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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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Light weight summer shirts for concealed-carry
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Charles L. Cotton » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:39 pm
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I'm always looking for light weight shirts for summer. I prefer square cut shirts for concealed-carry with an untucked shirt. I found some shirts at...
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Last summer, I bought some Plains Western Wear shirts at Walmart, in my regular size. They are not square cut on the tails, but slightly rounded. I...
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Last post by SIGFan43
Sat Jun 16, 2018 5:20 am
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Legal age to carry gun in car?
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owmoliver » Fri Jun 15, 2018 3:52 pm
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More specifically, if a handgun is gifted to a 17 year old , would he be allowed to store it in his vehicle for self defense? Would it need to be...
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Welcome, owmoliver!
This subject (and many others), have been covered in this forum previously. There is a search function in the top right corner...
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Last post by RottenApple
Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:58 pm
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30.06/7 signs and Parking Lots
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jonmo1 » Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:10 am
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I just got my LTC, and this question has bothered me.
So my place of employment has the signs posted at the entrance.
But you can keep arms in your...
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They cannot get you convicted of a crime for doing it, because 30.06 doesn't apply to MPA carry (in your car). And if you HAVE a LTC you are exempt...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Tue Jun 12, 2018 3:29 pm
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Gun for a new shooter
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Medley86 » Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:43 pm
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My SO has been thinking about learning to shoot a pistol and getting her ltc, however she is scared of recoil. She is comfortable with rifles but not...
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If you decide on a semi get one with a locked breech design. The slides are much easier to retract. Find a shooting range with a wide variety of...
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Last post by puma guy
Sun Jun 10, 2018 11:27 am
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When is a school a school?
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Texas1836 » Tue May 22, 2018 1:52 pm
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I've looked and cannot find this answered before. My kid attends a private K-12 school that is on a church campus and connected to the main church...
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ummmm, homeschools do and don't count as schools when it counts as school sponsored activites and you would probably be surprised by how many guns...
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Last post by SewTexas
Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:32 pm
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Yelp* reviews for businesses that post 30.06 and/or 30.07
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F14Scott » Mon Jun 04, 2018 2:41 pm
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I just started doing this .
My logic is that it's only fair that a business which posts 30.06 and/or 30.07 be publicly acknowledged and avoided....
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:iagree: The last thing we need is for people seeing reviews on yelp about gun signs then start requesting other places to post signs that don't have...
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Last post by Allons
Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:45 pm
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Moving to Texas
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timdske » Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:12 am
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Hello,
I have a couple of questions that I can't seem to get answered. I've combed through the Texas LTC laws and I don't see any mention. I've...
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Thank you everyone for the input. It's been super helpful.
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Last post by timdske
Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:30 pm
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TX LTC Target
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jeffbird » Mon May 28, 2018 4:26 pm
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Below is the target that DPS used when I first took the test for my license in 2005.
It is a much better target for teaching people about shot...
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We were taught that under high stress your mind wants a GOOD look at the danger so your subconscious tendency is to shoot when you see the sights...
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Last post by flechero
Wed Jun 06, 2018 8:57 am
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how long should I wait
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tommyg » Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:25 pm
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I just changed my address on my driver license should I wait a few days
to change my LTC address
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I’ve always changed them at the same time, typically get the new LTC before the DL when doing so.
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Last post by SigM4
Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:19 am
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Moved out of state
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koine2002 » Thu May 31, 2018 1:45 am
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Hey fellow LTC holders,
I'm officially a Texan in exile. I just moved to Whidbey Island in Washington State. I took a new pastorate up here. Getting...
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Thanks, all. I'll be doing the renewal.
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Last post by koine2002
Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:52 am
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Maybe the dumbest mistake ever
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Lynyrd » Thu May 31, 2018 1:01 pm
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This may be the worst, and dumbest mistake I've ever heard of in regards to CC.
Stuffed in paper to make the gun fit? :shock: If this were...
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Yup, happened just like that Plaxico Burress was the athlete. Did time for it as well.
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Last post by Allons
Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:25 pm
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Just checking... Current renewal process
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newTexan » Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:33 pm
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Hey just checking my understanding here. I need to renew this year. My understanding is that renewals now are just online. No required class or test....
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I didnt notarize anything and I dont remember 3 forms either and I just renewed back in february or march
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Last post by patterson
Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:55 pm
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Blunt Force Trauma Lethality Posted by karlrehn
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oljames3 » Mon May 28, 2018 10:49 pm
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Karl Rehn, of , included this article in his May blog. In it, Karl discusses dealing with aspects of an unarmed assault.
I've taken several classes...
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For about 24 hours the blog.krtraining.com site was hacked and was pushing adware out. Fixed it as soon as I was aware of the problem.
Site is clean...
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Last post by karlrehn
Thu May 31, 2018 3:30 pm
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Thu May 31, 2018 1:17 pm
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A question...
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Odinvalknir » Mon May 21, 2018 8:30 pm
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My daughters are both in a local cheer group organization. They practice at a school in League City, the school just so happens to be on the backside...
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You sir, are a giant among men.
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Last post by OlBill
Wed May 30, 2018 7:45 pm
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Public Intoxication in Georgia
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bilbobaggins88 » Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:56 pm
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Hi, I have a public intoxication arrest from the state of Georgia. In Georgia, there is no such thing as a Class C misdemeanor, so it's a class B...
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Congrats, glad it worked out for you.
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Last post by Allons
Wed May 30, 2018 3:08 pm
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Ltc question
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mccue85 » Tue May 29, 2018 6:50 pm
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So about a year ago I went forward on taking the chl/ltc required course and I never got around to sending it off.. What's the required time before...
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That's quite possible. I was looking at the adopted & amended dates at the bottom of the rule. That subsection was adopted on March 15, 2017, then...
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Last post by Mike S
Tue May 29, 2018 9:48 pm
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Hunt ISD teachers can now carry
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johncanfield » Mon May 13, 2013 8:42 am
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Hunt is in the Kerrville area. Good for you guys! :thumbs2: :txflag: :hurry: (Not sure if this was posted already)
HUNT — Hunt School teachers will...
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Added Orange and High Island ISDs.
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Last post by ELB
Sat May 26, 2018 11:02 am
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Scarborough Fair
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TexasVet » Sun May 03, 2009 7:40 am
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Quick question. Is this event (near Waxahacie) posted 30.06 or 51% this year from anyone who has gone ?
The website said State law prescribes a...
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What Is the Weapons Policy?
The management discourages the use of weapons as costume adornments, as the safety of our patrons is our utmost concern....
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Last post by Xablian
Sat May 26, 2018 8:26 am
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McKinney Apartment Evicting Vet for self defense
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rtschl » Tue May 22, 2018 10:09 pm
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Saw this on the news just now. Specifically: 'having a weapon (gun) on the community in plain sight and using it in a potentially harmful manner,'...
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If I manage to scare a threat in one direction then I'm going the opposite way. I'm not walking into an ambush.
What's the legality of drawing back...
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Last post by CoffeeNut
Wed May 23, 2018 12:52 pm
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9.22 Necessity
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LSUTiger » Sun May 20, 2018 8:40 am
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Just for the sake of argument because I know what I would do in this situation but:
Is section 9.22 Necessity a legal defense to prosecution in...
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It seems to me that the easier argument would be that the person entered the building to protect the lives of others and utilized reasonable and...
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Last post by cdwieg
Tue May 22, 2018 2:48 pm
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Hospitals MUST post 3006/3007?
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E.Marquez » Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:02 am
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Hospitals MUST post 3006/3007?
OK, yes I am considering the source
But I like to be informed, so If I have misunderstood that Hospitals CAN post...
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I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the average person breaks at least one law a day, many times without even knowing it. If a person drives...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Mon May 21, 2018 2:56 pm
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Oliver North to speak at 30.06ed Church
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Greybeard » Thu May 17, 2018 8:47 pm
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A friend sent this to me today for consideration in putting up on DCSA's Facebook page. Then I asked if Fellowship Church in Grapevine was still...
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Right now property owners can restrict access to anyone and everyone. That is the ultimate property right when it comes to trespass. No one on this...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Mon May 21, 2018 11:07 am
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AT&T Stadium for Non-Scholastic/Non-Professional Event
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ScottDLS » Sat Jan 30, 2016 2:15 pm
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All right. Going to AT&T Stadium in Arlington today to watch a NON-SCHOOL cheerleading competition. They are posted 30.06/30.07 per Texas30.06 site....
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Well I attended and there were NO 30.06 30.07 signs that were visible to me. however they have you enter metal detectors and then you are wanded as...
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Last post by Grundy1133
Sun May 20, 2018 1:20 am
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Application status
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13wyatt » Fri May 18, 2018 10:38 pm
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Ive done everything while trying to get a LTC as a new applicant the same time as my mom 2 weeks ago. When checking status online hers shows up a big...
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No I hadn't compared mine and hers tell Friday night. I will be calling Monday morning though.
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Last post by 13wyatt
Sat May 19, 2018 5:38 pm
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concealed carry police station.
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drjoker » Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:10 pm
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can i carry legally at the dallas police station on 1400 s lamar?
If it has a jail, then i guess not, but if it is offices only like the dps office...
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Technically, they can ask whatever they want. Their use of this word may have been an acknowledgement that they cant keep you from carrying in that...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Thu May 17, 2018 5:16 pm
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LTC 16?
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crazy2medic » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:21 am
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The wife wants the LTC 16 handbook, are these printed? I told her she could down load off the DPS web site, but she wants a handbook, anybody know...
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Newest form to order from DPS $5.00 each
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Last post by NotRPB
Thu May 17, 2018 2:14 pm
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Is the Galveston Opera House Posted?
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puma guy » Sat May 12, 2018 10:53 am
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I didn't see a listing in Texas3006 for the Grand Old Opera House in Galveston . Any BOI or LOI know if it's posted? Thanks.
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Thanks for the explanation.
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Last post by puma guy
Tue May 15, 2018 10:13 am
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Poker Room
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MaduroBU » Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:55 pm
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There are a few poker rooms that have opened up around me here in Galveston, and I'm having a blast. The dealers are good, the other players are good...
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I am not familiar with his history. I was trying to be a bit funny by saying I wanted to be him when I grow up. I know only of his business successes.
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Mon May 14, 2018 3:31 pm
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State Fair Music Hall
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John Galt » Mon Jun 29, 2015 12:44 pm
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Does anyone know of a problem with CC there?
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I believe I may remember you mentioning that. :tiphat:
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Last post by ScottDLS
Sun May 13, 2018 4:55 pm
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Last post by NotRPB
Sun May 13, 2018 9:04 am
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"My dog shot me"
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chasfm11 » Thu May 10, 2018 4:51 pm
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Not Texas..thankfully.
At least the owner/CCW holder wasn't badly hurt. Does any one else read this as being more than a little fishy?
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Stranger things have happened.
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Last post by Pawpaw
Sat May 12, 2018 1:35 pm
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147th Annual NRA Meeting in Dallas
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labrat1001001 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:04 am
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I plan to attend, for the first time, the 147th Annual NRA Meeting in Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. ….any advice?
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Anyone have time enough to do an Open Records request for all the documents the DPD chief used to come up with that figure? I would not be surprised...
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Last post by ELB
Fri May 11, 2018 5:43 pm
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Purchased a gun for a friend
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striker55 » Thu May 10, 2018 12:08 pm
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I purchased a gun for a friend on GunBroker, we both have LTC. When the gun arrives at FFL dealer should I receive the gun then give it to my friend...
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All FFLs provide the name of the buyer for the receiving FFL. When that doesn't happen it's a mistake.
FFLs that want keep their licenses only...
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Last post by Scott B.
Fri May 11, 2018 12:44 pm
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Magnetic Vehicle Mount
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Bode316 » Sun Apr 29, 2018 6:31 pm
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So- I’ve been seeing a lot of ads for magnetic mounts like below. My CHL instructor said they are illegal even if you have a license. I agree with...
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This. Any method of firearm retention/carry that doesn't cover the trigger is a dumb idea. I guess you could make an exception for a S/A revolver,...
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Last post by CleverNickname
Thu May 10, 2018 6:36 pm
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Carrying in a “daycare” private school?
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EllTeeCee » Wed May 09, 2018 8:15 am
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Looking for some help for those of you out there who know the law a little bit better than myself. I am aware that in the state of Texas you are not...
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I'm not at all certain that your daycare center is a school for purposes of TPC §46.03. However, to be safe, get written permission to carry (it must...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed May 09, 2018 12:19 pm
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Doseum San Antonio off limits?
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Zombified » Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:13 am
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I'm visiting the DoSeum in San Antonio today and there's no visible 30.06 or 30.07. However, there is a sign by the parking lot that says it's...
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went to a Christmas party there....get a glass of wine or two in you, bunch of computer nerds, and with the lights turned down....it gets really fun,...
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Last post by SewTexas
Wed May 09, 2018 11:04 am
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How's this idea for improving Texas firearms laws?
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CleverNickname » Tue May 01, 2018 11:06 pm
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I've had a Washington CPL for almost 15 years now. I'll be there this summer and will be renewing my CPL then. Non-residents have to apply and renew...
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I recently had to go to the Midland County, Texas Courthouse for some records. It irritated me at the time but I have come to the conclusion that he...
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Tue May 08, 2018 3:22 pm
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Texas LTC Requirements
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Catntx » Thu May 03, 2018 10:32 pm
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When I went through the LTC/CHL Class, we were told that if you had a license from another state and were visiting Texas they would honor the out of...
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You make a good point. Texas doesn't honor revoked or suspended licenses. If the other state revokes your license because you're no longer a resident...
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Last post by ninjabread
Mon May 07, 2018 6:25 pm
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Carrying on reservations
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Venus Pax » Thu Apr 26, 2018 8:21 am
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What are the laws regarding traveling on Native American reservations and carrying, specifically if you're staying on the highway?
How would this...
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I certainly received a lot of different answers on the question, and some informative reading material.
Thank you for the responses. I don't plan...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat May 05, 2018 10:51 am
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Company Truck Carry
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BaleKlocoon » Thu May 03, 2018 8:05 am
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I'm working in a very high crime area, and my company has a policy that we cannot carry in company trucks. My question is, if I carry in my company...
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It depends on who is heading up OSHA. If we could ever get a conservative elected to the white house, we might have a chance of getting an agency...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Thu May 03, 2018 5:09 pm
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LTC Class in/around McKinney
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n5wmk » Thu May 03, 2018 10:38 am
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My son is (finally!) going for his LTC class. He lives in Melissa (north of McKinney). Any instructors here in that area?
Thanks!
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That's where I went. Very professional and competent.
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Last post by Mel
Thu May 03, 2018 4:05 pm
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Music hall at fair park
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Richbirdhunter » Wed May 02, 2018 12:26 pm
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I’m taking the wife and kids to see Les Misérables so I went went down to buy tickets (I’m a cheapskate) I saved the fees!! Anyways, I noticed that...
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We had a good time, they wanded everyone that walked in, empty your pockets, the girls had their purses checked. I showed my CHL and went right...
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Last post by Richbirdhunter
Thu May 03, 2018 4:47 am
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Bar with no 51% sign
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Grundy1133 » Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:14 pm
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So I visited this establishment with my girlfriend. As we approached I saw their blue Unlicensed possession sign. After we entered I noticed there...
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:shock: wow, talk about taking the fun out of life! ;-)
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Last post by TreyHouston
Wed May 02, 2018 12:51 pm
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Wed May 02, 2018 12:13 pm
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Reporting stolen LTC
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rocinante » Fri Apr 27, 2018 2:49 pm
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Hi,
I had my wallet (containing my LTC) stolen while out of the country. Coincidenally, I had already applied for renewal since it expires before...
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use “renewal question”
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Last post by infoman
Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:06 am
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“No Firearms on Premises” Sign
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tobymeg1 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:32 pm
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Walked into a burger joint today and saw the sign mentioned in the title on the hostess bar. Does that sign carry any legal weight? No, 30.06, 30.07,...
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Very interesting.
I wonder if that would also apply to a hunting license since it is also issued by the state and is more related to the carry / use...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Fri Apr 27, 2018 2:08 pm
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Carrying target ammo or hollow point?
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Pixie123 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:40 pm
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Hi all,
I was wondering if it was okay to use target ammo for self defense? I know it’s not smart due to over penetrating the target and hitting...
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I noticed in Academy Sports a new Train and Protect round manufactured by Federal. It's a Versatile HP (VHP) designed for both training and...
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Last post by gtolbert09
Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:50 am
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What is a "school"?
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mloamiller » Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:36 am
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Section 46.03 prohibits carry on the physical premises of a school or educational institution , as well as on the premises where a high school,...
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Here's the part of 46.03 that is relevant:
The Jr. High or Elementary game would be a school sponsored event.
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Last post by bblhd672
Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:43 pm
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Calaveras and Braunig Lakes
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wharvey » Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:00 pm
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Checked the lakes out today. Not good fishing at all with a strong N wind. I noticed 30.06 signs visible at the drive up window where you pay the...
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I am curious if the posting at the lakes is enforceable at all. We all know that property owned by a governmental entity is not enforceable. When it...
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Last post by srothstein
Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:26 pm
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