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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:54 pm
Crime Statistics: CHL v. General Population
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:22 pm
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CHLs have proven themselves to be responsible and law-abiding and the public deserves to know that the unscrupulous scare tactics used by opponents...
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2015 Crime Stats have been published by DPS:
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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
My premises in same building as University....
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Skipper5 »
Wed May 17, 2006 5:01 pm
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I have interesting issue....I control my suite of offices about 1474 sqaure feet and 5-6 individual offices and break room. We are located in an...
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Seeing you asked so nicely.....certainly you may use the bathroom!
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Last post by Skipper5
Mon May 22, 2006 10:54 pm
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Last post by nitrogen
Mon May 22, 2006 6:30 pm
Baton Rouge Shooting
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Commander »
Sun May 21, 2006 9:39 pm
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Heard that there was a shooting today at a church in Baton Rouge that killed five. Shooter targeted his wife's family (grandparents) in the church....
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Texas law is specific.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Mon May 22, 2006 1:48 pm
Goal of the Common Questions & Issues Section
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:20 am
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This will become what is sometimes referred to as a FAQ Section. However, I didn't call it that because I want it to be a useful resource, but I...
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I think an FAQ is fine, under any form. I do not think, however, that people should be penalized for failing to look under FAQ before posting with a...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sun May 21, 2006 7:36 am
New to the site
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spud »
Wed May 17, 2006 1:58 pm
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Hi, I will be taking my CHL class in a few days with the chltx.com guys in Arlington. Have sent my money to the state and am about to start the great...
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I think it's the order in which you do things. In my case I took my class at a gun range that covered everything. Finger prints, Notary and walked us...
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Last post by Diode
Sun May 21, 2006 7:20 am
Change of Address
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seadawg221 »
Fri May 19, 2006 2:17 pm
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Ok folks....please tell me how to go about changing my address on my CHL
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I had a lady student who recently got divorced and went back to her maiden name. She came out to range office needing a new passport photo holder...
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Last post by Greybeard
Sat May 20, 2006 12:51 pm
Texas CHL for Florida CCW
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BocaGlock »
Fri May 12, 2006 12:26 am
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Any info is most appreciated, particularly from those in the know.
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Yeah... she was dead wrong. I'm glad you finally got the right info. The local DPS offices only have knowledge of the driver's license laws. Only...
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Last post by Crossfire
Fri May 19, 2006 6:10 pm
Conceal Questions...
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:34 am
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Unfortunately, I've had to delete a new user id for gross violation of the 10 year old daughter rule. In addition to the screen name being blatantly...
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anygun, you are right. Breast cancer is no longer the #1 killer of women. It is now the #3 I believe. Surpassed seveal yrs ago by Heart attack & lung...
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Last post by longtooth
Fri May 19, 2006 7:23 am
I will be in SA on the 18th of may
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Texasdoc »
Wed May 10, 2006 7:13 pm
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I will be in San Antonio on the 18th of May and was wondering if anyone wants to get a Cup and talk. the wife has a Meeting at sea World and I really...
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Dear Colonel....thoughts and prayers for your wife's strong and quick recovery.
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu May 18, 2006 11:22 pm
Just signed up!
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BSB »
Thu May 18, 2006 1:17 pm
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Well I just signed up to take my class June 11th. I have a question. I was arrested for public intoxication about 20 years ago. That won't keep me...
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Welcome aboard BSB....never had a PI....the 'non-measurable' out for taking someone into custody, cuffs and pokey. Define PI vis a vis DUI or drug...
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu May 18, 2006 11:16 pm
Interest check: no gun = no money cards?
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nitrogen »
Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:42 pm
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I was thinking about making my own no guns = no money cards, like the ones I see at my local gunstore.
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Someone on another thread posted a link with some you could print that were business-card sized. I printed out some to keep in my wallet.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Thu May 18, 2006 9:03 pm
Renewal coming up - Houston
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Blazen »
Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:15 pm
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Has any body taken a renwal at Top Gun? In the next few months I will need to take a renwal class and not sure where to go yet. Right now Top Gun is...
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I don't allow Wolf in my classes because I don't have the time to deal with all the misfeeds and jams. I have not experienced any problems with...
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Last post by Crossfire
Thu May 18, 2006 5:44 pm
Spare magazine orientation
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KBCraig »
Sun May 14, 2006 10:26 pm
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This seems like a no-brainer to me. That is, I never even thought about it until I saw other people doing it differently.
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I have always used the bullets forward, your index finger is a natural pointer so it places the mag to the mag well. I've never seen a porfecional...
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Last post by progun47
Thu May 18, 2006 4:17 pm
Scarborough Fair Posted?
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DFC »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:39 am
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Have some family coming for a visit in a couple of weeks. Does anyone know if Scarborough Fair is posted with the proper 30.06 signs. We haven't been...
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Now this was on Mothers day and the sign looked new but unsure if it was there two weeks ago as this was the first time I went this year.. The wife...
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Last post by WaltherP99
Thu May 18, 2006 1:36 pm
Mindset
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pfgrone »
Tue May 16, 2006 4:33 pm
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Last night I watched a special edition dvd of Tora, Tora, Tora. (Wife is away) What was interesting was the short documentary that came with the...
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He's retired from them now, but gotta give Dan Walker of DPS credit for this one. Something to the effect of:
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Last post by Greybeard
Wed May 17, 2006 8:47 am
Picture with the "GOV"
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RoundRock_Gun_Fan »
Tue May 16, 2006 4:46 pm
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I read a post a while back on PDO about being in a location where VIP's showed up and the person was packingin the area. Well, I was at the Dennis...
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I have a few Gov stories from running races with him. We are actually fairly even when it comes to long distance running, but the man is a freaking...
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Last post by Kalrog
Tue May 16, 2006 7:38 pm
Getting too close to Home
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prepared_not_paranoid »
Tue May 16, 2006 12:00 am
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Hello,
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longtooth, great idea. I'll label a folder today. Thanks
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Last post by pfgrone
Tue May 16, 2006 4:13 pm
Tracking CHL
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heathaa »
Sun May 14, 2006 10:34 pm
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If I recieve this message when I put in my info and pin # to track the process of my chl.... No application or license/certificate active.
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Ha....yeah...that can happen...i.e. filling in the wrong form online....no worry...
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Last post by Skipper5
Tue May 16, 2006 10:03 am
Now I'm wondering....
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WNallG30 »
Mon May 15, 2006 5:44 pm
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Gigag's post about his CTW has me wondering about something now but I didn't want to hijack his thread. I got a CTW after I sent in my packet. It's...
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WNallG30
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Last post by Commander
Mon May 15, 2006 10:38 pm
Renewal
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jmsfmtex »
Sun May 14, 2006 3:20 pm
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What forms/documentation will I need for a renewal? This will be my first.
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AH! HA! It was the Finger Print Lobby.
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Last post by Diode
Mon May 15, 2006 10:36 am
What do you think about rifle car carry?
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Flatland2D »
Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:44 pm
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Seems to me that with Texas' unrestrictive laws concerning long guns, carrying one in the car would be more common. Maybe it is and I just don't know...
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Well, when ya upgrade your Car Shotty let me know. I want your Maverick, my brother has one and I just love that lil' shotgun. :)
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Last post by Diode
Mon May 15, 2006 7:03 am
Anyone else.............
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RedRaider »
Sat May 13, 2006 4:18 pm
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Receive two licenses? I received my CHL about 2 weeks ago and just today I received another license in the mail. :???: Kind of odd, just wondering if...
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Nope, you are not supposed to have 2 licenses. I'd cut up one and send it back. (I would not worry about certifying it, etc.)
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Last post by switch
Sun May 14, 2006 9:03 pm
Commendation of HPD Officer Hunt
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SteyrM40 »
Sun May 07, 2006 10:55 pm
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Hello all,
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I've handed my CHL to a responding police officer on a couple of occasions. After a quick look, it was returned and i was advised they didn't need to...
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Last post by jclif1995
Sun May 14, 2006 5:15 pm
To get or not to get a CHL?
Replies: 15
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pmcdn »
Thu May 11, 2006 11:29 pm
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Hi everyone! I am 39 and live in Houston and have grown up around guns, ranches, hunting (although I don't hunt much anymore) and have been tossing...
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I can see a poster: Respect yourself. Protect yourself!
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat May 13, 2006 12:36 am
Gunman robs woman at Hulen Mall parking lot
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HighVelocity »
Thu May 11, 2006 1:34 pm
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Anyone know if the Hulen mall is posted 30.06? This could happen in ANY parking lot but it really points out the additional risk we take if we leave...
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the less dangerous criminal got caught. I hate all criminals but at least he didn't shoot her dead, he took the purse instead to shut his partner up....
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Last post by Boma
Sat May 13, 2006 12:15 am
So I was in the Wal-Mart parking lot...
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Paladin »
Mon May 08, 2006 11:17 am
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The Wal-Mart at El Dorado and I-45. About 9PM
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Wow those are some stories. You did the right thing Paladin. If the whole community protected each other like you did for that lady, there wouldn't...
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Last post by Boma
Sat May 13, 2006 12:07 am
30.06 signs at FEMA
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Commander »
Thu May 11, 2006 10:21 pm
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I recently had occasion to attend some training at FEMA Region 6 headquarters in Denton. As you pull into the drive, there is sign stating No...
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The point I didn't do a good job of making in my earlier post is that I question whether this closes the loophole. Texas law clearly states that...
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Last post by GrillKing
Fri May 12, 2006 6:05 pm
Questions about TDCJ policy regarding CCW by employees
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barres »
Thu May 11, 2006 1:25 pm
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To begin with, a warning: This will be a long post. You have been warned.
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Can you give me any written documentation (sources, links, etc.) of this, please? If I can show that other State of Texas agencies allow civillian...
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Last post by barres
Fri May 12, 2006 8:03 am
Carrying at work when not allowed..
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thatguyjosh »
Mon May 01, 2006 11:03 pm
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I work at a pharmacy in the Dallas area and we have had a string of robberies at gunpoint at 2 stores within 15-20 miles of us in the past couple of...
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Do to the amount of violence and also due to this being a pharmacy makes me wonder why they would not allow you too carry. If the worst case they...
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Last post by WaltherP99
Fri May 12, 2006 7:53 am
Moving out of state
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DiverDn »
Thu May 11, 2006 9:07 pm
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If you have a CHL and move out of state, what are you required to do?
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For the most official answer, call the DPS at 1-800-224-5744.
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Last post by Crossfire
Thu May 11, 2006 9:45 pm
What To Expect From CHL Course
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Bones3 »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:22 am
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I've been reading the posts & have a question I haven't seen addressed.
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I have had a few with 'safety problems'. I spend more time working with them on safety. I have never had a negligent discharge at the range. That...
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Last post by switch
Thu May 11, 2006 5:53 am
ch-13 sweeps story
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rgoldy »
Sat May 06, 2006 1:17 pm
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I was glad to see a reasonably un-biased piece from KTRK on Friday 10pm newscast on growth in numbers of women shooters. Numbers are growing both in...
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They said it would be on their website but the following day I could not find it either.
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Last post by oilman
Tue May 09, 2006 8:27 am
Carry ammo legality question. Non-LEO
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HighVelocity »
Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:11 pm
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I recently decided to change my main CCW from a Glock to a 1911. For the last two days I've been running every kind of defensive ammo I can find...
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HighVelocity,
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Last post by ShootingStar
Sun May 07, 2006 8:38 pm
legal
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mec »
Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:49 pm
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Bank of America branch made the statement that they realize that some of their customers are armed... They don't post the 30.06 or any other.
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I have posted this before, but the Bank of the West on Airport Frwy in Irving has a sign that wants you to report to the Bank President if you are...
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Last post by carlson1
Sun May 07, 2006 1:30 pm
Conflicting signage
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HT »
Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:12 pm
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Have you guys noticed places with conflicting signs? I'm sure this has probably been discussed before.
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Since I started wearing suspenders, I found another complication: I have to remove my cover garment. Few public stalls have coat hooks.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat May 06, 2006 9:40 am
Decided to Get Er Done
Replies: 16
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BSB »
Tue May 02, 2006 12:55 pm
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A buddy of mine wants to take the class so I said I would do it also. I think we are going to go through Jim Pruett. Has anyone here used his class?...
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+1
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Last post by Bones3
Thu May 04, 2006 8:26 pm
OC with contact lenses...bad idea?
Replies: 9
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AG-EE »
Wed May 03, 2006 3:53 pm
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I need to look into carrying some type of LTL deterrent, but I am concerned about getting OC spray under my contacts if I had to deploy it and got...
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:grin:
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Last post by AG-EE
Thu May 04, 2006 11:00 am
legality of open carrying a magazine?
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agdude »
Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:49 pm
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Just out of curiousity.... is it legal to open carry a magazine, while concealing the pistol? I'm not interested in hearing arguments as to wether it...
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I'll just respond to both of you. This thread has done exactly what the thread starter did not want. Forums take their own path, and to demand a...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed May 03, 2006 5:16 pm
Question about CHL Insurance
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DaveT »
Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:52 am
First post
Morning everyone !
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I know a guy who went there. They have some strange ways........
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed May 03, 2006 5:05 pm
Ready to take my CHL course, any recommendations?
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TexasGlock23 »
Mon May 01, 2006 4:19 pm
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I live in Mesquite and prefer to take one near or around Mesquite/Garland. But if need be I will go a little further. I was told of one great place...
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Send me some info also. I would like my wife to get her CHL and might try to set up an all Female class if we can get some others that she knows.
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Last post by TxFire
Wed May 03, 2006 8:07 am
Businesses that prohibit CHL
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onerifle »
Mon May 09, 2005 7:01 pm
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What do you think about adding a section for businessess/locations posted 30.06 (I always wondered if that irony was intentional...) or 30.05? I'm...
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If you mention their lack of response or necessity to provide line and verse that they claim they are abiding, please keep forward that to us. Just...
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Last post by lrb111
Wed May 03, 2006 7:47 am
Date of Issue
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SteyrM40 »
Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:48 pm
First post
Hello everyone,
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Aha!
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Last post by SteyrM40
Mon May 01, 2006 11:29 pm
Started the renewal online. But...
Replies: 7
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JohnKSa »
Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:08 pm
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I got a letter from the DPS in the mail saying my CHL expires this year. They gave me a URL and a PIN to begin the renewal process. So I got online...
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My packet arrived today!
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Last post by JohnKSa
Mon May 01, 2006 10:07 pm
Completed my CHL class today...
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O.F.Fascist »
Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:28 am
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I should get everything sent off on Friday when I get paid.
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Congratulations! As RPBrown said, now the wait begins. I took my class in March and sent in my packet on 3/21. Don't even have a PIN yet. Not to...
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Last post by HOSSISFREE
Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:15 pm
Finally got PIN
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Boma »
Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:48 am
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It's been 53 days or so and I finally got my pin in the mail. Website says app processing. I wonder how long the CHL will take.
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I'm not sure. Try calling. I'm sure its ok and its just a fluke in the message system.
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Last post by Boma
Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:06 pm
56 Days
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Daltex1 »
Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:28 pm
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I am at 56 days and still processing application sent email yesterday and still no response should I bother calling them or do I get an automated...
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call and get it
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Last post by AOPAPilot
Sat Apr 29, 2006 11:49 am
Crisis Averted
Replies: 17
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SteyrM40 »
Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:37 am
First post
Hello everyone,
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Years ago I had camera gear with me all the time. I had a dual head flashgun in the bag that would certainly leave one temporarily blinded if flashed...
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Last post by lrb111
Sat Apr 29, 2006 11:25 am
Showing ammo and magazine, is it legal ?
Replies: 17
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j1132s »
Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:56 am
First post
Hi,
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Much clearer now on your home situation, and understand why you made the judgement call you did. Not having been blessed with children of our own, I...
17 Replies
2898 Views
Last post by sparx
Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:53 pm
Question for those whose CHL App got kicked back
Replies: 2
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barres »
Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:21 pm
First post
How long did it take for you to get your CHL, if your app got kicked back due to some error? From the time the corrected app got back to Austin,...
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We have had a few students come back to be reprinted lately, and most of them have received their CHLs within 30 days of sending the second set of...
2 Replies
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Last post by Crossfire
Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:42 pm
Hierarchy of Skills
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Paladin »
Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:22 pm
First post
Hierarchy of Skills
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Spot on!
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Last post by flintknapper
Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:31 pm
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