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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:
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
Post Office Law Suit to Repeal Carry Rule
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chuckybrown »
Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:10 am
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Found this on another board, forgive me if it's a re-post:
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
I wish them luck, it sure would be nice...
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I'm a Level III Security Officer, which gives me no right to carry on Federal property. But would the clause cited above give me coverage if I stop...
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Last post by BigGuy
Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:29 pm
Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:08 pm
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Please post the details of any city or other governmental entity or agency that is posting 30.06 signs where they are not warranted by Texas statute....
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Last week I received a letter from AG Paxton saying that I had to resubmit my old complaint about the Burnet County Annex in Marble Falls due to some...
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Last post by RicoTX
Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:40 pm
How to report improper §30.06 signs
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by
Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:37 am
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SB273 that prohibits governmental entities and agencies from posting unenforceable 30.06 signs, or otherwise giving notice under §30.06, goes into...
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Legally yes you can. If the signage is absent or improperly posted it is legally invalid and you can carry on the premises. The problem is that few...
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Last post by WildRose
Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:10 am
New online CHL application & procedures
Replies: 164
by
Charles L. Cotton »
Thu May 13, 2010 8:26 pm
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Here is an update on changes to the application process.
People applying for their first CHL can either apply online, or they can use packets their...
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I'm aware of what the law states and I'm also aware of how many people have done it in the past.
All you need to establish residency in another...
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Last post by WildRose
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:54 pm
DPS Processing Times
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by
Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:18 am
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A new thread thread is being started so I can have recent information to use in 2009. In addition to posting your processing times, it would be very...
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Plastic in hand today. Total days mailbox to mailbox 63.
NEW OR RENEWAL: New
NAME: Mack
DATE A COMPLETE APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DPS: 1/28/2013
DATE...
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Last post by mackbymack
Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:12 pm
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Last post by ELB
Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:18 pm
City courthouse with 30.06 and 30.07 sign. Legal?
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azwe »
Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:42 pm
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I'm getting very conflicting information on this but I was under the impression that state courthouses could not legally post 30.06 and 30.07 signs...
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That’s a good question. I’ve been doing other things for a while. I’ll see if I can find out.
ETA: see answer here:
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Last post by ELB
Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:55 pm
What are advantages to LTC vs Constitutional Carry?
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by
LSUTiger »
Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:17 pm
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I have friends who keep making statements to people in our chat group that TX LTC has far more benefits than Constitutional Carry. I maintain my LTC...
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HEB does not post 30.06 - so still allows concealed carry. They've always been 30.07 ever since open carry passed.
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Last post by oohrah
Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:43 pm
1,700,877 active Texas LTCs
by
Paladin »
Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:14 am
That is 74,635 more than 2020. 5.7% of Texas population. We need to get more of these signed up for NRA/TSRA
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:14 am
Moved from Texas a year ago…
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by
TheSoundGrip »
Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:08 am
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I (unfortunately) moved from Texas to Oklahoma nearly one year ago. I currently have an Oklahoma driver’s license, but never changed my Texas LTC...
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LG L was fat fingers. I intended to type CHL. I'm not at that job any more, so it's only curiosity now. I don't have any concerns about carrying off...
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Last post by BigGuy
Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:59 am
Duty To Retreat?
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by
carlson1 »
Sat Jul 23, 2022 5:18 am
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I didn’t want to take the thread about the Indiana mall shooting off topic so I thought I would start another thread.
I know Texas has no duty to...
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I agree that it depends heavily on the jurisdiction you are in for real world actions, but the law covers you either way. If you are legally...
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Last post by srothstein
Sat Jul 23, 2022 12:26 pm
Quick renewal question
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by
poppo »
Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:32 pm
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It says you can start the renewal process 6 months before expiration. Do they go by the exact expiration date or calendar month? For example, let's...
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Just a follow up. I checked today and it let me renew.
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Last post by poppo
Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:51 pm
Class near Ft Hood?
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by
RoyGBiv »
Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:34 pm
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Online friend just moved to TX and is looking for a LTC class near the Fort Hood area. He's an experienced shooter, just needs the class and...
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Looks like this will work out well for him. Thanks again! :tiphat:
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:42 am
How Often Do I Need To Recertify & Take Class
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by
stan5686 »
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:35 am
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The last time I renewed my CHL or possibly the time before I learned that after a certain number of renewals or after being a CHL holder for a given...
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@AF-Oldin has given you some great advice. Just as he said some of the changes are slight but a few are extensive. Ask a local range if you can sit...
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Last post by Tex1961
Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:31 pm
Good Samaritan killed by Police
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by
howdy »
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:57 am
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This is a case of mistaken identity by the Police. Active shooter situation, good guy takes down bad guy, Police shoot good guy with gun.
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I don't know if it was ever truly a thing. Years ago in Houston there was an incident where one LEO shot another LEO responding to a crime with...
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:33 am
Medical Facilities
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by
KLB »
Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:09 pm
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In my experience, virtually any healthcare or medical related facility will be posted. Doctors have to have enough individual variety that this isn't...
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This is one of the problems with the way our laws get passed. If two bills are passed, and one repeals the section while the other amends it, there...
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Last post by srothstein
Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:21 am
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:41 am
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Last post by Tex1961
Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:04 pm
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Last post by oljames3
Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:46 pm
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Last post by oljames3
Sun Jun 19, 2022 12:17 pm
How Many Reloads Should A Private Citizen Carry?
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by
Paladin »
Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:00 am
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John Corriea gives his advice based on viewing 40,000 gunfight videos:
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Nice!! :patriot: :tiphat:
Need to see pix of this setup in a different thread, maybe? I'm waaaaaaay behind, but have some things with me just as a...
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Last post by PUCKER
Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:53 pm
Case dismissed
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by
Maxwell »
Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:52 am
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I was recently arrested on a Case A Misdemeanor and DPS has suspended my LTC. I have requested a hearing for the suspension. The court case was...
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Easy answer: because the counties don’t report the dispositions & DPS has incomplete rap sheets.
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Last post by infoman
Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:46 pm
Jury duty
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by
LDB415 »
Tue May 17, 2022 8:10 am
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I'm sure they don't want anyone carrying to jury duty but what about pocket knife etc.? Probably just best to wear a Jethro belt and leave everything...
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Get a cane. AFAIK, they cannot refuse or confiscate a walking cane due to the ADA. They aren't supposed to even ask why you have a cane.
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Last post by C-dub
Thu May 19, 2022 4:24 pm
Resident Alien LTC or owning a gun questions…
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by
Teamless »
Fri May 06, 2022 6:16 am
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I work for a Japanese company who regularly has expatriates who are here for 3-5 year stints
Our newest has been here about 5 months and is...
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Good to see you on the forum Noggin. Have not seen you around in a while. :txflag:
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Last post by AF-Odin
Tue May 10, 2022 2:30 pm
Hotel Stay in Texas
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by
carlson1 »
Mon May 09, 2022 12:25 am
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While booking my rooms for the week the representative for Holiday Inn said no guns on the premises concealed or opened.
Question? Can hotels in...
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For anyone else who wishes to post on this thread, please read through the other posts first. We’ve already established that you by law are allowed...
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Last post by Tex1961
Tue May 10, 2022 10:41 am
Managing Unknown Contacts
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by
Paladin »
Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:32 am
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This stuff is gold. I teach and recommend this material:
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The Managing Unknown Contacts part has some solid updates to Craig's original material. I give it a 10 out of 10.
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:45 pm
Will you renew your CHL?
Replies: 53
by
mojo84 »
Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:59 pm
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Do you plan to renew your CHL once unlicensed carry becomes effective? I plan to renew my CHL when it expires. What is your reasoning for your...
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Of course I will renew my LTC! It gives me privileges far and beyond constitutional carry!
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Last post by Maxwell
Thu Apr 14, 2022 11:55 am
A Reanimated Active Killer
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by
Paladin »
Mon Apr 11, 2022 4:14 pm
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Interesting video and discussion of Houston Police Shoot Active shooter Suspect At a Mall:
WARNING GRAPHIC
WARNING GRAPHIC
The active shooter...
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I have some friends and acquaintances that work for XXXXXX. Most are pretty good folks when they come to one of my classes explaining the advantages...
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Last post by AF-Odin
Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:54 pm
new revolver
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by
tommyg »
Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:39 pm
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I recently bought a North American 22 mag revolver for carry. It is light and
easy to conceal I need to practice but the ammunition is hard to get
I...
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Ammoseek mentioned above is a decent place. Aside from practice, I also recommend keeping it as a BUG. There are number of nice 9mm’s these days that...
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Last post by parabelum
Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:28 pm
Clear is not a color
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LDB415 »
Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:08 pm
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When one looks at the electromagnetic spectrum clear is not a color on the spectrum. Therefore any 30.06/30.07 signage composed of any color letters...
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:thumbs2:
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Apr 09, 2022 10:32 am
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Last post by striker55
Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:42 am
Report – 101 Officers Shot in Line of Duty This Year: ‘A Real Crisis’
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by
Paladin »
Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:53 pm
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Even though the certain psychotic individuals in the White House like to pretend this is all in our imagination... The effect the Soro's DAs are...
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Liberal Hip Austin is inundated with Kalifornia leftist scum democrats. Then you have University of Texas which adds some 50K brain washed communists.
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:42 pm
2022 NRA Houston Convention
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by
howdy »
Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:46 am
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Once again the NRA Convention is over Memorial Day week-end. I recall the last one that was cancelled was also over the Memorial Day weekend. I know...
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I have been to the river walk in San Antonio twice. The first time was 40 years ago. There were groups of thug looking kids all over the place along...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:00 pm
46.03 Signs
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by
kg5ie »
Wed Mar 16, 2022 8:02 am
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Anyone else seeing 46.03 signs popping up?
Thoughts?
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I will have a grand old time representing myself “pro-se” at a class C misdemeanor JP court jury trial. I just hope that the Justice of the peace...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:47 pm
unlicensed carry where alcohol is served
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by
tommyg »
Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:21 am
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I'm still seeing signs unlicensed carry is a felony. I'm confused since unlicensed carry is now legal
Is it legal to carry in a restaurant that is...
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So, as I stated way back when this bill first passed into law, it will need cleanup in a future session to remove these potentially dangerous...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Fri Mar 11, 2022 12:44 pm
Help Convincing HR to Allow Carry
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by
locke_n_load »
Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:50 am
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Hey guys, long time no post. But I have an old friend of mine who needs some help. The company she works for has a 3rd party HR department, and they...
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That's good. I misread that in your OP.
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Mar 06, 2022 1:13 pm
Only in Massachusetts
Replies: 21
by
Hoodasnacks »
Thu Nov 12, 2020 2:34 pm
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I didn't see an MA thread. My friend sent me this one.
Ex-Brockton mayoral candidate arrested after 1 bullet found in his car:
Could you imagine...
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Arrested for I think owning guns and being suspected of drug use or for firing the guns on his 11 acre property. Not sure.
But they don’t want bail....
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Last post by philip964
Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:09 am
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Last post by jmorris
Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:47 pm
Carry without a license
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by
Paladin »
Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:58 am
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03Lightningrocks got me thinking about Constitutional Carry. It is legal to Constitutional Carry in Texas, but there are benefits to having an LTC....
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I read the same thing somewhere.
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:51 pm
San Antonio Rodeo and Stock Show 2022
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srothstein »
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:14 pm
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I went to the SA Stock show today, just to walk the grounds and see some of the exhibits, not to see the rodeo itself. It is posted 30.05, 30.06, and...
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cowboy channel
we watch it every night for the sa show and fort worth...zero hassles
pricing for fortworth is out of control as well
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Last post by powerboatr
Mon Feb 14, 2022 5:42 pm
Another doozey of a question 46:15 (b) & (o)
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by
NotRPB »
Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:20 pm
First post
Another doozey of a question :confused5
I just got mt printed LTC-15 from DPS ...reading the new
46:15(b)
Sec. 46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY
(b)...
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We try to avoid posting things that speaks of any “self defense Insursnce” and I will forego that here too. I am a going to post this on the other...
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:49 am
This one is a doozy of a question
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by
Morbidrealities »
Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:21 pm
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If a lawyer could chime in, that'd be great.
Say I walk up to a building and it has a 30.06 & 30.07 sign on the door, but no 30.05. Can I walk back...
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We try to avoid posting things that speaks of any “self defense Insursnce” and I will forego that here too. I am a going to post this on the other...
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:48 am
Temporary closure of Texas City Range
by
FL450 »
Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:29 am
Below taken from the Texas City Facebook Page
Temporary closure while revamping range
This announcement is to inform the public of the temporary...
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Last post by FL450
Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:29 am
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:31 pm
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Last post by gamboolman
Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:22 pm
I let my LTC expire
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by
03Lightningrocks »
Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:44 pm
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Now that constitutional carry has passed, I decided to allow my LTC expire. There were some complications I could have resolved but after thinking...
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Funny you should mention that. Both my drivers license and LTC were up for renewal this year. Unfortunately I got my LTC renewal with my old picture...
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Last post by Tex1961
Thu Jan 27, 2022 3:06 pm
TSA seized record number of guns at airports in 2021
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by
Paladin »
Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:06 pm
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Don't forget to double check before you head to the airport.
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During one of my safety briefings for online students for range qualification, I had a student who had of course passed the classroom part ask if he...
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Last post by Tex1961
Sat Jan 22, 2022 10:07 am
Signage dilemma
Replies: 7
by
Soccerdad1995 »
Wed Jan 12, 2022 4:27 pm
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I went to a local Mod pizza location yesterday for lunch. I noticed a big 51% sign posted right next to the door. Anyone familiar with this...
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So the shop owner thinks door stickers are going to keep bad guys out?
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Last post by cyphertext
Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:58 am
Moving out of state -- TX CHL still valid?
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by
kahrfreak »
Fri Sep 26, 2014 4:38 pm
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If I move out of state and change my address to an out-of-state address, does my TX CHL automatically become void? The statutes are silent on this...
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Since the other thread is locked I need to add this:
When I moved I could find no provision to change my LTC to my Ar. driver's license number. My...
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Last post by 2farnorth
Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:00 am
Moved out of state
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by
TheSoundGrip »
Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:55 pm
So I moved from Texas to Oklahoma back in October for work and established residency shortly after moving. I never did update my LTC since moving to...
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Last post by Tex1961
Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:20 pm
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