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Tell Starbucks: Keep Guns Out of its Coffee Shops
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AndyC »
Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:22 pm
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From the Brady Bunch:
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You hit the nail on the head. If they see that their revenues go up as a result of this, they won't want to ban gun's in their stores. It's like...
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Last post by CaptWoodrow10
Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:49 pm
“knife control”
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VoiceofReason »
Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:30 am
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As most of us know England has “gun control laws” that have basically banned guns. I have downloaded two web pages from British newspapers concerning...
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If its not breaking a forum rule, could somebody PM me the link to that picture?
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Last post by davidtx
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:57 pm
gun control ... is legally very much in question everywhere
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A-R »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:24 pm
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Interesting article from NPR on SCOTUS Justic Stevens - one of the liberal 4 on the court. Especially his take on the future of gun control in this...
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I think Tanks are legal or can be, but most have the guns disabled at least as far as I know.
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Last post by MechAg94
Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:39 pm
State Sovereignty and Free Firearms Acts
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ifanyonecan »
Thu Feb 25, 2010 5:19 am
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Being new to this board, I was lurking back through the threads in this forum. I found a few talking about proposals and passages of laws in some...
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Corporations can own NFA items, and they do pay for the tax stamp. As contractors, they can also be issued government weapons. IIRC, one of the arms...
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Last post by chabouk
Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:18 pm
Ronald Reagan Radio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Right2Carry »
Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:45 pm
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Tuned into 96.7 today and found out the station is broadcasting all Ronald Reagan Speeches all the time. This is a radio station in Dallas/Fort...
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I think The Onion had that thought already!
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Last post by PSLOwner
Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:12 pm
Texas Governor Election
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rgoldy »
Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:28 am
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Perhaps a bit early to mention this, but pro-gun folks should look VERY carefully at the top ballot positions this November.
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Ha-ha, I am not sure about Obama being on the same level as Dr. Martin Luther King..... that is funny.
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Last post by PSLOwner
Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:07 pm
Fishing ban
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davidtx »
Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:45 pm
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Yikes - if worrying about RKBA issues wasn't enough. Now they want to ban fishing.
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:iagree:
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Last post by Dragonfighter
Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:41 am
New CBS Poll
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CompVest »
Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:05 pm
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CBS poll on Obama's first year performance: here is the link:
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:iagree:
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Last post by kgdotcom
Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:42 pm
NRA Phone Call on U.N. Small Arms Treaty?
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Keith B »
Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:27 am
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I received a phone solicitation last night from the NRA concerning the U.N. Small Arms Treaty and requesting a donation to help support lobbying for...
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:iagree: I don't respond to telephone solicitations.
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Last post by Rex B
Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:43 pm
Periodic reminder: "Gun Control" Does Not Work
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seamusTX »
Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:39 am
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I'm am going to repeat this as many times as necessary:
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I am actually more of a libertarian than I am a conservative...I believe in maximum freedom and minimum government. So I tend to disagree with some...
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Last post by MojoTexas
Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:36 pm
Healthcare
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marksiwel »
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:44 pm
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So, someone one to boil down what the Current Healthcare Plan is or Isnt?
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Agreed. I'd have the same argument regarding auto insurance if the Federal government required everyone purchase auto insurance. However, that's...
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Last post by Kythas
Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:54 pm
Obama to Seek New Assault Weapons Ban
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Shu »
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:45 pm
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Just thought I would pass the info.
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As a quick follow up on the fundamentally transforming this country comment, did you hear/read what House Speaker Pelosi said the new health care...
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Last post by UpTheIrons
Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:02 pm
Hey Dallas...
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davidtx »
Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:03 pm
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Our Austin Police Chief might be heading your way...
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Dallas County DA Craig Watkins, while he might not be universally loved, doesn't seem to take kindly to rogue cops who insist on doing whatever they...
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Last post by chabouk
Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:41 am
Rasmussen poll shows significant support for RKBA
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seamusTX »
Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:46 pm
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A recent Rasumssen poll shows that a majority or plurality of Americans support the right to keep and bear arms and oppose cities legislating against...
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Interesting, thanks for the information. :txflag:
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Last post by cougartex
Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:32 am
I'm sick of it, just sick of it.
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marksiwel »
Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:25 pm
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Listening to Rush on my lunch break today, he had a caller say something stupid to which he replied something less than stellar and kinda untrue.
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strap in and enjoy the ride
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Last post by marksiwel
Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:58 pm
Defense is a Human Right: child defends family with AK47
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drjoker »
Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:48 am
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Genocide and terrorist attacks happen routinely in countries with lots of gun control like India and many parts of Africa. However, give a totally...
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Personally, I would never refer to that woman as a chick . I'm nowhere near that brave.
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Last post by TDDude
Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:23 pm
UPDATE: SCOTUS to Hear Arguments In McDonald v.Chicago
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joe817 »
Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:27 pm
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The date has been set on a precedent setting case we've all been awaiting, since the repeal of the D.C. handgun ban.
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That has been one of the frequent gripes about NRA positions: they ask for the compromise, instead of going big.
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Last post by chabouk
Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:34 pm
CNN "exposes" illegal gun trafficking
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A-R »
Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:18 am
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Not sure if this is correct forum, but this has become a political issue for sure ...
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Guns in Mexico stories are just so much white noise to me anymore. The thing I keyed on in this post was :
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Last post by mymojo
Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:01 pm
WOW!!! Midway donates $100K to TSRA
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JohnKSa »
Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:02 pm
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This may not be exactly the proper place to post this.
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Wow! One would think with Mortal Kombat being their biggest game, Midway would donate to some sort of martial art society. :biggrinjester:
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Last post by Kythas
Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:20 am
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Last post by grad_Student
Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:53 pm
10am Mar 2
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mymojo »
Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:59 am
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SCOTUS set to hear McDonald V Chicago.
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Definitely should be incorporated, like religious freedom and 4th/5th amendment rights. :rules:
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Last post by Trinitite
Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:35 pm
National Park Carry
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Bob Landry »
Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:31 am
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This was supposed to go into effect Feb 9, but I havn't seen anything about it, not that the drive-by media would mention it. Does anyone know if it...
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HERE is the NPS site for Padre Island National Seashore that HAS been updated. (But they have a lot of work to do updating the others)
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Last post by RPB
Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:21 am
What time do the polls close Tuesday?
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flb_78 »
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:56 pm
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I work over an hour away from my polling place. I was wondering if I need to skip out of work a little early to vote. I didn't find anything about...
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Yes, poll hours are 7 to 7 state wide. For the next election, keep in mind there is also an early voting period, form the 17th day prior to the...
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Last post by ELB
Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:16 pm
Ideology to Die For
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Kythas »
Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:49 pm
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It is a truism to say that there are many anti-gun ideologues among our educational elites. But few are as honest as Doug Van Gorder – a math teacher...
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As a religious person, I personally believe that ethics and morality arguments are dictated by God's expectations for us. But the key here is that...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:06 pm
2010 primary early voting is over
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seamusTX »
Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:25 am
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Early voting in the 2010 primary starts today and ends February 26.
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Tarrant County had 46,353 early vote:
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Last post by joe817
Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:17 pm
NYT most recent gun control article
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A-R »
Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:45 pm
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Thompson Center is based in NH. Aside from SIG, there is also a Ruger factory there, but I don't know which models they make.
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Last post by chabouk
Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:14 pm
Debra Medina
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Dragonfighter »
Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:13 pm
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Hi all,
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Ditto.
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Last post by Mike from Texas
Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:19 am
How STUPID is STUPID?
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Oldgringo »
Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:03 am
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All,
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Glad I saw this thread, it's almost time for me to draft and mail my annual letter to the IRS telling them to watch for my tax return in April....
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Last post by RPB
Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:45 pm
Question to Cotton
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No Bama Man »
Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:25 pm
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Now I clearly know that this is your board and you can make any rules you like but a little discression on your part should be exercised before...
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Mr. Cotton is no dictator. Feel free to take your antics to another Forum!
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Last post by carlson1
Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:19 pm
Medina and gay marriage
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No Bama Man »
Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:14 am
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Whats up with this? I was supporting Medina even after the 911 truther thing but this may be too much unless i hear of some resonable explanation...
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Gay marriage clearly come within the scope of this rule.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:04 pm
Brady Bunch with the Wrong Grades?
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mikeintexas »
Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:48 pm
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I found this on the weekly newsletter from the Dallas Safari Club. It is a newspaper article on the Brady Bunch's state grades and murder rates. It...
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The DailyMail blog has it right! :thumbs2:
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Last post by thankGod
Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:48 am
Rep. Debbie Riddle on Defending 2A Rights
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pdubyoo »
Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:50 pm
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I just received the latest newsletter from my District 150 State Rep...Debbie Riddle. I am proud to have her serving me in district 150!! :txflag:...
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soooo, when is she running for president? :patriot:
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Last post by TexasGal
Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:43 am
GO SCOTT BROWN>
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Shu »
Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:38 am
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LETS GO SCOTT BROWN.
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I caught that the other day and couldnt agree more.
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Last post by marksiwel
Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:49 pm
great video
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wgoforth »
Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:26 pm
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13 yo Canadian girl on Canadian politics and gun control
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First thing that struck me -- but that was one strange video.
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:26 pm
Gun Bill Allows Concealed Carry without Permit
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marksiwel »
Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:39 pm
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True but they'll probably soon have to take a stand. :coolgleamA:
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Last post by SA-TX
Sun Feb 21, 2010 4:00 pm
“Choose this day whom you will serve.”
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extremist »
Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:12 am
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“Choose this day whom you will serve.”: An Open Letter to American Law Enforcement.
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Good site, has Keller pretty well pegged.
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Last post by Rex B
Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:18 pm
Austin Gun Show will have new location in Feb
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OldCannon »
Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:00 pm
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Just saw this on the news, Now the event scheduled for February 20-21 will be held at a building that used to be a Target store off Interstate 35 in...
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OK, I went to the show today. This is only the second gun show I've ever been to. The last one was SAXET San Antonio in December. Compared to the...
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Last post by davidtx
Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:20 pm
Austin Plane crash
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PArrow »
Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:45 pm
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If you haven't seen the suicide note left by the man who flew his plane into the IRS office in Austin this morning you should.
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PArrow, pleas post your comment to the existing thread.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:01 pm
2010 NRA convention
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RHenriksen »
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:23 pm
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N00b question: I've never been to an NRA convention, but am idly considering going this year. BUT... I have no idea what goes on there, what the...
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Be there when the doors open on Friday. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring a backpack for swag. Go to the banquet on Saturday evening. It may take you two...
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Last post by gmckinl
Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:39 pm
Where our money goes?
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pbwalker »
Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:29 pm
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I know several organizations do this, and I thought I'd check if the NRA and TSRA do the same.
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Thanks for the reply TAM! I had just used the mailings as an example, but my primary question was where the donations go. (e.g., 30% to Legal, 40% to...
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Last post by pbwalker
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:39 pm
TSRA 2010 Primary Election Voter Guide
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joe817 »
Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:43 pm
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The TSRA website has a 2010 Primary voter guide on their website. It must be fairly new.
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The parties are the people, or they're supposed to be. With government-controlled primaries, the party becomes political insiders, not the people....
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Last post by chabouk
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:33 pm
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:57 pm
President Obama On Second Amendment
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carlson1 »
Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:24 pm
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Nothing new, but just a reminder.
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I meant to say while Barrys in office, atleast not the term.
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Last post by marksiwel
Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:16 am
Upstate New York Gun Laws....
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03Lightningrocks »
Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:21 pm
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Interesting thing happened today I wanted to share. I had sold a pre-ban AK47 to a guy from Upstate new York. His FFL initially said it was no...
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I want to know the conditions they store those guns in too.
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Last post by marksiwel
Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:49 pm
Boy almost suspended for Lego gun
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wgoforth »
Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:19 am
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Amazing.......
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:55 am
Glad this isn't Canada
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RiverRat »
Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:27 am
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Not sure this is the right place to post this, but it is politics....
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You are much more optimistic than I. I often wonder if even 20% of gun owners would hold out. I hope you are the one who is right. I expect a better...
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Last post by GrayGhost
Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:07 pm
anti-CHL editorial Austin Statesman 1-26-10
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A-R »
Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:29 pm
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This one is sure to anger some of you as it does me :mad5
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How courageous you are to say, flat out, I'm wrong. I believe that our forefathers would disagree with you in that no one has more rights than any...
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Last post by O6nop
Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:14 pm
Why I carry a gun
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RetiredE9 »
Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:53 pm
I actually thought this was in another country when I first saw the headline. Something is going wrong in this country. California is another country.
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Last post by RetiredE9
Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:53 pm
New Movie...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:38 pm
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I always wondered about this, but then again, my frequent flying days are behind me...
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:smilelol5: See, this is why we need to make English the official language of this state and nation...Latin is just too...too...foreign...Yeah, thats...
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Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:53 am
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