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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
DPS doesn't seem to care about the LAW
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Jeffry6789 »
Tue May 10, 2005 6:54 pm
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well, its been 64 days since I sent in my CHL application. I know, alot of you have waited longer than that. But, its the principle of the thing
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Obviously, I understand where folks are coming from when they are incurring a delay in getting the permit from Austin...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:15 am
How does it work if HB322 goes into law?
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Paladin »
Tue May 31, 2005 1:42 pm
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* HB 322 by Rep. Suzanna Hupp (R-Lampasas) & Sen. Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls) Reduces Fees and Lowers the Minimum Age Requirement for a CHL from 21...
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With all due respect Kevin, you have no idea what I know and confuse. Society has set these limits. If not, society would force the politicians to...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue May 31, 2005 11:07 pm
Houston Raceway Park?
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MoJo »
Sat May 14, 2005 9:55 am
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Anyone know if Houston Raceway Park is posted? Got some comp tickets for this afternoon and would like to know.
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sounds right. :wink:
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Last post by txinvestigator
Mon May 30, 2005 8:28 pm
Question about residency....please help
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XD_Dan »
Fri May 27, 2005 6:26 am
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There is a young man in my shooting group that posed this question on another forum. I wasn't sure, but figured someone here would have a better...
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Greybeard is right you can apply for the CHL as soon as you establish residence.
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Last post by ElGato
Fri May 27, 2005 9:33 pm
Going to one of the 4
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HighVelocity »
Sun May 22, 2005 4:19 pm
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States that has ZERO handgun liscensing. WISCONSIN. :?
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Thanks, it's good to be back home in TX.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Tue May 24, 2005 9:25 pm
Need CHL test target size
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by
Tom »
Mon May 23, 2005 9:40 pm
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I agreed to help a neighbor do some shooting to get ready for her
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The range where I teach will charge you an extra $70 for shooting those.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue May 24, 2005 8:40 pm
Roll Call - HGCA Show this weekend
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Suckhow »
Tue May 17, 2005 8:17 pm
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So who's going this weekend and what day?
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And I wish I had checked the thread before I did...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sun May 22, 2005 8:05 am
Since alot of us go to church...
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gigag04 »
Fri May 20, 2005 12:06 am
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This is NOT a religious debate, but I question I have been thinking through.
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In the Garden, Jesus said if His kingdom were of this world (it wasn't at the time but will be) His disciples would fight.
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Last post by TraCoun
Sat May 21, 2005 4:16 pm
Is this a legal Sign?
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Suckhow »
Fri May 20, 2005 5:37 pm
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I don't really understand what this means, but it's definitely not a valid 30.06 sign, but it still seems to be citing some Texas law, and is quite...
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And I don't care. My HMO office has the same notice. I saw it the other day as I walked through the door with my hand fondling my Kel-Tec P3AT in my...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Fri May 20, 2005 9:02 pm
OK, I am going to broach the subject...
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue May 17, 2005 3:21 pm
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Please do not shoot the instigator...I shoot back...
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Not at all! This topic always generates a great deal of discussion and is one concerning which many pro-gun folks have strong and differing opinions....
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri May 20, 2005 6:19 pm
POLL: Do you support open carry
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txinvestigator »
Wed May 18, 2005 8:33 pm
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I hope the gentleman who asked the open carry questrion in another thread does not mind if I make it a poll. Hopefull , some who would not post an...
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Your point is well taken, but what is enough hardware?
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Last post by dws1117
Fri May 20, 2005 11:07 am
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Last post by Braden
Thu May 19, 2005 4:30 pm
Woohooo! It's here!.....only 30 days!!!!
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kegster »
Tue May 17, 2005 9:37 pm
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well no, I'm not talking about my CHL :(
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- received a letter from the CHL office that gave me any pin number to check the status of my permit...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed May 18, 2005 8:15 am
blurry sights?
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by
BobCat »
Mon May 09, 2005 10:42 am
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At the range, I wear computer or mid-range eyeglasses that allow me to see the front sight fairly well.
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Well, Saturday Mike demonstarted to me quite convincingly that at 7 yards, blurry sights don't make no nevermind - i.e. as long as you can see some...
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Last post by BobCat
Mon May 16, 2005 11:33 am
How much extra ammunition do you carry
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Suckhow »
Thu May 05, 2005 12:00 pm
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As I expect to receive my CHL in the mail today, I have begun to ponder some of the finer points in carrying.
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Thanks Greybeard. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Last post by Baytown
Sun May 15, 2005 5:01 am
Took my CHL class on Saturday...
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by
Woody »
Wed May 04, 2005 10:26 am
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It wasn't as boring as I thought it was gonna be. Scored 100% on my firing profeciency and 92% on my written (2 Q's missed....I can't believe I...
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I can't say why but when mine was processing that message seemed to come up occasionally on the weekend. Check Monday evening and see if it still...
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Last post by HighVelocity
Sat May 14, 2005 9:29 pm
Two dead in office shooting
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by
onerifle »
Thu May 05, 2005 10:03 am
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Two dead in office shooting
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The proper benchmark would be for employees to be allowed to pack their 1911 (or whatever) on their hip. Sure would relieve stress and reduce...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Fri May 13, 2005 7:10 am
Open container
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by
cola8d8 »
Wed May 11, 2005 2:15 pm
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In TX, what class is an open container ticket and how can it affect the status of a CHL?
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Cool! I'll PM you my shipping address so you can ship me that new Wilson Combat 1911.... :lol:
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Last post by RatMan
Thu May 12, 2005 3:34 pm
OMG!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!
Replies: 15
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Suckhow »
Tue May 03, 2005 10:32 am
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I just checked the DPS website expecting the usual Processing Application as it has been since the dead of winter. To my surprise, it said:...
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ElGato makes a good point. Because an arrest may be illegal, is not a defense to resisting arrest. Just go with it and it will all get sorted out in...
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Last post by Baytown
Thu May 12, 2005 9:50 am
I'm Packing Heat!!!!!
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by
Suckhow »
Fri May 06, 2005 4:08 pm
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Mr Mailman finally showed up and he brought me a present!!! I was resigned to the fact that I'd have to wait another 2 weeks for delivery, but to my...
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If he can conceal every piece of hardware he owns...All at the same time...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon May 09, 2005 10:41 am
Only my second day, and I was forced to use my CHL already!!
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Suckhow »
Sun May 08, 2005 9:26 pm
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Bet the subject got your attention eh? It's absolutely a true story. LOL. I went to Gander Mountain this afternoon to check out this new place. First...
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Thats just wrong, and mean in so many ways muh friend... :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon May 09, 2005 10:35 am
Nothing Happened...
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GlockenHammer »
Thu May 05, 2005 2:51 pm
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I've always said If I knew I'd need a gun there, I wouldn't go . Thankfully I didn't break that rule, but I thought I might.....
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I didn't think of it quite like that, but you're right. Since the co-owner of everything in the house was with me, I think I might have technical...
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Last post by GlockenHammer
Fri May 06, 2005 3:00 pm
I just checked my mail!!!!
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Suckhow »
Thu May 05, 2005 4:35 pm
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AND STILL ISNT HERE!!!! THE DPS WEBSITE SAID THE THING WAS DONE ON TUESDAY!!! EVERYONE ELSE GETS THEIR CHL TWO DAYS AFTER SEEING THAT NOTATION ON THE...
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Relax. Take a deep breath. I know first hand how infuriating the wait can be.
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Last post by dws1117
Fri May 06, 2005 2:36 pm
DPS website
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kegster »
Thu May 05, 2005 10:29 pm
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Hi , I just registered here.
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If you apply for your package online and pay online, DPS gives you your PIN with your package. Take the course, send it in, keep track at your...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Fri May 06, 2005 7:32 am
Observations of a new licensee
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by
dws1117 »
Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:29 pm
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Since I have had my CHL and been carrying for about 2 weeks there are a few things that I have learned. Hopefully some of these observations will...
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Strange, I heard John Wayne's voice as I read that.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Tue May 03, 2005 9:18 am
Day 103, DPS Returned my call
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Suckhow »
Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:10 pm
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After about 3 messages left this week, DPS called me back today. She was very friendly, and had indicated to me that the department was extremely...
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I noticed a trend in the delays of processing the packets coming into their (DPS CHL office)...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Apr 29, 2005 2:58 pm
City of Houston continuing to "Red Badge" CHL'ers.
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Apr 12, 2005 11:34 am
First post
This was posted originally on another forum...
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Bias??? Nooooo, get outta here!!! No way...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Apr 29, 2005 2:33 pm
How much longer?!?!?!
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Suckhow »
Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:55 am
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Geeze oh petes! I sent my application on Jan 16th. It's almost been 100 days now, what gives? I called about 2 weeks ago, and the person who had my...
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I don't think they do anything with it, until you call them and beg for it.
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Last post by Jeffry6789
Wed Apr 27, 2005 7:49 pm
Restoration of firearm rights.
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MoJo »
Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:03 pm
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I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this question it looks like the best one.
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Good luck MoJo.
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:08 pm
Traders Village in Grand Prairie
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Walter »
Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:21 pm
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They have the 'No concealed handguns' signs, ' under authority of
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There are some (note I said SOME) good people at Trader's Village, and since most of the stalls are rented, it's not the fault of the shop owners...
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Last post by robb969
Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:22 pm
CHL valid at Toyota Center?
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Paladin »
Fri Apr 22, 2005 5:01 pm
First post
By some bizarre stroke of luck I just won some tickets to a Rockets Game. Don't know what day yet. I'm not even a basketball fan or anything.
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Thanks Blazen and Mr. Cotton! Bad news, but very helpful bad news :)
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:32 am
Day Care facilities and premises...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:20 am
First post
Ok,
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You are fine; no CHL problem at all.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Apr 22, 2005 3:38 pm
My Wife
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jimlongley »
Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:17 pm
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My wife proudly displays, and rightly so, her CHL Qualification target from today, with its perfect score!
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Excellent shooting! I think I still have my target as well. Does not look good as this though! :lol:
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Last post by Blazen
Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:08 am
Its here! Its here!!!
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by
dws1117 »
Thu Apr 14, 2005 3:47 pm
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Not the denial as I originally thought, but an actual hard plastic honest to goodness license!
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Congrats! It really is a wake up call - keeps you in condition yellow all day instead of white. Good luck with it!
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Last post by Kalrog
Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:29 am
What does "certificate active" mean?
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dws1117 »
Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:36 pm
First post
Checked the DPS web site for the status of my application and in stead of processing application it said Application Completed - license issued or...
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How fast you get it depends on how far backed up the ID processing dept is. It might take several days for them to physically make the license. Then...
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Last post by Brad Johnson
Wed Apr 13, 2005 2:04 pm
Maybe some good news, finally!
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dws1117 »
Thu Apr 07, 2005 4:41 pm
First post
I e-mailed DPS about my application status. The following is what I sent and the reply:
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When I sent my CHL Application in for the License it took a total of nine(9) days till I had it back in my hot little hand from DPS. Good service....
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Last post by Jungle Work
Tue Apr 12, 2005 11:58 am
Pawn Shop Shootout
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Scott Murray »
Thu Apr 07, 2005 4:51 pm
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Did anyone else see this article?
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I was in Houston the last two days and saw it on the news. Pretty crazy to go into a Pawnshop where they sell guns expecting to rob the place. Every...
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Last post by HighVelocity
Fri Apr 08, 2005 4:51 pm
Question About Airports
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Braden »
Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:17 am
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Question: What part of an airport is considered to be secure and at what point does it become that way?
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Thanks. Basically I'm good for another 90 days or so (which is when the terminal opens).
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Last post by Braden
Fri Apr 01, 2005 5:27 pm
It is finally off to Austin...
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dws1117 »
Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:22 pm
First post
Dropped my CHL application in the mail today. Now I start the grueling process of watching the mail box. I understand that it can sometimes take 3...
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I e-mailed again this morning and surprise, surprise. My remaining paperwork did come in and Ms. Leach said that she would mail my CHL today.
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Last post by glockem
Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:32 pm
Glad to be carrying my .45 this morning
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Paladin »
Tue Mar 15, 2005 1:32 pm
First post
This morning I was taking one of my dogs for a walk around the neighborhood as I do every morning. I was almost home, but on the opposite side of the...
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Greybeard, I too have seen the wonders of OC on dogs.
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Last post by Baytown
Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:32 am
My CHL will be denied!
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dws1117 »
Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:58 pm
First post
Twelve years ago, when I was young, stupid, and drinking too much I was arrested for public intoxication. Against my wishes (felt that it was my...
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sometimes it happens. what would happen if you got stopped for a traffic violation is they issuing agency would fail to confirm the warrant when they...
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Last post by Chris
Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:32 pm
Banks, etc.
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MoJo »
Fri Dec 31, 2004 9:55 am
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My bank was reciently aquired by another firm, shortly afterward a I noticed a 30.06 notice. I asked a bank employee about this and was told - - - Oh...
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Washington Mutual huh ? I'll remember that, never been to one and I don't live in that area but if I do change banks, it's something to consider....
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Last post by Bubba
Wed Mar 30, 2005 7:32 am
Happy 80th Birthday Doc!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:07 am
Fellow Texans & CHL’ers everywhere:
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:07 am
New CHL numbers out
Replies: 25
by
mec »
Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:07 pm
First post
It appears that, for the first time, there is a substantial downward trend in active licenses.
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Mcb1154,
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:00 am
Electronic fingerprints?
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dolanp »
Thu Mar 10, 2005 6:39 pm
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I hear a lot of people who are getting Florida permits very quickly because they can use electronic fingerprints which can be transmitted directly to...
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I know very little about the electronic prints, but if there is no ink, I am all for it. I have one finger that is bent at a weird angle and...
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Last post by dutchman
Sun Mar 13, 2005 1:34 am
Article: "Concealed gun law turns 10"
Replies: 8
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Paladin »
Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:11 pm
First post
Well not quite 10 yet... I guess it's not 10 years till sept?
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There was some discussion of this at the meeting of the Texas Concealed Handgun Association in Waco last week. Hopefully, something may be put...
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Last post by wrt45
Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:52 am
Tyler Mark Alan Wilson was not the only armed civilian
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Paladin »
Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:24 pm
First post
SECURITY GUARD ALSO
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Thanks for posting the update. Thankfully, BG stopped near a GG with a long gun.
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Last post by Greybeard
Fri Mar 04, 2005 6:09 pm
Drive thru ATM incident
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Bubba »
Thu Mar 03, 2005 7:44 pm
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Tuesday night 7PM 3-1-2005 EECU in downtown Fort Worth. This ATM is a separate outbuilding in the parking lot about 10 feet square. The parking lot...
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I never use ATM's. I don't have a ATM card. Never care to have one. There an an easy target. If someone isn't trying to rob you it's probably because...
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Fri Mar 04, 2005 3:35 pm
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Last post by Warhorse545
Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:19 pm
Capital Metro considering allowing CCW
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Warhorse545 »
Sat Feb 26, 2005 12:08 am
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Was listing to the radio yesterday KLBJ 590 AM in Austin and was surprised that Capital Metro board members unanimously approve a plan to let those...
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Ran across this on Packing.org. News is sure getting around.
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Last post by Warhorse545
Sat Feb 26, 2005 3:41 pm
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