Disabled Vets
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ElGato »
Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:00 pm
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How about cutting some cost for Disabled Vets, they get help on some other State license, ( car or truck and hunting license ) and I think there...
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I would rather see us celebrate Veterans day as a real holiday, with more people getting the day off.
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:16 pm
PAC Fund Matching
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Skiprr »
Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:53 am
I'm uncertain if this is the correct place for this note, but I wanted to post it somewhere on the boards.
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Last post by Skiprr
Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:53 am
Castle Doctrine to Become a Bill
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by
dglockster »
Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:13 pm
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Castle Doctrine to become Bill
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Check this thread:
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Last post by Freedom4All
Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:51 am
Clarifying preemption
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KBCraig »
Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:58 am
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A about the Dallas Museum of Art brought to my attention a tricky situation regarding political subdivisions and concealed carry. Although 30.06...
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Basically a taxing entity with elected officials.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:02 am
Penalties for illegal or improper signage...
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by
stevie_d_64 »
Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:23 pm
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Either post it correctly per the law, or apply proper corrective measures...
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I actually learned something...(I know, strange...)
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:39 am
Fix 30.06 wording?
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by
KD5NRH »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:43 pm
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I touched on this in another thread, but maybe we should examine it separately here. 30.06 wording is currently as follows:
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I have seen a 30.06 sign once since I've been carrying also and mostly the TABC signs everywhere.
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Last post by Lucky45
Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:49 pm
Higher Education shouldn't be off limits.......
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by
cyphur »
Sun Nov 05, 2006 1:20 pm
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Last night I took my wife to see a play at El Centro College. As an employee of the District, I was lucky enough to park in the tiny parking lot...
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I often end up on campus in early morning hours or late evening as I am responsible for the network infrastructure - meaning lots of hands on time,...
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:31 pm
What I would like to see
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by
cxm »
Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:16 am
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1. Stand Your Ground Law
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I agree with you 100%
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Last post by Roger Howard
Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:07 pm
Please Vote
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Skiprr »
Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:36 pm
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No commentary here about how to vote or who to vote for.
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Yes, everyone that is eligible needs to vote! The freedom to vote should never be ignored, it should be cherished!
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Last post by AggieMM
Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:45 pm
Early Voting
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lrb111 »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:28 pm
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You can avoid the rush, today and tomorrow (11-3) are the last days of early voting.
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Yep... When I early voted, it took longer than ever and you could hear the wheels a spinnin. I'm sure SSG had a good early vote turn out. If she does...
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Last post by John
Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:55 am
Schools
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by
GlockenHammer »
Sat Sep 02, 2006 3:38 pm
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I was surprised at first to find that CO allows school employees with CHL to carry in school. Then someone mentioned Columbine and it made sense....
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Getting permission to carry in a public school is like getting a free ride on the space shuttle.
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Last post by cyphur
Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:21 pm
Just wrote my state rep: need feedback
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KBCraig »
Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:06 am
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I just wrote to my state rep, Stephen Frost (D-1), who has an A+ rating from TSRA.
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good one!
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:04 am
A message from TSRA
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by
Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:28 am
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Here is a copy of an email and mail-out that's going to TSRA members in Rep. Martha Wong's Texas House District.
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A big chunk of southwest Houston, West University, and Bellaire.
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Last post by seamusTX
Sun Oct 01, 2006 7:19 am
Sporting Events
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by
hirundo82 »
Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:41 pm
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When I was out of state this summer I went to a minor league baseball game. In the state where I was this was not a prohibited location, so naturally...
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Amen GH, cyphur & Mithras61. If they are interested in security & not the appearance of security there must be more of a chance for armed resistance...
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Last post by fm2
Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:25 pm
Let's not forget
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by
RPBrown »
Sat Sep 02, 2006 5:48 am
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That not only do we want the duty to retreat removed as a part of the Castle Doctrine, but also eliminate the rights of the BG or his family to file...
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I guess I was wrong (in another thread) before I parused this one...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:40 am
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Last post by barres
Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:37 am
Let's not forget employer parking lots
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by
dws1117 »
Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:06 am
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This is an importants one. Many people that have thier CHL are disarmed for fear of loosing thier job because they can't store thier gun in thier...
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Not to mention, Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Institutional Division) (still commonly called TDC ) has specific allowance in the Government...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:01 am
Stand your Ground Law
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by
TxBlonde »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:53 am
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Has anyone heard if Texas is going pass a similiar law to the flordia law/
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Yep, me too. I get a little leary of anonymous editorials as a rule, also. But since it says editorial board , i'm not sure where they are going with...
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Last post by lrb111
Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:08 pm
Free State Victories 2005-2006 Legislative Session
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by
d_goddard »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:47 am
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is an attempt to achieve, in one well-chosen U.S. State, a rapid return to Freedom that small-government Republicans and the Libertarian Party have...
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If you believe you can be out here in the next 1.5 years, I strongly urge you to sign the .
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Last post by d_goddard
Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:00 am
Finger Prints
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by
tomneal »
Mon Jul 25, 2005 4:12 pm
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Why are finger prints required on CHL Renewals?
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A few more thoughts.
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Last post by tomneal
Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:28 am
Repeal of NFA 34!!!
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by
P12 »
Mon Jan 03, 2005 7:00 pm
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Well, this is the wish list. Right?
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Contrary to popular belief,if you can own a handgun you can own a Class III item.Altough it is rather time consuming and more importantly costly,it...
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Last post by Madsmiley
Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:23 pm
Concealed carry of non-firearm weapons
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by
Paladin »
Thu Dec 23, 2004 4:14 pm
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I hear that in some states like Florida, a concealed handgun license also allows the license holder to carry other weapons (like clubs) that would...
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Yes butterfly knives are considered gravity knives and are illegal to carry..I was arrested for carrying one when I was 17.Cant remeber if it ended...
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Last post by Madsmiley
Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:15 pm
New York Times article on castle doctrine
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by
seamusTX »
Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:41 pm
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I am posting this for discussion:
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Makes yall Rednecks too. Man I am completely surrounded by good folks. :lol: :lol:
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:02 am
Jim Dark on NRA News
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seamusTX »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:03 pm
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Jim Dark, Executive Director of the Texas State Rifle Association, was interviewed on NRA News today (July 27). He said that the duty to retreat is...
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Thanks for the post and +1 to the reply.
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Last post by spud
Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:56 pm
My state senator just wrote me
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by
kw5kw »
Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:16 pm
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I had called her office and inquired about 'open carry' for 2007.
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A canned response letter. THis particular canned response must have been for the gun lobbyists.
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Last post by Tecumseh
Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:52 am
Fix the alcohol issue
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by
Tom »
Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:54 am
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Need some ideas here, but I think it should be the same as for driving.
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My mistake on the spelling.
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Last post by Tecumseh
Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:48 am
Package of CHL changes
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by
fiftycal »
Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:31 pm
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Here is my wish list for CHL changes;
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I would agree. Colleges are places that I would not want to visit without a handgun.
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Last post by Tecumseh
Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:46 am
No Off Limit Places
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by
carlson1 »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 2:29 am
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I do not know if anyone else agrees or not, but I would like the 30.06 to be done away with. I would even go for the CHL class time to be increased...
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for it is written:
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Last post by kw5kw
Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:41 pm
Re: the requirement to keep CHL on your person
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by
Andiceman »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:03 am
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The actual license, that is.
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Thanks for the info, guys.
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Last post by Andiceman
Wed Jul 19, 2006 2:10 pm
Improper No Guns / 30.06 posting of a government building
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tomneal »
Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:06 pm
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Improper No Guns / 30.06 posting of a government building
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I ate in a restaurant today that had 2 51% signs, side by side, on the right as you walk in (one turns left as you enter this place), up high near...
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Last post by Rex B
Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:38 pm
Who listens to these ideas?
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by
Flatland2D »
Wed Mar 29, 2006 3:12 am
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I've been spending some time reading through this section of the forum and I'm excited to think of what might be changed in the next legislative...
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I know of at least one legislative candidate that that reads these postings and takes the suggestions very seriously.
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Jul 08, 2006 6:38 pm
steel shot for dove????????????
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tomneal »
Tue Mar 28, 2006 11:41 am
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I heard a rumor at the range that TP&W was considering moving to steel shot for dove.
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No steel shot for dove this year as best I can tell. I read a TP&W publication stating the zones, bag limits per zone, dates for each zone, etc., and...
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Last post by Johnny Van Etta
Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:48 pm
Illegal Confiscation During "Emergency Declaration"
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by
anygunanywhere »
Sat Oct 29, 2005 7:49 am
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The Florida legislature has introduced a bill to outlaw confiscation of firearms from lawful owners during declared emergencies. I read a thread on...
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The sad part is true lifelong politicians think they are above the law. Just look at the Kennedy's, Clintons, Nagin, and I could go on and on. The...
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Last post by RPBrown
Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:46 am
A template for success...
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by
stevie_d_64 »
Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:14 pm
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If its good for Arizona, I think Texas could incorporate something like this, considering all the booger-boos we come across in this state from time...
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That ought to UNPOST a few places. :lol:
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Last post by longtooth
Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:05 pm
Public Safety vs Public Debt
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by
lrb111 »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:10 pm
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I feel sure this issue exists due to a compromise somewhere along the line.
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I defaulted on a student loan many years ago. Eventually, it went into wage garnishment. We weren't doing all that well at the time so I just left it...
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Last post by UNBLVR
Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:49 pm
Parking Lots: 30.06 and Employers
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GlockenHammer »
Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:56 pm
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Pardon if this was covered elsewhere, but my beef is posting a 30.06 sign at the entrance(s) of parking lots that technically makes it illegal to...
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Texas made an RV an extension of your private home, why not your private automobile, truck, motorcycle?
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Last post by kw5kw
Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:01 pm
castle doctrine
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by
bj »
Wed May 24, 2006 7:20 am
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do we have a castle doctrine in Texas B.J.
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Yes, sir. I did. Thank you for pointing that out.
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed May 24, 2006 11:41 am
Vote
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tomneal »
Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:31 pm
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Today is the primary
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I have no idea why government is involved in marriage the way it is. I've never looked into that kind of thing. I've just always understood is as the...
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Last post by Flatland2D
Wed May 24, 2006 1:11 am
Cleared of criminal charge = No civil suit allowed
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by
CaptDave »
Thu Dec 01, 2005 1:24 am
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How about this one for Texas in 2007
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+1. Time to write the rep.
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Last post by AG-EE
Fri May 19, 2006 5:53 pm
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Last post by barres
Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:17 pm
Federal Level Changes
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Piney »
Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:11 am
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Greetings--
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The Virginia Citizens Defense League is petitioning for a National Park rule change. Can you imagine how tough they've got it, with national parks,...
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Last post by KBCraig
Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:09 pm
Bill of NON-Rights
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by
jbenat »
Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:04 am
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This is probably the best e-mail I've seen in a long, long time. The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA....
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I agree Nitrogen, we need some good core values in this country. But I am not going to mandate that everyone believe exactly what I believe either.
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Last post by TxFire
Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:52 pm
Change "Concealed Handgun" to "Concealed Weap
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by
mr fixit »
Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:22 pm
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How 'bout if we try to open up the options. It would be nice to have the option of a knife, or stun gun, or mace, or even a sawed off shotgun.
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would this mean I could carry a SPAS under my duster? :lol:
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Last post by DKSuddeth
Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:17 am
30.06 signs
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by
MoJo »
Thu Aug 04, 2005 8:36 pm
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Require 30.06 signs to be posted 60 inches (5 feet) high in the center of the entry door so all can see it and not have it hidden at ground level...
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Txinvestigator is right on the money with the statute...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:40 am
Changes to CHL law
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fiftycal »
Thu Dec 23, 2004 5:36 pm
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I see where HB 225 has already been filed to lengthen the CHL from 4 years to 5. I don't agree with that change because I believe people need a...
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Marines and GIs seem to learn one thing very quickly in basic training: get as much as can whenever you can, because you don't know when you'll get...
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Last post by Lonegun1894
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:51 am
Penalties for failure to adhear to time limit
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barres »
Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:58 pm
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Would it be possible to financially penalize DPS for failing to adhere to the legislated time limits for issuing/denying a CHL?
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Would be nice but doesn't the law state something about unless any problems occur ? Which could be anything(under staffed, background check problems,...
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Last post by DustinB
Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:42 pm
Credit to John from Houston for this one...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:50 pm
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Copied from another thread...
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It would be up to someone smarter than me to research this stuff, but just a note, the license issued by Utah was the actual license, not a...
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Last post by John
Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:37 pm
Goal #1 - Ease of Renewal
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tomneal »
Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:35 am
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Goal #1 - Ease of Renewal
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I heard back from both Philip Van Cleave, and the bill sponser, Delegate
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Last post by Tom
Sun Jan 08, 2006 9:04 pm
Storage Lockers
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tomneal »
Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:22 am
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Storage Lockers for CHL holders
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I wouldn't feel safe leaving mine in someone elses locker.
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Last post by RPBrown
Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:05 pm
No confisction law
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RPBrown »
Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:15 am
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So we don't have a N.O. type situation here
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I'd be shocked if this isn't on the 2007 TSRA Legislative Agenda, if we have a provision similar to Louisiana that allowed the confiscation. I have...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:34 am
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