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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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Links to Governmental resources

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- Tex. Local Gov't Code §229.01 et seq

Heller Opinion.pdf

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CHL LINKS

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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:34 am

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Phone: (512) 424-7293
(512) 424-7294
Helpline: (800) 224-5744

- A great place for the ladies and the men who care about them!

- BE...

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Links Requested: Make your link requests here

Last post by Liberty « Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:48 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:28 am

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If you would like to see a link included in this section, please post it here. But first, please read the Announcement regarding the rules for this...

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DPS still hasn't come out with the new handbook.
I took the old one one added HB 25 and SB321, and made a wiki. It can be found at:

Some might find...

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Link format and rules

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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:21 am

Per request, I'm adding a Links forum for links to CHL related web sites only.

When the new PHPBB bulletin board software (Ver. 3.0) is released,...

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Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:21 am
Please sign petition and share!!

Last post by TexasJohnBoy « Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:16 am
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by GreenMan0352 » Fri Oct 13, 2017 5:44 am

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This is to repeal the bill that could ban bumpstocks as well as certain triggers and whatever else considering how vague it is.

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Write your reps too. Make it so this never gets to the President's desk.

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Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:16 am
Church Liability

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by SJB » Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:34 am

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Does a church create liability issues by choosing to post or not to post the 30.06 or 30.07 notice?

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Thank you for the info. I wondered if the LDS churches in Texas posted. Good to hear they don't. I know the Catholic Churches in Ft Worth and Dallas...
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Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:10 pm
No 51% sign in a 51% establishment...

Last post by Keith B « Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:51 pm
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by Reds45ACP » Mon May 13, 2013 1:20 pm

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I'd like to notify someone about a missing 51% sign at an establishment that shows a "Red Sign" on the TABC website. TABC doesn't list...

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In this case, it would be a matter of taking the ride and then beating the rap.

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Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:51 pm
Question about sale to someone living in Texas, but no TX ID

Last post by twomillenium « Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:36 pm
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by tms119 » Sun May 31, 2015 5:42 pm

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Hey so I have a friend who just moved to Texas. He has not gotten his TX ID yet but does live in a home that's under his name. Can I sell him a...

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Been there, done that and have the T-shirt to prove it. :lol:

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Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:36 pm
CHL - 16

Last post by KC5AV « Tue Jan 12, 2016 1:55 pm
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by doncom » Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:09 pm

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The 2016 CHL - 16 is up.

If this is old news, I apologize.

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This is the new one... revised 1/2016.

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Tue Jan 12, 2016 1:55 pm
30.06 Map Mobile App?

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by MWHoward » Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:55 am

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My apologies if this has been addressed before. I did a search, but only over the last 6 months.

Is there an iPhone/Android app (I use iPhone) out...

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Since this got popped back up, I will reply here too. Our Android app has now entered beta status. Please check this topic for more information on...
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Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:26 pm
Background checks sent to employers?

Last post by SigP938extreme « Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:37 am
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by SigP938extreme » Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:16 pm

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I submitted my chl application and in the affidavit section had a section on sending
My bg check to my employers.
I have an arrest 20 yrs plus but...

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Thanks for the info

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Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:37 am
Background check?

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by thatguy » Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:54 pm

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I'm applying for the Texas Hunter/Boater Education Instructor certificate and was asked about any and all convictions including speeding tickets. I...

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Thanks, I pulled my record and it shows clear? I guess speeding tickets "fall off" after so many years?

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Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:30 pm
CHL application can't authenticate my information

Last post by jbarn « Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:50 am
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by Teamsmeltzer » Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:09 pm

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When I go to the state of Texas website to start my CHL application, the first page that pops up after I click apply is the "Customer...

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Is this your application for an initial license? Be sure you are following the correct links, then be sure you are following the correct format for...

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Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:50 am
Resources to debunk some anti-gun claims

Last post by JeffT72 « Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:58 am
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Attachment(s) by RPB » Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:39 am

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There are two articles I cite often,
Raging Against Self Defense:
A psychiatrist Examines The Anti-Gun Mentality-By Sarah Thompson, M.D.

and...

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Thanks for posting these! I read through most of the last one and it contained some great data and explanations. I think the automobile analogy was...

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Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:58 am
Great bit of info...

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by Medic624 » Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:05 am

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If you are going to travel or have questions on where and how you can carry in other states this site lists all states and spells it out in...

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Their information on Ohio law is severely out of date. A quality warning sign?

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Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:39 am
Defensive gun use resources

Last post by OrangeAnimal « Mon May 21, 2012 9:12 am
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by RPB » Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:33 pm

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I tweet, and try to remember to post The Crime Blotter every few days after searching Google News Past 24 hours for
Burglar shot
Intruder shot...

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Much like the gunssavelives map there is this its a good reference.

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Mon May 21, 2012 9:12 am
Open Carry

Last post by cbunt1 « Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:42 pm
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by Mehew » Tue May 17, 2011 9:42 am

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Can anyone update the Open Carry situation in Texas?

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Me too...IBTL

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Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:42 pm
Instructions for FFL NICS responses

Last post by XnTx « Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:38 pm

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I ran across this and thought I would throw it out there for anyone that might want it.

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Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:38 pm
Tips from a former Austin Legislative Staffer

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:51 am

by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:51 am

The post below offers very good advice about contacting elected officials to promote or oppose bills pending in the legislature. The only thing I...

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nicsappeals

Last post by Cobra Medic « Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:13 pm
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by matchbox » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:50 am

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I was told by nics the other day to wait to take my chl class and wait to apply for my chl during my current appeal process. I am wondering if anyone...

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If I understand correctly, he hasn't taken the class or applied for a CHL yet. It sounds like the check was a "Brady" check to purchase a...

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Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:13 pm
Proposed 2010-2011 DPS budget

Last post by seamusTX « Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:35 am
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by seamusTX » Mon May 04, 2009 3:17 pm

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I just ran across the proposed 2010-2011 DPS budget:

(Be warned: This is an 8-MB file.)

Some interesting points:

The budget for the Concealed...

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The basic $140 application fee and the $25 fee for change of address or modification are built into the statute (now 15 years old).

Only the renewal...

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2009 Legislative Session Open for Bill Filings

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by ErnieP » Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:36 am

Yesterday was the first day for filing Bills for consideration by the 2009 legislature. Here is a link to track gun related filings:

If you cannot...

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