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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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by
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
Finally did it
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by
BlakeTyner »
Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:13 am
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First of all, hi everyone! I'm yet another person pointed over here from GT.
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Well, all things being equal, I think when I get the license I'll call and request that my scoresheet be destroyed. I kind of regret not bringing the...
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Last post by BlakeTyner
Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:19 pm
If you are waiting for your CHL, you may want to call...
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by
j1132s »
Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:32 am
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It's interesting that things always happen immediately after I call
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Now that I have my CHL, I've got to try speeding and see if I can get out of a ticket w/ it.
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Last post by j1132s
Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:28 pm
watch out
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by
george »
Sun Nov 06, 2005 2:14 pm
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My wife and I both did the renewal on the internet this year.
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Might want to give the CHL office in Austin a call as well...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:27 pm
Good Talk Radio Discussion Today
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by
JLaw »
Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:07 pm
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740 AM, Sam Malone show, true story,
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Very true.
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Last post by JLaw
Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:16 pm
After thinking about it, CHL just doesn't make much sense
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j1132s »
Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:19 am
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After repeatedly seeing the same processing application on DPS's web site, I realized that the concept of CHL is kind of silly in Texas.
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Try calling DPS to see if you can get the Processing Application status changed; I found that when I called I usually got a change in status the next...
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Last post by BenGoodLuck
Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:45 pm
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Last post by Robalero
Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:18 pm
As of today 10/22/2005
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HighVelocity »
Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:43 pm
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We have 357 registered users. Bang Bang! :D
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+1
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Last post by Bubba
Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:22 pm
Targets
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ElGato »
Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:58 pm
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I just got my first order of the new CHL target, the B-27, I ordered them in green thinking they would be a light green and easier to to find your...
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tks. good to no I wuzzent cumpletelee luzzin the mind ... :wink:
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Last post by Greybeard
Sun Oct 23, 2005 7:16 pm
LEOSA and schools
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KBCraig »
Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:05 pm
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This is not a CHL question, but it does involve concealed carry.
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I am new to the forum (Thank you for the recommendation Tomcat) and have a question.
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Last post by jbirds1210
Sat Oct 22, 2005 10:50 pm
Abilene - A spin off so Cotton doesn't hijack a good thread
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by
Charles L. Cotton »
Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:05 am
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Abilene, Abilene, prettiest town I've ever seen. Folks down there don't treat you mean, in Abilene, my Abilene. . . .
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Anytime, and you're welcome, Mr. Cotton. I'm thinking of home, good people, beautiful town. Ahh, memories.
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Last post by JLaw
Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:27 pm
packing.org down today?
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30Carb »
Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:00 pm
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Does anyone know the story about why packing.org is offline on 10/21/2005?
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It's back! :P I didn't see any explanation why it was down, but Mark may not want to go into detail. As you said, he always has a notice when PDO is...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Oct 22, 2005 4:01 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Oct 22, 2005 3:56 pm
Class Monitoring
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by
cxm »
Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:27 am
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A friend who recently attended the instructor certification course (I go on 7 NOV) said the DPS instructors told him the DPS is/will hire private...
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Your friend misundersood. The Pricate Security Bureau, a division of DPS which regulates the Security and Investigations industry, was budgeted for...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:25 pm
CHL Instructor in Kileen/Temple area?
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by
Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:41 am
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My niece needs to find a CHL instructor in Kileen, or even the Temple/Belton area. Does anyone have a recommendation?
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Charles,
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Last post by ben1
Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:39 pm
Wells Fargo incident
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gigag04 »
Tue May 24, 2005 3:27 pm
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I went by Wells Fargo today to cash a check from that bank (I bank elsewhere). To cash the check if you don't have an acct with them they thumbprint...
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This is true...But they should not, in the same regard, be taken back by your insistance that they destroy that information after they approve of...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:24 am
I want to carry them all!
Replies: 15
by
HighVelocity »
Thu Oct 13, 2005 6:08 pm
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I like them all. 1911's in all sizes, Sigs in any caliber, snub nose revolvers especially lightweight pocket sized ones, etc. Blue, Stainless,...
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Paladin, thanks for the link. I don't know if the media ever reported, but the toxocology (spelling ?) report on Platt was ZERO. He was running on...
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Last post by Bubba
Wed Oct 19, 2005 5:29 pm
# TO call TXDPS about status of application?
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by
John_Rodriguez »
Wed Oct 12, 2005 3:33 pm
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I can't seem to find the envelope my pin# came in, what is the # to call and actually talk to someone and find out whats going on with an application?
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Also...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Oct 19, 2005 3:02 pm
Finger Prints
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by
ben1 »
Sun Oct 16, 2005 4:57 pm
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Hello to all,
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Thanks.. I'll send that one with the one finger print card attached to the completed one, plus the required finger print card by DPS. Hopefully it's...
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Last post by ben1
Sun Oct 16, 2005 7:30 pm
Mom brings gun into school because...
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HighVelocity »
Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:09 pm
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she didn't want to leave it in her car. :x I don't know if she has a CHL or not but this was a really stupid move on her part.
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??How do you figure?
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sun Oct 16, 2005 3:37 pm
What is Involved in CHL Processing?
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by
cxm »
Sun Oct 16, 2005 11:25 am
First post
I heard the following from a student from one of my classes.
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Perhaps the Troopers have to check the criminal Clerk's office of each county in which you lived.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sun Oct 16, 2005 3:35 pm
A school I can carry at
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by
one eyed fatman »
Thu Oct 06, 2005 6:34 pm
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These people have told me I can carry in their place of business.
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Well I did get to carry in that school. Unloaded and mag removed. I took some instruction there and the range was the only place I was allowed to...
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:48 pm
From the CHL instructor renewal class
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txinvestigator »
Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:39 am
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I attended the Instructor Renewal class yesterday at DPS. It was a good day and they covered much.
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I am just curious how people see the laws under 46.15. As already stated on other forum, laws for CHLs who are judges are much different.
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Last post by Renegade
Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:36 am
Double standard?
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by
onerifle »
Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:25 pm
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Nah....couldn't be...
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I am enclosing a link to News Channel 4. When you get to their site if you scroll down you can find the featured videos section. There is one there...
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Last post by Robalero
Thu Oct 13, 2005 9:41 pm
Is Adult ADHD an issue???
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by
stevie_d_64 »
Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:36 am
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I was listening to Glenn Beck's radio program this morning and he was describing the condition and the medication he was taking to improve or reduce...
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Personally I think our country's population is over-medicated ...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Oct 13, 2005 4:28 pm
carry into a bank...legal?
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by
PharmD2B »
Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:39 am
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is it legal if not posted. the two banks i go into most in the med center area are not posted.
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dws,
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Last post by PharmD2B
Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:01 pm
Texas DPS CHL Office contact numbers and link
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by
stevie_d_64 »
Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:44 am
First post
Here are the phone numbers listed at the website:
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Opps...You can delete this thread if you want...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:36 am
Suspect fatally shot by alleged assault victim
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onerifle »
Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:21 pm
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Looks like the good guy came out ok...
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Good opinion. I agree as well.
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:14 am
Lets talk Insurance...
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by SJRTX » Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:53 pm
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After a somewhat tense moment last night, I've been looking into insurance for self-defense.
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Charles should get with a collegue that does criminal law, and those two could put together a civil/criminal insurance program for like $200 a year...
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Last post by SJRTX
Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:19 am
For the record, for what its worth...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:43 pm
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It is notable that only 40% of this article talked about her owning (gasp!) a .45 revolver...The rest of the story is a bunch of drivle...
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This must be a real zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:39 am
Neighborhood watch???
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by
longtooth »
Sat Oct 08, 2005 12:54 am
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Any out there have a real neighborhood watch of some kind. More than the sign & everyone knowing what is going on around your house . :roll: We have...
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We've got the sign, and the proper neighborly attitude, but nothing more.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:59 am
Funny sign in a liquor store
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Velocity »
Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:09 pm
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Saw this sign at a liquor store earlier this week.
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Thanks - that's what I suspected... That makes two around my house I've got to report - the other has both the unlicensed possession sign AND the 51%...
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Last post by Velocity
Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:47 pm
Why I support GOA (in addition to my support for NRA!)
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30Carb »
Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:04 pm
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Because they got it right and continue to get it right, even though some say they are overly dramatic for personal gain. Here is an example. This...
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Good cop/bad cop - I never thought of it that way before. And yes, I too laugh whenever I see the anti's refer to the NRA as an extremist group. To...
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Last post by 30Carb
Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:30 pm
Carry into Post Office?
Replies: 17
by SJRTX » Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:34 pm
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I was under the impression that it was not allowed by federal law. State Law mentions nothing about carrying into a postal facility. This apparently...
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Here's the Kokinda opinion...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:49 pm
Proper 30.06 sign improperly displayed.
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HighVelocity »
Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:40 am
First post
I went to the Tarrant County tax office this morning to get new tags for my truck.
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I went back to the tax office for other business this morning and they have fixed the sign. Maybe somebody there reads this board. :D
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Last post by HighVelocity
Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:34 pm
Texas State Fair and CHL
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by
chadster1 »
Sat Oct 01, 2005 3:13 pm
First post
Me and my wife went to the Texas State Fair today (opening weekend). They were using the metal detector wand on people standing in line. I showed my...
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Thanks for the info on the state fair! Gives me a heads up for this weekend.
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:52 am
Pasadena Gun Show?
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by SJRTX » Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:58 pm
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High Caliber Gun and Knife show this weekend.
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I'll be going their this Saturday to see what they got. It's the only gunshow in the Houston I go to.
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Last post by KinnyLee
Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:35 am
Woman Chases Dog Down In Car, And Shoots It
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by Renegade » Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:39 pm
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Woman gets in car chases little dog, and shoots it. Then goes on TV and describes herself as a Responsible Handgun Carrier .
Last post
Agreed.
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Last post by Renegade
Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:01 pm
Another hypothetical scenario / question
Replies: 11
by
KinnyLee »
Tue Oct 04, 2005 1:03 pm
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I work at a school during the day and goes to another school at night. Before I enter the building I make sure I disarm myself either by placing the...
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Need to add that statement in a signature line...Thats just too good to be forgotten...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Oct 05, 2005 8:34 am
CHL Renewal Question
Replies: 4
by
Robalero »
Sun Oct 02, 2005 10:57 am
First post
Okay, first of all let me say how happy I was to find this forum for Texas CHL'ers. This is my first post and I know I will learn much from the widom...
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my wife fell through the crack on this one.
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Last post by jimlongley
Sun Oct 02, 2005 5:47 pm
Fresh CHL Application - Photos and Prints, ruh roh.
Replies: 10
by
exi »
Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:40 pm
First post
Well, as a reader of GlockTalk and Packing.org, I finally found my way here. Glad I did. :)
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I think it's sad that we consider two weeks to notice an error in your application 'reasonably fast'! The only time we would refer to a two week...
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Last post by tehlump
Sat Oct 01, 2005 1:17 pm
My Health Problems...
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by
RatMan »
Fri Sep 30, 2005 2:04 am
First post
After a 13 day extended tour of Harris Methodist Hospital, my parole papers came down about 5:00pm Thursday and I am now at home. Thank GOD!
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Rat,
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Last post by cxm
Fri Sep 30, 2005 4:17 pm
Question about being around convicted felon
Replies: 17
by
couzin »
Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:19 am
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I need some help here and cannot find a straight answer in the TC CH laws book. If I, in my home, were to allow a family member (a convicted felon...
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To sum it all up without dealing with details of specific situations...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:34 am
Knife Question
Replies: 14
by
JLaw »
Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:42 pm
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Is it legal to carry a fixed blade knife (<5 1/2 inches of course) concealed? Such as under a button up shirt, not visible in a belt sheath or...
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I have numerous times in Weatherford and Mineral Wells. On of the guys working in the produce section at Walmart always wears one. Seems practical to...
14 Replies
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Last post by Bubba
Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:55 am
Flashing?
Replies: 8
by
Jacob Staff »
Mon Sep 26, 2005 1:59 pm
First post
What are the legal ramification if someone is able to see your concealed handgun?
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My bride and I entered a liquor store on a winday day some time back, and my concealment garment pulled a Marilyn Monroe. When we approached the...
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Last post by jimlongley
Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:46 pm
Nation's crime rate stays at low level
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by
dws1117 »
Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:35 am
First post
Sept. 26, 2005, 12:08AM
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Well Diane Feinstein said that AK-47's and Uzi's would be on every streetcorner after the expiration of the assault weapon ban... so maybe that had...
2 Replies
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Sep 26, 2005 1:12 pm
Traffic stop while traveling
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by
tomc »
Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:42 am
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Recommended Procedure for traffic stop while traveling
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What fear? The ones acting out of fear are those who obediently turn out their pockets, open their trunks, and unquestioningly submit to unwarranted,...
24 Replies
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:37 pm
Encouraging words
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by
one eyed fatman »
Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:56 am
First post
So this is what our fearless Texas leader Perry had to say...
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Here in Texas we don't call them looters. They are targets.
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Last post by RPBrown
Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:05 pm
Here We Go!!!
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tex45acp »
Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:20 am
First post
This may be the wrong place to post this, but I am asking all of you to pray for us down here on the Gulf Coast. My office is in Port Lavaca, TX and...
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They are predicting winds up to 80 miles per hour here, and we are 300 miles from the coast. May need to replace the ropes with chains on my old 172.
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Last post by res1b3uq
Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:36 pm
Might be in Houston rescuing...
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gigag04 »
Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:59 am
First post
My mom called me today.
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She has one...mines bigger. :lol:
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Last post by gigag04
Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:04 am
What are some of your carry bloopers?
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dws1117 »
Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:33 am
First post
Fortunately, I haven't had any, yet. I know it will happen, but I've been lucky so far. I've only been carrying since May so it's still early.
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Thanks for the news on the Cover Up. I have the Cover Up Plus on the way from Tucker - should be here in another week or so. I will keep this in mind...
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Last post by Kalrog
Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:09 am
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