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Weapons Of Mass Destruction WERE in IRAQ! per CNN
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RPB »
Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:45 pm
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Love the this headline and logic
CNN Confirms Bush Vindicated: Iraq Had Weapons Of Mass Destruction!
Well, the AK-47 takes a high-capacity...
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You just said the same thing that I did. And he never did use any. Period. He certainly did shoot SCUDS at Israel. I had a friend survive that...
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Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:09 am
Potential Travel Pitfall to non-Reciprocity Places
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RoyGBiv »
Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:41 pm
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EDIT: Looks like I failed to find the original thread for this topic when I searched for it.. Mea Culpa :oops: onclick= window.open(this.href);return...
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Boy howdy! You said a mouthfull!
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Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:50 pm
Unsstoppable Glock & Humanizing Gun Nuts
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VMI77 »
Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:23 pm
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The first article from the Atlantic is on high capacity magazines and how the previous ban affected Glocks --as a company.
The Atlantic article...
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Thanks. Got cut and paste sloppy....fixed it in my OP.
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Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:41 am
The Idiocy of Legislatively Reduced Magazine Capacity
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JJVP »
Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:15 pm
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Did you know :
Babyface Nelson was shot 17 times, then killed the 2 guys who shot him .... then went home .... only to die later that evening.
More...
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Last post by RPB
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:20 pm
AntiGUN person arrested for death threats, mental evaluation
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RPB »
Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:21 pm
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I enjoy rational discussion, but there was 1 guy I was discussing things with yesterday ... an anti --- who sounded as discombobulated and went into...
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If a dog makes unprovoked attacks, I don't want it near me or people I like. I don't care if it's a mad dog or if it's over aggressive by nature....
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Last post by Ameer
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:12 pm
NY Rep Peter King proposes new gun law
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Commander »
Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:56 pm
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Heard on Fox tonight that NY Rep Peter King was going to introduce a bill that would ban carrying guns within 1000 feet of a federal...
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That's what we would do if they were zombies instead of merely Congress Critters. (by the way, we need a zombie smiley)
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Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:47 pm
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Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:05 pm
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Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:33 pm
Not Allowed
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Rex B »
Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:45 pm
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As our Dear Leader has said Words count . I know I've been guilty of this, and promise to do better:
Written by Jeff Knox
Thursday, 26 April 2007...
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@AndyC:
You hit the nail on the head with a big sledgehammer with that one about need ...but I think that most folks on here are in agreement with...
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Last post by Heartland Patriot
Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:29 pm
Another gun loophole
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by DONT TREAD ON ME » Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:23 pm
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We have all heard of the gun show loophole. Well, now they are claiming a .
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Not only that but we all know that they are above the laws and rules.
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Last post by DONT TREAD ON ME
Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:10 am
Mass Killings Aren't the Real Gun Problem
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JJVP »
Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:46 pm
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An article by Gary Kleck a professor of criminology at Florida State University and the author of Targeting Guns: Firearms and Their Control....
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Another great article. Thanks for sharing JJVP.
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Last post by Thomas
Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:52 pm
More blame being put one everything but the gunman
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by DONT TREAD ON ME » Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:47 pm
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:banghead:
It seems that it is everyone's fault except the gunman and the Democrats. What sense does that make? How can people actually think like...
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We must reject the idea that every time a law is broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept...
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Last post by tllstaco
Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:14 pm
After Mumbay-style Attack....
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Beiruty »
Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:00 pm
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So many threads afterAZ.shhoting about ban this ban that. I am now very worried how the backlash against fitearms would be aftetr a Munbay-style...
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I thought the Mumbay attack was patterned after the Waco Camp Davidian incident.
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Last post by Liberty
Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:07 pm
On Campus CHL Course at Texas Tech
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Kory Zipperer »
Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:51 am
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Hope everyone is having a wonderful 2011! (so far!)
And what better way to kick it off than with the first ever CHL course held on the Texas Tech...
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This sounds great, that is an amazing turnout in a relatively short time frame.
My dark thoughts side tho warns me that the TT folks should watch...
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Last post by ELB
Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:03 pm
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Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:10 am
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Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:40 pm
Bizarro world response to shooting tragedy
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A-R »
Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:53 am
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So after pouring over all the media and political response to the Arizona shooting tragedy in the last few days, I've noticed an interesting and all...
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way that a lot of liberals actually think.
Been LOTS of talk lately about mental illness ....
I was reading yesterday about the fear of guns as...
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Last post by RPB
Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:31 pm
Third gun control bill proposed since Tucson shootings
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RPB »
Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:09 pm
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Third gun control bill proposed since Tucson shootings
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Posted on 13 January 2011 by Vince
Fire sale...
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If you're suggesting that the left is using it to blame the Tea Party for murderous things that they (TP) didn't do, then you are absolutely...
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Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:42 pm
Gun Control
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by DONT TREAD ON ME » Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:49 pm
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With all the gun control bills that are popping up it got me thinking.
What would have happened to this country during the revolutionary war had...
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Last post by cbr600
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:09 pm
CBS News Pro Gun Story
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mikeintexas »
Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:25 pm
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I am sitting here relaxing watching the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. They aired a story that was mostly filmed in a gun shop and explaining...
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I've been posting cbs news comments on stories and e-mailed some reporters in the last 2 days so I kinda expected it, but didn't see it ... I been...
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Last post by RPB
Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:46 pm
Proposal to ban high-cap mags with NO GRANDFATHERING
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A-R »
Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:38 pm
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Obviously these two economists have no ability to pass legislation of any kind, but this kind of thing is out there in the zeitgeist and many sheeple...
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Just remember folks, and my apologies if it was posted and I missed it...this is Carolyn McCarthy, D-NY...the woman who couldn't give any sort of...
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Last post by Heartland Patriot
Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:19 pm
K.I.S.S. principle in gun debate
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A-R »
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:52 am
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Try this simple line when discussing gun politics:
The gun debate is simple: One side uses force to impose its will; the other side offers a choice.
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True dat.
Anygunanywhere
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Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:56 am
Survey says: More Gun Control is NOT the answer
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OldCannon »
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:04 am
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In spite of the political rhetoric, it's nice to see a survey that shows they're getting no traction (other than on the MSM):
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We have to hope but the past two years have shown little evidence that elected officials at either level are listening to the people. Voting them out...
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Last post by chasfm11
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:42 am
An arbitrary revision of the Bill of Rights
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A-R »
Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:16 am
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A bill to be entitled an Act - The Make America Better Bill of Rights Revision Act:
TV news shall only be allowed to broadcast for 10 minutes; 30...
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You left off:
You may not drive your vehicle any longer than 10 minutes. That's plenty of time to get to your nearest bur or train station. If your...
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Last post by OldCannon
Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:46 am
Kay Bailey Hutchison Won't Seek Third Term
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tomneal »
Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:37 pm
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Tom's predictions:
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst will run for Senate
Attorney General Greg Abbot will...
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Will not miss her at all.
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Last post by TXCO
Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:31 pm
Question about CHL on campus...
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jcarp02 »
Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:52 pm
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I know many people were hopeful that the state of Texas would be able to pass a law allowing concealed carry on college campuses. Does this shooting...
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Good point :thumbs2:
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Last post by jcarp02
Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:57 pm
Sarah Palin: "America's Enduring Strength"
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USA1 »
Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:10 pm
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You may or may not be a fan of Sarah Palin, but this speech in response to the Arizona tragedy is worth a listen.
Edited to fix link.
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I enjoyed her speech after the lady had had a week of incoming. :patriot:
I think it could be as simple as Elite Ruling Class versus Country Class...
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Last post by Poldark
Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:25 pm
US Senate's top cop: "more guns not the answer"
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A-R »
Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:41 pm
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The Sergeant at Arms of the US Senate has been making the rounds on the cable news networks today and when asked specifically (preset question, I'm...
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Sure. That's a logical conclusion if you accept his premise.
Maybe it's not what they're drinking. Maybe it's what they're smoking.
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Last post by tacticool
Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:30 pm
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Last post by DONT TREAD ON ME
Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:04 pm
New bill
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Jasonw560 »
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:22 pm
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This is a bill amending the CCW law to add watercraft.
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Campus Carry:
Observation:
Premises still defined 2 ways, for 2 purposes, but I haven't brainworked/analyzed that fact like last time n my head...
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Last post by RPB
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:43 pm
No warrant required?
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C-dub »
Wed Jan 05, 2011 6:53 pm
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Saw this today. I don't know too much about warrants, so I'll have to pose the following questions.
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No offense taken, pb. We just agreed with each other.
Elmo
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Last post by b322da
Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:48 am
obama's speach
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RAM4171 »
Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:18 pm
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Obama's speach tonight,
Thoughts?
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Duplicate post, eh?
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Last post by Oldgringo
Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:20 pm
POTUS' Tucson Eulogy
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Oldgringo »
Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:59 pm
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First of all, our sympathies and best wishes go out to the victims of the Tucson massacre.
We watched the memorial addresses in Tucson this evening....
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You guessed right!
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Last post by Crossfire
Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:17 pm
Pelosi Gavel - Jimmy Kimmel Version
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RPB »
Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:28 am
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Funny version of Pelosi passing the gavel Jimmy Kimmel show edited
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I like John...but that's funny. :lol:
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Last post by USA1
Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:10 pm
Thank goodness we live in Texas
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AndyC »
Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:37 pm
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:shock:
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Back in the late 80's I made the mistake of taking a job in NJ and lived there for about 18 months.
A friend came to visit me from NC. He was a grad...
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:41 am
Texas Rep. John Carter to get CHL
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quickerNu »
Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:25 pm
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Rep. John Carter: Members of Congress now have to do more to protect themselves
Nice to see my local representative joining us! :txflag:
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Not likely. New York paints all of their politicians with a special type of teflon designed to keep responsibility and common sense from adhering to...
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Last post by chasfm11
Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:36 am
Guess who has the highest crime rate in the world
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baldeagle »
Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:26 pm
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This is an old article (2002) that has recently received renewed attention. Among the civilized nations, , where the government has not only disarmed...
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That is true. The crime 'clear up rate' in the UK is about 15% so you need to apply a 6.6x multiplier to normalize and compare the UK numbers to,...
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Last post by Skydivesnake
Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:46 am
Pending Texas Firearms Legislation vs the "Safeway Shooting"
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by Heartland Patriot » Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:44 am
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I would appreciate hearing your thoughts, and hopefully calming me down, in light of the media onslaught against firearms in the wake of yesterday's...
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They should listen to the girl's father instead. He said things like this are going to happen sometimes in a free country, it shouldn't happen...
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Last post by Bullwhip
Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:32 pm
Protest TSA Scanning without saying a word.
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dicion »
Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:54 am
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Did a search, couldn't find anything, apologies if this has already been posted.
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I think I want to...
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Maybe one that says Pat me this way.. With suggestive arrows? :lol:
/former sailor also..
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Last post by TxSheepdog
Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:40 pm
speaker of the house
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jecsd1 »
Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:53 pm
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Who is looking like the winner for the TX house speaker seat? Is Straus still a shoe in? I looked online but can't really find any recent info.
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It looks like he's staying. :mad5
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Last post by Pawpaw
Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:08 pm
ACLU Sues SD over Concealed Carry
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chasfm11 »
Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:32 am
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I hope this isn't a duplicate thread
Interesting coming from the ACLU
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One would think so, but apparently there are those who believe otherwise... folks from south of the border, for example... and liberals...
My point...
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:47 pm
Heller made retroactive in DC
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Rex B »
Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:22 am
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Highest Court in D.C. Allows Second Amendment Challenges to Long-Ago Convictions for Violating D.C. Handgun Ban
(by Eugene Volokh)
Magnus v. U.S.,...
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It may just be me, but this caused me to just burst into laughter. Then tell my wife so she could bust out laughing. Then share with like minded...
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Last post by lrb111
Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:09 pm
Lubbock Federal Court to hear handguns for 18-20 year olds.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Sun Sep 12, 2010 4:04 pm
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The NRA is challenging federal laws that prohibit law-abiding Americans 18-20 years of age
from legally purchasing a handgun through a federally...
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I don't think that being able to by from a FFL is the only issue here. What good is a handgun if you can't use legally use it? Lowering the age to 18...
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Last post by Jasonw560
Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:14 am
As Mexico drug violence runs rampant, U.S. guns tied to crim
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Lodge2004 »
Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:29 am
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More of the media working on their narrative...
No other state has produced more guns seized by police in the brutal Mexican drug wars than Texas....
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Actually I was buying ammo at walmart the other day. As usual they ask for Id to check for age, but this time the cashier said we need to check ids...
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Last post by Monker10
Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:39 pm
The reading of the Constitution
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RPB »
Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:19 pm
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Shouts about Obama interrupt Constitution reading
House Republicans' reading of the Constitution was...
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A most excellent article about the value of this exercise:
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Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:27 pm
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Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:14 pm
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Last post by pbwalker
Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:52 pm
Texas House Bill Restricts Utah CHL license
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MattC »
Wed Jan 05, 2011 6:50 pm
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I know this topic has been around the forum for awhile but I thought it would benefit everyone to have a place to collaborate current and up-to-date...
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I strongly suggest against sending a letter with the arguments...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Jan 05, 2011 6:54 pm
US v. Chester
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RHenriksen »
Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:48 pm
Interesting - no final, groundbreaking legal precedent yet; but sounds like baby steps if I understand correctly.
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Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:48 pm
President of Kilgore College taken to school by shooter
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psijac »
Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:04 pm
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Short version: talking is better than insulting
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Duplicate thread. Lets stay with this one: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:53 pm
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