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Political Forum May be Closed

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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:02 am

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The Political forum was created in response to Members' request for a place to discuss gun-related political issues. This limitation is routinely...

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I believe the problem isn't co-mingling topics in a sub-forum, but rather the discussion of non-gun politics period.
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Please Read

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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:14 pm

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Due to the 2008 Presidential election and the upcoming 2009 Texas Legislative Session, we are getting a lot of posts in the General Gun, Shooting...

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As one who has run for local office, I didn't find it necessary to have a lot of discussion about it on this forum, although I know I mentioned it. I...

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Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX 36) thinks he's better than you

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by CleverNickname » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:26 pm

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...because he's just submitted a bill to legalize carry pretty much anywhere in the US, but only by congressmen and senators.

No bill number yet,...

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doncb,

Excellent, spot on post.
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Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:01 pm
President Trump and Congress, WE are waiting...

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by parabelum » Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:14 am

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...to see some form of significant political progress towards advancement of our 2A Rights, as promised.

National Reciprocity, ban on suppressors,...

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I think the reality is that he got a lot more votes to fix health care and lower taxes... I don't expect a big 2A push until a couple of other things...

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Thu Jun 22, 2017 12:24 pm
Another Meme Thread

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A meme topic was opened in the Waiting Room area, and thought it might be fun to have one for other gun-related memes. Post yours here, just make...

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????? Porsche doesn't make a Feista and they aren't sad about it.......... same difference! :biggrinjester:
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Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:22 am
What we have been saying.....

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by stever1950 » Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:51 pm

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I just read an article from an online computer magazine called ZDNet, written by Danny Palmer.
The UK is trying to force internet providers and...

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Still have mine.

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Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:53 pm
Central Texas College in Killeen has adopted two campus carry policies

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by NotRPB » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:11 am

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Central Texas College in Killeen has adopted two campus carry policies
Monday, January 23, 2017

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Link to CTC's board-approved policies.

I still think it is overly restrictive and vague. The empty chamber requirement has been removed, and carry...
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Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:08 pm
Reciprocity in D.C.?

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by KLB » Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:28 am

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Rep.Thomas Massie (R. KY) has filed a bill that would extend reciprocity for HLs issued by the various states. The proposal is, of course, motivated...

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On a more serious note, if something like this doesn't get the rules for federal buildings changed, what will? I'm not suggesting a beneficial change...

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Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:19 am
New gun law summary

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by RossA » Thu Jun 15, 2017 12:23 pm

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I know that Charles posted a link to the new gun laws that were passed this year, but I can't find it. Anyone point me to it?
Thanks in advance.

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You haven't heard wrong. The work of the legislators is over in the regular session of the 85th Texas Legislature. There are still bills that have...

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Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:04 pm
Any New Pro-Gun Bills Still Unsigned BY Abbott?

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by RossA » Mon Jun 12, 2017 12:36 pm

I received email updates from several sources when Abbott signed the bill lowering LTC fees. Haven't received other notifications yet, such as bills...

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Mon Jun 12, 2017 12:36 pm
Changes in Texas GOP

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by ELB » Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:56 am

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The Chairman of the Texas Republican Party resigned last month:

A new Chairman was elected a few days ago:
The new Chairman previously headed the...

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I don't know her, but looking at her Youtube videos, etc, I kinda got the same impression, that maybe her heart is in the right place, but she got...

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Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:28 am
BradyCampaign finally comes up with insult to Texas that hurts...

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Attachment(s) by ELB » Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:53 am

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...I mean, why couldn't they have put a sign like this at the Texas border? I'm envious:

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If they put that within the Texas border, they might have a problem with people stopping to take selfies with their concealed firearms.

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Mossberg shockwave - request for AG opinion

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Attachment(s) by ELB » Fri May 12, 2017 3:39 pm

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Representative Phil King has asked the Texas AG for an opinion about whether the Mossberg shockwave is legal in Texas.

I am on my phone, and doing...

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My understanding was more along the line that they removed the requirement of the NFA at state level, in hopes that the current Congress removes...
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Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:20 pm
VCDL sues Katie Couric for Defamation

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by ELB » Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:53 am

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Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:32 pm
LTC Holder Pulls Firearm In Park

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by carlson1 » Wed May 31, 2017 9:07 am
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Thu Jun 01, 2017 1:25 pm
Survey: Online audience evaluation of gun rights & regs.

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by Revet » Sat May 27, 2017 8:41 am

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The U of Wis. Madison Journalism Dept. is conducting a study to see how well the little people understand and accept the "fact checkers"...

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Done. In the questionnaire I'm surprised they even noted that the London summit ended with disagreement and that they will have it again next year. I...

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Sat May 27, 2017 10:33 am
SB16 Signed?

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by RossA » Fri May 26, 2017 3:22 pm

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Just got an email from TSRA saying that the governor has signed SB16 lowering fees for LTC to $40.00.

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Ongoing SB16 discussion here:

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Fri May 26, 2017 4:16 pm
Denton county members: support your sheriff

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by 2farnorth » Wed May 24, 2017 11:45 am

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Denton county Sheriff Tracy Murphree has stated something that many of us feel. I may not have gone as far as he, but the truth is there.
This is a...

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I voted for him, will do so again.

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Thu May 25, 2017 7:50 pm
RIP - Fines for Signs

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by ScottDLS » Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:27 pm

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After over a year of GC 411.209 "fines for signs" it looks like it's effectively been useless. To my knowledge no government entity has...

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Probably criminal mischief. If the lessee sets up a sign that says anything (welcome, get your free beer here, no Glocks, etc.) it's not a given that...
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Thu May 25, 2017 5:35 pm
WREG-Memphis Women taking gun safety classes to prepare to protect themselves

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Status of HB 1911?

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by RossA » Tue May 23, 2017 9:58 am

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I just received the email below from The Shooter's Log, dated this morning, May 23:...

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We will leave this open if all of the responses move to this topic.

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Tue May 23, 2017 2:23 pm
Ft. Worth Gun Buyback

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by justiceburger » Tue May 16, 2017 2:17 pm

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Copied from FWPD FB post"

Fort Worth Police Department1 hr ·
GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM
The first opportunity for you to participate in our Gun...

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Well Soccerdad should have patented his idea with a business method patent. I went to the FWPD gun buyback today and in the lot next to the church...
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Sat May 20, 2017 2:19 pm
Armed citizens patrol SA neighborhoods

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by bblhd672 » Fri May 12, 2017 6:28 am
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Thu May 18, 2017 11:29 am
Obama commutes sentence of Chelsea Manning

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by bmwrdr » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:57 pm

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That was about time since Hillary wasn't charged with anything>

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Bradley is still on active duty and subject to UCMJ. He should walk carefully.
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Wed May 17, 2017 9:30 am
Turmoil in antigun groups

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by rtschl » Fri May 12, 2017 2:30 pm

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Not that it bothers me... but a certain well known anti 2A leader is apparently a nightmare to work with and some staff are quitting. See .

My...

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Biscuits in a can.

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Sat May 13, 2017 9:04 pm
Haven't Seen This Covered by the "Mainstream Media" - Good Samaritan Prevents Mass Shooting at Arlington Bar

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by bagman45 » Sat May 06, 2017 2:15 am

While the progressive LEFT continues to push the lie that laws allowing concealed carry of firearms by the lowly public causes more danger, and is...

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Sat May 06, 2017 6:51 am
Consent Decree Setting Aside New Jersey Stun-Gun Ban

Last post by KLB « Tue May 02, 2017 10:47 am

by KLB » Tue May 02, 2017 10:47 am

The State of New Jersey has acceded to a consent decree that it's stun-gun ban is unconstitutional.

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Tue May 02, 2017 10:47 am
IN: Brady Bums lose another lawsuit against gun seller

Last post by sjfcontrol « Mon May 01, 2017 3:20 pm
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by ELB » Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:17 pm

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Indiana Supreme Court decision.

Short course: convicted felon convinced an acquaintance to buy a handgun for him from a gun shop. He later used the...

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So, did the Brady "Bums" have to pay the legal fees for the defendants in all three trials?

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Mon May 01, 2017 3:20 pm
HB 56 apparently shelved. Dallas FD medics ambushed

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by Daddio-on-patio » Mon May 01, 2017 12:32 pm

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A few on the Forum saw no need for HB56 and apparently the legislature agreed. In the case you agree with them I offer this for your consideration:

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By 4 minutes.

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Mon May 01, 2017 1:08 pm
CNN finally gets something right

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by TexasJohnBoy » Mon May 01, 2017 10:46 am

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"rlol"

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I wonder how they would respond if they ever read the Declaration of Independence. There are a ton of radical ideas about freedom in that document....

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Mon May 01, 2017 1:00 pm
CA: CRPA goes on offensive...

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by ELB » Thu Apr 27, 2017 4:08 pm

...would be an more accurate title, but it's the LA Times, so we get this:

More at the link.

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Thu Apr 27, 2017 4:08 pm
US murders concentrated in 5 percent of counties

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by Bitter Clinger » Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:18 pm

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Well, DUH.

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:roll: Too many guns, eh, Obama?

On this map California is a red state.

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Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:34 pm
Outstanding! AR15--3---Invading Thugs 0

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by dlh » Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:56 pm

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Out of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma:

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Breaking in to someone's house is a lot like playing a dice game. Sometimes you win, but sometimes you roll snake eyes. In mine and most of my...
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Wed Apr 26, 2017 10:48 pm
Breaking News! ATF Says You Can Shoulder Your Arm Brace

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by LSUTiger » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:01 am

Letter preview:

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Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:25 am
Cracker Barrel bans guns?

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by bblhd672 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:32 pm

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Saw a thread on Shooting Gallery Fort Worth's Facebook page about the Cracker Barrel having a corporate policy of not allowing firearms in their...

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:iagree:
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Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:49 pm
History's most effective way to enslave people

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by bblhd672 » Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:49 pm

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History's most effective way to enslave people (and commit genocide)

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The Zulus they were armed, disciplined and organised, however their "arms" lacked parity. Success at Isandlwana (thanks over confidence and...

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Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:25 pm
Houston Chronicle editorial section

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by MegaWatt » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:58 am

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Have you seen today's Houston Chronicle? 3 full pages of anti-gun bull! We need to start a letter writing campaign! I used to have letters published...

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Every so often, on some week-end, I hand a $20.00 bill to a guy standing in miserable weather (hot or cold) at some obscure intersection, trying to...

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Thu Apr 20, 2017 2:39 pm
Kevin O’Brien

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by Topbuilder » Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:50 pm

Kevin O’Brien of Weaponsman.com has passed away.

RIP Hognose.

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Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:50 pm
ABC13 - Walmart in The Woodlands

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by Steve5115 » Tue Apr 11, 2017 12:06 pm

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Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:08 pm
North Dakota passes constitutional carry

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by The Annoyed Man » Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:56 pm

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Did i miss this in another thread?

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Oh no! I predict shootouts and blood running in the streets! Won't someone think of the children?!? /s

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Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:33 pm
The ATF needs to be completely drained....

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by bblhd672 » Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:45 am

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Yet another story of government agency gone rogue and engaging in illegal activities. I guess when the rotten fish head (Obama) doesn't obey or...

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Just another unintended consequence in a long list.

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Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:47 pm
In gun-taboo China, tourism to U.S. firing ranges grows

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by bblhd672 » Mon Apr 10, 2017 4:58 pm

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Exactly! They understand the purpose of the 2nd Amendment better than most Americans.

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They have some very nice looking gun replicas that are made in Japan, but
they don't sell them over there. MGC makes some quality looking fake guns....

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Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:20 am
Erosion of Nevada Castle Doctrine

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by KLB » Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:18 am

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The article is more alarmist than it should be, as is typical of organizations (left or right) subsisting on donations. Even so, the proposed bill is...

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If it were to pass I guess the only solution would be to make sure the criminal reaches ambient temperature. Of course you would probably have to...

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Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:16 pm
Airport Law

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by RossA » Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:30 pm

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Of course, when I need something in a hurry, I can't find it. What is the rather new law that says if you carry a gun into an airport security line...

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Nope. They didn't even take down my name. I probably just got lucky on that front.

Of course, after the NSA traces this post to my IP address, and...
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Fri Apr 07, 2017 6:07 pm
Rotary has adopted policies hostile to firearms

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by KLB » Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:07 am

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Rotary International has adopted policies hostile to firearms.

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Being a part of an organization, whose mission statement, if you will, anti-2nd amendment.

Perhaps, you should tell them you're leaving unless they...
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 3:17 pm
"Gun Violence Prevention" lecture in Dallas, March 7th

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by Bitter Clinger » Tue Feb 14, 2017 2:02 pm

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Certain to be "Fair and Balanced" :mad5

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Those who are on the side of restricting gun ownership consider leftist ideology over history.

The left has penetrated just about every corner of...
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 2:26 pm
Notify LEO You're Armed?

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by thatguyoverthere » Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:23 pm

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In a traffic stop or other interaction with police, some states require licensed concealed carriers to notify the police that they are armed. Some...

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I have been stopped for speeding since I've had a CHL and showed the officer my license and my CHL and that particular time was not carrying him and...
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Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:27 am
CA: California man who had 541 guns seized by DOJ gets them all returned to his family

Last post by WildBill « Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:21 pm
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by bblhd672 » Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:49 am

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California man who had 541 guns seized by DOJ gets them all returned to his family

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Until they are held personally responsible for their actions, this type of illegal and outrageous behavior with continue to occur. :rules: :smash:

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Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:21 pm
Breaking: Bayton Deputy Constable shot and killed

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by bblhd672 » Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:46 pm

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Sad news, another LEO gunned down.

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No arrests. Possible suspect vehicle on video:

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Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:54 am
Right to carry progress

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