shootings against Border Patrol escalating
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Paladin »
Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:13 pm
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Shootings against Border Patrol escalating
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The Coast Guard is a civil military , whose classification has gotten murkier in recent years.
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:23 am
IDPA tutor or shooting partner
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sensei »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:40 pm
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I thought I posted this already but I can't find it anywhere so I'm going to post it again.
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No problem Tom, bring her out to the range on Sunday. I'll bring a birthday cake and we can all sing Happy Birthday to her! :shock: :smilelol5:
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Last post by CaptDave
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:58 pm
"On the road again, . . ."
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:44 pm
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I'm in a lonely hotel room in D.C. (actually Arlington, VA across the river from D.C.) with my wife, guns and dogs over a thousand miles away. I'm...
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And VA has reciprocity with TX, where NE doesn't even have CHL.
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Last post by jimlongley
Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:58 pm
Hey 1911 guys...
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JLaw »
Sat Dec 31, 2005 7:37 pm
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Had an interesting conversation with a fellow from work today. I found out he carries a Rock Island 1911 with a 4 barrell (Commander length??). He...
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When (not if) I get a 1911 - the C-Tac is what I plan on carrying it in.
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Last post by Kalrog
Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:08 am
Adios TSA
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jimlongley »
Mon Jan 02, 2006 6:46 pm
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Not totally gun, shooting, or equipment related, but I will probably get to shoot more.
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Well, here I sit in Omaha, NE going to some training starting tomorrow, and the TSA has already chapped my butt. They opened my bag and didn't do a...
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Last post by jimlongley
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:31 pm
New Guy Here! Pic of my gun!
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TacticalM4 »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:54 pm
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I'm new to this forum and it looks like a good place to hang out.
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Well, there's another great idea I missed! :banghead: My niece's new husband just deployed to Iraq at the end of last month and I never even thought...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:54 pm
One hand access
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longtooth »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:57 pm
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Went to the range this morning for some one hand access practice. We have an outdoor range & some area where you can bring your own stands & set up...
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None of the techniques require any great strength, and ALL have the purpose of gaining you a little time or distance so that you can better access...
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Last post by flintknapper
Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:57 pm
New store
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longtooth »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:16 pm
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Monday headline in Lufkin Daily Liberal Dribble was that Gander Mountain was looking at a prime location here that has just been vacated by Randal's....
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Thanks gentlemen. KB, I may spend too much time in there but I am a major tight wad. Am satisfied w/ what I have. Shoot all I own & if I don't NEED...
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:19 pm
I've got $800 burning a hole in my pocket...
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:38 am
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And a SigPro 2340 I am thinking of selling, to up the ante...I figure its worth about $400...
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I know I'm late, but is your wife type person still wanting a 1911? I couldn't think of a better way to spent $800 smackers. :lol: :razz:
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:53 pm
What were your gun related Christmas gifts?
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dws1117 »
Sun Dec 25, 2005 10:56 pm
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I was very lucky this year. My sweet bride bought me the Kel-tec P3AT that I've been wanting.
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Winchester 1300 Defender.
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Last post by AggieMM
Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:56 pm
Houston: 23 percent more homicides last year than in 2004
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Paladin »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:03 pm
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Jan. 2, 2006, 2:50AM
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Another article:
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:44 pm
An oldie but a goodie
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RPBrown »
Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:30 pm
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40 Reasons for gun control....
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I agree, its really sad the way things are so twisted. :(
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Last post by 1TallTXn
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:12 pm
Comment on CZ 9mm ?
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Piney »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:13 pm
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Greetings--
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Piney,
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Last post by BobCat
Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:22 pm
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Mon Jan 02, 2006 5:59 pm
kAHR MK40
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carlson1 »
Mon Jan 02, 2006 2:09 am
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What is the general opinion of Kahrs? I have an opportunity to receive a Kahr MK 40 in Stainless. From what I can find they run around 500. Is the...
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I carry the PM40. 750 rounds and no problems. Pretty accurate-3-6 inch groupings at 15 yards. Picked it up at the show last year for 500.00
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Last post by RPBrown
Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:32 pm
Bible translations - CLOSED
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CaptDave »
Sat Dec 31, 2005 1:20 am
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BTW: It was a FISH that swallowed Jonah.... Let's keep our biblical quotes straight here.
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I knew that after three pages of discussion...Starting off with pelletgun penetration opinions...Sewing needle impalements...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:44 am
Carrying a cocked, SA, no saftery firearm
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the real deal »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:41 pm
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Hi ya'll. I have been around firearms my whole life. Shooting them as a child, all they way up to now (31 yo). I finally submitted for the CHL. I am...
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Put another way, x action refers to the number of actions performed by the trigger.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:21 pm
Happy New Year
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carlson1 »
Sun Jan 01, 2006 1:13 am
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I know it is not CHL, but
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Happy New Year folks and try to get some range time in today!
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sun Jan 01, 2006 10:50 am
Chihuahuas attack a police officer
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tomneal »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 2:34 pm
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It's hard to resist an article like this.
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Damn funny! Thanks for posting.
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:33 am
Another fool
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RPBrown »
Mon Dec 26, 2005 7:35 pm
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My blood is boiling on this.
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Makes me think of flower gardens and music playing as people were led to the showers in Germany.
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Last post by Lodge2004
Sat Dec 31, 2005 11:10 am
PDO down again
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RPBrown »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:10 pm
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Is PDO down again today or is it me? Seems like they are going down a lot lately.
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I tried early this morning, then two or three more times and it will not come up.
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:58 pm
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