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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
Choosing an accurate barrel for 1911
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lrb111 »
Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:49 pm
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I know some of you have been through the grinder on updating and accurizing 1911s. :grin:
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I have an Ed Brown in my 5 Colt, and a Wilson Combat Bull barrel in my 4 SA Champion. I'm very happy with both.
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Last post by 135boomer
Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:01 am
Salesman changed his mind?
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RPBrown »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:08 am
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Last night we were eating dinner when the doorbell rang. This, as usual, started the dogs barking. But before I could get to the door, I heard the...
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Maybe next time, he'll get up and answer the door himself.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:20 pm
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Last post by fadlan12
Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:37 pm
Looking for advice on AK 47
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Daltex1 »
Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:05 pm
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lOOKING AT GETTING AN AK47, WHAT COUNTRY OF ORIGIN IS BEST? AND IF ANYONE COULD TELL ME WHAT SAIGA IS? WILLING TO TRADE WITH SOMEONE IF INTRESTED
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And I don't disagree with you. I hated the M16 as a service rifle. Almost two decades later, I'm warming up to the idea of buying at AR (or at least...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:56 pm
MoJo - Eagle in Vidor?
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trueno »
Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:21 am
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MoJo, or anyone else in SE TX, have you seen the eagle on Hwy 105? Guys at work mentioned it is nesting on the side of the road, traffic is kinda...
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We drove out there this morning and we were able to see both of the adult eagles the babies weren't moving around. It was an awesome sight !
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Last post by MoJo
Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:45 pm
SPRINGFIELD EMP ?
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ScubaSigGuy »
Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:17 am
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Does anyone have any feedback on this weapon? I am considering making a purchase and I was wondering if anybody here has shot one. I know that CH has...
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I wanted a 9mm option in a 1911 style pistol. Sure, I could have more rounds with my Springfield XD, but is that really necessary? I don't work in LE...
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Last post by ScubaSigGuy
Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:39 pm
Hunting Magazine writer makes career-ending error?
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Greybeard »
Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:41 pm
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By expressing (ignorant) opinion about ARs on Outdoor Life blog.
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FWIW, Blaine Hardin's Washington Post story was reprinted on page A6 of the Austin American Statesman today (Sunday, 02/26/07) along with a picture...
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Last post by HankB
Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:43 pm
February Austin area get together -- 2/24 Hill Country 1PM
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j1132s »
Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:21 pm
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Update--
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Hey guys,
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Last post by j1132s
Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:37 am
Darrell Scott's Testimony - a good read, from PDO
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tomc »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 5:33 pm
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DARRELL SCOTT TESTIMONY
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i would vote for him
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Last post by bigdook
Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:38 pm
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Last post by Reysc
Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:23 pm
Big oops.
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Venus Pax »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:00 pm
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I have this bad habit of dropping my gun. This has happened at least five times since I've been carrying, which has been since May.
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I have been carrying for just 3 yrs. but I have never dropped my gun
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Last post by Tote 9
Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:50 am
Saying Hello
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Ranger+P+ »
Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:22 pm
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Happy to find this site.
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nice choice :grin:
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Last post by casselthief
Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:14 pm
U.S. seniors fight off muggers, killing one
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Lodge2004 »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:39 pm
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A superb example of how the proper mindset can overcome overwhelming odds. I bet these three armed bandits weren't expecting this reaction from a...
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a broken clavicle???? nooooooooooooooooooo!
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Last post by casselthief
Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:11 pm
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Last post by casselthief
Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:51 pm
THE UNABRIDGED SECOND AMENDMENT - great read IMHO
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ScubaSigGuy »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:39 pm
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I was compelled to pass this along. While it it not a new article it certainly has some teeth (IMHO). Just food for thought.
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Good read alright! Thanks for posting!
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:28 pm
Assault Weapons?
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Commander »
Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:17 pm
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See the quote by the Sig Rep at the end....He's probably more right than this article is
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Man! Where do you get that model? I'll bet the ammo is pretty expensive.
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Last post by ChrisStevens
Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:38 am
Would anyone try to shoot this?
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by JJ99SS » Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:11 am
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I couldn't stop laughing...
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why would anyone want to own a 45ACP?
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Last post by Liberty
Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:19 am
FNH USA comming out with two 5.7x28 bolt action rifles
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p99guy »
Wed Feb 14, 2007 4:02 pm
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FN says the 5.7x28mm bolt gun will be ready by July or August, two versions.
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For short range it is nice to load 6 grains of HS-6 instead of 27 grains of BLC-2 using the same 55 grain projectiles. The velocity is 1500 (pistol)...
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Last post by bajorn5
Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:59 pm
Homeowner Shoots And Kills Alleged Intruder
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Paladin »
Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:13 pm
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2/18/07-Smith County
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It's a shame she is having to go through this, especially considering her condition. I'm glad, however, that she had what it takes to defend herself.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:39 pm
To those who are in Tyler and inside the loop of Houston
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KinnyLee »
Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:38 am
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Just passing on the info. :cool:
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It never hurts to put a call in or drop a letter/post card.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:32 pm
Shoot/No-Shoot video?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:20 pm
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Does anyone know where I can get a Shoot/No-Shoot video to use in classes? I thought they would be easy to find on the Internet, but either I'm not...
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Yup...that's it....The Inlaws....thanks Russ!!
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Last post by Skipper5
Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:42 pm
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Last post by Show Killer
Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:05 am
StreetWise Lightning Rod Stun Gun: my review
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Venus Pax »
Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:21 pm
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I hope I posted the pictures correctly.
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With its nifty design, Venus, you could always poke'em in the eye with it!
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Last post by The Marshal
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:07 pm
TSRA pays off- I WON
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eagleeye »
Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:12 pm
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I got a call from the TSRA office saying I had won in the drawing from the show in Mesquite. Drawing was from people who renewed membership.
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That's great!
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Last post by KRM45
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:06 pm
An Example For Open Carry
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anygunanywhere »
Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:15 pm
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During my travels I have open carried in PA and WV. I have to in WV since TX and WV are not reciprocal and WV does not honor my VA non-resident, at...
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LOL, I'm going to use that.
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Last post by Will938
Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:20 pm
Concealed Carry in Europe???
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by HEMIzygote » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:23 pm
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Not quite sure where this belongs, but here goes.....
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Yup,
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Last post by flintknapper
Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:44 pm
Extra mags...How many and why?
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TX Rancher »
Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:32 am
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During the discussion of the mall shooting, GC and a few others talk about carrying extra magazines. Not wanting to hijack that thread, I thought I...
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I am all for carrying spare mags. Not because I think I'm going to need that much ammo but because mags fail and if it's not putting the little noise...
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Last post by HighVelocity
Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:01 pm
Buy More Ammo Day-Feb. 19, 2007
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propellerhead »
Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:02 am
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It may sound silly at first but it's an excuse to go buy some ammo and stock up.
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Where'd you get your 9mm age_?? Good price on a case??
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Last post by Skipper5
Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:33 pm
What to do if attacked by a hostile military force in Texas?
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John R. Fuller »
Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:44 pm
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More important: What are the rules of engagement that you are subject to when attacked by a foreign martial force ie... Mexican Drug Gang, or worse...
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If such make it all the way from Mexico to the DFW area, then we're really in deep........
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Last post by kw5kw
Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:09 pm
HOW TO CALL THE POLICE
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sparx »
Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:32 pm
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HOW TO CALL THE POLICE WHEN YOU'RE OLD AND DON'T MOVE FAST ANYMORE
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If you yell POLICE! FREEZE! or something of the sort, and later on the bad guy claims you were impersonating an officer, well, like any reasonable...
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Last post by HankB
Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:04 pm
An anti's rant on "sniper rifles"... more insanity
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ScubaSigGuy »
Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:03 pm
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A friend of mine just sent this to me. Notice the attempt at an emotional appeal before misleading the reader.
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Well I guess those that think like Jim Zumbo, should believe us when we say they arent just after the semi auto military styled guns...they are after...
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Last post by p99guy
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:50 am
FFL in San Antonio
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Show Killer »
Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:43 am
I looked in the FFL section and only saw one, The Bullet Hole, which is quite a drive for me. I am in the North Central area of town (1604/O'Connor)...
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Last post by Show Killer
Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:43 am
Remington 700P or the LTR?
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Stupid »
Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:36 am
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Thinking about getting a Remington 700P in 308. Mostly I would be shooting at paper, and maybe in a remote chance, I would go hunting with it....
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LTR it is. I need to settle my reload equipment firest as the cost of bullets is killing me.
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Last post by Stupid
Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:23 pm
Looking for some land but need help
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attila79 »
Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:36 pm
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I would like to purchase some hunting land near Houston no more than three hours outside of Houston. I need some help locating an area I have...
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Do you know if they have any pics on the net that I can see? Thanks
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Last post by attila79
Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:49 pm
Gunman Kills 5 in Utah Shopping Mall
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MrDrummy »
Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:08 am
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It if wasn't for all those evil guns, we'd all be a lot safer. :roll:
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I went looking for a similar forum in Utah, but came across this website
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Last post by O6nop
Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:22 pm
Good CHL pistol practice
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j1132s »
Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:14 am
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This is a bit of a cross posting, but I thought there are CHL'ers who don't read the competitions subforum and may be interested.
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Just a reminder for interested people to get out and shoot. Your score won't be as bad as mine, I promise!
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Last post by j1132s
Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:32 pm
Question about .45 cal for Redhawk Revolvers
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txbell1 »
Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:13 am
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Hi everyone,
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You guys are AWESOME! Thanks so much for the information, this was really good input. And trust me I won't be afraid. I started out with a 380 and I...
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Last post by txbell1
Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:48 am
where do you guys go shooting in Houston?
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Stupid »
Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:53 pm
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I live about 5 min from the Galleria. There's a Top Gun club really close by, but they charge $13/hour and require everybody to use their special...
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My range is PSC in Friendswood. Its a real nice club, well taken care of, and the people are great. I'm always willing to take people out there to...
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Last post by Reed2600
Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:22 am
.45 ammo prices
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Right2Carry »
Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:31 pm
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I hope this is in the right place if not then I hope the MODS move it to the correct area.
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Sorry for the omission, that was for aluminum cases
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Last post by Jason73
Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:23 am
Car carry...
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onerifle »
Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:54 pm
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Ok...I'm finally posting this because it has annoyed me until it literally has become a pain in the, um...rear.
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absolutely, eh!
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Last post by casselthief
Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:03 pm
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:55 pm
Post your AR Beauties......
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Reysc »
Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:05 pm
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Well after a few months search w/ lots of help and info from members of this board, I finally took the dive and got my first AR 15. It's a NIB SMITH...
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Thanks! Had to get an original preban still in the box because the first one was modified, Tango Down battlegrip and Magpul trigger guard.
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Last post by AC
Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:57 pm
And this is why we need the Castle Doctrine
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SC1903A3 »
Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:06 pm
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Momma is going to sue the store owner because she thinks her son should have been shot only once, instead of three times. Do I hear a Doh!
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My son is such a good boy. I don't know why he had to shoot him THREE times. He would never hurt a fly.
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Last post by Roger Howard
Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:29 am
Outdoor channel no longer available in Austin?
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O6nop »
Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:36 pm
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I tuned in to the Outdoor Channel on Time Warner in Austin and it says no longer available. I was watching it just a couple hours earlier and it was...
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It's a premium now, I think with aother 400 sports channels It costs $1.99/month or something like that to get it. But, the other night, when I...
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Last post by O6nop
Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:25 pm
Gun shows
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Bill »
Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:51 am
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After visiting a couple of gun shows I am concerned about some of those purchasing Auto weapon, knifes, etc.
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I did see a few hot chicks. There's a hot policewoman I was about to hit on.
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Last post by Stupid
Sat Feb 17, 2007 3:53 am
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:14 pm
Thinking of Security Awareness in the Work place..
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Reysc »
Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:13 pm
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We conduct quarterly safety meetings with supervisors and key personnel and subjects/topics range from Fire drills to basic safety awareness. It is...
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The guy that you mentioned had to go to work somewhere, and quite possibly he would have 'snapped', if that's the right word--or not, no matter if...
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Last post by kw5kw
Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:28 pm
City of Denton to open up with "grackle cannons"
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Greybeard »
Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:28 pm
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Coming ... every 30 sceonds this Saturday and Sunday nights. And hopefully the birds don't go south as planned. We have plenty in our parts already,...
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And in the words of a game warden friend...... I've never met a grackle that wasn't depradating on something.
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Last post by wrt45
Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:23 pm
Is it safe to dry fire a revolver?
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zigzag »
Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:48 pm
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Havent own one so I dont know if its ok? I do a lot on my 1911 and is perfectly fine.
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A Ruger Single Six with the transfer bar can be dryfired, per the manual. If you have an older model that was never updated to the transfer bar then...
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Last post by Rex B
Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:33 am
What does everyone think of Kahrs
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jdowdle »
Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:57 am
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I have been looking at getting a Kahr but haven't settled on a model yet. What does everyone think of them. I am interested in the good, bad and ugly.
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The EMP is what I would really want but it is a little out of my price range.
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Last post by jdowdle
Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:14 am
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