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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
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
The Lost Cause
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K-Texas »
Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:26 pm
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AKA John Cornyn. You remember John, right? The Sportsman's Friend? The same [ expletive deleted - don't claim you were talking about a game ] who...
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He endorsed the Feinstein planned amendment to ban bumpstocks, which was negated by the executive action by the C-I-C. Later, he came up with his own...
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Last post by K-Texas
Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:55 pm
LTC instruction in the age of coronavirus
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30Carb »
Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:13 pm
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I live in north Travis County, and am looking for LTC instructors.
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Thank you, oljames3. I will be visiting with Shady Oaks tomorrow afternoon. Thank you so much.
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Last post by 30Carb
Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:35 pm
Is this legal open carry?
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Bozz48 »
Tue May 19, 2020 7:43 am
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I can't really find a definitive answer. Does an IWB holster, but exposed, qualify as a legal belt holster? I would like to open carry like this, but...
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I was taught that case law has defined on or about to mean within easy grabbing or lunging distance. If you can reach for it and grab it, it is about...
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Last post by srothstein
Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:16 pm
Is DPS LTC renewal closed?
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Cardman »
Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:26 pm
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I submitted my LTC renewal online in January. They took my payment and sent a confirmation email. So far nothing. I've been told the DPS license...
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ok...Thank you Mr Cotton.
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Last post by Take Down Sicko
Fri May 29, 2020 3:37 pm
Online Renewal
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MaduroBU »
Fri May 15, 2020 11:44 am
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When I log in to the DPS LTC website (this works fine), I only get the options to apply as an instructor, change my address, or report my card...
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Mine expires 11/22 but still no option online. I'll look again on Tuesday or Wednesday. They probably have to send an operator to the basement to run...
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Last post by warnmar10
Sat May 23, 2020 9:12 am
USACE seeking comment on revision to 36CFR327.13
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couzin »
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:29 pm
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USACE has published proposed revisions to 36CFR327.13 (firearms). Time to comment! Link here
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Nearly 3,000 comments. I flipped through a few pages, vast majority are in support of amending the rules to permit carry. Actually I didn't see any...
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Last post by ELB
Thu May 07, 2020 10:25 am
Private property (mine and neighbors)
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Venus Pax »
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:36 pm
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My 12 neighbors and I share a 30 acre private lake. We are all considered joint owners of the lake.
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That’s another issue. Many teens have have no respect/fear of game wardens or anyone else.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat May 02, 2020 10:23 pm
The Law of Self Defense - Attorney Andrew Branca
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oljames3 »
Sat May 02, 2020 5:17 pm
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In this YouTube video, attorney Andrew Branca is a guest on Krav Maga Salem's podcast. They discuss the law of self defense.
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I went ahead and downloaded his book on Kindle but have only made it through the first chapter. I’ll see what I get out of it. I’ve heard Charles...
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Last post by mrvmax
Sat May 02, 2020 9:19 pm
identogo fingerprints? How does this work?
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SickSilverado »
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:44 am
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I went to their website and I was wanting to do prints for both my FFL and my Texas CHL. The rep on the phone as well as the in-person agent verified...
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Ok that made sense. I didn't do the online application yet. I was more concerned with getting my 258 cards done. I specifically asked for that and...
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Last post by SickSilverado
Sat May 02, 2020 5:51 am
Situational Awareness--Not Always Easy
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dlh »
Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:17 pm
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So, today I was walking through the doors at the entrance to the Walmart and into the store when I turned my head to the right and behind me to talk...
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It's easy to get lax with situational awareness, but it's key. I'm reminded every time a student or friend from church approaches me in public...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:55 pm
Corona mask lost license
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tommyg »
Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:40 am
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Im no lawyer a class B misdemeanor lose license 5 years
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Actually saw a guy in Wal-Mart yesterday wearing a motorcycle helmet with visor down (throughout the store!). I told my wife after our Target visit...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:48 pm
Gunsmiths in Killeen, Temple area>
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flechero »
Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:35 am
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I need to replace a set of sights on a Sig 320... And I don't know a local gunsmith. Don't mind paying for a quality (no damage to finish and...
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Hammerdown Sports in Belton is run by a good guy who’s done quality work for me in the past. Very affordable too.
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Last post by 74novaman
Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:00 pm
Preacher Open Carrying?
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howdy »
Thu Apr 23, 2020 9:35 am
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Look at this picture and see if this Pastor is carrying a handgun or something else.
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I think so too. I see the cylinder swell on the holster and the tip of the hammer touching his shirt.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:08 pm
Qualifications
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Tex1961 »
Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:21 am
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Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong...
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Wrong!
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Last post by Syntyr
Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:40 pm
Renewal ??
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tommyg »
Tue Mar 03, 2020 6:59 pm
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My LTC expires in December this year I know it is early
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If you don’t need to re-take new prints (which most don’t) & you don’t have any criminal history (& I mean ANY), then your renewal won’t take more...
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Last post by infoman
Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:26 pm
DPS unveils new design for LTC card
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ident »
Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:02 pm
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Looks like DPS has updated the design of the LTC card, along with all other cards:
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Also the card is a way of identifying if you are unable to provide access to the phone....ie dead, unconscious, etc
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Last post by 2farnorth
Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:26 am
Texas Law regarding Open Carry of Firearm
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broberts001 »
Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:22 am
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I am hoping to get an answer to this question; hoping it has been previously addressed.
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Perfectly fine if the overall length is greater than 26 inches and the firearm is not concealed on the person -
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Last post by denwego
Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:14 pm
Ruling letters no longer available
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jmorris »
Fri Mar 13, 2020 10:23 pm
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Perhaps my search-fu is weak but I didn't find anything on this. I went to:
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Whelp, this COVID 19 business is not going to make Paxton v. City of Austin courthouse sign litigation get resolved any faster... :banghead:
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Last post by ELB
Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:35 pm
Bob Bullock museum AUSTIN
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ralewis »
Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:48 am
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Anyone been to Bob Bullock museum lately? Is carry prohibited? Metal detectors / wanding? Considering going there today.
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No signs, no detectors, state property, disabled vets park free.
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Last post by oljames3
Thu Mar 12, 2020 8:00 am
Brownwood Employees LTC Carry
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kbarrick »
Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:54 am
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read:
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I was not aware of any state laws that allow employers to trample upon the constitution.
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Last post by LDP
Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:47 am
1,443,195 Active Texas LTC Holders
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Paladin »
Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:33 pm
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as of As of December 31, 2019 there are 1,443,195 Active License Holders!
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Thank you sir, that is very appreciated.
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Last post by LDP
Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:42 pm
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:49 am
Santa Fe ISD Guardian Program Approved
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WildBill »
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:12 am
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After Spring Break, Santa Fe ISD is rolling out a new Guardian program that allows certain people to carry a weapon on district property.
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The numbers may or may not also include private schools. There are at least two private schools in Lubbock that have he Guardian program. I'm not...
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Last post by troglodyte
Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:33 am
Municipal auditorium
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Spiderman15 »
Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:25 pm
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Just a quick question. George Jones is playing at the Greenville municipal auditorium tonight. Is it legal to carry there with my chl. No alchohol no...
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Hi All,
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Last post by JLinTX
Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:25 pm
Which State Agencies permit employees to carry?
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ELB »
Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:08 pm
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I am curious about which Texas state agencies, boards, offices etc permit their employees who have CHLs to carry on-the-job/on agency property. This...
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Added Health and Human Services to original post.
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Last post by ELB
Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:44 pm
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Last post by ELB
Thu Mar 05, 2020 6:21 pm
Is it just me? Downtown Austin or any large city
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MJR »
Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:27 am
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Maybe it’s just me getting older (72). Maybe never noticed it before.
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The situation in Downtown Austin is bad and getting worse. I'm part owner of some property in the Downtown area
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Last post by tommyg
Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:00 pm
Eisemann Center
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Tex1961 »
Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:36 am
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Does anyone know if the Eisemann Center in Richardson is posted or not. I checked Texas3006.com and it wasn’t listed
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Thanks again everyone, I’ll definitely have ol’ Betsy with me safely tucked away.
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Last post by Tex1961
Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:34 pm
Called out by security at appraisal district.
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Zombified »
Tue Feb 25, 2020 2:59 pm
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I had some business at the appraisal district and knew they were no longer posted. I usually carry owb with a loose untucked shirt and I must not...
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My relating the story was based on the cooperation - or in my case the lack of it. There are times when being cooperative is a good thing and other...
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Last post by chasfm11
Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:19 am
Bloomberg
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Venus Pax »
Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:03 pm
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What is Bloomberg's actual record on gun control? He's been in politics for a long time, but I've never really followed him since I never really...
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Thank you. HOw do I delete my post?
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Last post by Venus Pax
Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:39 pm
texas 3006 on khou
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lildave40 »
Wed Sep 28, 2016 7:26 am
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This morning I was going through FB and I saw a post from KHOU and a pizza location. As I read the Gun Bashing I saw a response from the Texas 3006....
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Nevermind. Found the news article.
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Last post by snapcap45
Tue Feb 25, 2020 12:39 am
Why you should always carry.
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bobby »
Wed Feb 19, 2020 10:07 am
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Plus it helps to have backup. Right ladies.
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Why you should carry?
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Last post by OneGun
Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:57 am
Difference of opinion before the "rack"
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Greybeard »
Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:57 pm
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I noticed recently that John Correia has a record number of followers on YouTube. Good for him. He does have some good things to say. But ….. I am...
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The MOABs are awesome. I’m slowly replacing all of my Glock baseplates with them.
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Last post by maverick2076
Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:33 pm
San Antonio stock show
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roadkill »
Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:16 pm
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New this year are metal detectors at all entrances. I didn’t see any signage however their website says all concealed and open carry is prohibited....
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I wonder what they are going to do about the dozens of knife vendors that are selling their wares at the Stock Show....
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Last post by NavAir
Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:39 pm
Flying to Colorado
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mloamiller »
Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:34 am
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I'm flying to Colorado via American in a few weeks and was looking for tips/advice.
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At DFW this morning for flight. Easy check-in with firearm. No delays, no weird employees. Didnt take any extra time. Nice!
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Last post by LabRat
Sat Feb 08, 2020 10:11 am
JFK Museum and Dallas Holocaust Museum
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n5wmk »
Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:19 am
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I didn't see any really recent posts on these two places, so I thought I'd give an update here.
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Good question. But first off, good on you for encouraging your granddaughter's interest in history and making time to take her to these sites.
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Last post by iratollah
Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:31 am
Attempted Carjacking - Hulen Mall
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Caliber »
Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:22 am
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Clifs: Two BGs try to carjack a BMW from a 68 year-old woman. A witness pulls his gun and thwarts the attack.
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Hulen Mall is in Fort Worth.
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Last post by philip964
Wed Feb 05, 2020 4:33 pm
Misdemeanor DV conviction
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clarionite »
Mon Feb 03, 2020 1:34 pm
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It seems that whenever a new crowd finds out I'm an instructor I get tons of questions about licensing.
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Oh my. Yeah, the courts don't play with that one. Thanks for the info.
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:20 pm
DUI with Class B
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Teamless »
Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:24 pm
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If someone had a DUI in Texas about 5 years ago which was a Class B misdemeanor.
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Yes.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Feb 03, 2020 11:59 am
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Last post by warnmar10
Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:48 pm
Baa
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howdy »
Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:57 pm
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I found this in my files. I know this has probably been posted in the past but a good reminder.
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Puts rather a different perspective on the idea of an on/off model. ;-)
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Last post by Rob72
Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:09 am
Sheepdog Safety Training Seminars
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troglodyte »
Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:43 am
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Grayling posted these over in another thread. I though it might be good to start a new thread for us to discuss and see who is going.
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I attended the Hurst session. Carried concealed, no problems.
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Last post by flowrie
Mon Jan 27, 2020 6:35 pm
CHL Renewal
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lildave40 »
Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:21 am
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I apologize if this is a dumb question. I have been fighting cancer this past year and finally on the mend. My CHL Expire at the end of this month. I...
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Glad you are better!!!
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Last post by maximus2161
Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:58 am
Are Monster trucks considerered sporting event?
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flechero »
Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:52 pm
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Taking my son to see the monster trucks at Bell Co expo center and wonder if I can carry? I have for other events at the expo but seem to recall...
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It may have been posted but its owned by the government. So unless monster trucks classify as a professional sporting event, the signs didn't mean...
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Last post by jason812
Thu Jan 23, 2020 3:36 pm
Denied CHL
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Cam2 »
Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:20 pm
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I applied for a license in March of this year. On the application I told the truth. I was in a rehab at 20 years old. I am now 51 and have been 100%...
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Congratulations! :thewave
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Last post by OneGun
Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:29 pm
5 Elements of Self Defense Law
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oljames3 »
Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:40 pm
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Attorney Andrew Branca, who wrote The Law of Self Defense , discusses the five elements of the law of self defense.
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I read The Law of Self Defense and bought the Texas supplement when it was on sale. Passed the test and got the certificate.
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Last post by oljames3
Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:17 pm
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Last post by oljames3
Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:45 pm
"Criminal Motorcycle Gang" and LTC
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AF-Odin »
Tue Dec 17, 2019 6:28 pm
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Charles (and any others who wish to comment), would like your thought regarding a case I just heard about in Waco. Seems an individual with a valid...
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Sec. 46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY.
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Last post by Sangiovese
Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:51 pm
Church Meeting on CHL Topics
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imkopaka »
Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:09 pm
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In response to the church shooting last week, my church put out a text message to the mailing list asking all LTC holders to hang back after service...
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Thank you sir.
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:37 pm
Church group dynamic training range?
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C-dub »
Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:26 am
Good morning all.
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Fri Jan 10, 2020 1:32 pm
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