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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
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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:
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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
Donuts and Coffee in the Moderators Chat???
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by
dpatterson »
Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:00 pm
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What the heck... I heard they have Donuts and Coffee in the Moderators Chat board... And I heard they were jelly filled!!!
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I would give anything to have a FAT doctor just one time. :lol:
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:51 pm
Help - Confusing Messages from DPS
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by
Afff_667 »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:43 am
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I checked my CHL status on-line on Tuesday and it said, Application Completed - license issued or certificate active. GREAT NEWS, so I began watching...
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Roger that. Thanks.
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Last post by Afff_667
Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:24 am
Granny Glock
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Venus Pax »
Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:44 am
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Has anyone heard from Granny Glock? I haven't seen her around lately & am wondering about her.
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And a feel safe felling when out in public & knew for the 1st week that I could not handly one w/ hands or head. Yes, w/ wife on my right hand & Mom...
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:28 pm
purchase/transport question
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by
linh811 »
Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:19 pm
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Hi all,
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I bought my Kimber from a guy in another state. He shipped it to a FFL local to me, and I picked it up there.
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Last post by cyphur
Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:15 pm
Five Kids "Try to Rob me" in my own driveway
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Boma »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:27 pm
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This happened to me 4 years ago, but I haven't posted it on this forum before.
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You might want to make sure your EX-wife's housekey is on there :)
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Last post by Rex B
Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:41 am
Are Glocks tough
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Texasdoc »
Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:00 pm
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If you think a Glock is not a tough gun check this out, I would never do this to mine but I know if it can take this and still work its a Gun for...
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At our age young lade it is maturing ;-) Welcome back to the board. That G19 is a lot lighter than the 1911 too.
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:14 am
Is a CHL public informaton?
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tvone »
Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:28 am
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Is a chl public information?
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Gene, Technically that is correct as a check of your Driver's License will show that you have a CHL. However, Information from TLETS (Texas Law...
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Last post by Commander
Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:54 am
Lawful to Carry at Work
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by
Braden »
Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:44 pm
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I took my CHL renewal class yesterday and, if I understood him correctly, the instructor said something that I'm not sure is correct.
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Don't ask, don't tell. Be careful what you ask for.
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:39 am
State Fair
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spud »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:39 pm
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Off limits? DOnt ever remember seeing anything it.
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That is the way it ought to be.
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Last post by longtooth
Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:10 pm
Another Case for CHL
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Commander »
Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:37 pm
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Plano graduate slain in Philadelphia
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I hope that guy gets ripped apart. That couple were heroes and I'm sure that 18 year old will forever be in gratitude.
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Last post by Boma
Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:06 pm
CHL Class - what to bring with me tomorrow?
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by
JLinTX »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:47 pm
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Any reccomendations on what to bring to class tomorrow. Below is a list of what I am bringing so far:
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Thats where I took my class as well, but there was a different instructor - Thomas Moran. Was a good class in any case.
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Last post by cyphur
Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:30 am
CHL class finished today!!!
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by
scooter03 »
Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:01 pm
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Took the class today, and believe it or not I had a good time.
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Just when you thought Mike was done with one subject, He would think off his own mind on another thing that was important. Very thorough.
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Last post by scooter03
Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:29 am
I don't undertand.........?
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by
flintknapper »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:23 am
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How could this be?
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Yes sir, & it is not a drug area or a high crime area. Man if 3 dead & 2 wounded in the same appt is not a high crime area, I don't want to go to...
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Last post by longtooth
Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:04 am
Traveling
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SW40VE »
Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:31 am
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I travel out of town for business. I do not have my CHL yet . When I travel, I often have to go through border checkpoints also. I do not cross the...
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I had a student that had to defend 'traveling' (under the old law). It cost him 3 days in trial and $5,000.
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Last post by switch
Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:36 am
Different burglaries, different results
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KBCraig »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:22 pm
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Three very different outcomes. In one, the resident responded to a home invasion by fleeing. Unfortunately, he fled out an upstairs window, and died...
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I was curious about that, but haven't seen any more details. I also wondered if his hasty exit was voluntary and unassisted.
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:38 pm
traveling to Fredericksburg/San Antonio, any 30.06 places?
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bluelineman »
Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:37 pm
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Me & Mrs. Bluelineman are headed down to Fredericksburg & possibly San Antonio (may make a quick stop in Austin too??) in a few weeks. Do you guys...
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Thanks. I wasn't thinking of 51% places until you mentioned it.
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Last post by bluelineman
Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:14 pm
sheep, sheepdogs and wolves in todays society
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kw5kw »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:51 am
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I found this on another forum that I frequent.
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Well I am glad you posted it, Shadup Tx! <--Humor Alert) I really enjoyed the read...... :grin:
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Last post by Diode
Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:22 pm
Question on presenting CHL ID to LEOs.....
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AggieMM »
Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:11 pm
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I have an odd question about when to present your CHL ID when asked by an LEO for some ID. Must the LEO be performing peace keeping duties? Here's...
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Yeah, but what do we know?
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Last post by txinvestigator
Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:52 am
Crime in Kingwood
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OverEasy »
Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:03 pm
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If you missed this one on channel 13 last night here is a link to the story:
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Would that constitute failure to conceal? :roll: :roll: :roll:
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Last post by Glockamolie
Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:50 pm
According to one Brit......
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OverEasy »
Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:29 pm
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We are buying concealed weapons licenses that allow us to travel armed.
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....adding the phrase ... that WE still pay for.....
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Last post by Piney
Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:46 pm
CHL business cards
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Russell »
Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:58 pm
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Where are those no guns = no $$$ business card pics at? Can't seem to find them
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i do believe thats what you're looking for....
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:37 pm
Where to get CCW permit?
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by
JamesTX10 »
Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:48 pm
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I live in TX but am looking at the Utah CCW permit as my first and then maybe add NH. What are your thoughts? I am look at the cost for the most...
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I was under the impression if you were a Texas resident you had to have a Texas CHL to carry here. Did that change or was that never the case? I...
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Last post by RoundRock_Gun_Fan
Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:56 pm
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:06 am
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:21 pm
Lawyer on retention
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killerquad »
Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:56 am
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I have a quick question. Does anyone use prepaid legal, or have a lawyer on retention? Should a CHL holder have some kind of legal help on standby ?...
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I would go with the idea to interview a prospective lawyer, see how they feel about the issue and honestly approach it from the standpoint that you...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:16 pm
How long to recieve app from DPS?
Replies: 12
by JJ99SS » Mon Aug 21, 2006 1:49 am
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A friend and I are going to take a class at DFW Gun range...but they dont provide applications. I sent off for an app on Saturday, anyone know how...
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Thanks alot man, that cleared it up. I appreciate it.
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Last post by kauboy
Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:05 am
I can't believe what I had to do today.
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Venus Pax »
Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:51 pm
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As many of you know, I'm a middle school teacher.
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Cove, that was exactly my objection to his shirt. It was the use of a firearm to promote evil, not to simply have as a tool.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:33 pm
Disclosure of concealed handgun
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Russell »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:19 pm
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I was reading the always be vigilant thread, and decided to ask this question directly since I do not remember it being covered in my CHL class.
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I see no reason to have to answer the question Are you armed/carrying? but dodging it or refusing to answer can lend much suspicion. I'll lie about...
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Last post by cyphur
Sun Aug 27, 2006 2:28 pm
Do Your Kids Know ?
Replies: 35
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Piney »
Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:31 am
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Greetings--
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Yes my kids know I carry. I explained to them alot that has been explained to me like that it is not a toy and stuff like that.
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Last post by TxBlonde
Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:08 am
Sort of work carry question
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zeroskillz »
Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:21 am
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I 'work' in a building that has a non-compliant sign posted saying something to the effect of 'Possession of a firearm on these premises including...
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That's the only risk. You're not at risk of any legal action, only loss of the job.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:15 pm
Always be vigilent.
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longtooth »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:03 am
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Am in Lubbock visiting the Wife's family. I am the country boy that is in bed while every one else spends most of the night up visiting. Then morning...
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Good point.
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Last post by Rich
Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:19 pm
CHL holder arrested in shooting incident
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Commander »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:28 am
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Council member jailed in parking lot shooting
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Yes that is what I should have said. Sorry I was trying to type in the middle of 10 other things at work and I did not take the time to think about...
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Last post by Jfreeman
Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:18 pm
Parents Who Don't Discipline Their Children Drive Me Nuts
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anygunanywhere »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:57 am
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Sunday, Mrs. Anygun and I were in church. I had my KelTec P3AT in my DeSantis ankle holster. A woman and her son (5 or 6 yo) sat next to me. The...
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I have a 10 year old daughter and I have avoided this thread because ALL parents think they are raising their children properly.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:09 am
Bowling Alley
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jbirds1210 »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:07 am
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The bowling alley in Texas City is posted with a 51% sign at the main doors. There is a bar in the bowling alley, though the tables are inside of a...
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Thank you guys/gals for your input. Your information in combination with talking to the agent, I now have a better understanding of how the premise...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:31 pm
On more another one.
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longtooth »
Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:46 am
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:smash: :deadhorse: Just read through the clip vs Mag again & I too was prowd of our folks but not at all surprised. So, guys & gals, since yall are...
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I'll throw my hat in here:
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Last post by nitrogen
Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:08 am
30.06 sign at Saxet Gun Show in Austin
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dehalter »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:15 am
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I was at the Saxet Gun Show in Austin this weekend. They had a 30.06 sign at the entrance. Does anyone know why they post at a gun show?
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Problem is that the 30.06 Sign does not stop the BG from carrying loaded.
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Last post by WaltherP99
Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:54 am
If only Laura Miller was mayor of San Antonio...
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KBCraig »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:06 am
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This tragic death of a misunderstood person could have been averted, if only Laura Miller had been mayor of San Antonio, and had banned air guns...
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:iagree:
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Last post by Mithras61
Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:32 pm
Scenario question
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Russell »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:47 pm
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This actually happened to my girlfriend and I last night, and luckily it didn't turn into something more serious. I really don't like it when people...
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As a female, I get as far away from these people as possible.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:39 pm
Promise Keepers-Dallas
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txinvestigator »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:13 pm
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Anyone else going? August 11 and 12.
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i was there both days. i was wearing a black shirt with a badge on it. about 30% of the security people were actual police officers. those of us...
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Last post by Chris
Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:33 pm
What are TX knife laws?
Replies: 54
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bluelineman »
Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:56 pm
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What are the TX knife laws (length of blade)? I'm asking this in reference to carrying a knife (in place of a gun) in a place that has a 51% sign or...
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Because it's a stupid law that no one cares to enforce. It's an add-on charge, or one of those I can't make a case on anything else, so I'll arrest...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:28 pm
Holsters and CHL
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by
Popshot »
Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:42 pm
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I am considering applying for CHL and have been practicing situational awareness and marksmanship towards that goal. I have not practiced drawing...
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Good luck with the CHL. Take a look a the Tueller Drill - you can find this information on the web. This may help in deciding what type of holster...
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Last post by Rich
Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:02 pm
Sign Again
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TxBlonde »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:24 pm
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Ok the law says that the letters have to be one inch tall what if they are taller than one inch?
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In reference to sign specifications, PC 30.06(c)(3)(B)ii reads appears in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height ; and...
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Last post by yerasimos
Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:48 pm
Going to class Saturday!
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SW40VE »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:05 pm
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What should I expect? What will happen throughout the day?
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Actually, I took the class last Saturday the 12th. I did shoot a perfect score and missed only one written test question. Mailed my packet off last...
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Last post by SW40VE
Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:08 pm
a problem arises
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TxBlonde »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:48 am
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What does that stand for. I think we need a forum topic for acronyms
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So many are forum specific in the lists that one might read.
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Last post by lrb111
Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:30 pm
gun friendly attorney?
Replies: 9
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sjones »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:38 am
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I'm not real sure where to post this so if its in the wrong place then I appoligize.Does anybody happen to know one in the south Dallas or Waxahachie...
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You can also find this information via the web at
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Last post by Lodge2004
Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:59 am
Question about CC at the workplace
Replies: 23
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kauboy »
Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:53 am
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Sorry I keep coming up with these, but I am just a curious bugger and there are so many informed and knowledgable sources available here.
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More and more 30.06 signs are being put up, yet few if any of these businesses have any security on the premises.
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Last post by Rich
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:41 am
TC on West and 45
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RedRaider »
Sat Aug 05, 2006 5:52 pm
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The Taco Cabana on West Road and 45 has a 30.06 sign that was not compliant. Right wording in both English and Spanish, but it was a paper sized...
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This is what I told the Manager of another Taco Cabana with the 30.06 posted... Yo Quiero Taco Bell! :seeya:
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Last post by Rich
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:05 am
Hunting and CCW...........
Replies: 17
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AggieMM »
Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:00 pm
First post
As a new CHL holder, I have a quick question. This fall, my father-in-law has invited me to join him dove hunting. I've never been dove hunting...
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I would certainly hope not... at least that's the way I was taught and have always done. It's quick, doesn't cost a cent nor damage any meat and...
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Last post by sparx
Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:40 pm
Permission to search vehicle?
Replies: 40
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rodc13 »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:14 am
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A friend raised a question regarding showing the CHL when stopped by an LEO, and I realized I'd never really thought about it. Does this give...
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If you aren't up to something why do you object to search?
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Last post by revjen45
Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:13 pm
Cell Phone Useful information
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Texasdoc »
Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:12 am
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Though some of you would liketo know this info.
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I was just about to post also on ESN.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:55 pm
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