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Where to begin with a HAM radio?
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by carlson1 » Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:19 pm » in Off-Topic
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I didn't want to take Mr. Cotton's topic off course so I thought I would ask here.

Where does one start to enter the world of HAM radios? I have a...

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Once you are online in the ULS database you are GO
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by Paladin View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:12 pm
TN: Waffle House shooting leaves 4 dead, several injured
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by Flightmare » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:47 am » in The Crime Blotter
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by chasfm11 View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:06 pm
Slidefire is shutting down?
by glock27 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:50 pm » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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wonder why they are shutting down? did a law get passed that i have not heard about?

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I still have an extra one to sell if anyone if interested! I don’t keep any personal information and it is new in packaging

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by TreyHouston View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:18 pm
Great documentary
by DEB » Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:47 pm » in Books & Videos

I just finished watching a great documentary, hosted be Charlie Daniels, filmed in Texas, unless I remembered wrong; "REVELATION Dawn of Global...

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by bblhd672 View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:13 pm
Well there goes Vermont... joining the antis in the northeast
by Syntyr » Thu Apr 12, 2018 10:10 am » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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:banghead: :mad5

Vermont: Republican governor signs gun control package into law.

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I figured such, but it should be pointed out that the GCA and NFA are Federal laws and I don't think Vermont had any analogs (as Texas does for NFA),...

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by ScottDLS View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:11 pm
Would you buy this 1911?
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by ml1209 » Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:31 am » in General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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At this price?

It is a Springfield Armory, not sure what model. It does have a C-More sight.

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and then there is the Ruger, a company with a reputation for modest well built guns that perm reliably, their SR1911_is also earning a reputation as...
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by Liberty View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:35 pm
NRA Ruger SR1911, red frame & grips, Davidson's only.
by surprise_i'm_armed » Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:03 pm » in General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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Yesterday I received my NRA "America's 1st Freedom" magazine.

On the inside back cover they had, IMHO, the most awesome 1911 for sale.

It...

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I clicked on the little question mark just below that statement. Here's what opened:

What does "Allocated" mean?

An allocated item is...

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by n5wmk View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:23 pm
Sig P365 at Academy on sale today
by rotor » Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:42 pm » in General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion

Went to the local (Wichita Falls) Academy and asked if they had one. They did with list $499.99 and today everything 10% off. Very tempted but...

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by rotor View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:42 pm
WTS, Ruger LCR 38SP
by aaangel » Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:44 pm » in Firearms
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wife/boss lady wants a new gun. lnib. locks tight! shot very little. $350

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PM has been sent to aaangel.

SIA

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by surprise_i'm_armed View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:51 pm
Post Office Law Suit to Repeal Carry Rule
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by chuckybrown » Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:10 am » in General Texas CHL Discussion
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Found this on another board, forgive me if it's a re-post:

I wish them luck, it sure would be nice to overturn this rule......

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First I am not a lawyer. That said the whole thing about the post office is how you play the game. All USPS employees will tell you its against the...
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by ET-Ret View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:49 pm
FL: Active shooter at high school in South Florida
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by philip964 » Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:10 pm » in The Crime Blotter
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20 injured. Breaking

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El Paso middle school student dies during school gun protest, struck by a truck.

Students went beyond approved protest zone and I think crossed an...
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by philip964 View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:41 pm
Dick's Sporting Goods sponsorhip of Sugar Land park baseball field
by rp_photo » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:06 am » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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Last month I noticed Dick's Sporting Goods logos on the scoreboard and entrance at a city park baseball field north of 90 and near Eldridge.

Would...

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Yup, Like my Mom used to say, It's like cutting off your nose to spite your face.

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by Liberty View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:34 pm
Wtb holster
by Gunner4640 » Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:03 pm » in Holsters, Accessories, Reloading Equipment & Supplies
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Looking for a holster for XDM 3.8 I am looking for one that comes with the gun in the case. Mine didn't have one in the case was told it didn't...

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9mm sorry

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by Gunner4640 View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:23 pm
School teacher with LTC
by mloamiller » Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:16 pm » in Instructors' Corner
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As I understand it, the Motorist Protection Act prevents employers from prohibiting employees from keeping a gun in their locked car in a company...

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Page 80 covers the parking lot law and exceptions

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by Keith B View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:35 pm
Another Meme Thread Attachment(s)
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by Keith B » Sat Apr 09, 2016 6:51 am » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues

A meme topic was opened in the Waiting Room area, and thought it might be fun to have one for other gun-related memes. Post yours here, just make...
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by spectre View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:33 pm
Brownsville: The Great Fajita Caper
by ELB » Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:14 pm » in The Crime Blotter
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Employee of the county juvenile justice department was receiving county funded shipments of fajitas and rerouting them to his personal customers....

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They should have sentenced him to a work gang until he paid back the theft three times.

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by spectre View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:43 pm
Shirt Dilemma
by Grundy1133 » Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:59 am » in Off-Topic
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So, I carry a full size IWB at 9 o clock (left handed) and my spare mag at 3 o clock. Anytime I sit in a chair and my gun hits th eback of the chair...

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It matches the skateboard tape on the grips though.

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by spectre View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:40 pm
Book review: I’M FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND I’M HERE TO KILL YOU
by bblhd672 » Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:50 am » in Off-Topic
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I will be getting this one to read.

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The more of the book I read the less I trust that the federal government has any concern for the general well being of the people.
The lies, deceit,...

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by bblhd672 View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:39 pm
CDC did not publish data supporting Gary Kleck’s DGU estimates
by ELB » Sat Apr 21, 2018 12:30 pm » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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In 1995 Gary Kleck published a study showing that civilian Americans used guns to defend themselves approximately 2.5 million times per year. This...

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NPR ran a story about DGUs last week, and a lot of gun control sites picked it up. This new Kleck paper makes a good counterpunch. Actually a one-two...

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by J.R.@A&M View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:32 pm
Is Cornyn's time up?
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by LDB415 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:19 am » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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Is it time for Cornyn to go? Has he drifted too far left? Is there a viable replacement?

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We could do better than Cornyn, but we could also do a whole lot worse especially if we primary him out and a Dem slips in in his place. I think he's...
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by Scott Farkus View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 11:49 am
WTS: M&P Shield 1.0 9mm 1.0 with 5 mags - $325 (DFW)
by extremist » Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:47 am » in Closed Items
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Excellent, hardly shot, hardly carried. Original 1.0 Shield with safety, 9mm, box and all accessories. 6 round flush mag and 4 extended 7 round mags....

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Gun is sold.

Holster and Mags available.

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by extremist View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:05 am
Austin based Yeti quits doing business with NRA
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by bblhd672 » Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:14 am » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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Received email from TSRA this morning saying that Austin based Yeti Corporation has notified NRA Foundation that they will no longer sell products to...

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Well, okay then. I didn't read your whole post. No offense intended, but punctuation and sentence structure actually have a purpose in writing.
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by anygunanywhere View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:04 am
Carrying target ammo or hollow point?
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by Pixie123 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:40 pm » in General Texas CHL Discussion
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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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There’s plenty of online places to buy 40S&W at reasonable prices. I hardly ever buy ammo in retail stores anymore unless it’s a great deal or I...
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by bblhd672 View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:39 am
Can Beto O’Rourke really beat Ted Cruz? Attachment(s)
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by The Annoyed Man » Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:03 pm » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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I’ve never heard of this guy until now, and all of a sudden, the Texas Tribune is saying that it’s too close to call? I don’t know much about him,...

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Yes, In the same manner Wendy Davis could beat Greg Abbott.
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by rp_photo View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:11 am
Chinese 93 Norinco Paratrooper M & 2 Russian Tula SKS for sale - Waco, Texas
by cprems » Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:36 pm » in Firearms
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Hi guys,

I went to an Estate sale and found a few SKS, 2 Tula russian and one Chinese paratrooper that has the factory detachable AK47 magazines....

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Pending sale.

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by cprems View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:02 am
WTS: NEW 200 45 ACP cases, $20
by Beiruty » Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:12 pm » in Holsters, Accessories, Reloading Equipment & Supplies
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I have new 200 45 ACP cases looking for a new home. $20 f2f Rt-75 Plano Area to McKinney Area.
PM me if interested.

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It was my Pleasure too. Enjoy your time reloading.

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by Beiruty View the latest post
Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:30 am
Calaveras and Braunig Lakes
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by wharvey » Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:00 pm » in General Texas CHL Discussion
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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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by srothstein View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:26 pm
Carlos Hathcock Method of Sighting In a Rifle
by ELB » Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:29 pm » in General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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Takes only one shot. Every so often. ;-)

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Interesting!

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by Paladin View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:57 pm
Is PETA running DFW Gun range?
by Paladin » Sat Apr 21, 2018 6:46 pm » in Shooting Ranges
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As background I love animals and have had numerous dogs. I carry OC spray as a first line of defense against the numerous dog aggressions I've...

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The funny part is that back in 2003 I shot my first Machinegun at DFW Gun Range. The range guy said "Lets make this fun!" and grabbed a...

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by Paladin View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:07 pm
Wish I had known about this sooner!
by Grundy1133 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:50 pm » in General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion

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by Grundy1133 View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:05 pm
AMENDMENT TWO: A LEGAL IMMIGRANT’S CAUTIONARY TALE
by bblhd672 » Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:23 pm » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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Excellent essay, one of the best I've ever read. RTWT. Distribute the link. Spread the message.

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I had a professor in graduate school who became a naturalized citizen while I was taking his class and he invited me to the Naturalization Ceremony....

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by AF-Odin View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 6:41 pm
Sponge-Inspired XSTAT Device Quickly Seals Gunshot Wounds
by Jnazee » Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:57 pm » in Off-Topic
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I had no idea this existed.

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The class was put on by the Scott & White lead Trauma surgeon, his nursing staff and a hand full of EMT's - several that were Army and served in...

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by flechero View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 5:09 pm
IN: Woman kills officer's attacker, now getting sued
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by ELB » Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:44 pm » in Self-Defense Reports
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In Feb 2017 a woman called in a suspicious person who had partially blocked her driveway and a street lane with a pickup truck. Conservation officer...

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The same issue applies to home insurance among other things in life. Buyer beware. Everyone has to make their own choices. There are different...
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by MechAg94 View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 4:45 pm
WTS - Dan Wesson ECO - DFW
by carlson1 » Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:49 pm » in Firearms
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Dan Wesson ECO in .45. It has exactly 325 rounds down range. It only has had two FTF’s. Not even broken in yet. Just like from the factor except I...

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Yes it is.

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by carlson1 View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 2:44 pm
Protesters target NRA lobbyist’s home and wife’s business
by bblhd672 » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:55 am » in National Rifle Association

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by crazy2medic View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:48 pm
(Another) CA professor making outrageous comments
by canvasbck » Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:56 am » in Off-Topic
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I don't normally advocate someone being fired over expressing their first amendment protected views while not at work. I am making an exception on...

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In terms of cost of living, is making 100k a year in California about like making 50-60k in Texas? Doesn't strike me as high enough to justify...

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by JustSomeOldGuy View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 12:00 pm
IL: Dems push bill rewarding schools that replace armed officers with therapists
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by Flightmare » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:50 pm » in Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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:banghead:

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Both bad ideas.

Useless SRO's who won't do their job.

Useless therapists.

Do away with public schools and home school your children.

Don't/can't...
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by Abraham View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:25 am
Trespassing? It depends who you are.
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by Oak Threeper » Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:51 pm » in The Crime Blotter
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More at

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Deadbeats have no "RIGHT" to hang out.

How would you like to come home to discover your yard is now popular with Deadbeats?

How long...
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by Abraham View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:11 am
NRA National Meeting May 3-6 -- Anybody Worried? Attachment(s)
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by superchief » Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:37 pm » in National Rifle Association
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Has anyone heard/read/seen any info on the security that will be available at the NRA meeting next month in Dallas? I really want to go, but i don't...

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Received mine, I also almost tossed the badge into the trash, looked one more time in the padded envelope and found it.
Thinking of taking the A...
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by flowrie View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:54 am
DFW West/Southwest Quadrant Breakfast
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by bblhd672 » Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:27 pm » in Off-Topic
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Starting a new thread for the DFW W/SW Quadrant Breakfast meeting.
When: Saturday June 17, 2017, 8:00 AM.
Where: Rudy's BBQ
451 East I-20...

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I'm planning to be there with Skullcop in the morning
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by Flightmare View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:34 pm
Is this video real?
by Grundy1133 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:05 pm » in Off-Topic
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This is what I was talking about with Taurus guns firing on their own... (kind of) IDK if this video is real or not tho or if the guns been tampered...

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It's still something worth thinking about. For instance, the Sig P320. The striker is held at full cock, with minimal sear engagement. Not that a...

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by treadlightly View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:08 pm
Grand prairie main street festival
by thaidragon » Fri Apr 20, 2018 2:19 pm » in General Texas CHL Discussion
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Just wanted to know if anyone is going the event and if carrying is permitted? I tried to look it up on their website and couldn't find anything. I...

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Thank you for all the replies guys. I guess I would just have to go and find out.

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by thaidragon View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:07 pm
Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement
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by AndyC » Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:43 am » in General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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Taurus SA has agreed to a $39 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging some of the company’s most popular semi-automatic handguns can...

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Funny... i was just talking about how taurus guns are ticking time bombs. I was being argued with about how there are a LOT of gun recalls... however...
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by Grundy1133 View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:11 pm
Warrant served for forgery.
by ELB » Fri Apr 20, 2018 2:47 pm » in Off-Topic
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Maybe this should go under the crime reports section?

Seguin PD served a warrant for forgery.

When they got to the address, they found a vacant...

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I appreciated the Dept's sense of humor in the facebook post. :lol:

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by flechero View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:00 pm
Colt DA 45 - what do you think?
by ml1209 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:38 pm » in General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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Saw this today. Would you buy? The barrel is 3", and under the barrel is stamped "United States Property"

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I wouldn't buy it, but I would visit Carlson1's church to see it after the service.

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by J.R.@A&M View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:40 pm
"Off Limits" locations for CHL's
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sun Apr 29, 2007 1:11 pm » in CHL Checklist
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This is a list of locations that are statutorily off-limits to CHL's per Texas law. It does not include federal law . The list is divided into to...

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and the app. also TABC map for texas. theres also an app i use for out of state laws and reciprocity... i forget the name.
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by Grundy1133 View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:09 pm
Dick's Sporting Goods to destroy all unsold firearms after Parkland shooting
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by Allons » Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:23 pm » in General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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Time for a boycott. :mad5

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They don't sell handguns either at least no me are on the internet
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by Gunner4640 View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:56 pm
WILSON COMBAT INTRODUCES THE “HARDEST HITTING AR CARBINE EVER PRODUCED”
by Flightmare » Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:29 pm » in General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion

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by mrvmax View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 2:50 pm
TX: Houston-former 911 operator convicted of hanging up calls
by bblhd672 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:37 am » in The Crime Blotter
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Example of why you can't depend on 911 and the police when seconds count.

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"Sorta makes me wonder how this got into the "thousands" before someone noticed."

If it took 'thousands' to get noticed, what...

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by Abraham View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:16 pm
FL: Forest highschool shooting leaves 1 injured
by Flightmare » Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:00 am » in The Crime Blotter
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It's a good thing they raised the minimum age for long gun purchases from FFLs to 21 so that things like this could be prevented, right?...

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1 injured and suspect in custody... i assume he didn tjust "give up"
Imagine that... an ARMED guard stopped the shooting before the...

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by Grundy1133 View the latest post
Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:33 pm

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