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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
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.
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Good, thanks guys.
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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
Sam Houston National Forest Carry?
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bburgi »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:50 pm
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Ok... as I've understood it Federal owned lands are off-limits to handgun carry. Unless I'm mistaken (which is entirely possible) that would include...
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Many National Forests in the east have shooting ranges. I shoot at one of the ones in George Washington National Forest when I'm visiting my parents...
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Last post by hirundo82
Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:06 am
Interesting radio dialogue
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DaveT »
Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:47 pm
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While listening to the scanner a few nights ago, I heard a DPS Trooper go out on a traffic stop.
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Exactly right. The DPS Troopers in Knox County use the S.O. dispatch because of distance and poor coverage from DPS towers.
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Last post by DaveT
Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:51 pm
Interesting Observation
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Commander »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:59 pm
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Last week, I was at the Austin airport waiting to catch a flight to Missouri. Being almost noon, I decided to buy a BBQ sandwich at the Salt Lick BBQ...
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It was a felony to carry a firearm in a bar in Texas a long time before airports had security checks.
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:37 pm
Stubb's in Austin
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MrDrummy »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:11 pm
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Anyone know if this place is off limits? I called and can't seem to get a straight answer.
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That is what I thought
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Last post by Shu
Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:57 am
caliber size requirement, is there one?
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scooter03 »
Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:20 pm
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I understand during the proficiency exam that we were required to operate a 32 or above, but what is the stipulation on carry. Can we carry
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I thought I heard you snicker behind me at the range!
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Last post by Commander
Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:46 pm
Killed by dog (what can we learn?)
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jbirds1210 »
Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:13 pm
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I have no training in these situations. I know that it has been discussed in the past, but what is the best practice for a dog such as this...
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When I was bike racing, I would train outside of town then ride home over city streets. One path I rode was near a house with a large dog who would...
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Last post by austin
Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:29 pm
51% in Huntsville
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gregthehand »
Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:16 pm
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I have lived in Huntsville now for about 4 months while finishing my last year of school. I noticed that one of my favorite lunch spots, Zach's Bar...
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You might also want to ask a manager.
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Last post by nitrogen
Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:04 am
Suspected Of Shoplifting While Carrying?
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carlson1 »
Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:03 am
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I read on another forum a story of a man(CHL) in a store who was stopped by a security guard. He had not stolen anything, but he seen the buldge of...
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This was relayed to me by a guy who did it as a civilian loss prevention type guy.
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Last post by gregthehand
Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:48 pm
We were confronted by a bum the other night
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Doug.38PR »
Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:46 am
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Last week my father, mother and I were leaving an Astros game at Minute Maid park in downtown Houston the other night. We left a few innings before...
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I actually have a tactic of my own that has worked a few times for me. I tried it out at the suggestion of a buddy of mine in the Army. When I see...
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Last post by gregthehand
Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:58 pm
If you can't shoot it, don't show it!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:37 pm
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Here is one of only two cases I found dealing with a CHL being convicted of violating 46.035(a) (failing to conceal). He claimed he and his wife were...
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I'm not sure I understand your question. Did you mean is instead of if ?
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Last post by seamusTX
Sun Nov 05, 2006 2:05 pm
Warrants
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Shu »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:46 am
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Ok I know this has probally been asked here but my searching capablities are non existant..
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In Texas, a Failure to Appear is a misdemeanor... if you weren't arrested, then you weren't convicted. You still have no convictions on your record....
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Last post by hydrashok
Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:21 pm
Short video on how to disarm a gun armed attacker
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Paladin »
Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:34 pm
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KRAV-MAGA technique to disarm an attacker. It is quite similar to what I learned in class.
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You suspect well, therefore I have learned to cheat...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:58 am
Reckless Driving
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jhutto »
Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:01 am
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Well, A long time ago, (8 or 9 years) I was charged with driving while on drugs. I thought I had a lawyer take care of it, but I guess not. I have...
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Hmm. So you think they just made a mistake in putting it as a class C on my record? Not only on public data, but I requested official copies from the...
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Last post by jlh26oo
Sat Nov 04, 2006 2:45 am
How to react to an attack in a crowded mall?
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John R. Fuller »
Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:44 pm
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I was in the mall yesterday...
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Soft target senarios and situations seem to be coming to the fore-front again these days...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:57 pm
If another disaster strikes, are they gonna take your guns?
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kauboy »
Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:44 am
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NEVER AGAIN!!!
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Its always been in the back of my mind...And that place is getting crowded with the stuff I keep on simmer back there...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:00 pm
Informative Speech on CHL
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TxBlonde »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:16 pm
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I am doing an informative speech Friday on CHL's it has to be 5 - 10 minutes long. Power Point. Outline. You know normal speech stuff.
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I know that's the law but ...
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:19 pm
New CHL'r Going CRAZY!
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dihappy »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:21 pm
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I work in a hotel, and its not the best of neighborhoods either.
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Thats exactly what im afraid of Glock.
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Last post by dihappy
Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:48 pm
RED FRIDAY
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Roger Howard »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:14 am
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This is not exactly CHL related persay, but it is what made our country great.
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I guess when I orignally read the Original Post, Charles had already fixed the alleged problem.
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Last post by kw5kw
Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:29 am
Is Seton @ 38 & Medical Pkwy. posted?
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Kalrog »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:11 am
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I will be taking a trip there tomorrow and I wondered if it was posted. Some of the Seton hospitals in Austin are and some are not - I think the...
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Well I was unaware of the differences on the north vs. south doors. I went in the south door as that is where the parking garage is. So of course I...
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Last post by Kalrog
Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:42 pm
NON-CHL travel in Texas, can they bring a gun in hotel room?
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P_Pac »
Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:27 pm
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Hi,
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I've been on the receiving end of that treatment, though not for a long time, and not in Texas.
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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:38 pm
Other Concealable Options?
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Will938 »
Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:02 pm
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Hey I didn't really see a good forum to stick this in so forgive me if I put it in the wrong place.
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There have been several cases of people reportedly dying after being sprayed with OC, being TASERed, struggling with police. In every case the person...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:30 am
Quick question about an event
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BlakeTyner »
Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:32 pm
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I have a question from my boss.
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Thanks
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Last post by Roger Howard
Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:36 am
Situational awareness, and fighting attitude.
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KBCraig »
Sat Oct 21, 2006 11:32 pm
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The lady in this story admittedly did not display good situational awareness. But when danger presented itself, she reacted decisively, and...
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One of the most ferocious people I ever met was 4'10 . His hobby was picking fights with Marines in 29 Palms. One person pulled a knife on him and...
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Last post by revjen45
Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:47 pm
Padre Island
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dihappy »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:25 am
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Im Sad :(
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Yes, and yes.
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Last post by KBCraig
Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:50 pm
CHL pricing
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Shu »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:10 pm
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I had a question regarding the pricing of the chl.
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Thank yall for clearing that up for me. This forums is great
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Last post by Shu
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:09 am
Does a gun grab constitute use of lethal force?
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age_ranger »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:04 am
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God fobid, but say you're out with the family and someone should see that pistol print on a windy day. Lets say the BG makes a grab for it. Now, are...
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Tom Givens from Rangemaster in Memphis has some good CQB instructions... I found it very useful... including one course taught by Dane Burns.
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Last post by cxm
Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:20 pm
Timing is everything...
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UNBLVR »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:51 pm
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I received my CHL last December. Today is my birthday and I still have four years before it expires. How sweet it is!
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I did something similar. My Birthday Is in May my CHL was issued in first part August of 05.
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Last post by wo5m
Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:15 pm
Can he obtain a CHL? ****CORRECTED/UPDATED****
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dpatterson »
Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:32 pm
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Back in Feb of 04 my father took the CHL Class, submitted his forms, and was denied.
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That's interesting. I think it's great that someone convicted of a felony, which is no longer a felony, would not suffer the same restrictions....
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:28 pm
Concealed carry that isn't really all that concealed
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Odin »
Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:50 pm
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Is it just me, or do some people practically advertise the fact that they'e carrying a gun even though the actual weapon itself is not visible? I've...
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Exactly, they want soft targets, such as schools where they know there will be no weapons--not just guns.
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Last post by kw5kw
Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:28 pm
Need information from a CHL instructor please
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MadDawg »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:03 am
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I did the online application and did not have the paper work in hand during the course. So, I was not able to fill in my application number. I have...
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Thank you very much as it was helpfull. Now off to the Post office.
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Last post by MadDawg
Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:55 am
Quick question about filling out forms
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MadDawg »
Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:29 pm
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I have the online form in hand from DPS. Is the number in the upper right that ends in L the number I use on the other forms such as the Finger print...
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Thanks the information was helpfull.
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Last post by MadDawg
Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:54 am
A technical question about school districts
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Venus Pax »
Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:54 pm
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As many of you know, I'm a teacher. I know that I can't carry in the classroom, but my car in the parking lot is legal.
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Thank you. :grouphug
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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:26 pm
Need some help to see if I can get my permit..
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Cofmatt »
Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:36 pm
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I am a 22 year old male, I work full-time and am going back to school full time in January.. When I was 19 years old I was arrested for Class C...
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Yes sir! And my Sig is going to be very happy that she gets to stay by my side every day
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Last post by Cofmatt
Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:58 pm
Another scenario
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jimlongley »
Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:12 pm
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This is based on something I saw on the way home from work this evening.
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We have two sons that are diabetic and when they were younger we had an emergency or two that required our driving very fast to get to where they...
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Last post by GrannyGlock
Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:11 pm
Threat as justifiable force
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Russell »
Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:39 pm
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I think we need a new topic about this. Let's try to get this cleared up:
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Very good points tx. I suppose I need to get something to use between my fists and a deadly weapon. Time to go buy some OC =)
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Last post by Russell
Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:16 pm
military discount
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lb6r »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:44 pm
I believe i read all the stickies, so i apologize if i still missed it.. But what is the process for getting a chl under the military discount?...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:17 pm
Need Help With A Scenerio...
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Patriot »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:25 pm
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Hey All!
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Ya know LT.....I had you pegged as a homeboy long before I read this post! :grin:
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Last post by jbirds1210
Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:39 am
Why only carry in your car?
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ghentry »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:50 pm
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I took my renewal class the other night and the instructor asked the group of 15 or so, how many here carry on their body every day or very often? ....
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You and everyone else. :grin:
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:23 am
Application help
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gigag04 »
Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:05 pm
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I'm helping my friend fill out her app paperwork.
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9-1-1
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Last post by KD5NRH
Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:07 pm
Burleson Schools protecting Students???
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StexFJR »
Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:46 am
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Well I guess this is better than nothing but just barely.
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Ugh, it seems to me that this chaos theory is the reason so many people get shot. How can they possibly think the best option is to leave the person...
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Last post by Will938
Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:44 pm
David Stern must know best...Right...
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:35 pm
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Just a gentle reminder...
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Accepted statistics - phrase used to describe numbers and circumstance that exist in the head's of anti-gunner's only that have no basis in truth or...
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Last post by TxFire
Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:13 pm
Traveling...
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jhutto »
Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:26 am
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I am traveling to Houston today. I will be spending the night..I still have not obtained my CHL, but I hate to go alone to a big city with no...
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I'm glad your visit was uneventful.
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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:45 am
Carry on a university capmus
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texag06 »
Wed May 24, 2006 11:30 am
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I have a question regarding concealed carry on a university campus. I know TPC states:
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Have dealt with Champions on more than a few occasions, as well as took my CHL class there. I am an ex-cop and like to think I know my Penal Code...
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Last post by gregthehand
Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:59 am
Think I have seen it all now.
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spud »
Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:35 pm
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Wow. Some how dont think that is a good idea.
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Welcome aboard wgranberry. good report & I hope you stay on the board for other than the present discussion.
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:39 pm
Court orders no-handgun signs out of parks
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age_ranger »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:05 pm
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See the full story here.....I like stories with happy endings!!
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That's great news. Bad people can enter these parks just as well as any other public place.
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Last post by Popshot
Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:42 pm
A naked feeling this morning
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Mithras61 »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:11 am
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When I got dressed this morning I didn't don my holster & gun, since I was planning on working from home, and my office is only a few steps from...
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I know what you mean. I am so much more alert these days.
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Last post by Popshot
Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:38 pm
Harris County cannot ban carrying by licensees ...
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seamusTX »
Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:17 am
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on county property such as parks.
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Sounds a little like the work of SteyrM40...he seems to live for this sort of thing. :cool:
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Last post by UNBLVR
Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:05 pm
Possible stalker
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fadlan12 »
Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:46 pm
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My younger sister was visiting my other sisters work, she was approached by an older man while there, he leaned in and said where ever you go tonight...
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They frequently do. Just be sure to use lots of cinder blocks or a boat anchor. :grin:
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:32 pm
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