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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:54 pm
Crime Statistics: CHL v. General Population
Replies: 141
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:22 pm
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CHLs have proven themselves to be responsible and law-abiding and the public deserves to know that the unscrupulous scare tactics used by opponents...
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2015 Crime Stats have been published by DPS:
Charles Cotton's analysis of the 2015 Crime Stats:
Thanks to all of my fellow LTC/CHL holders for...
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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
Question about small airports...
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JLaw »
Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:24 pm
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Does anyone know if Hooks airport in Tomball is 30.06 posted? I am planning on taking the truck to Hooks and parking near the hangers and watching...
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Love field has signs that do not meet legal requirements to restrict carrying by CHL's I got freaked out the first time I saw them
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Last post by nitrogen
Sun Nov 26, 2006 2:29 pm
When checking your application status
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Mancunian »
Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:13 am
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Recently I saw where someone had mentioned they had No application or license/certificate active. This happened to me also. So I've copied the page...
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You're welcome. :smile:
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Last post by Mancunian
Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:58 am
We went. We bought. We conquered.
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Venus Pax »
Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:28 am
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Mom & I drove north of Houston to do some Christmas shopping today. (We both are nearly done.)
It was packed & we were both very watchful, but I...
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It's fine to talk, but you were wise to keep both eyes open.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:38 pm
Hospital carry again
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Boxerrider »
Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:44 pm
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Went with DSW to the Fredericksburg hospital last weekend. Sign on the entrance states no firearms allowed under state law. 44.18 I think? No longer...
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Eh, you do what you gotta do.
I'd rather my ole lady PurseCarry than not carry at all, right?
Most folks at a hospital (in my experience) have much...
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Last post by casselthief
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:38 pm
Company policy and "premises"
Replies: 3
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seamusTX »
Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:34 pm
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Here's the situation: Company A owned an office building with secure parking garage and underlying land. Company policy prohibited weapons,...
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Thanks for your replies.
As a practical matter, it doesn't look like company A cares what goes on in the parking lot, as long as it doesn't get into...
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Last post by seamusTX
Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:56 pm
Question Concerning Security Officer and CHL
Replies: 21
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carlson1 »
Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:01 am
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Does the law permit a non commissioned Security Officer to carry concealed in uniform at work? Can anyone post the statue?
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Rechargeable puts it back into my price range, considering how quickly security work can eat CR123s if your primary duty is night work at a post...
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Last post by KD5NRH
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:32 am
Would this be concealed?
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dws1117 »
Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:06 pm
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Stupid Question. Would it be considered concealed If I had my gun on the front passenger seat and covered with a coat or something?
I've had this...
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I often put mine between the console and the passenger seat, then cover with the dog's blanket. (I trust him. He's never bothered my firearms...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:24 am
Locking a Firearm in your Car
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DustinB »
Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:22 pm
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I know I can't just stick it under the seat. Do I really have to have a vehicle safe/lock box or is it legal to put it in a locking glove box?
EDIT:...
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Yep, this is the type I've been talking about...If you notice the metal crimp around the loop on the safe side, you'll see why I decided to beef it...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 24, 2006 11:19 pm
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Last post by lrb111
Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:54 pm
Black Friday Article
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Boma »
Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:56 pm
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Mentioned a CHL holder in Michigan. Smart guy.
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cool
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Last post by dihappy
Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:47 pm
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Last post by Skipper5
Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:17 pm
friday
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longtooth »
Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:46 am
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In San Antonio. Any of you local guys know where I can get a 5.11 vest or other tactical vest in Alamo city.
I know we will be at Bass Pro today...
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Have a great weekend LT in SA...wearing my 5.11 now at the office on Friday AM....NO ONE IS WORKING!!!
Going home at 12:00Noon
Bon Weekend!
//John
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Last post by Skipper5
Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:14 pm
Federal Tax Issues
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Mad4Pistols »
Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:50 am
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Got a buddy that has some back tax issues with the Fed. Government. Will that impeed him from getting his CHL? My CHL instructor said there is cause...
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Thanks Gentlemen for your excellent comments. I'm going to tell him to proceed with his request. He has already finished the CHL course and was just...
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Last post by Mad4Pistols
Fri Nov 24, 2006 11:50 am
CHL
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Mancunian »
Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:55 am
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I was in a workplace two days ago when this worker brought out his drivers license to show someone. He then turned around and said to me here's my...
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:razz:
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Last post by kauboy
Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:21 pm
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Last post by Mancunian
Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:03 am
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Last post by txinvestigator
Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:59 am
Moving to Colorado and need some help.
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tibis3383 »
Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:10 pm
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Hello all,
Well I am moving to Colorado in December and in order to be considered a resident and pay in-state tuition I had to get my drivers...
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Change your address on your Texas CHL to your new Colorado address. It costs $25, you can do it online here:
You now have a non-resident license....
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Last post by Crossfire
Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:25 pm
CHL and Security interaction
Replies: 38
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bauerdj »
Sat May 27, 2006 9:53 am
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I have some questions about CHL holders who are also either commisioned or no commissioned security guards. Several I think I know the answer on but...
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Never seen that, but the one that gets me is that at both of the sites I work, we are after-hours receptionists, too. I'm not sure how much of a...
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Last post by KD5NRH
Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:30 pm
Play jacking??? From an online article at KHOU.com
Replies: 23
by
Mike1951 »
Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:02 pm
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FYI
What is the Number One Houston hot spot for robberies?
Ismael Gonzalez was a victim there.
“I could have died, he could have shot me,...
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Sounds like a smart move ;-)
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Last post by kauboy
Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:54 pm
30.05 Signs at Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
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Flatland2D »
Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:19 pm
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I went to the Auto and Truck Show at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio today and noticed this sign about criminal trespass....
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Funny you bring this up, I was at the Dallas Convention Center today for the Texas EMS conference and noticed an old sign at the entrance that...
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Last post by TxFire
Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:11 am
Recommend a lawyer?
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orionengnr »
Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:57 am
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I have read that anyone who has a CHL and carries should have a lwyer on speed-dial in case you ever need to use it.
Can anyone recommend a lawyer...
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They're pretty low-key. Look here:
- Jim
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Last post by seamusTX
Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:09 pm
Military bases
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Popshot »
Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:33 pm
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Taking firearms onto military bases has some complexity. Here is what happened to me. YMMV.
Recently, we went to Austin, Texas to visit the Texas...
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The federal area is well marked and fenced.
Now for a shameless plug for the Texas State Guard, one of the 3 components of the Texas Military...
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Last post by GrillKing
Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:48 pm
Who do you recommend in Denton County?
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TexasAggie »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:42 am
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I'm brand new as of this morning....love the site. I did a search and couldn't locate specifics, so forgive me if this is a repost question:
Can any...
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Thanks guys for the recs! :cool:
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Last post by TexasAggie
Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:12 pm
no-CHL posting-- questions
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orionengnr »
Sat Nov 18, 2006 11:01 am
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Okay, I have looked here and in the pdf issued by the Texas DPS on CHL law.
I found where specific types of building/location are off limits.
I...
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:iagree: and leave it at that...Make sure you smile...And go about your business...Give them no reason to get themselves into more trouble by a cross...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:10 pm
Hate to rehash the Post Office thing but...
Replies: 27
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kauboy »
Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:33 am
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What do you guys think of .?
He makes some very valid points and I for one can't find anything wrong with it. And yes, I did read the actual law and...
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There's alot of great info here and The thing I realize most is that if I'm doing my part as a CHL holder and keeping my weapon concealed, I've got...
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Last post by age_ranger
Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:39 pm
Corrections on fingerprint cards
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propellerhead »
Sun Nov 19, 2006 10:30 am
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My friend Melinda noticed her eye color on her drivers license is HZL. On the fingerprint cards she's about to submit it's GRN. Obviously, we need to...
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I submitted my application with a different address than my drivers license and they sent it right to me. :shock: I still have or did have an...
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Last post by carlson1
Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:29 pm
Friend just got robbed yesterday while working garage
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Boma »
Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:21 pm
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I know I just posted another story the other day, but yesterday my friend told me he just got robbed while working on his car in the garage. He lives...
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You need to be on guard no matter where you are. Even if it's someone from your church, if you don't recognize them ASK Who's there?
They will give...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:34 am
castle doctrine law?
Replies: 1
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sjones »
Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:06 pm
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Does Texas have one so you won't get sued on a good shooting?thanks sj
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Not yet, but one is supposed to be debated and voted on in the next session of Congress. Head over and you can see a few details.
According to the...
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Last post by kauboy
Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:33 pm
Neighbor had a break-in - 2 houses away
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Boma »
Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:41 pm
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My next door neighbor told me a black male crawled through his neighbhor's kitchen window. He was halfway in and she screamed and he ran away.
I...
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:iagree:
Good thinking.
JLaw
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Last post by JLaw
Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:23 pm
Even lawyers need lawyers
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KBCraig »
Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:04 pm
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We've often discussed what to do and not do, say and not say, if ever involved in a shooting. First on the list: consult an attorney.
Here's someone...
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Amazing once again that the net was cast far and wide, then when the story was confirmed and the evidence (not the news) was evaluated...
The people...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:00 pm
new alcoholic Beverage sign
Replies: 9
by
corax »
Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:17 pm
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I am familiar with the unlicensed carry sign and the 51% sign. This last weekend I noticed two separate cases (in a pizza hut and a convenience...
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Yes I know. I underlined sign because there are other ways, but the only signs are the ones I mentioned. The 51% sign is simply a nice little...
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Last post by kauboy
Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:44 am
Baylor hospital in Irving 30.06 posted
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RPBrown »
Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:02 pm
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Had to go to the ER Monday and as I came to the door noticed the posting. White letters on glass. No contrasting background. As I left Tuesday, saw...
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They had the wrong posting for a long time, but they corrected it around February. :cry:
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:06 am
Home invasion in Tyler
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KBCraig »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:02 pm
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Short, simple, proper outcome.
Homeowner fatally shoots invader
Tyler, Texas Police say a robbery suspect is shot and killed after attempting to...
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This type of crime is occurring more and more.
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:04 am
Reading November's issue of American Rifleman...
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KinnyLee »
Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:28 am
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Under the article: Election Report 2006 - Elect a Second Amendment-Safe Senate It's scary what those nut jobs have planned for us. This is on page 44...
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Just riled up huhhh? Never get unriled. :patriot: :txflag:
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:19 pm
Herman Hospital...*update*
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UNBLVR »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:20 pm
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I probably know the answer but thought I'd ask anyway...
A couple of months ago my wife was having a procedure done at Memorial Herman Hospital. I...
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I need to back up for a moment. I was looking for and found the law pertaining to the 51% sign and this is what it says:
§ 411.204. NOTICE REQUIRED...
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Last post by kauboy
Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:43 pm
Leave Or Take My 45 What Would You Do ?
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Tote 9 »
Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:12 pm
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I'm going to tour all of the Western States. 4 states do not honor Texas CHL
I will be gone 3 weeks. Thus far I have always been able to carry and...
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Take it. We won't tell. Lock it up in Kommiefornia.
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Last post by Roger Howard
Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:20 pm
Confiscation Of Guns In New Orleans
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carlson1 »
Sat Nov 11, 2006 2:02 am
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I do not know if anyone has seen this before, if so it will not hurt to post again. I guess this elderly woman was a threat. If it could happen there...
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no animal is more dangerous than the one backed into a corner....
with a loaded pistol!!!
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Last post by casselthief
Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:00 pm
Ammunition, Magazines, and 30.06
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Flatland2D »
Sat Nov 11, 2006 3:12 am
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Hello all, been a while since my last post but I'm still here reading and learning. My question is, does a 30.06 sign prevent the carry of ammunition...
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Yes, it was meant as funny, I only know of 2 30.06 places, and both are corporate offices I never visit; I just see the sign as I drive by. But it...
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Last post by Renegade
Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:32 pm
Looking for the Qualification Layout
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DustinB »
Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:45 pm
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Well I finally talked my mom into getting her CHL too. Saturday we went out and let her fondle more than 30 different guns. She held an S&W 642-2 and...
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In early months, I got tired of blowing whistle and constructed range with recessed lighting at the 3, 7 and 15. Flipping switches is much handier....
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Last post by Greybeard
Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:55 am
Remembered something that bothered me....
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Venus Pax »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:06 pm
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Yesterday, I met my mom & step-dad in Winnie for the Trade Days. Step-dad bought me two fruit trees, a satsuma and a lemon, to plant in my back yard....
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When I work outside at Mom's or M-I-Law's, I always carry (SmartCarry, since leggings don't have pockets or belt loops). I am a more lax at hime, but...
12 Replies
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Last post by GrannyGlock
Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:15 pm
VA hospital ?
Replies: 7
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sjones »
Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:53 pm
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Just curious,I went to the VA hospital t get all registered this AM and didn't see any kind of signs for weapons,one for no smoking,but none for guns...
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Cool, thanks. I'll read Terry vs Ohio
later,
Larry
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Last post by lrb111
Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:11 pm
Successful CHL Defense at Missouri carwash
Replies: 16
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Boma »
Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:41 pm
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One of the best CHL video's I've seen.
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like Tote 9, I would have been thinking of every oppertunity to take this thug out, right from the sec his barrel was on my neck. That's a sign from...
16 Replies
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Last post by player_twister
Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:46 pm
Texas State Parks
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XDgal »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:49 pm
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I went to Dinosaur Valley State Park yesterday and noticed they had a sign posted that said wildlife sanctuary, firearms prohibited . Does that...
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During a road trip last week, I carried in Buescher, Bastrop and Inks Lake State Parks with no problem.
4 Replies
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Last post by Popshot
Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:47 am
When is a school not a school?
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by
AR Traveler »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:38 am
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So here is another real world, not so hypothetical question. If a church meets in a public school's cafeteria on Sunday, is the cafeteria a school...
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Last weekend I attended a Law Enforcement Appreciation dinner in Rockwall. It was held at the Rockwall High School lunchroom. Even though there would...
4 Replies
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Last post by txinvestigator
Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:51 am
Need clarification on 30.06 sign
Replies: 16
by
Lucky45 »
Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:54 am
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My question is on
I have seen signs posted with the letters in both RED and BLACK letters. Then recently at a mall, I saw the letters in white...
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what he said +1
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Last post by kw5kw
Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:49 am
Border Report
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Paladin »
Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:18 pm
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A detailed report of what's going on at the border from the House Committee on Homeland Security:
WARNING GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS
{PDF format, 1.2mb}
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Taxpayers :mad5
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Last post by Roger Howard
Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:34 pm
The off road expo????
Replies: 3
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glockin »
Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:29 pm
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Is it considered public event, can I carry? Also the motorcycle show?
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It's at the reliant center.
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Last post by glockin
Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:55 pm
Houston Metro Bus System
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SteyrM40 »
Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:21 am
First post
Hello all,
Here's an interesting little article. Of particular interest is the last line.
I know it's law, but it's just good to hear them...
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Its not a choo-choo, its a toy train. Get it right! ;-)
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Last post by ghentry
Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:50 pm
Might have been breaking the law...
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spud »
Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:06 pm
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I do alot of city driving, and my job takes me all over Denton. Well at least once a day I have to drive through TWU and UNT.
Now, have I broken the...
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Good, thanks guys.
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521 Views
Last post by spud
Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:11 pm
Question about printing or buldging in Texas
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Doug.38PR »
Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:48 am
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See my comments in this thread about my CHL instructor. I took the class from a man named Jim Hoge of Collectors Firearms in Houston about 3 years...
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I took a Berretta looking BB gun to Wal*Mart to get some replacement parts and a holster for my in-laws. I had to explain to the person at the door...
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Last post by G36Packer
Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:31 am
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