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- Fri Sep 02, 2016 6:41 pm
- Forum: Books & Videos
- Topic: What are you currently reading?
- Replies: 155
- Views: 49211
Re: What are you currently reading?
I'm almost finished rereading the Freehold series by Michael Z. Williamson, published by Baen. Military SF. If you like science fiction w/ out all the SJW dreck that crowds the field these days, Baen is the place you want to spend some time. Bonus, they hate DRM and their books are available in ever...
- Mon Aug 29, 2016 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Looking for a gunsmith
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1036
Re: Looking for a gunsmith
XD sights can be challenging, but shouldn't be an issue to any gunsmith or gun shop in your area with the right tools.
If you don't find anybody, and you happen to get to Houston, shoot me a PM and I'll fix you up.
If you don't find anybody, and you happen to get to Houston, shoot me a PM and I'll fix you up.
- Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:36 am
- Forum: The Crime Blotter
- Topic: HCSO: DEPUTY FATALLY SHOT AT GAS STATION IN NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6784
Re: HCSO: DEPUTY FATALLY SHOT AT GAS STATION IN NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY
It's a valid line of inquiry. With only about six months from date of manufacture to crime, this gun doesn't have a lot of history. Was it a straw purchase by a family member or girlfriend? If that's the case, will there be a prosecution? If it was stolen, was it reported? Did he buy it 'on the stre...
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Ultrasonic cleaners for gun parts
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3347
Re: Ultrasonic cleaners for gun parts
I'm a fan of the Lucas Bore Solvent & Ultrasonic Gun Cleaner. No noxious odor is a big plus.
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:23 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Base Exchange to be Opened to Vets
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4805
Re: Base Exchange to be Opened to Vets
It's actually a smart move by the Exchange folks. Between the push to merge all the service exchanges into one entity and dwindling budgets, they need some way of bringing in new revenue. Even if they only got a small percentage of the eligible veterans to shop w/ them online, their bottom line woul...
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:59 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Base Exchange to be Opened to Vets
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4805
Re: Base Exchange to be Opened to Vets
Back in the day, it was a tossup between the Yokosuka exchange or AAFES Yokota as to who had the better stereo gear. Many a fun road trip was had between the two destinations. Remember browsing the shops in Akihabara, drooling, and then settling for what I could afford at the base exchange. They had...
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:15 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Base Exchange to be Opened to Vets
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4805
Re: Base Exchange to be Opened to Vets
I've made three attempts since I first applied for my CHL back in 2002 to obtain another copy of my DD-214. Two were by methods advised here on this forum. So far, none have been successful. The application just seems to fade away into oblivion and no one knows anything about it and I'm told to do ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:13 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Base Exchange to be Opened to Vets
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4805
Re: Base Exchange to be Opened to Vets
For the electronics & stereo gear of course
Oh, to be young and stupid again.
Oh, to be young and stupid again.
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:04 pm
- Forum: Instructors' Corner
- Topic: CHL-8 Receipt Confirmation
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3675
Re: CHL-8 Receipt Confirmation
I got an automated reply Saturday (8/20) afternoon for using the contact form, and then a 'human' generated reply Monday morning (8/22) acknowledging receipt of that CHL8, added to file, etc.
- Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:21 pm
- Forum: Instructors' Corner
- Topic: NRA Basic Pistol - Phase 1 e-learning plans?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11143
Re: NRA Basic Pistol - Phase 1 e-learning plans?
No takers on the blended pistol course. Multiple takers on my "Introduction to Handguns" course which shares a lot with the now defunct NRA First Steps course. :lol: I used to pitch them equally. But the additional time required kills interest in the new course more than cost. Now, I menti...
- Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:44 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Kindle pros and cons
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7748
Re: Kindle pros and cons
Reading on a Kindle is a lot easier on the eyes than the tablets, and has better battery life (not having to power that display and whatever background apps/tasks are running). Being able to send elibrary books to the Kindle is a nice bonus. You can copy DRM-free books straight to your kindle via mi...
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:01 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: From military to LEO in 120 hrs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2673
Re: From military to LEO in 120 hrs
"Karson, a former customs agent, is an assistant professor of criminal justice at the University of Houston-Downtown. A veteran of the Army, after active duty overseas he served as a paratrooper assigned to the 12th Special Forces Group, U.S. Army Reserve." It would make a little more sens...
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:12 pm
- Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
- Topic: CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 - Carbine info
- Replies: 49
- Views: 36773
Re: CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 - Carbine info
Looking good!atx2a wrote:I picked this up a few weeks ago and love it so far. No mods yet. Just getting used to the platform. It's great!
The carbine is quickly becoming my favorite ammo eater.
- Sun Aug 14, 2016 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Duplicate License
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3326
Re: Duplicate License
I don't recall there having ever been a requirement to return the expired old one. Granted, I didn't not get mine until 2002, but I've never been instructed to return any of mine after renewal. IIRC, the only instructions are to destroy the expired one. That's a start. Where is that instruction loc...
- Sun Aug 14, 2016 8:22 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Duplicate License
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3326
Re: Duplicate License
Welcome to the forum. You cannot have two Texas CHL's; only one at a time. You really need to have you license on your person at all times in case you have to exit your vehicle or home and get off of your property while carrying. Just keep it with your drivers license as you have to show it when as...