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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
What Really Happens In A Gunfight
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by
Paladin »
Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:44 pm
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I can't agree with everything Dave Spaulding says here, but it is an interesting read.
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I don't want to really know.
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Last post by KBCraig
Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:30 am
what is considered concealed?
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kw5kw »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 2:27 pm
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Would wearing a 9mm in a belt holster with a tee-shirt draped over it to hide it... Is that considred concealed?
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On June 1st I wrote:
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Last post by kw5kw
Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:03 am
Added advantages to having a CHL...
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by
O6nop »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:15 am
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I don't know for certain in every case but I am of the understanding that there are a few added advantages to having a CHL.
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+1 here as well
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Last post by kw5kw
Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:47 am
Confused about signage!
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by
pastor1 »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:16 am
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My dad had surgery yesterday and when I went through the main entrance of the hospital I noticed the sign forbidding the carrying of handguns was not...
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Just an update on this off topic one... I got the PM and it seemed to work just fine.
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Last post by Kalrog
Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:15 pm
Confinement as justifiable force
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by
Russell »
Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:26 am
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I figured I would start my own thread about it to make sure it gets cleared up correctly. According to this section:
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You know why have have to take two Baptists fishing? Because if you only take one, he'll drink all your beer! :grin:
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:43 pm
IWB question
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spud »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:26 pm
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Well Im trying to get the kinks of this IWB thing out before my CHL gets here in a few weeks. Ok, I have sitting down, walking is good, dont know...
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Great replys, I thought about it at 1-2ish. But honestly that bothers me. The family jewls are quite a valuable asset to me :).
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Last post by spud
Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:28 pm
Airport carry, my experiences
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waffenmacht »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:38 am
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Hey guys,
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We'll keep that in mind.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:49 pm
What do you not like about CHL & carrying?
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by
propellerhead »
Tue May 30, 2006 1:34 pm
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Be it a need for different clothing to changing your daily routine, what is it that you don't like about having a CHL and concealed carry?
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I have my no guns = no money cards in my wallet for such occasions.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:39 pm
Two questions regarding legal carry
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by
barres »
Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:30 am
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First question isn't strickly about CHL, but property rights, I guess. I own a rental home. I understand that the tenants are allowed to carry on the...
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Do you need some word smithing help there, Charles? Happy to help out for the priviledge of this forum.
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Last post by Kalrog
Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:25 pm
Article: FBI says Violent Crime Up
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Paladin »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:51 pm
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Violent Crime Up for 1st Time in 5 Years
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Here is a channel 2 article that mentions that point regarding the FBI report.
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Last post by John
Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:05 pm
Renew CHL
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texas_42 »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:39 am
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Just got my letter from TDPS for renewal of CHL. Talked with instructor and he said some changes on test and to read book several times. Anyone took...
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Having just taken the test, Not to sweat it.
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Last post by kw5kw
Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:12 pm
CHL Class story in Southlake Journal 5/19/06 and TSRA Mag.
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Trainman »
Tue May 23, 2006 7:13 pm
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Good CHL class story by Jean Weaver in the Southlake weekly paper on May 19th. The article is titled: Southlake Women Packin Heat . It gives the...
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Quote: retiring from the legislature, if I'm not mistaken...
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Last post by Greybeard
Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:53 am
Incident at WalMart - unfinished story
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by
Commander »
Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:47 pm
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While I was having my truck serviced today, the manager (that I know) of the shop related an incident that occured at Wal-Mart in Rockwall last week....
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DaveT:
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Last post by aguyindallas
Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:53 am
how long does it take for the packet to get to austin?
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Russell »
Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:33 am
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So I mailed my packet off a couple of days ago but didn't bother to pay extra to get it signed for or anything (my mistake). How long does it usually...
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i was working yesterday and asked a guy for ID when he handed me his credit card and he handed me his CHL. He told me that when he first got it about...
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Last post by Russell
Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:16 pm
Does 30.06 trump 46.15 [b] (4), or vice-versa?
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by Renegade » Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:45 pm
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If you are at a gun show or other place defined by 46.15 (4), that also posts 30.06, what rule of law governs?
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But Texas law makes NO distinction between loaded an unloaded. Anywhere.
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Last post by Kalrog
Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:22 am
Showing CHL to border patrol
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by
edgarou »
Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:41 pm
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My family and I are driving to mexico for vacation next month.
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I appreciate your concerns about the 4th amendment, and I don't know why the Border Patrol searches cars for contraband at these interior check...
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Last post by Scott Murray
Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:06 am
Air Marshall Blows Cover
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carlson1 »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:22 pm
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Did anyone see this? US Air Marshall drops a mag full of ammo and the ammo springs out on a Southwest Airplane. :oops: I believe it was in Chicago....
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You should see what happens when you drop a full 30 round magazine from a Colt SMG (9mm submachinegun, built from an AR receiver).
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Last post by KBCraig
Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:19 pm
What's Academy's malfunction?
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Venus Pax »
Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:46 pm
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While a friend & I were in Houston to get something to eat, we went by Academy b/c I needed a new yoga mat & wanted to look at handguns. I heard from...
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Sig grip safety? Do any Sigs have grip safeties (besides their 1911 of course)?
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Last post by hirundo82
Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:54 pm
Well, it's not a fanny pack...
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KBCraig »
Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:52 am
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It's not a fanny pack. It's a thigh pack. It's marketed to motorcycle riders.
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haha, I hate to ride anywhere near dusk or dawn. First I ever heard of one dropping outta the sky and getting someone. What are the odds?
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Last post by Diode
Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:50 am
Federal Concealed Carry Bill Introduced
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DaveT »
Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:15 am
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Don't know if everyone here that carrys concealed has seen this, but it is very important to those of us that do:
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Yet again,
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Last post by lrb111
Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:28 am
What are "sheeple"?
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Venus Pax »
Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:45 am
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:?:
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Smell the crayons? Heck, I can taste them! :grin:
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Last post by flintknapper
Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:18 pm
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Last post by seamusTX
Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:16 pm
Tell on myself
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OverEasy »
Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:14 pm
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Sunday afternoon we decided to go to town for a bite to eat and to gas up the car.
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Sounds like your tighty whities saved her behind that day!
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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:47 pm
The parallel universe
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OverEasy »
Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:09 pm
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I was in Houston the other day, so I stopped by to visit my sister.
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Yes Carlson, some of us country boys had a real hard time in 3rd grade spelling class. How do you spell paranoid?
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:39 pm
30.06 @ Grapevine Mills Mall
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spud »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:03 pm
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Dont know if this has already been stated, but I was there today and noticed the sign outside by the doors. Im still waiting on my CHL to get here,...
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Yes kw, in each of the 3 there was no foul. But if any had been in the mall that is posted on some enterances & not in the other, & someone is in...
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:09 pm
found a gun range
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Venus Pax »
Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:22 pm
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dh & I visited a gun range about two miles from the house. It's fairly new, rather rugged, and IMO expensive, but when you factor in the cost of gas,...
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It's about 3 miles off of HWY 90 east. Its called Bay Area Shooting Club. The membership is $120 per year for an individual, $60 extra if you add...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:41 am
Attn: TXInvestigator
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Photoman »
Fri May 19, 2006 11:05 pm
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I've been away for a bit and was wondering how the roof damage recovery is going?
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Thanks for the update. I need to stop by and check out the new carpet and paint. :grin:
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Last post by Photoman
Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:26 pm
Car Carry?
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skerbo »
Fri May 12, 2006 2:21 pm
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I just got my license this week and I'm looking for ideas for keeping my handgun in my truck. Do you guys have any suggestions? I know I could have...
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Jason,
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Last post by dnabob
Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:08 pm
Others access to a handgun while in a vehicle.....
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xHypex »
Sat Jun 03, 2006 10:23 am
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I have read many posts here regarding various traveling issues, but I have never seen this weapon access question asked regarding other parties.
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Please cut out these laws and show them to your local LEO, as it seems they do not know the law.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:31 pm
Question regarding military service
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by SomethingWicked » Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:33 am
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Hello everyone! I have been lurking on the site for a couple of weeks and finally decided to register.
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He described it as entry level separation , during basic training, which sounds like a general discharge for the good of the service . Happens all...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:36 pm
How did you learn about CHL?
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by GreenGuy » Sat May 20, 2006 2:02 pm
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Hi folks, I've been on board here almost a week officially, been lurking for a bit, and been a member of other CHL forums. I've been carrying for...
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Just back up to the door... :grin:
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Last post by kw5kw
Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:40 pm
Indianapolis family found shot dead
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Russell »
Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:51 pm
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And yet if someone is robbing you and hurts themselves in the process, they can sue you? Heck, if anybody asks me in the future why I have a handgun...
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This is exactly why we have guns.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:16 pm
Road Rage Incident.
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Boma »
Sun May 28, 2006 12:54 am
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I was cruising on I-45 on my way home; I'm in the far right lane. I check all my mirrors and look over my shoulder, then I signal and switch lanes....
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Y'all remember Sam Kinnison, the late comedian who would break into screaming rants at the top of his lungs? He had a good line: Guys, don't hit your...
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:55 am
Graduation ?
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Piney »
Sat May 27, 2006 12:03 pm
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Greetings--
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think about this:
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Last post by kw5kw
Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:04 am
Change of Address
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Aric »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:35 pm
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Hi, I filled out my change of address with the DPS. I have already received my DL but not my new CHL. Since they have recieved it (Electronically)...
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My suggestion would be to carry in your vehicle any written documentation that you have indicating that your change of address is in the system .
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Last post by Greybeard
Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:46 pm
Fry's Electronics Has a Vinyl No Weapons or Firearms Allowed
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Boma »
Thu May 25, 2006 10:04 am
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It's just a white vinyl sticker on their front window. I should feel confident when walking in there right?
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I always stop if the alarm goes off to let them check.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:33 pm
Spring, Woodlands Oak Ridge North area
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Diode »
Tue May 16, 2006 11:24 am
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I have noticed a few people in here are from my local area. I was just curious have you guys seem many 30.06 signs up around here? I can't say I have...
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I'll be there tonight (Thursday). Probably not shooting the league. If anyone whats to join me, come on up. I'll be the round bald guy in the green...
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:54 pm
Problems w/DPS
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by
switch »
Wed May 31, 2006 9:17 am
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Is anyone having problems with DPS taking too long to issue CHL's? Losing applications and having to re-submit?
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ha...Diode....would take the being 53 in 5 years!....lol...will be 62 on 02/02/2011.....my DOB
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu Jun 01, 2006 1:04 pm
Federal property, again
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KBCraig »
Wed May 31, 2006 12:44 pm
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I work at a federal prison. I'm covered under LEOSA, so I can carry almost everywhere except to work.
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I see, you are covered under 218. Thanks. ;)
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed May 31, 2006 10:28 pm
college gym
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Venus Pax »
Wed May 31, 2006 8:25 am
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A local community college whose main campus is in a neighboring city has a small branch in my town. The branch is in a shopping strip and houses...
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You will get final words from txinvestagator & Charles. I think you are going to get the same basic hair splitting circle that has been over churches...
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Last post by longtooth
Wed May 31, 2006 8:34 am
Opportunity to shoot with forum member today.
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flintknapper »
Mon May 29, 2006 8:25 pm
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Had an occasion to shoot with LongTooth and an old knife instructor of mine today. I met LT while renewing my CHL back in December. He is responsible...
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Where is the Gun Emporium? You doing some moon lighting?
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Last post by Diode
Wed May 31, 2006 6:28 am
Search of a CHL holders vehicle
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by
apowell »
Tue May 16, 2006 6:23 pm
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I ran across a thread on TXDPSA.com that had the following scenario:
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Google such terms as 4th Amendment , Terry Frisk and other issues relating to probable cause and reasonable suspicion wit particular attention to...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Tue May 30, 2006 3:42 pm
Kimbell Art Museum signage
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revjen45 »
Mon May 29, 2006 10:17 am
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The Kimbell Art Museum has a stone sign to the left of the entry door with raised lettering of the same color as the sign. At the bottom it says...
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Guess we should just PM that stuff and do a little PM Sent in the thread ;-)
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Last post by Diode
Tue May 30, 2006 9:00 am
Looking for shootin pardner
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by
Daltex1 »
Mon May 08, 2006 4:49 pm
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Looking for shootin pardner, garland public shooting range? Anyone intrested?
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Caught up w/ daltex 2x now, excellent member - Missed ya TXI - maybe next time.
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Last post by JLinTX
Mon May 29, 2006 11:51 pm
What does this mean?
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spud »
Thu May 25, 2006 12:46 am
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Went to the site and entered my PIN for the 1st time and get this.
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Hi , I got the same message, I logged on two more times just to be sure.
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Last post by jgue
Sat May 27, 2006 6:10 pm
Two scenerios - two different outcomes
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oilman »
Sat May 27, 2006 10:49 am
Two recent incidents at car washes in Houston with two different outcomes.
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Last post by oilman
Sat May 27, 2006 10:49 am
Clarification of postings
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texag06 »
Thu May 25, 2006 11:07 am
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Please correct me if I am wrong on either statement:
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It's indisputable that there is not a blanket prohibition on carrying on federal property. U.S. Forest Service lands are the largest chunk of federal...
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri May 26, 2006 8:49 pm
Public Apology to AG-EE
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txinvestigator »
Sat May 20, 2006 11:59 am
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AG-EE and I have been PMing, and he wanted to take a class at our school. I told him I would sign him up, and I failed to do so. He drove all of the...
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Careful, UGLY is a registered trademark of the one eyed fatman. Kinda.
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Fri May 26, 2006 8:37 pm
What Does CHL envelope look like?
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Boma »
Sat May 20, 2006 9:20 pm
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What do I look for in the mail? Does it look exactly like those pesky credit card application envelopes?
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I am up near the Woodlands. I guess our mail is slower up here, Still not recieved mine yet. :(
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Last post by Diode
Thu May 25, 2006 8:06 am
San Antonio, where is off limits?
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mr fixit »
Fri May 19, 2006 3:00 pm
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I'll be in San Antonio in early June for School Board training. We are staying on the riverwalk, and will be going out at night for dinner, and maybe...
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Yup, knew that, but thanks for reiterating, I see from my post that it was unclear.. Thanks for looking out..
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Last post by GreenGuy
Wed May 24, 2006 6:51 am
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