The "What Works, What Doesn't," "Recommendations & Experiences"
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New guy question #2
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78641 »
Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:01 pm
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Say I am carrying (legally) at the bank. The DPS guy that hangs around there all the time, preventing crime I guess, notices that I am carrying....
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I dunno. It depends upon his opinion of armed citizens. A few CHL holders have ended up arrested for printing, though mostly in the early years of...
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Last post by seamusTX
Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:25 pm
detaining someone with your weapon
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striker55 »
Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:43 am
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Suppose you come out of your house and someone is breaking into your car, if you hold them at gunpoint until leo comes. Will that get you in any kind...
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It seems that your ability to actually keep someone on the premises at gunpoint would rely almost exclusively on your demeanor and how seriously they...
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Last post by BShook
Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:58 pm
after taking class
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stormbringerr »
Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:28 pm
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after i take my chl test do i need to pay the application fee to the state that day,and mail in my paper work?
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thanks for the info.
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Last post by stormbringerr
Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:57 pm
New to forum and looking for referral near Friendswood
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Cajundude »
Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:59 pm
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Hello all, figured it's about time I got off my rear and took the class. I was thinking of driving across town to Pruett's class but would also...
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Thanks ya'll! I'll try to schedule soon. Probably a weekend in November as I'm pretty booked up right now. Might try to sneak out on one of his...
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Last post by Cajundude
Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:58 pm
Should I wait?
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Buhay_XD »
Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:58 pm
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I'm in the process of becoming a citizen. I was wondering if I should hold off on getting my CHL. Will I have to update it when I do become a...
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send an email to these guys and let them know what you are looking for.
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Last post by OnTexasTime
Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:16 pm
Oh, oh ... Am I in trouble?
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Cap'n »
Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:24 pm
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Mailed in my CHL application July 18th; received PIN August 4th.
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I did that too.....
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Last post by Mark G26
Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:46 pm
About to take CHL Course - Have Questions
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GlockandLoad »
Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:21 pm
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Hi there.
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Yes, Where ever it was you went to jail is where you need to go.
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Last post by Wildscar
Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:43 pm
Noob Question re: DPS Site & Arrest Record
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secure »
Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:18 pm
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Hi all, first post but long time reader.
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I am coming to the discussion late, but if I was going to go to court on this I would take a lawyer. The one thing I see that works for you or...
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Last post by OnTexasTime
Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:12 pm
Reciprocity, and purchasing
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ZigMund »
Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:17 am
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I have a question that undoubtedly someone here will know the answer to. I am waiting on a Florida Non Resident CCW. This CCW will allow me, a Texas...
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Excellent!!! That's exactly what I wanted to know.
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Last post by ZigMund
Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:43 pm
Eligible to take CHL class?
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rl168 »
Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:26 am
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Hello,
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I do not see why it would be any different then college admissions. Look at that little number next to yrou picture. The first part reflects the date...
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Last post by BrassMonkey
Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:59 pm
new member
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striker55 »
Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:15 am
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Just mailed in my forms, took my class 2 weeks ago and completed the application online hoping to speed things along. Nope, had to wait for paperwork...
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Welcome, Striker. And come join us September 29 at the at PSC in Pearland if you can. You'll get to meet a number of Forum members, plus participate...
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Last post by Skiprr
Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:10 pm
How long is the wait?
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chill »
Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:05 pm
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How long is the wait to send in application for chl?
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5 years from date of conviction.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:36 pm
ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
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OnTexasTime »
Sat Aug 25, 2007 4:23 pm
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ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
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Interesting suggestion.
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Last post by ELB
Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:23 pm
Scoring question
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cmbrust »
Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:31 pm
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I am taking the class and test this weekend. I am renting a pistol for the test so I went to practise and get a feel for the Glock today. A friend...
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This was true for my wife and I as well. I asked the instructor if there was any way we could know what our score was, so she went down and counted...
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Last post by biblefreak
Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:51 pm
Home invasion in Groves, Texas
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MoJo »
Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:30 pm
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Watch your back the BG can sneak up on you.
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I wonder if the public will misinterpret this to mean one requires a license to carry in one's own home.
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Last post by fratermus
Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:17 am
how long do you have to get your license?
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lb6r »
Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:11 am
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First off, if this is in the wrong forum would the mods mind correcting me.
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Two years if it is your initial license. Six months for a renewal.
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Last post by barres
Fri Aug 24, 2007 12:16 pm
Deep sea fishing
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nando »
Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:59 pm
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chl and deep sea fihing?
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in Texas waters you're ok, If I remember correctly they extend out 25 miles, then you are in Federal waters, and not subject to any state law. I...
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Last post by mcub
Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:55 am
New to the forum!!
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Fragger »
Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:36 am
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Glad i found you guys have lots of questions and plenty of stories , real this happened to me stories!! :lol:
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Howdy, Fragger.
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Last post by nuparadigm
Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:04 am
CHL Protection Plan?
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yobdab »
Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:18 am
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While waiting for DPS to mail my license....I stumbled upon . Is insurance a good idea? Has anybody heard of these guys?
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Yobdad I am sure these other links will give you a lot of information. Welcome to the Forum. I am going to lock this thread since we have so many...
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:11 am
recieved application finally.!!!
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stormbringerr »
Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:41 am
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well i got my application for chl today. i sent a request for an application on jury 3rd. the envelope they sent me is dated Aug 3rd. but i received...
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Yes, the fast place we went to is in the DPS office around the corner from the CHL office I mentioned in your other thread.
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Last post by KaProw
Sat Aug 18, 2007 12:03 pm
Personal check to pay application fee?
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lawrnk »
Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:21 am
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Now it clearly says on the back on the yellow app, NO PERSONAL CHECKS.
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I paid with personal check and my wait time was only 37 days mailbox to mailbox. This was also my first time applying for a CHL, so I'm pretty happy...
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Last post by TexAg08
Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:50 pm
what first?
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stormbringerr »
Sat Jul 28, 2007 11:20 pm
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please tell me what to do and in what order to get my chl with the least amount of confusion,,,for me that is.
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thanks for your help everyone.the dps sent me an application packet yesterday.i have a post about it somewhere on this forum. :roll:
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Last post by stormbringerr
Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:56 pm
OWB vs IWB
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LM23 »
Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:07 pm
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If a person wears a 35 waist pair of pants and usuauly carries OWB at work (long t-shirt and outer shirt tail out); What do you do on your waist size...
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Fm2 has good advice on the increased waist size. I carry IWB all of the time and have found this holster is great for both tucked and untucked carry:
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Last post by nuparadigm
Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:24 am
Called out on second day of carry!!
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whohears »
Sun May 06, 2007 1:56 pm
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would appreciate thoughts and insights from you guys on this.
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you were wearing a blazer and got made? either you need a new holster, or a smaller CCW...
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Last post by linh811
Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:11 am
Best gun for Concealed Carry????
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ktusc »
Sat Aug 04, 2007 5:16 pm
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I currently have a bertetta .40 with no safety and I am considering getting something else. Considering all the different situations one could end up...
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After its all said and done it boils down to what you feel comfortable with. Using something just cause some one said it was the best doesn't make it...
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Last post by Wildscar
Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:31 pm
Carry at an Airport?
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texaseyes »
Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:37 am
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I searched and didn't find a specific post about this. Probably missed it.
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I'm not white.
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Last post by linh811
Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:21 pm
Yet another reason to carry.
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Longtooths »
Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:12 am
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This morning my wife got up around 5am and went to walk our 2 dogs inside our gated apartment complex. While walking she noticed that a large SUV was...
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I'm glad she was so observant.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:16 pm
what do you carry / ammo / holster ver. im new here.
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htxred »
Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:34 pm
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still waiting for my plastic but i plan to carry a 3inch 1911 para ord slim hawg. iwb nylon cheapo or owb beltslide. cocked and locked with pow'rball...
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look for big dog ammo or ammunitiontogo, they have em for a pretty good price. at least the .45acp are.. next one at brown convention center is at...
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Last post by htxred
Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:05 pm
Need holster help just got my CHL and wife trouble
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Isimanica »
Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:14 pm
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I just got my CHL in the mail yesterday. Actually alot faster than any one in my class and most of my friends who have done it. ONLY 5 weeks! It was...
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Waiters and waitresses need to be observant as well. Crooks know that they get paid tips in cash....and a person walking to their vehicle after hours...
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Last post by flintknapper
Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:22 pm
Importance of a Good Belt
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Stringer »
Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:59 pm
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Belts aren't as cool as guns or even holsters but - goodness - what a difference a real gun belt makes.
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I just recived my belt from yersterday and love it!
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Last post by TXDonkey
Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:25 pm
Had a GA CHL, can I take the renewal class???
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ktusc »
Sat Aug 04, 2007 12:17 pm
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Sorry for my ingnorance of the law, but I was in the Navy and had a CHL from GA. During the move from GA and here I lost it. I don't know when it...
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Gotcha! Thats what I was afraid of? Just thought I could maybe save some money.
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Last post by ktusc
Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:41 pm
Refugee from the peoples republik of Kalifornski
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1911jerry »
Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:47 pm
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Wooo!
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Skiprr
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Last post by longtooth
Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:22 pm
Revolver Vs. Semi Auto And Why?
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carlson1 »
Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:04 pm
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I have always been curious and I hope this is not improper or has already been asked and I missed it. I would like to know if you prefer to carry a...
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Semi-Auto...it's the higher mag capacity and ease of reloading that sways me.
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Last post by badkarma56
Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:55 pm
Mid week Classes? Help
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ktusc »
Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:21 pm
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I am in sales and don't have weekends. I am wondering if anyone knows of any classes that are offered during the week except for Fri (sales meeting)....
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Top Gun of Houston offers a two day evening course (4:30p-9:30p) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I did the one-day Saturday course, but I think you'll...
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Last post by badkarma56
Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:51 pm
First Outing
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stoneface »
Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:23 pm
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No, it wasn't Walmart. I got my plastic yesterday and was itching to go somewhere, so we went out to eat at Fuddrucker's, followed by a stroll around...
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Congrats on your plastic & an uneventful first walk!
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Last post by elwood blooz
Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:44 am
Definition of "School"
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shaggydog »
Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:26 pm
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I probably am simply overlooking it but I cannot seem to find a definition of what constitutes a school . The obvious is obvious however where do...
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That sergeant was a smart man. I need to use that on my kids!
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Last post by Dan20703
Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:03 pm
Work at the Stephen F. Austin State Building...
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by TheYoungGuy » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:52 am
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So, I guess this is a no-carry zone?
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Anything could happen, but here's the law:
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Last post by seamusTX
Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:15 am
30.06 sign questions
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basslee »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:32 pm
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I've been looking at posts and websites regarding this signage. Obviously, there's no firearms allows where this sign is posted.
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The problem as I see it is this, 30.06 says nothing about signs being posted at every single entry point. It also uses the term SIGN . Criminal...
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Last post by Right2Carry
Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:20 pm
Lake Lewisville and CHL
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vanuta »
Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:44 pm
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Can I carry while fishing on Lake Lewisville? I've heard both yes and no. Can someone clarify it for me. :cry:
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Read TXI's link closely. Possession of ammunition is prohibited. So unloading and leaving in the truck at the boat ramp won't cut it.
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Last post by gmckinl
Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:40 pm
HELP!!!!!! FISHING AND CHL
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xdjunkie33 »
Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:16 pm
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what about fishing in a lake or river while carrying.....allowed or not info please
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A pistol is pretty good medicine for those pesky alligator gar too.
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Last post by Humanphibian
Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:33 am
Security Clearance speeds process?
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DeterminednTX »
Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:25 pm
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I am new to this forum and apologize if this topic has already been posted, but can anyone tell me if the CHL process goes any faster if a person...
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T3hK1w1,
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Last post by Hoppes
Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:35 pm
Help on CHL fee payment.
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honestbob »
Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:52 am
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Hi all, I just took my CHL course yesterday and was about to start filling out the application and all the related paperwork, and I've got a few...
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I paid with a cashiers check and it did not slow anything down. R
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Last post by ricor
Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:41 pm
Wally Walk almost did me in
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NAK »
Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:11 am
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There are some *sick* folk here. Especially if they have eaten those ___ nachos at Wally World. Thought I was going to die, not from the peppers, but...
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I dunno about the hot dogs either, I've noticed there is a conspicuous absence of stray dogs/cats around our local mcdonald's-equipped wallyworld....
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Last post by T3hK1w1
Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:12 am
Another newbie here!
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elwood blooz »
Fri Jul 20, 2007 7:42 pm
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Hey guys, just found this board the other day. Have been reading every chance I get, very informative site here.
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Yup, thats why I drive as well as I do at night with dark glasees & only a half a tank of gas. Gotta get the cig. lighter working though
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Last post by elwood blooz
Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:06 am
OK -- what's the deal with the nachos?
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PhilR. »
Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:00 pm
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Hello all,
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Certainly a much better use of a few bucks.
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Last post by PhilR.
Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:00 pm
.40 or 9mm?
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KooLLaiD »
Wed May 02, 2007 5:31 pm
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I am getting my first handgun for CCW and was just wondering what everyone would suggest to get and why. Either .40 or 9mm? I have shot my share of...
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That ammo did the trick!
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Last post by elwood blooz
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:08 am
Questions about the CHL range test.
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Xander »
Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:50 pm
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Not really a New to CHL question since I don't have my CHL yet...More a Pre-CHL question, but I didn't see a better forum, so here goes. :grin:
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That's sooo overrated. If the first one doesn't stop a goblin, then why would i want to put another in the same hole? Pick another spot...
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Last post by lrb111
Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:36 pm
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Last post by Seburiel
Sat Jul 21, 2007 11:01 pm
Goodbye roomies.....
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Tim the Teacher »
Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:15 pm
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It;s with great pleasure that my wife and I bid farewell to the fine people in this room. Our plastic arrived this afternoon :lol:
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Where do you get these grafics :lol:
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:05 pm
New to the group.
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stormchaser »
Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:11 am
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Good day all. I've been reading your postings for a while now and decided to join in. I have had my CHL for about 4 years now, but reluctant to carry...
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Welcome to the forum. I think you will like it here.
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Last post by RPBrown
Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:06 pm
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