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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
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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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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
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Tacomaman » Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:45 am
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Hi,
Has anyone recently visited Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston? I am planning on going today for a tour and wanted to verify the status of...
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Oh cool. It has changed since i have been there. They used to not have food at all, and people brought their own.
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Last post by jordanmills
Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:18 am
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Renewal
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Lena » Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:47 pm
I renewed on line a week ago notice print pending 3 days later, 6 days mailed, LE and Vet. Very surprised.
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Last post by Lena
Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:47 pm
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CHL Address question
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NB1988 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:51 am
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Hello yall,
Quick question, what address does the state of texas use for the CHL/LTC? The address provided on the CHL form or the current address on...
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*Update* If anyone cares, or wants to know in the future. DPS uses your address posted on you CHL/LTC application, not your drivers license. The only...
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Last post by NB1988
Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:37 pm
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campus carry outside only of school that opted out
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flechero » Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:08 pm
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I will be on UMHB's campus later this week for a short time and out of my vehicle (unrelated to any school activity and only outside in a common...
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On one hand, private property owners should be able to post to their hearts' content.
On the other hand, private property owners that post...
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Last post by ninjabread
Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:58 pm
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Carrying in car confusion
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squirrelmaster9 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:54 pm
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While im waiting for my ltc im want to carry in my car. The car is under my mothers name so thats where im confused. Am i allowed to conceal carry...
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Excellent reply...
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Last post by Tex1961
Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:14 pm
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address change/ personal info change
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Gunner4640 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:33 am
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I did a search for this nothing found directly.
I just changed my address for LTC I tried to change personal info but it said I had to change...
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6 day turn around to change address.
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Last post by jason812
Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:12 pm
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Disqualifiers for getting a CHL
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Dannyboy » Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:45 pm
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This is coming up more and more. People are asking me questions I can't answer. Anyway, I and some others would like to get a CHL here in Texas....
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That loophole does exist.
Folks on both side of the argument whether that's something that should be changed or left alone since it's not resulted...
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Tue Jun 26, 2018 2:08 pm
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Last post by twomillenium
Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:12 am
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Priorities for 2019 legislative session
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mloamiller » Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:25 am
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My thoughts for those things that would have the most significant impact on my day-to-day carry, in priority order:
1.Expand the protection that...
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Strict liability of businesses posting 30.06 or 30.07 signs for any assaultive offenses committed against any person on their property or going to or...
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Last post by jordanmills
Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:04 am
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"Special Designation" Licenses
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Smokey613 » Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:54 am
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Earlier this year, I ran our city prosecutor through the qualification course and signed off on the form to allow him to obtain a LTC without taking...
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Both my DL and my LTC show Veteran . Doesn't do a whole lot for me 'cause they are right next to my DD Form 2 (Retired). :biggrinjester:
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Last post by oljames3
Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:35 am
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The Alamo
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Venus Pax » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:57 am
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Is the Alamo posted, or do you have to get searched or go through metal detectors?
Trying to figure out if I can carry there.
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I'm glad you posted that. Although we won't be visiting any national parks this year, I'm glad you posted so other families wanting to plan trips...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:40 pm
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Got My Employer to Change New Employee Training for Texas Locations
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imkopaka » Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:46 pm
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During orientation for the company I am now working at, the zero tolerance policy for weapons was discussed. During this presentation it was stated...
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:thumbs2:
Now if we can get DPS to start teaching instructors what the law actually says, instead of what they wish it says.
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Last post by bigtek
Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:38 pm
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Purchasing question
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squirrelmaster9 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 4:10 pm
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I was going to buy my glock 19 this weekend but i emailed dps asking whats going on and was told a letter was mailed requesting fuether info on a...
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If you own a few square miles of desert you can shoot on your property as long as no bullets leave your property.
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Last post by pancho
Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:21 pm
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Last post by jmorris
Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:55 pm
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Fingerprints cost?
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Killadocg23 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:31 pm
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Gents and Ladies,
Anybody in here lives in the Cypress /Houston area. My father in law just did his fingerprint and told me it cost him $37. How...
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OK. Found the issue. Apparently on the identigo site he didnt select LTC fingerprints but some Texas Board of accountancy fingerprints hence it was...
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Last post by Killadocg23
Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:43 am
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concealed definition
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NotRPB » Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:31 pm
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something I haven't thought about in years, but was asked recently by someone to show them Texas legal definition of concealed or concealed handgun...
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I’ll have to take your word for it. I seemed to remember that there was, but I’m not entirely certain what I had for breakfast this morning,...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:42 pm
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LTC Transfer question
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TxknaBen » Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:04 am
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I recently moved across the border into Arkansas. I have updated my information and now have a non-resident Texas LTC. But since it is a non-resident...
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This is from the Arkansas instruction document on transfer requirements...
I'll try calling DPS like Charles mentioned and see what they say. If...
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Last post by TxknaBen
Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:59 pm
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ANY incidents of LTCs robbing stores?
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Ruark » Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:49 am
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Amidst all this talk about stores posting 06 signs, I'm wondering: has there been ONE SINGLE INCIDENT of somebody carrying legally into a store and...
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Unfortunately, that information is not available. However, if every one of the 13 convictions over 15 years were store robberies, that shows stores...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:51 pm
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Jarhead Confidence
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Greybeard » Sun Jun 17, 2018 4:34 pm
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Had another student that I respected in LTC class yesterday. USMC for around 20 years and cop for 6. Around 6 ft. 3 , 225. He had been fairly quiet...
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Speaking of confidence (this one is US Army I believe)......
In the movie We Were Soldiers Once, and Young , Mel Gibson's right hand sgt
was about...
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:31 pm
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Questions on eligibility
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Odinvalknir » Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:42 pm
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So I have my CHL and it has prompted a friend of mine to attempt to get his. The only issue he is worried about is apparently he was diagnosed as...
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In that case, I think it's worth a shot for him to apply and disclose the diagnosis and upload a copy of the letter.
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Last post by ninjabread
Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:45 pm
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We had a house fire; address question.
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LucasMcCain » Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:28 am
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So we had a house fire about three weeks ago. My wife and I got out okay, and a fair amount of our stuff can be saved. Insurance is doing a pretty...
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It's still your primary residence. If you buy a gun in the interim, you might need to list the apartment as your secondary address on the 4473.
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Last post by Scott B.
Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:55 am
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Moving
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tommyg » Tue May 08, 2018 8:15 pm
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I'm moving out of Weirdville (Austin) next month how do I go about
changing my address on my carry license and my drivers license
DPS changes the...
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I Just retired I'm living with my girl friend
on a little over 5 acres in Caldwell county
we are doing well out here and miss Weirdville (Austin)...
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Last post by tommyg
Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:25 pm
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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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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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