Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
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Excaliber »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm
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Manufacturers have been busy churning out holsters with retention features that are suitable for concealed or open carry. Here are a few that may be...
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I chose a RDR holster after I viewed a video where Colin Noir said it was his favorite holster for ease of on and off. I have been happy with it....
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Remember Sugerland Express
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Doug.38PR »
Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:33 pm
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The first time I saw this crazy movie on TV years ago, my dad and I (who both live in Houston not far from Sugerland) we said This must be VERY...
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holywood :banghead: :banghead: They will never learn that most of the time, the way things really happened are better & more interesting than what...
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Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:22 am
Woman kills dog to stop attack
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Scott Murray »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:12 am
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(9/07/06 - KTRK/SUGAR LAND, TX) - A Sugar Land woman had to kill a neighbor's dog when the animal attacked her and her dog.
Lou May was walking her...
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:rolll
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:04 pm
Gun Show in Tulsa,OK.
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Jim101 »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:37 pm
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In October, Billed as the biggest in the U.S......Suppose to be 4,000 tables, looks like a weekend trip..Now, can we buy from dealers since we are a...
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I wish I could justify the trip to the wife, I need a bird gun.
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Last post by cyphur
Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:41 am
Outstanding customer service from Kimber
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DaveT »
Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:36 pm
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I sent my 3 year old Tactical Ultra II back to Kimber on Monday, the 28th of August by FedEx Priority Overnight because of a couple of problems.......
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Great news!! I've had confidence in Kimber's CS ever since I called with a question as a non-owner, I was treated just as important as anyone else....
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Last post by cyphur
Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:39 am
UT player Brown in possession of a firearm.
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O6nop »
Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:41 pm
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Charges likely to be dismissed. Could this be a precedent? Is it legal to carry a loaded gun in plain sight? Have the traveling laws changed without...
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Regardless, its another sad event for the Longhorns.
Hope he doesn't go down the same path as Rickey Williams.
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Last post by RPBrown
Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:01 am
Introduction-
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RollTideCHL »
Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:47 am
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Hello Everyone!
I have been a forum lurker for a couple months, but I have just joined and wanted to introduce myself. I am an avid shooter (NRA High...
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Welcome aboard RTC, great to have you on the forum...and in the Great State of Texas!
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Last post by flintknapper
Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:39 pm
Austin area folks going to the CHLforum day ?
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j1132s »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:00 pm
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Hi,
Looks like I'll be able to attend this year's CHLforum day in Houston. I think it's a great opportunity to meet the other forum members and...
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I'm sorry, but I have to retract my offer of giving rides to the CHLForum day. My wife has decided to attend, and this means I'll not have much...
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Last post by j1132s
Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:59 pm
Need help/advise with my Beretta 92FS
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jnkirk1974 »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:26 pm
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Let me start off my saying that this gun is NOT the gun that I carry. I use my HK P2000sk and Glock 23 for defense purposes.
My Beretta is a gun...
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Oh, don't worry. I'm already doing to do this......because you told me to :grin:
I know that I really need to polish the feed ramp. It's most...
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Last post by jnkirk1974
Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:41 am
Chicken Dies, Wife Shoots Husband
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Crossfire »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:39 pm
Just another reason why drinking and shooting don't mix. :shock:
CHESHIRE, Ore. - A woman shot her husband in the back after he killed her pet...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:48 pm
Saxet gun show in Conroe - Who's Going?
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barres »
Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:04 am
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It has been a long time since I went to one of the Saxet gun shows, and I wa wondering if the one in Conroe this weekend will be 30.06 posted. From...
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I'll be going. Not sure which day, probably Sunday.
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:20 pm
Video: Store Clerk Shoots And Kills Robber
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Paladin »
Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:25 pm
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Apparently took place in Dallas. Try not to laugh too hard at the expert saying that store owners shouldn't keep guns on premises.
WARNING: GRAPHIC...
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That shows another phenomenon. Untrained people will often not shoot thru objects that are only cover, trying instead to shoot around the object or...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:44 am
How to get night sights for my HK?
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jnkirk1974 »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:49 am
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I'm wanting to have Meprolite sites (or some other brand) installed on my P2000sk. However, I'm not finding any locally and my local gunsmith is...
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HK's sights are pretty straight forward. IF you've got the push tool, it shouldn't be too bad to change them... although I've never done it myself.
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:18 am
Holster Time
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Diode »
Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:29 am
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Ok, I am now searching for a holster for my Kimber Ultra II. Opinions on style as well as make would be cool! I use a Fobus Paddle for my Sig and...
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I kinda favor the paddle as well. I ordered a Blade-Tec for my Kimber.
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Last post by Diode
Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:13 am
Just got my new shoulder holster
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jnkirk1974 »
Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:43 pm
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Ok, I've been using a shoulder holster for some time now made by Kangaroo. It's a glorified waist/chest band with a support that comes over the...
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I intended on posting a picture, but had to run out to my hockey game. I'll try to post tomorrow (even though a picture has already been provided to...
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Last post by jnkirk1974
Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:14 am
How much ammo to bring at forum day
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RPBrown »
Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:54 am
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I've already PM'd Charles with this question but thought I would get input from others.
How much ammo should I bring with me? 200, 400-500 rounds?
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Very good, at least that's cleared up. My only other question is this...
I plan on attending the Drawing and Shooting class, I assume we will be...
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Last post by JLaw
Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:59 pm
Security - alive and well at Texas Stadium...NOT!
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Chris »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:39 pm
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we decided to go to the football game last night. while i'm not a fan of football, i thought my two girls might like it. i had been carrying my...
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according to merriam-webster, the stadium staff were not doing this...
Main Entry: se·cu·ri·ty
Pronunciation: si-'kyur-&-tE
Function: noun...
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Last post by Chris
Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:00 am
NYT Gun Chart
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Rugrash »
Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:27 pm
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Hey all...just thought you'd like to see a chart that a friend sent me that was done by the NYT. I think it was attached to a whiny article. Note the...
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I can't tell from the linked site or the sources of the stats HOW they gathered their information. The commentary in the link in the NY Times is...
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Last post by Mithras61
Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:24 pm
Whewhhhhh...I'm tired. Annual Shoot.
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flintknapper »
Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:33 am
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Had my Annual shoot yesterday (missed ya LongTooth). We had 22 people, all ages, male/female...different levels of experience.
Started at 10:00...
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I try to shoot on Thursday evenings mostly, because I like bowling pins. I'm too far away to just drop in and hang out day in and day out.
The best...
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Last post by wrt45
Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:17 pm
A Question on pricing of a gun
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Jamj30 »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:05 pm
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Hello all,
I was just curious if someone can give me a rough estimate of how much a Taurus Model 85S Revolver would cost. The firearm is used but in...
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register at gunbroker.com so you can see completed auctions. I only count those with 2 or more bids.
Remember that most of the sales from those...
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Last post by Rex B
Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:55 pm
Burleson considers ban on public display of toy guns...
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Paladin »
Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:04 pm
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Burleson considers ban on public display of toy guns; ban not in Cleburne’s sights
By Joy E. Cressler/Staff Writer
BURLESON — Trying to head...
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You bring up several points that I feel need to be addressed.
1) What's to stop BG from painting the tip of his gun orange? - Nothing at all. I felt...
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Last post by Mithras61
Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:58 pm
TexasCHLforum Day at PSC?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sat Mar 11, 2006 10:35 am
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Well, it's water-testing time folks. I want to see if there is enough interest in having another TexasCHLforum Day at PSC this year. There is a 5th...
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Count me in.
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Last post by charlie
Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:50 pm
It's vital to check rifle, sights before opening day
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Paladin »
Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:06 pm
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Article, plus a nice list of San Antonio ranges:
Outdoors: It's vital to check rifle, sights before opening day
Web Posted: 08/31/2006 07:20 PM...
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I have been to Bullet hole range and its a nice set up Rifle range out to 300yds with lots of Room to move around in. the Guys there where nice and...
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Last post by Texasdoc
Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:32 pm
clock positions?
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Russell »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:32 pm
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Just wondering where all of you IWB carriers have your weapon. I don't know if I am weird or not but I have found that with the new The Answer...
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I carry concealed between 8 and 10.
I do a lot of driving and I have found that carring at the 9 o'clock position with an outside belt holster while...
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Last post by kw5kw
Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:45 am
Walther P5 ?
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PX »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:48 pm
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Anyone have any experience with Walther P5's?
Good/bad/indifferent input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
JP
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Its nice to see the name Walther pop up every now and then. Wish they got more respect.
I dont have any knowledge about the P5, just the PPk and...
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Last post by spud
Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:50 am
Single Stack .45 Carry input
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Diode »
Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:49 pm
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Ok, suppose I wanted a Single stack .45 so it was thin. SA/DA so I don't have to worry about amby safety. I also prefer the metal frame rather than...
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I haven't had any issues with my external extractor, its never FTE'd. Its had a few issues feeding the last round of the magazine, but I think thats...
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Last post by cyphur
Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:55 am
What do you carry and why?
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onerifle »
Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:48 pm
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Hello all. This forum seems to have a lot of nice, well informed people, with a welcome lack of hot air. :) QUite a bit of good information, as...
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My carry gun for the most part is a S&W 642. I'm not allowed to carry at work so I keep my Baby Eagle 9mm in my car and use pepper spray to go from...
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Last post by txbell1
Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:53 am
H&K's @Academy ($767)
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Rugrash »
Sun Aug 27, 2006 12:46 am
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Just happened to run across the USP 9mm and the .40 cal the other night at Academy on 59S between Greenbriar and Kirby. The .40's frame was olive...
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Academy here in Amarillo has HK, Glock, SW, Taurus, Beretta, XDs, Ruger, probably others that I can't remember right now
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Last post by 64zebra
Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:15 pm
Weapons to be fashioned into longhorn figure
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Paladin »
Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:22 pm
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Posted on Tue, Aug. 29, 2006
Disarming work of art
Weapons to be fashioned into longhorn figure
By RUTH RENDON
Houston Chronicle
LEAGUE CITY -- It...
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yep, sad
our PD here recently auctioned off pistols and long guns that were in their vaults, some good deals, others were junk
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Last post by 64zebra
Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:50 pm
Cost of trading in
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propellerhead »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:23 am
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What if I bought a $300 gun from a gun show, then I catch them at the next gun show and want to trade in the gun I bought for a similar one... Will...
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What you get will also depend on the popularity and availability of the gun. A while ago when Kel Tec P3AT's were in short supply I had several...
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Last post by bauerdj
Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:42 pm
Sheepdogs, wolves and sheep
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txinvestigator »
Mon Dec 05, 2005 10:55 pm
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I searched and did not find this already posted. I figured this crowd would appreciate it.
On Sheep, Sheepdogs, and Wolves
By Dave Grossman
One...
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If you are warrior who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the...
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Last post by TxFire
Sun Sep 03, 2006 12:50 pm
Rohrbaugh R9S
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sebis »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 12:50 am
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Since I got my CHL I am trying to cary my P2000SK as much as possible where legal but I am to paranoid to carry at the office even thou is not...
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I just bookmarked that. What a great resource. Thanks
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sun Sep 03, 2006 12:26 pm
FFL in Houston
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sebis »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:39 pm
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Looking to buy my first handgun out of state, what FFL would you recommend in Houston? TIA
Sebis
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Is here up on this side of town?
How do I find him
?
:???:
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Last post by Diode
Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:45 am
Hunting Rats
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Scott Murray »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:25 am
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When I procured an air rifle on the recommendation of KBCraig, on the other thread, I thought it would be just for fun and plinking. But when looking...
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Thanks for the link.
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Last post by fm2
Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:44 pm
Ruger M77 Mark II Stainless Var Rifle 22-250
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JLinTX »
Sun Aug 06, 2006 12:40 am
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Well I was out in Caddo Mills today with a friend and this caught my eye.. As I have gotten slightly tired of my Bushmaster AR-15 and finally got...
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Thanks! I have come very attatched to this rifle as it is my first non-black rifle. My only issues now are resolving costs for 22-250 ammo. Thinking...
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Last post by JLinTX
Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:24 pm
Victim Learns How To Shoot Gun Before Attackers Paroled (OH)
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Paladin »
Wed Aug 30, 2006 1:25 pm
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Victim Learns How To Shoot Gun Before Attackers Paroled
POSTED: 9:48 am EDT August 28, 2006
HAMILTON, Ohio -- A woman who was repeatedly raped 23...
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I've never been ridiculed here for not carrying 24/7. It's actually illegal for me to do so at work, since I'm a teacher. I would really like to...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:59 pm
RBCD experiences??
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lrb111 »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 7:57 am
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I was surfing around and ran across the RBCD ammo site.
They have raw numbers on their ammo performance, and it appears astounding to me. I mean,...
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I found this
It's the second one.
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Last post by lrb111
Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:30 pm
First Air Travel w/ CHL..
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Reysc »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:34 am
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Will be in Orlando Sept 9-12 and debating whether it's worth the hassle. It's a businness trip and a little wine and dine for me from my Florida...
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Just take it with you it's not that bad. 4 days is a long time to live out of a carry on :lol:
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Last post by Cosmo 9
Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:25 pm
WWB 9mm @ Wal-Mart
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OverEasy »
Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:41 am
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FYI,
Mon. 8/28/06 I went by W-M, the WWB 9mm has gone from $4.63/50 rds. to $7.17.
If you find any for $4.63, better grab it.
The only ammo that has...
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I like to shoot the 22's but usually break them out after I've shot about everything else in the bigger calibers that I have with me. I try not to...
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Last post by jbenat
Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:08 pm
opinions of Tangofoglio and EAA
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Witness P »
Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:26 pm
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Does anybody have input on there firearms
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Tangfolio makes a whole bunch of stuff, not just Tangfolio branded guns. Their quality is very good.
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Last post by Johnny
Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:07 pm
Seriously concealable gun!
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KBCraig »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:04 am
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Dunno about penetration. I wonder if Marshall & Sanow have covered the stopping power of 2.34 mm rim-fire?
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Kevin
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I guess I've seen worse earrings. :smile:
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Last post by flintknapper
Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:06 pm
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bburgi »
Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:43 pm
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That's a good idea Jason. We were planning to be in a house within a year, but due to a job-change that's looking less and less likely. A cheap safe...
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Last post by bburgi
Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:54 pm
Would I be prosecuted?
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FreddySugar »
Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:14 pm
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Watch this video.
My question is:
If i am a bystander,(browsing in the aisle) and I take lethal action would I go to jail. YES or NO
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You shot a man who saw your gun, which you were using to stop his assault on a third party, and decided to rush you, anyway. I would assume at this...
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Last post by barres
Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:50 pm
High-profile lawyer Hardin robbed at gunpoint
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dws1117 »
Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:49 pm
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This may have been posted. I've been away for a few days and didn't see it anywhere.
Sounds like he needs a CHL.
Aug. 29, 2006, 7:48AM...
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I wonder why he didn't open the garage door with the remote control and drive in.
I imagine the thugs were lurking in the bushes, and this suggests...
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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:44 pm
Birthday present from the family!!!
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tex45acp »
Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:24 pm
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My birthday was on Saturday 8/26 and on Friday, one of my sons asked me to go by the gunstore I do business with and pick up some ammunition for him....
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Man, that is awesome!
:party:
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Last post by aguyindallas
Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:52 am
New Gun
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thirddd »
Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:33 pm
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I just came fom the gun shop. I picked up a FN FNP-40. I was wondering if any one here was familiar with this pistol?
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Thank you sir :grin:
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Last post by bdsnooks
Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:14 am
AD at Austin Gun Show
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O6nop »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:47 pm
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Interestingly enough, there was nothing in the news, or did I miss it? There was an AD at the Saxet Gun Show Saturday morning. No one was hurt. I was...
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Someone is going to seriously injure somebody & that will be the end of gun shows as we know them. We've got to be on guard as patrons. Gun show...
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Last post by jbenat
Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:59 pm
Do you intend to win?
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Rob Longenecker »
Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:22 am
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Concealed carry has a very important mental component that requires some discussion. I don't have all the answers, but here's what I have to offer at...
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Orc4hire has edited all of his posts to delete the text. Per his request I have deleted his profile. The only reason I'm posting this information is...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:53 pm
Holster review with photos
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progun47 »
Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:01 am
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I wanted to show off my new holster, and give a review on it. The rig was made by John Railston at 5 Shot Leather .
I ask him to make his Uncle Lou...
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This reminds me of something I try to tell every new carrier that wants a high quality carry rig. They take time to break in . Sometimes that is more...
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:50 am
Classified ads/ridiculous asking prices
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seamusTX »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:37 pm
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I buy a lot of used stuff. Good values to be had.
I'm not sure what to make of classified ads for firearms that are asking 150% of the market price...
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I wish those that don't haggle would just put that in their ad. Just say firm after the price, so we know up front. Otherwise, expect people to offer...
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Last post by Glockamolie
Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:29 pm
Pocket Carry - Again
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Braden »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:35 pm
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Based on comments in my other pocket carry thread as well as those made on Glocktalk and THR, I have revised my list and am once again seeking...
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In a pair of pants with big pockets I pack a Steyr S9 in the rt ft pocket. I can have my hand on it without illegal display or alarming the bed...
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Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:07 pm
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