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First Time for CHL
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JoshFromHouston »
Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:13 pm
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Ok so this is my first post and it looks like there is alot of good information here. I picked up a Sig p239 today and have a couple of questions...
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Josh, let us know how the class goes.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:56 am
Previous employment question
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screename »
Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:57 pm
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How strict are they on this? For some stupid reason, I did not write down the MONTH of one of my old jobs. The company I worked for is no longer in...
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I had one date wrong on one job. I think I had myself as having two full time jobs in the same month and it got kicked back.
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Last post by TDDude
Tue Jan 01, 2008 5:34 pm
Question: 30.06 sign and "unlicensed" phrase
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kyreb »
Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:34 am
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Forgive me if this is a repeat but please explain to me the part about not allowing unlicensed weapons in a 30.06 establishment.
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The TABC sign refers to licensing of the individual, not the firearm.
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Last post by jimlongley
Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:33 pm
dps check
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stormbringerr »
Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:38 pm
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i have a question, i sent the dps a request for an application packet and it took them a month to send me one. it says on their site if the dps finds...
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I just renewed my Texas Emergency Communications Services card in Austin. Another enity supervised by DPS. While there I asked about the...
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Last post by stormchaser
Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:36 pm
Should you report an incident when...?
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atxgun »
Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:00 pm
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Say you're walking down the street, some thug pops out with a knife demanding your money. You respond by drawing your weapon and asking him to think...
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Finally, a thread where I can contribute something meaningful to the discussion!
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Last post by JadeFire
Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:42 pm
What do at public toilet
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dac1842 »
Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:48 pm
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I have started carrying a deep concealment holster. It wraps around the chest area with the weapon just under the arm pit. I have had several...
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1. Avoid using public restrooms if possible.
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Last post by BrianSH
Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:57 pm
Legal Question
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by
uurys »
Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:21 am
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I have searched the forum and elsewhere, but I can't get a confirmation on this one way or the other.
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A Class C stays a Class C, even if it goes to warrant. It will not keep you from getting your CHL.
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Last post by Crossfire
Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:36 pm
Paperwork error !
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Laneman »
Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:19 am
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Got my package back with missing items to correct. How long will this delay my permit? Does the clock reset to zero?
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The only thing missing was the notary seal on the paperwork. I got it notarized and sent it right back. I'm hoping they can move things along without...
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Last post by Laneman
Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:21 pm
Wally Walk - Black Friday
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45Carrier »
Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:07 pm
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OK, had to do it anyway.
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I agree. The Black Friday race isn't for everyone.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:11 am
be VERY careful in apartments pre chl
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atxgun »
Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:45 pm
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So this isn't an ND story but more along the line of a negligent carry story. This might belong in the Never Again forum but I think this is strictly...
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Apartment living can really stink sometimes. I open carry in my garage while my kids play out in front of my garage area. I keep a cover shirt nearby...
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Last post by age_ranger
Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:46 pm
Funny story...
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bullseye10x »
Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:47 pm
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Found myself in an awkward situation the other night, thought I'd share:
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I walked into the bank the other day with a zip-up jogging jacket covering my IWB holstered pistol. Planning to keep the jacket zipped, I walked up...
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Last post by starrbuck
Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:06 am
Join with you on a common topic
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44and45 »
Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:08 pm
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Greetings to all.
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Welcome :cool:
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Last post by Kyle(Houston)
Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:27 pm
Another new CHL holder!
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by
M9FAN »
Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:32 pm
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Received my license yesterday, but have yet to perform my WallyWalk. :roll: Just found this site yesterday and have thoroughly enjoyed it thus far....
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Congratulations! Strength in numbers!
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Last post by DoubleActionCHL
Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:45 pm
hey guys, new here, need some help
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berneto »
Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:57 am
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So I did the online application paid $140, and started doing the rest of the stuff, have my first course on sunday.
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These guys are on target. You've got 5 years on class B. Ten years on most non-violent, non-weapons related felonies disposed by deferred...
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Last post by DoubleActionCHL
Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:32 pm
CHL Application Process
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vallen »
Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:03 pm
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New to the forum. New to CHL. Long Time shooter and happy State of Tx employee...
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One advantage is you get your pin number with the packet from DPS.
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Last post by striker55
Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:35 am
make M.O. to?
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stormbringerr »
Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:39 pm
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well i finally got everything ready except who i make the m.o. out to when i send in my packet.i forgot, do i simply make it out to the dept of...
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o.k. thanks boomrang,ill be mailing it in on the 12th
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Last post by stormbringerr
Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:15 pm
New to Texas.
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AlaskaRescuer »
Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:41 am
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:grin: Hi, I am very excited about moving to texas. I just retired from 30 years of military service. I have been carying with a permit for over 15...
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According to some polls here you are much less likely to get a ticket if you have a chl. I've not been there yet. Welcome to the best country in the...
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Last post by lawrnk
Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:27 pm
Lubbock CHL Instructors
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RedRaider29 »
Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:02 pm
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Do y'all have any recommendations for an instructor for a new chl?
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Not in Lubbock, but the class in Brownfield is $100, and includes photos, fingerprints, & notarization. There is only one class a month, and it is...
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Last post by wrt45
Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:44 am
wally walk
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tboesche »
Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:18 am
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Ok, I gotta ask. Why is it called the wally walk ? I have carried before(virginia) so once I get my plastic, will I still take a wally walk or am I...
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Yeah, probably like driving to the DMV to get your driver's license!
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Last post by brewster
Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:45 pm
Negotiating the public toilet
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snubby »
Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:07 pm
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Ok. Home Depot seems to be just another name for laxative for me. Never fails. I go to the restroom, the handicapped stall is occupied. I don't carry...
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This has been well covered:
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:35 pm
No gun company policy and 30.06 sign
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MegaWatt »
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:51 am
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If the company you work for has a no guns inside policy for employees but the premises is basically open to the public, are they still required to...
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There's another twist to consider. HB 1815 clarified that it is legal for (most) Texans to have a concealed handgun in their car without a CHL. A...
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Last post by boomerang
Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:04 am
I think I know where I'm going for my wally walk in austin
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atxgun »
Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:25 pm
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Forget nacho's at walmart. I just got back from Plucker's Wing Factory and that has to be way messier. (Not to mention better tasting :) -- and no I...
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I like Pluckers. I don't think they are a 51% establishment, since they do so much business at lunch, including take-out and delivery business....
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Last post by GeoJAP
Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:07 pm
QUESTION ABOUT QUALIFICATION FOR CHL
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muledeer »
Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:28 pm
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I got a letter from DPS wanting a certified copy of an arrest, disposition and criminal background from 1974. The arrest , I thought was a felony...
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You should be fine with the final disposition paperwork as that is all they are really interested in. i.e. you could be charged with a felony but the...
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Last post by Longtooths
Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:40 am
classes
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stormbringerr »
Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:38 pm
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has anyone here taken the class given in lockhart, at the lone star gun range by Ross & Dottie Bransford?
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yes, thank you i took it last saturday. it ran the entire 11 hours.a very good class even if i did get yelled at once while on the range.i wasnt the...
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Last post by stormbringerr
Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:19 am
updating driver's lic. address
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atxgun »
Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:48 am
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I haven't been the best at updating my DL address, certainly outside the time you're supposed to do that. Is that going to put me in any kind of...
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That should not be a problem.
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Last post by mikeloc
Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:41 am
Reflecting on my past misdeeds...
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atxgun »
Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:26 pm
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Ok so this isn't as juicy as the subject made it out to be but after reading some other posts on roadblocks to a chl I wanted to get some feedback....
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Denial horror stories ? You don't know the half of it. How would you like to be denied because the AG did not think your reason was good enough?...
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Last post by frankie_the_yankee
Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:26 pm
taking the Class
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tboesche »
Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:57 am
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Well, I am off to take my intital class. I am attending a class at The shooting place An indoor range near Burleson. I will be using my CZ-75B for...
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Point taken! I concede.
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Last post by tboesche
Mon Oct 29, 2007 3:54 pm
Is verbal disclosure you're carrying failure to conceal?
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atxgun »
Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:20 pm
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I'm sure you would generally not have reason to do this but until I actually take the class my mind races with all kind of theoreticals.
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Thanks for setting it straight. I should have remembered that it was Longtooth that would have used a parable.
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Last post by Liberty
Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:46 pm
Is there a minimum caliber for the CHL shooting test?
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smschulz »
Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:35 pm
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I already have mine and I shoot an HK USPC45 but my buddy and his wife are taking the class. He wants to get her a gun that she can handle but all he...
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For fun I shot the course once with my Beretta .380 I had none outside of the 10 ring.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:16 am
When are you required to produce your CHL to LEO?
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atxgun »
Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:57 am
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I was reading somewhere that in TX if you get pulled over you have to give your CHL along w/ your DL, even if you aren't carrying? Is that true? It...
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KBCraig got it in one shot.
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Last post by HKUSP45C
Fri Oct 26, 2007 6:54 am
New CHL holder!
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by
italia »
Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:55 pm
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Received in the mail today my very own CHL! :grin: I also accomplished the infamous Wally Walk wherein I acquired a new Mary Engelbreit 2008 calendar...
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You might also want to check out USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) and their related Concealed Carry Magazine .
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Last post by JJR1971
Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:21 pm
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Last post by ElGato
Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:45 pm
Can you prescreen yourself?
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atxgun »
Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:37 pm
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I've voiced some concerns over my eligibility in a previous post but was wondering in general if there is there anyway to prescreen yourself to...
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Good point! I hadn't thought about that. I think the FAQ page is pretty good at spelling out who does and does not qualify for a CHL and gives some...
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Last post by biblefreak
Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:41 pm
Ok. First Post
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craigneasttx »
Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:23 pm
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First post is gonna be a doozie.....But first off, great forum and all input will be greatly appreciated. I am worried about being able to get my...
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Glad to have you with us, Brandy. Check out the ladies' section here and you will get some good advice about carry methods. Many here will discourage...
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Last post by NcongruNt
Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:19 pm
signing pictures
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stormbringerr »
Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:54 am
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i signed both of my pictures on back,the fingerprint man only signed one of the pictures on back. is this correct?
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For at least a year, maybe two, I have had the FingerPrinter sign both, and the Student sign and put their CHL # on both. The way I cut the photo's...
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Last post by ElGato
Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:07 pm
purchasing a new handgun
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striker55 »
Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:53 am
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When you purchase a new handgun do you show your chl?
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Thanks Xander for the post....
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Last post by Mark G26
Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:06 pm
LETTER FROM TDPS
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muledeer »
Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:15 pm
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Well I sent everything in on September 14 and got a letter back today requesting a certified copy of a 1974 offense for FRAUD-INSUU FUNDS CHECK that...
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Yup... Probation = no, probation + deferred or withheld adjudication = yes.
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Last post by BrassMonkey
Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:19 am
Relocating to Texas (maybe)
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by cbr600 » Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:46 pm
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Howdy. I may be relocating to Texas in a few months. I currently live in North Carolina and am licensed to carry concealed.
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Just wanted to extend another welcome.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Oct 20, 2007 10:37 pm
CHL obstacle?
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tboesche »
Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:51 pm
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Ok, back in 1981, my first year in the Navy, I got arrested for DWI. Court date came and they placed me on probation and reduced it to Reckless...
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Twice actually. THAT time I was in school, and then several years later I came back as an instructor in the school.
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Last post by tboesche
Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:57 pm
Recvd Plastic Yesterday! Question....
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ktusc »
Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:08 pm
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I was reading PC §46.035.
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starrbuck,
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Last post by frankie_the_yankee
Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:50 pm
mailing packet
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stormbringerr »
Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:33 pm
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when i mail my application packet to the dps should i send it confirm delivery,registered mail,or 3rd class mail? :sad:
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thanks everyone,guess ill send certified
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Last post by stormbringerr
Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:35 am
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cbr600 » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:10 pm
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It appears that the ideal strategy should be for applicants to submit the packet a short time after their birthday has passed. My birthday was in...
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Last post by badkarma56
Sat Sep 29, 2007 12:26 am
Error on 'Residence for Preceding 5 Yrs' Form
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honestbob »
Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:51 pm
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I just got a packet from the DPS saying that I had an error when filling out the Residence Addresses for Preceding Five Years form of my CHL...
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thanks seamus
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Last post by stormbringerr
Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:48 am
What would you do if approached by an armed bad guy/girl?
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yobdab »
Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:39 am
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What would you do if a bad guy approached you with his/her pistol already drawn and pointed at you? I have ran this over in my mind and can see the...
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That would be real slick, really something to think about :cool:
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Last post by yobdab
Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:12 pm
dps address check
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stormbringerr »
Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:37 pm
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can i just put down the last two driver licenses addresses that cover the last 8yrs or do i really have to write down everywhere i lived in the last...
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I recommend following the instructions.
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Last post by Commander
Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:49 pm
question about "convictions" section of online app
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kingpinxB »
Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:15 pm
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does this have to include traffic offenses?
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Looks like you're OK. Your violations are all Class C. As far as I know, Class C incidents do not need to be listed on the app form.
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Last post by frankie_the_yankee
Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:42 pm
Reason for a Denial?
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Winston33 »
Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:18 pm
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I've been reading around this forum for a while now, and Im glad to be a new member. I recently turned 21 and Im about to begin my application...
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But make sure to document all of the instances in the appropriate place on the application. Just because they won't keep you from getting the license...
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Last post by barres
Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:30 pm
New guy with a few questions
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78641 »
Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:20 pm
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Well, I've been lurking a couple weeks, and I guess it's time to come on out and ask a couple questions.
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No, I don't belong to any BH forums, but archery is my first love when it comes to hunting. Been hunting with a bow for almost 40 years.
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Last post by flintknapper
Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:36 am
New guy question #3
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78641 »
Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:10 pm
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A little bit devil's advocate, here.
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Welcome!
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Last post by razoraggie
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:02 pm
Can a person get a CHL
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mhtx62 »
Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:51 pm
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If a person is paying back child support can he get a CHL in texas
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If you are in a repayment plan with the attorney general's office, and are current with those payments, then you are eligible for a CHL.
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Last post by Crossfire
Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:08 pm
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