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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
A laugh and a lesson.
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:38 pm
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One of my flying magazines (AOPA Pilot) has a regular monthly column entitled Never Again. In it are stories of close calls for pilots, most of whom...
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Never Again!?
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Last post by tbrown
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:06 pm
Door-to-door salesman robbed by resident - Dickinson
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seamusTX »
Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:46 pm
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According to this story, a door-to-door clothing salesman was invited into a home in Dickinson Saturday, June 16. The boyfriend of the woman who...
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I used to read electric meters in dickinson...hwy 3 is a horrible hood. I used to walk through there reading meters with a knife when I first started...
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Last post by sting3r
Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:08 am
Don't Be Stupid...
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MrDrummy »
Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:34 pm
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Ugh.
Yesterday I decided to do some dry drawing/fire drills using my Kimber Ultra Carry, and my new holster. I removed the magazine, carefully...
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ok, you have a point there.
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Last post by LedJedi
Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:38 pm
Cop who refused to pull gun to take down BG with Blade.
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Wildscar »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:16 pm
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I know this will only be my second post but I just got an e-mail that I think falls into this categories. Question about graphic pics. I know we had...
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If you're carrying a knife clenched in your teeth....then yes.
Otherwise, you'd be very surprised to discover that an average sized man can palm an...
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Last post by flintknapper
Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:30 pm
Home security: garage-door openers
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seamusTX »
Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:55 pm
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I heard this story on NRANews today: Criminals entered an occupied residence by using the garage-door opener in an unlocked car.
This is a two-point...
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Unless I am on an out of town trip, I cannot even hope to remember the last time my car had to sit outside in the elements! If it is at home, it is...
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Last post by westernamerican
Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:36 pm
Glock maintenance tip
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by AV8R » Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:56 pm
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Glock owners who disassemble their magazines on a regular basis for cleaning and inspection often find that removing the baseplate from the magazine...
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That's a great tool! In Glock Armorers' School, they have you suffer the magazine disassembly with a 3/32nd pin punch.
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Last post by nuparadigm
Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:15 am
Sportsmans Guide AAAARRRRRGGG!
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AR Traveler »
Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:53 pm
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A few months ago I was looking to replenish my supply of 7.62x39 and the Sportsmans Guide had a special, screaming deal of 1000 rounds of Wolf 154...
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S&H is a profit center.. they get a bulk discount from UPS and charge you retail + labor...
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Last post by para driver
Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:08 pm
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Last post by Mage34
Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:57 pm
where not to carry
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saj111 »
Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:54 am
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i've been trying to find this in the dps code.
is it legal to carry on public transportation, assuming the absence of 30.06?
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Absolutely legal to carry on public transportation in the absence of 30.06 sign. And I think that the 30.06 sign is of dubious legal standing in that...
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Last post by Kalrog
Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:07 pm
Never carry loaded gun at a gun show
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by
kingalls »
Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:21 am
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Since this is Never Again forum, here is a never again for this guy. Why don't people pay attention to signs?
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A multipage thread in progress on this subject.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:41 am
Kel-Tec 380 cleaning, spring and ejector mistakes
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kyreb »
Fri May 11, 2007 10:46 am
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I bought one about a year ago. I have shot the snot out of it and carry it almost daily. I have fed it a steady diet of WWB at the range along with...
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I discovered that the best way to guarantee you'll never need a replacement part is to buy some spares for just in case . I've got magazine springs,...
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Last post by pfgrone
Wed May 30, 2007 8:55 am
My dear old MIL and her Titan .25
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Armybrat »
Fri May 04, 2007 6:22 pm
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My MIL was close to 80 and living alone in a Taylor, Texas bungalow back in the 80's. Late one night her two little rat dawgs (toy poodles) started...
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My parents owned a Titan .25 for many years and now that I have a couple guns, my mother found it in my dad's old BDU pockets and gave it to me. I've...
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Last post by ForbidInjustice
Sun May 20, 2007 1:17 am
Taser Safety/Humor
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Dusty Roads »
Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:41 pm
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I hope I don't get booted but I just had to share this one. :smilelol5:
Classic...don't tell me you can read this without laughing...
(Only a guy...
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When I was still young enough and stupid enough to try something like that, we didn't have Tasers or stun guns.
We had Hotshots. :grin:
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri May 11, 2007 12:38 pm
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed May 09, 2007 10:09 am
Springfield SS Compact **OOPS*
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pj428 »
Tue May 08, 2007 4:39 pm
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Now let me start this out by stating good habits are a darn good thing! After cleaning my Springfield .45 I was preparing to place it back in the gun...
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Thanks for the good feedback. That is one of the best things about this forum is the amount of good knowledge that is freely shared among all.
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Last post by pj428
Wed May 09, 2007 9:14 am
Secret Service messes up
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frankie_the_yankee »
Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:44 pm
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Check this out.
If these guys can have an AD, anyone can.
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Yea someone is going to get a reprimand for that.
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Last post by maximus2161
Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:48 pm
That Cold Feeling Down the Spine
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cxm »
Sun Jul 24, 2005 12:57 pm
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Ok... I'll throw in something that may be of help to someone else.
A very young agent carried a 2.5 M19 every day. When he got home he would take it...
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If I was in that situation it would possibly be grounds for divorce. But then again I ALWAYS check my gun.
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Last post by Geister
Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:35 pm
Man takes hostages at shooting range, kills self
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seamusTX »
Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:29 pm
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Lake Panasoffkee, Florida (Tampa area), April 12: Man out on bail after violent incident tries to steal guns at a range. Caught. Takes hostages. Asks...
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Ah, like I said before in response to this incident: I'm glad I shoot out at the range on ! Looking down the line and seeing 50 soldiers with M16s in...
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Last post by ForbidInjustice
Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:03 pm
Accidental Discharge! My brother was shot!
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DMoses »
Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:55 am
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I really don't how to begin this but within an hour of this event I knew I needed to share it with the firearms community. We can never be too...
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The guy hasn't post in a year, don't think he frequents these parts.
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Last post by pbandjelly
Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:39 am
My home invasion story
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robert_de_niro »
Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:53 pm
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After reading Charles' story, I figured I'd share this one with all of you.
I turned 21 in Jan 2004, and bought my first gun, a Glock 22, and I...
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I think he made a wise decision to shoot when he did.
If I see someone breaking into my home, and a .38 comes through the window, I plan to aim for...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:58 pm
Don't forget this important component of your CHL ensemble..
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GlockenHammer »
Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:00 am
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I return home from work today in a rush to get changed from my work clothes into something more suitable for the evening and get my son to soccer...
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Stevie-d-64,
I don't know how long you have been married. But blameing your wife NEVER works out good, trust me! It'll come back to haunt you.
No...
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Last post by OverEasy
Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:20 pm
Holster, Holster,Holster!
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Smokewagon »
Mon Mar 05, 2007 7:14 pm
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I knew better, I knew better, I knew better.
Left out today in a hurry. Mexican carried a 9mm. The ol' brads in the wranglers marred the slide on my...
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I first heard the term Mexican Carry in a pistol magazine. The author said he was training a group of Police at a Mexican police academy and 1/2 of...
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Last post by motleystew
Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:23 am
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Last post by GSchretter
Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:08 pm
interesting and maybe true heart rates and effects
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by
Bill »
Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:22 pm
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As your stress level increases so does your heart rate. As your heart rate increases your ability to process information decreases. You quickly...
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Great article. I have been in several events in my life that have triggered the flight or fight and when it happening I realize what is occuring but...
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Last post by GSchretter
Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:39 am
Tell Your ND Stories
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GlockenHammer »
Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:57 pm
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Someone once told me that if you've never had a negligent discharge, then you either don't know what one is, or you're a liar. Let's hear some of...
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The only one that comes to mind was recent at a training class. We were practicing one hand shooting, weak side. I have a 1911 but the safety is not...
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Last post by O6nop
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:19 am
Weapons retention: I was lucky, not for the reason you think
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nitrogen »
Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:20 pm
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About a year ago, I took some basic krav-maga classes while visiting my folks back in Phoenix from a friend of mine. One of the things he taught me...
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Thats funny! If he would have had a Glock he coulda shot that bowl to water while it was still in there!!
As for the OP, I don't know what you could...
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Last post by TheRising
Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:00 am
Teen burglar gets second chance
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seamusTX »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:50 am
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Florida man awakened by burglar. Punches, tackles, and hog-ties hooded intruder. Turns out to be a 17-year-old girl who later said she broke in...
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The things kids will do these days. :roll:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:19 pm
Home invasion in Bryan
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gregthehand »
Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:40 am
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This happened to one of my best friend's brothers last Monday at his apartment in Bryan. The apartment is in a nice gated community of college...
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:iagree:
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Last post by glocklvr
Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:45 am
Never again: send gun to business without checking the BBB
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by
G36Packer »
Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:19 pm
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I sent my Glock 36 off to S.K. Industries in Anehiem, Ca for a LAW-17 laser site installation. This was five weeks ago. My check was cashed three...
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Get a C&R FFL and instantly the theft of one of your firearms becomes a felony :lol:
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Last post by Wheelman
Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:43 am
I AM NO LONGER GUILTY
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carlson1 »
Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:40 pm
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I allowed my memberships to the NRA and TSRA to expire. Do to my medical expenses I just thought I could not justify spending the monies. Well today...
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I think they know that when Libertarians are elected they will always vote progun. they won't have any influence over them. They show real power when...
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Last post by Liberty
Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:43 am
Safety With Striker-Type Pistols
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HankH »
Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:13 pm
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Recently, I purchased my first plastic pistol , a Smith and Wesson M&P 40. I freely admit that I am very cautious about a pistol without a mechanical...
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The advantage of my XD is that the beaver tail safety prevents the trigger from acting when my hand-webbing isn't pressing down on it, so I always...
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Last post by FM_Weasel
Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:04 pm
Road Trip
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by GreenGuy » Wed May 31, 2006 5:37 pm
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I just made it back from a 14hour road trip, was packing in an ankle holster the entire trip. I would remove the holster and weapon and put them in...
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I should have mentioned that this happened at about 4am right after I got off work. At that time of day I am always more cautious than during normal...
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Last post by glocklvr
Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:26 am
It's important to keep track of more than just your firearm
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age_ranger »
Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:37 pm
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Just after having lunch with my 6 yr old Birthday Girl at school, I had spoke with my wife and we decided to swap cars since I took a half day off...
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I did it again yesterday but had only misplaced my license. Luckily, It was in my coat pocket but I wonder what would happen if I had lost my...
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Last post by age_ranger
Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:42 am
Home defense - "may very well have been justified"
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seamusTX »
Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:34 pm
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Minneapolis area: Ex-boyfriend stalking and threatening ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend. Already has charges against him. Breaks into her...
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That there's this much debate is more proof that the less one says to the police (before consulting an attorney) after a defensive gun use, the...
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Last post by HankB
Fri Jan 12, 2007 4:27 pm
Burglar shot with his own weapon
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seamusTX »
Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:08 pm
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Burglar enters occupied residence, leaves pistol in living room. Homeowner picks it up, finds burglar in bedroom, bang, bang, bang.
I know...
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I can't honestly tell you what my reaction would have been after the intruder asked for medical attention.
probably something along the lines of a...
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Last post by casselthief
Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:32 pm
Unarmed self-defense - Tyler 12-5-2006
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seamusTX »
Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:05 pm
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A thug armed with a knife carjacked a vehicle in a gas station in Tyler. The vehicle owner, a 75-year-old woman, sprayed him in the face with...
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:iagree:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:04 pm
Discharge in our showroom
Replies: 36
by
txinvestigator »
Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:55 pm
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I thought this would be a good time to have a reminder of the safety rules...
Due to the recent damage to our building, all of our stock is secured...
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wow its just amazing no one was injured.
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Last post by maximus2161
Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:33 pm
CHL defensive shooting - San Antionio 12-4-2006
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seamusTX »
Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:26 am
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A San Antonio man leaving a convenience store after midnight was confronted by a robber armed with a knife. The CHL holder shot the robber in the...
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Glad everything was ok for the good guys.
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Last post by gigag04
Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:34 pm
[OT: Vent] Inaccurate media reports
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seamusTX »
Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:51 am
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In case anyone hasn't heard, a deranged man entered the Miami Herald headquarters yesterday, looking to settle a score with an editor. He was...
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You are not alone, and are in good company... :cool:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:23 pm
It finally happened, Squib load
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DustinB »
Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:26 pm
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Well after almost a year of reloading I finally had my first squib.
I was at PSC with my g/f today making use of my membership I got last night. I...
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A good trick to remember with the Dillon 550b is this: Don't advance the shell plate to the next state if the bullet in the seating position is not...
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Last post by cxm
Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:14 pm
Weirdo on the loose (FL)
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seamusTX »
Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:23 am
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If you're drinking something, finish it before reading.
August 26, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida (Jacksonville area), a woman was awakened at 3...
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Locks are a good idea. Apartment renters often are not allowed to install them, or don't know how and can't afford a locksmith.
Pepper spray and the...
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Last post by seamusTX
Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:48 pm
WHy You Should Always Check and Re-Check
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carlson1 »
Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:42 pm
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A few minutes ago I picked up my AR 15. Dropped the empty magazine and was going to break it down. My wife was standing across the room in front of...
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And the kittens are quite thankful. :cool:
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Last post by KD5NRH
Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:15 pm
Slightly OT: car keys
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seamusTX »
Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:58 am
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I just read a newspaper article on one of my pet peeves: Forty percent of the cars stolen in Texas had the keys in them when they were stolen. In...
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When it rains, it pours...
Sorry for the bad string of luck...
Guess its just the sign of the times...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:44 pm
wake up call
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gene »
Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:01 am
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I know this is old news but some folks might not kelp up with this matter on our guns.
I know of news its been a law set up for this so it won't...
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The whole thing is just plain sad. I think the elderly lady who was tackled by PD should file a civil suit. I have alot of respect for LEO's but that...
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Last post by Roger Howard
Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:21 pm
Muscle Reflexes work!!
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too-tall »
Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:13 pm
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Not really a life or death thing but.......
I carry my H-P in a Milt Sparks EX. IWB holster. I am constantly putting in on and taking it off. One...
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Amen brother.
Had the same thing kind of happen to me.
Tried my S&W 342 with a paddle at the gun range.
The gun stuck in the holester and I pulled...
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Last post by GSchretter
Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:31 pm
Be vigilant
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AG-EE »
Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:27 am
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Last night I needed to go to the store and get some milk for the baby, so I holster up and head to town. Now I am always glad that I have not needed...
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nightstand safes....It will hold my 232, 229 and 239, mags, etc with no problem....keep in armoire...next to bed....5 button on top.
Bought at...
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Last post by Skipper5
Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:22 pm
Press check caught an empty chamber
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GlockenHammer »
Sun Jan 30, 2005 10:48 pm
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My gun is never unloaded unless I'm doing administrative functions like cleaning. I thought press checks were a dumb idea. But I read about so many...
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Longtooth - its good to see you back on the job!
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Last post by Crossfire
Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:36 am
Hill To Climb
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longtooth »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:04 pm
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Gentlemen & ladies, I have chosen this forum to post this in because my plan is to get the job done the first time & never again have to climb the...
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Due to a minor in comparison illness, business pressures and my son's football team starting new season, my time in cyberspace has been very...
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Last post by Jeremae
Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:49 pm
oops on the 4th.
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longtooth »
Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:43 pm
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A young fellow in our church told me he wanted to get his CHL & what did I think about it? Yall know where that Q led. Short story is I gave him some...
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You didn't did you HV.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:07 am
Analysis of a mass murder
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seamusTX »
Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:55 pm
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If this site requires registration, you can probably get a user name and password from .
This is one of the recurring nightmares: random, violent...
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I've been to a rave before, when I was in high school. Kind of boring to me, I feel asleep. Woke up to 4 bangin hot chicks doing lines of coke two...
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Last post by cyphur
Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:57 pm
Paypal does not allow use for firearm purchases
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propellerhead »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 2:37 pm
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PayPal does not allow you to use their service for firearm purchases. It is spelled out in their . I tried to purchase a gun from someone in North...
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It really isn't any of Paypal's business...
Any more than it's your bank's business, or your credit card company's business. Paypal plays like they...
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Last post by djwdjw
Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:29 am
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