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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:54 pm
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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:
Charles Cotton's analysis of the 2015 Crime Stats:
Thanks to all of my fellow LTC/CHL holders for...
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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
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Two pistols left unattended at UT
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TexasJohnBoy » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:01 pm
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This is why we can’t have nice things. Luckily, no incident in either case.
Should these two individuals be charged?
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I'm on the edge of logic, which some DA's might not have a problem trying out... I agree it's a stretch
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:47 pm
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Legal question regarding Texas GC 411
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troydj817 » Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:23 pm
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My wife applied for her LTC on Jan 13 and disclosed all arrests, etc. today in the mail she received a letter stating she was denied for 411.172(a)...
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It’s not a true set aside if it was a deferred adj., that’s only for straight convictions. (my understanding). she’d be disqualified for 10 years...
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Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:58 am
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:15 pm
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County Bans Guns At All County Parks
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stash » Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:54 am
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I read in the newspaper this morning that Bastrop County has among other things banned guns at its three county parks. Violations would be a Class C...
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Thank you Charles for all your tireless efforts.
It doesn't go unnoticed and is very much appreciated by all of us pro-self defense folks.
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Last post by Abraham
Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:27 pm
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DFW Auto Show at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
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tool4daman » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:08 am
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I’m thinking of going to the auto show tomorrow at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson convention center in downtown Dallas. I know they allow licensed carry...
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I was planning on not wearing my backpack but that article might make me rethink that thought.
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Last post by jason812
Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:37 pm
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30.06 on INSIDE doors
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thehemi » Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:12 pm
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Some stores/restaurants have a small breezeway between the outside doors and the inside doors. Are they allowed the post the 30.06 signs on the...
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I can't speak for Trey, but I believe that you and I are in agreement. By statutorily restricted locations I was including locations that are...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:57 am
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Research Help Needed!
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locke_n_load » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:36 pm
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Internet gurus, I could use your help, my google-fu is not running strong today. I was told of a case where a person was charged for carrying past a...
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Update regarding the Commissioner Tafel case:
It appears he appealed the forfeiture of his guns to the Supreme Court of Texas last August. It is a...
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Last post by ELB
Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:26 pm
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Kansas Professor resigning - Campus Carry
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chasfm11 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:40 am
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Kansas is really the prefect storm for those who oppose gun rights. The law prohibiting campus carry will expire and Kansas is now a Constitutional...
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Or even an IQ test! Or Citizenship!
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Last post by Mel
Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:34 am
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Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:58 am
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Armor Piercing - Sell Buy Make Use ?
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TheFriscoKid » Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:03 pm
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So I noticed that this guy was charged with manufacturing and/or selling armor piercing ammunition. Looks like ammo found in the Las Vegas hotel room...
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It is a well known fact that you should always stand near (but not too close to) a heat source during a fire fight. That way the heat seeking bullets...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:43 pm
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Church Active Shooter Seminar March 3 Central Texas
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NotRPB » Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:46 pm
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First Baptist Church, Burnet is hosting an Active Shooter Seminar to help area churches address critical situations that are unique to churches....
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March 3 is Also Marble Falls' Market on Main Street Festival (13 miles south of the Burnet church)
Burnet County C.E.R.T. Community Emergency...
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Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:50 pm
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Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:26 pm
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I can't make sense of Texas Armor Piercing Ammo Laws
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TheFriscoKid » Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:54 am
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Texas 46.05 (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs, or sells:
46.05...
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The gun is the FNH 5.7 - I've been watching YouTube videos for a few weeks and almost every round this gun shoots will easily penetrate level IIIa...
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Last post by TheFriscoKid
Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:20 am
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Last post by BBYC
Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:56 pm
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Carry at the Houston Marathon
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locke_n_load » Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:40 pm
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I find it funny that the Houston marathon tries to ban carry at the event (I'm running tomorrow).
They don't give notice per 30.06/07 on their...
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I would have carried, but I had only ran around 5-6 miles carrying my pistol, didn't want to try anything I hadn't done before.
Ran the full, a...
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Last post by locke_n_load
Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:19 pm
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Self defense isurance
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crazy2medic » Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:32 pm
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I think I may have found a self defence insurance I'm comfortable with, however in the spirit of being overtly cautious, is there anywhere I can find...
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My shooter's liability policy lets me pick the atty of my choice.
Our carry and self defense laws in this state have enough common sense behind them...
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Last post by WildRose
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:05 pm
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California New stop seuicide bill
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tommyg » Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:43 pm
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I just got an alert from the NRA. The State of California is attempting to pass a law. It says in brief that a
person can go online and add their own...
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:iagree: and any law enforcement willing to violate guns rights under color of California law. :patriot:
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Last post by spectre
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:00 pm
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steering column carry
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Abigfoot » Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:15 pm
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Hello - I'm new to the LTC world. My wife and both have our TX LTC now and a question I forgot to ask the instructor at our class was, can I have my...
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My S&W M&P M2.0 9mm 5inch lives in its Safariland ALS holster. I use the Safariland Quick Lock System (QLS) to attach the holster to my belt. I carry...
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Last post by oljames3
Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:35 pm
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CHL and 'missing records'
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TheFriscoKid » Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:05 pm
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Long story short - a friend of mine wants to get a CHL.
About 30 years he is at a concert and some idiot is throwing glass bottles into the crowd...
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Denver Colorado
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Last post by TheFriscoKid
Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:38 pm
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Is this sign enforceable?
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TheFriscoKid » Sun Jan 28, 2018 3:14 pm
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The sign is placed at the entrance to a hiking trail. Under Texas 1.08 it seems this sign would have no legal impact.
Sec. 1.08. PREEMPTION. No...
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Maybe it needs to be said again.
The sign in the OP does not violate the “fines for signs” law because it does not apply to CHL/LTC holders.
The...
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Last post by C-dub
Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:21 am
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Texas Laws on Civil Liability
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TheFriscoKid » Sun Jan 28, 2018 3:02 pm
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Can anyone, especially an attorney, please explain what part of Texas law is in effect according to these two statutes. They seem to be in conflict....
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:iagree:
I had to go look up Oxford comma . I've been using it since I was in elementary school. I just didn't know it had a fancy name.
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Last post by Pawpaw
Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:23 pm
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Houston Marathon/30.06-.07
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allisji » Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:28 am
I was reading the topic of the NRAAM, and the discussion about 30.06/.07 postings at the convention center and I wanted to comment about this year's...
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Last post by allisji
Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:28 am
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Knife Law
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tommyg » Thu Jun 01, 2017 5:49 pm
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I know this is off the usual path. Does anyone know if the knife repeal passed into law
if so when does it go into effect. any info appreciatd...
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I'm reviving this one because there's a knife I was considering getting.
The two knives I carry are a Kershaw Blur (always when not at work) and a...
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Last post by C-dub
Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:39 pm
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Carter Blood Care Bus
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Dreamer42 » Tue Jan 30, 2018 1:27 pm
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Our church had the Carter Bus Sunday. While I was donating, I sat across an interesting sign. It was the typical Glock gun buster. But below an...
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:iagree: :iagree: Well said.
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Last post by chasfm11
Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:53 pm
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Smooth fingerprints rejected
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STR8-SHOT » Wed Jan 10, 2018 3:16 pm
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Has anyone dealt with having their fingerprints submitted and rejected by DPS twice for not being readable?
I have a 77yo student who is taking my...
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Mrs. Oldgringo's fingerprints were rejected 4 times, over 160 days, on her first application. It took a call to our state senator to get her license...
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Last post by Oldgringo
Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:59 am
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New LTC-16 available for download
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Pawpaw » Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:35 pm
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Two months earlier than it usually is!
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I already had 250 printed up and gave them to my Jan 20 class!
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Last post by twomillenium
Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:54 pm
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Is This Sign Legal?
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Wysiwyg101 » Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:23 am
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I was coming into a gig today at the Irving Convention Center. In the past this property has hosted some pretty decent gun shows. Indeed. my first...
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:iagree: My understanding is thus.
If A private property renter posts a sign that otherwise complies with all requirements of 30.06 on premises...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:52 pm
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Question about CHL class expiration
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dvor » Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:44 am
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Hi Everyone,
I took the course back on 2/21/09 and I believe I remember the instructor saying it was only valid for six months. Is that correct?...
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I think I can articulate this a bit better. 1. The LTC-100 certificate of training form is good for 2 years. 2. The online payment for the LTC...
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Last post by infoman
Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:44 am
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Reckless Driving in Virginia a Criminal Offense?
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texasfrog » Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:28 pm
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Hi everyone,
I'm a new resident of TX and I'm getting ready to apply for my LTC. Quick question, I received a reckless driving misdemeanor in 2007...
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Reckless driving in Texas can get you a class B misdemeanor charge. I'm not sure about all other counties, but, here in Bell county, that means being...
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Last post by nimravus01
Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:05 am
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Ltc timeline
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Coffee man » Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:35 pm
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How long does it usually take to recive e license after application status says print pending? And is there a certain holster you would use to carry...
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You’re certainly welcome. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. In fact, I think you’ll be surprised at the quality for the cheap price. I certain...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:09 pm
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How to check if a premise is 51%?
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sailor2000 » Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:41 am
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Recently the wife wanted to go to Hooters for some wings. Being unsure of the restaurant's 51% status, I called and asked the Manager (Hooters...
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If you do not get an answer from your local office, contact Maj. Mark Menn in the Lubbock Office. He is the supervisor for enforcement in that region.
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Last post by srothstein
Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:15 am
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Gun Buster Signs
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rotor » Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:01 pm
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We always hear about such signs and regardless about what DPS is instructing, what exactly is a gun buster sign and what legal status does it hold?...
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But you do realize that you are risking a ticket for $200 (if the police arrive before you leave, and the arriving officer is ignorant)? Then you...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:36 pm
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LEOSA and TCOLE
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Bryanmc » Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:51 am
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I'm a retired Federal Special Agent who moved to Texas in 2012. I have a Retired Law Enforcement Identification (not pin punched retired creds )...
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There are plenty of retired police that carry badge and ID. Only difference theirs says “retired”. We have one that qualifies with us every year just...
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Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:40 pm
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Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:32 pm
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Disappointed on LTC Waiting time
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Ray Heid » Wed Jan 10, 2018 2:36 pm
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I have had everything submitted for 3 1/2 months, it has been stuck on Fingerprints : Under review , Background Check : Under review and License To...
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If you guys have a common name John Smith , the background check might take just a tad longer to make sure it is not the same person that might be...
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Last post by superstar
Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:13 pm
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Jury duty in Houston tomorrow
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allisji » Tue Jan 02, 2018 3:54 pm
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because of my outstanding levels of relevant experience and my amazing record of high achievement I have been selected to report for Jury duty...
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I guess that I can talk about it now since I have been released from Jury Duty.
What we learned during jury selection was that it was a 2nd degree...
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Last post by allisji
Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:59 pm
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Applicable Laws for CHL and private investigator
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Birdie » Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:01 am
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Could someone point me to the applicable laws for this? I've been trying to wade through it myself and can't find it. I keep seeing things about...
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A private investigator is NOT a type of commissioned security officer; this designation is not a security officer at all by definition. Private...
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Last post by agiient
Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:37 am
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Is Memorial City Mall gun free zone?
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imvirus » Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:04 pm
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I did a quick search on the forum but did not see a specific answer to my question. Does Memrial City Mall have a 30.06 sign? I never noticed any...
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I'd hate to be the man who cuffs Chuck Norris. I doubt any cuffs would save him from a roundhouse kick to the face.
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Last post by allisji
Mon Jan 08, 2018 2:48 pm
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Person shot at Best Shot Range(Friendswood)
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FL450 » Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:25 pm
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From I45 now Facebook page
Person shot at Friendswood area shooting range
3:45 p.m. Update on shooting at Best Shot Range near #Friendswood....
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Wow. Glad to hear it looks like he will survive. Best wishes in his recovery.
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Last post by SQLGeek
Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:10 pm
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"Gun-Buster" Sign Legal?
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diverman26 » Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:48 am
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Disclaimer: I have read just about every post on this topic and I am aware that it has been discussed to death, so I am sorry to bring it up again....
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Have an LTC?
Gun buster signs are for those without an LTC.
Easy.
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Last post by Abraham
Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:14 pm
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CHL friendly theaters in Fort Worth?
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SigM4 » Thu Jan 04, 2018 3:59 pm
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I’ve tried searching Texas3006.com but I’m not finding much. Anybody got any suggestions?
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I've not been to any in Ft Worth, but every AMC I've been to on the Dallas side is posted but it's not compliant. They're usually on a sheet of...
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Last post by RottenApple
Fri Jan 05, 2018 8:12 pm
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LTC renewal, come on DPS.......!
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flintknapper » Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:02 am
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My Daughter applied on-line for her renewal back on 07/31/2017.
All looked good, no additional requests for information or other issues.
My...
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That's the frustrating part. Idid the applicationa dn paid for it on the 6th and there was no supporting documents to send. They said they 'showed...
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Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:08 pm
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Question about on-line notice for 30.06 (3) (A)
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J.R.@A&M » Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:11 pm
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Here's the issue. I know of a number of churches, like this one , that post 30.06 verbiage on-line. They may or may not post the requisite signage on...
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I have a personal website. I think I'll post the wording on it so everyone visiting my home will have notification not to carry at my home!...
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Last post by thetexan
Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:05 pm
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Address change wait time?
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MustangGlocker » Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:22 am
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Good morning all,
I did an address change for my CHL on 11/27 and have still yet to received the new license. I did a change for my DL at the same...
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Got an update. DPS mailed my new license 2 days after I did the online address change. My post office felt the need to send it back to the DPS as...
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Last post by MustangGlocker
Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:15 pm
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Gun shots in celebration of the coming of 2018.
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kw5kw » Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:16 pm
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It is now 19:11 2017/12/31 and on the west side of Fort Worth, just inside Loop 820, I have just heard the first two gunshots in celebration of the...
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In talking to my wife yesterday (January 1), I realized one of my near-by neighbors probably did this very thing.
We were already in bed (we're old...
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Last post by thatguyoverthere
Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:37 pm
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Carrying at the Dallas Safari Club Convention?
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jbonner16 » Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:16 am
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I have been invited by some friends to attend the Dallas Safari Club's convention at the Dallas Convention Center next weekend. I found a discussion...
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Not to offend anyone, but I’m not concerned with personal opinions of whether it’s ok to carry their or not. They must be posted 30.06/30.07 or 51%...
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Last post by TexAg08
Tue Jan 02, 2018 11:48 am
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Fayette County Clerk Office`
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anygunanywhere » Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:38 pm
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I had to go to the Fayette County Clerk's office today on business. The office is not part of the county courthouse. It is in a county owned building...
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Actually there are signs required in order to be prosecuted under federal law and not all property is off limits, however most federal office...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:13 pm
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Would You Tell?
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thatguyoverthere » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:48 pm
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As most of us know, with the recent change in Texas law and with recent events in Texas, many churches (especially smaller ones) are getting more...
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:iagree: I applied for an Arizona license so I don't help Texas DPS break the law. :evil2:
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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Last post by Nutcracker
Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:42 pm
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Lt Governor
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bbhack » Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:20 pm
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What's up the the Lt Governor asking the AG for an opinion regarding black letter law?
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Just curious: Are any of the security teams discreetly armed with AR's or something similar?
If, (my opinion) some suicidal jihadists decide to kill...
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Last post by Abraham
Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:46 pm
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New member ?s about TX CHL
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Matth3w » Mon Dec 25, 2017 1:44 pm
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Hi all.
I am active duty military for the past 17 years. I have a TX CHL that expired 3/30/17. I was stationed in El Paso, received a CHL for TX...
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Ok thanks for clarifying. I’ll hopefully have more info from the source on the resident vs. nonresident tomorrow. Just for peoples future reference...
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Last post by Matth3w
Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:33 pm
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