The "What Works, What Doesn't," "Recommendations & Experiences"
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ictoamn »
Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:53 pm
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Ok, so I've been soaking up as much knowledge as I can from everyone here for the last Year and I've finally started on my own journey.
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Welcome to the forum. YOu will learn a lot here.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:03 pm
What is the whole process?
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Guardian »
Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:46 am
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Ok, I have decided to get my CHL. I have not done anything yet and was not sure what the complete process was.
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Guardian,
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Last post by troglodyte
Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:47 pm
Class and apps
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Bogey51 »
Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:07 pm
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Good evening everyone,
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You could fill out the app ahead of time, but you'd risk having to do it over. There are some (IIRC) things that aren't exactly intuitively obvious...
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Last post by LarryH
Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:30 pm
Spot the CHL
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Hyunchback »
Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:40 pm
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I stopped at a local gas/convenience store to buy chewing gum. My antennae were up a little higher than usual as I'm wearing a different holster than...
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:iagree:
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:41 pm
"Property Owned/Controlled by Carrier"
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Lochinvar »
Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:35 pm
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I am still pre-plastic and, taking the advice of many on this board to wear the weapon and gear around the house to get used to it, I went out into...
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Openly or concealed.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:25 pm
Where do you sign Web Form?
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Lobo73 »
Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:25 pm
Registered online, took class, sent in forms. Now I'm told I didn't sign Web Form . I kept copies and there is no place on the form requesting...
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Last post by Lobo73
Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:25 pm
PIN
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StrykerDM »
Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:01 pm
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so whats this about a PIN number I hear? do you get that in the mail once they start processing your packet?
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I got my pin letter the day before my CHL appeared in my mailbox.
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Last post by Corona
Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:39 am
State papers before or during class?
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sceneshopninja »
Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:16 am
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I was wondering which method of applying for your CHL you guys prefer... getting the state paperwork done ahead of time at the DPS website or doing...
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The place I took my course, provided all the paperwork needed, took our photos for us, got us fingerprinted, etc. so I filled it out afterwards....
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Last post by Corona
Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:27 am
Expunge?
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Fudd »
Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:41 am
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Three years ago I was convicted of a non-violent Class B misdeamenor. Made a poor decision, cost a ton of cash and time. Lesson learned or more like...
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I don't know about Utah, or, for that matter my home state of Texas. But here, you cannot have a conviction expunged w/o a Pardon from the...
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Last post by saltydog
Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:58 am
recommendation i cant decide
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02transam »
Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:55 am
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well first id like to say i stumbled onto this board and really like it. you guys seem to be group of very mature and constructively criticizing...
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After the elections it may be time to feed the Hawgs.
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Last post by tarkus
Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:09 pm
does anyone else feel this way
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02transam »
Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:14 am
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i feel paranoid as all get out when i carry. lol i dont know what it is. i feel like everyone can see my pistol even though they cant.
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It's hard to believe but true.
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Last post by Hyunchback
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:20 pm
Wally walk and a few other walks
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doghouse »
Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:05 am
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Well since getting my license last week I made the walk on Sunday. The weather was nice and cool so I slipped the long sleeve untucked pull over on...
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Just be patient and do not be afraid to try different things. Small adjustments here a there to start out. It takes a little time.
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Last post by 45 4 life
Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:30 pm
Do you always follow the rules?
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KaleS »
Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:44 am
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If the 30.06 is not posted but some silly none binding sign state No Carry in some for or fashion do you carry?
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well when i see the 30.06 sign it makes me glad i dont really need a firearm to protect myself. given a slight background and several years training...
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Last post by 02transam
Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:21 am
Got made (?) this evening.
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frreed »
Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:13 pm
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We went out to dinner this evening at local hamburger place. As I was paying, the gentleman in back of me asked if I was police. I said no and then...
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why would you ever tell anyone that? there is no telling how he or she may have taken that personally id have taken that as a threat.
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Last post by 02transam
Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:05 am
DPS Carry?
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kitty »
Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:13 pm
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I don't know if this has been asked before, and I did do a search first, but I couldn't find what I was looking for.
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When Concealed Carry was first allowed, before 30.06 signs, carry in a DPS office was not allowed. It was not a felony or misdemeanor offense, it was...
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Last post by tomc
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:59 pm
finally got to show my new license
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striker55 »
Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:36 am
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Purchased a handgun yesterday, was proud to show my license. The saleman was happy I had it also, made his job a little easier I guess. :grin:
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I've only used mine for 2nd ID once, and it didn't go as well. Had expired DL, forgot to renew, so I didn't even have the paper one at that time and...
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Last post by Tactical_Texan_CHL
Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:46 pm
Check this out!
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rgraham541 »
Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:08 am
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This is a moot point now since my TX CHL was issued yesterday and I'm just waiting on the mailman. But, I emailed the Virginia Department of State...
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Does your Virginia license show an address, any reference to resident vs. non-resident, or any reference to a VA DL#?
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Last post by Keith B
Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:26 am
tell or not to tell
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StrykerDM »
Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:20 am
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so would you guys recommend telling close friends that you carry? I have a small group of friends I frequently associate with (none of which would be...
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I will speak out for 2A all day, but never tell anyone I'm carrying. I don't need someone shouting, you have a gun, shoot 'em! when the timing or the...
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Last post by TacShot
Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:07 am
question from a newbie
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rl168 »
Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:36 pm
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Guys,
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Don't be overly concerned. Think of all the things it might be if you were not carrying, because those things will come to someone else's mind before...
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Last post by lrb111
Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:39 pm
Another Church Carry Question
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PetrucciFan »
Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:56 pm
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Hi All,
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I'm not sure how to read this. It may just be semantics. I teach for a private school that is recognized by the State. We are accredited through an...
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Last post by troglodyte
Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:29 pm
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Last post by M9FAN
Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:37 pm
New CHL holder
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USCGELECTROTECH »
Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:50 am
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I got my plastic in the mail about a week ago :thumbs2: . Did the Wally tour with my G17C and fobus OWB evolution holster and a jacket, felt weird...
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Welcome
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Last post by USCGELECTROTECH
Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:08 am
at least .32 caliber?
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Armed-Texan »
Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:54 pm
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can anyone tell me why a CHL holder must carry a .32 or larger caliber gun? i have a .45acp i plan to carry but i was curious as to why?
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There was a recent news story of a WW2 veteran who shot an intruder in the forehead with a .22, and the vet's buddies set up a mock court-martial for...
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Last post by Fosforos
Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:32 pm
going out for dinner and having one drink
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striker55 »
Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:21 pm
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Do you guys leave your guns home when going out for dinner and you know you will only have one drink?
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Exactly what I'm talking about, just one with dinner. Thanks frankie_the_yankee.
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Last post by striker55
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:38 am
WellsFargo
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Texas Larry »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:11 pm
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Anyone know if Wells Fargo post a 30.06?
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I've used a few different locations NE of Houston in the past few months, and I haven't noticed any.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:18 pm
My "newbie" got his plastic...
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:56 pm
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Took me a while sitting here thinking about the changes in Steve's world...And boom...Here it is...
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Might be a neat thing to do is work on getting one person you know, to take the steps necessary to get the license...One a year...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:58 pm
Transporting Gun To Range
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nedmoore »
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:20 pm
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I do not have my CHL yet but just want to be within the law when going back and forth to gun range. Where does my pistol have to be? I drive a four...
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If you're engaged in agricultural activities, you're usually on your property or property under your control.
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Last post by boomerang
Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:03 pm
New here -- Got my CHL yesterday
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CodeJockey »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:10 am
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Well all, i hope this is the right place for it, but I'm new to this forum, and to CHL. I just got it in the mail yesterday :mrgreen:
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Yeah, I got mine last week also-- it took almost EXACTLY 8 weeks from payment and mailing in the forms, until I got my card--
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Last post by tju1973
Sat Feb 02, 2008 5:12 pm
AM I ELIGIBLE????
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spanishone »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:27 pm
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First of all I'm a newbie here. So take it easy on me.
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That was the quote I was trying to insert!
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Last post by nedmoore
Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:30 pm
Post Office carry
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Crosswind81 »
Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:30 am
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Can one of you sharp guys tell me if there is any problem with CC in a post office? I do not think there is but am unsure...so am appealing to yalls...
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In other words, we have debated this at GREAT length, and have decided that we don't know, even though some of us think we do.
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Last post by Crossfire
Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:17 am
ATTENTION ALL BIG GUYS IN HOUSTON
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bevans »
Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:54 pm
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In houston you can go to Burkes outlet and Suit Mart to find reasonable large guy cloths. Burkes outlet sells BIG AND TALL clothing marked with REPP...
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I checked with the Burkes by me and the mngr said that all the stores carry some big and tall clothes.
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Last post by bevans
Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:45 pm
DPS application fee?
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Sidewayz »
Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:36 am
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I was not aware there were any fees in addition to the fee Im paying for my CHL class. Until a friend said the DPS fee is $150. Can someone please...
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You need to check with your instructor. I am aware of some who include the application fee with the class fee and send in you package for you.
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Last post by Crossfire
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:06 am
Need help with class
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spectre381 »
Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:27 pm
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I posted this elsewhere in TexasCHLForum, but I think I may have put it in the wrong area...
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I just took my class here in San Antonio from Mike Arnold, very very good class. His website is
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Last post by rangerpat
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:18 pm
Upcoming Class Help
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rokclimbertx »
Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:12 pm
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i've seen a lot of you guys mention that during your chl class you wish some other topics/things had been discussed or you had asked questions that...
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good points mike & seamus...
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Last post by rokclimbertx
Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:57 pm
Questions about schools
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evilmercer »
Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:39 pm
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I am looking into getting my chl, and was wondering what the laws were regarding schools. I keep seeing many things about its ok as long as you do...
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You can learn about history from stamps. :lol:
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Last post by WildBill
Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:52 am
WHAT IS A WALLY WALK?
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TDDude »
Tue Jan 01, 2008 5:30 pm
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I have seen this term and haven't a clue to what it means.
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rlol great post
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Last post by xrod69
Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:27 am
Why does DPS require these to be answered?
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iplay42 »
Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:30 am
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I went to this site: Now my question: When I tell DPS my dl number, name and address, why is it necessary for them to ask on this form my sex, my...
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In addition to what has been stated already, I believe its also done for statistical purposes.
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Last post by Geopagus
Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:22 am
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Last post by Geopagus
Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:15 am
Residency Restriction
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TxMDS »
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:20 pm
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I have a question as it relates to the possible residency restriction with a CHL. I just moved here to Texas from California, thankfully. I have read...
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I wish I had known that, I had my CHL at 21, moved to Ark, lost it, moved back, waited my 6 month only to learn IN CLASS i did not need to wait....
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Last post by CJATE
Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:03 pm
Howdy
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nedmoore »
Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:04 pm
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Man, this site is awesome, I am taking my chl class next Saturday and was surfing about concealment methods and found this site. My wife called me...
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welcome from houston also! Yeah, all the stories of crime and carjackings prompted me to hurry up and get my chl done...now I'm just waiting for my...
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Last post by StrykerDM
Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:00 pm
New to forun and CHL
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dwmathews »
Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:06 pm
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Sorry if this has been asked before but I would like to know if the US Post office have to post the 30.06 sign. I go the my local post office each...
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I went to their website should have done so before posting. It's part of the Executive branch. No wonder I get aggrivated when I have to go there....
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Last post by 2Sixty
Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:00 pm
Have the bureacrats gone beyond the chl law?
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iplay42 »
Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:38 am
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At this site it gives eight qualifications for getting a Texas chl: Somewhat more detailed is this site: I am wondering if the bureaucrats in Austin...
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People who produce children then expect somebody else to support those children, deserve nothing. If you owe child support you shouldn't have time...
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Last post by jwp
Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:14 pm
So I'm about to start the process...
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BShook »
Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:31 pm
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Hi guys,
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Awesome, thanks. :txflag:
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Last post by BShook
Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:39 pm
Wally Walk
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Big Dom »
Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:26 pm
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Did my Wally Walk this past Sunday and well it was completely uneventful. It did feel like everyone was staring at me and knew I was carrying but...
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My wife and I have discussed Engaging a group of attackers with no available cover and pretty much agree that it would be best if one of us fire to...
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Last post by Jeremae
Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:24 pm
Eligibility
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CaptHowdy »
Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:00 pm
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Hello all! I'm new and excited about getting my CHL and I took the class this past weekend, just one problem . . .
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This is probably the only time I'll ever type this but .. . I wish they would have transferred me to a lawyer ;-)
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Last post by CaptHowdy
Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:10 pm
Harris County Court Contact
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nedmoore »
Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:04 pm
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I was arrested for a class A over five years ago and the case was dismissed. Old bad check from college days. Anyway, I remember smiling real big for...
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I had the same experience when I went for to get my records (took longer to get through security than actually get the records) except I had a friend...
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Last post by Jeremae
Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:09 pm
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Last post by striker55
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:24 am
Question about CHL eligibility
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LK2140 »
Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:32 pm
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Hey guys, sorry if this is a stupid question but I'm new to this. I'm signed up for a CHL class this Saturday and after reading the state...
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Unless you were arrested for any of the MIPs, or the last one was elevated to a class B (which is very unlikely) you don't even have to list them on...
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Last post by Winston33
Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:04 pm
Questions about the shooting qualification....
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seeker_two »
Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:35 pm
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These scenarios may just be in the theoretical, but I want to be prepared for the worst....
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ha,+1 couldn't have said it any better myself. :iagree:
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Last post by stormbringerr
Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:09 pm
Carry or not carry Sept. 1st while waiting for CHL
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Bob M »
Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:24 am
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Anyone can have a weapon in their vehicle Sept 1st.
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Dealing drugs is illegal, and if someone is engaged in criminal activity the motor vehicle exemption doesn't apply to them.
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Last post by boomerang
Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:57 am
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