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by TexasJohnBoy
Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Boycott Benchmade
Replies: 41
Views: 10919

Re: Boycott Benchmade

This by itself isn't anti 2a, but it brings other things about the company to light. See my previous post. edit to add: And regardless of any of this discussion, it was a stupid PR move to have yourself photographed destroying guns as requested by the police (lawfully or otherwise) and posted to Fa...
by TexasJohnBoy
Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:24 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Houston firefighters pay raise
Replies: 13
Views: 2805

Re: Houston firefighters pay raise

DevilDawg wrote: Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:20 am The irony is that before long, if not already, fighting the required pay raise is going to cost the Citizens of Houston kingdom more in court and lawyers than it would to just pay it.
Welcome to government litigation - Where you get to pay your lawyer and you get to pay theirs too!
by TexasJohnBoy
Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:18 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Boycott Benchmade
Replies: 41
Views: 10919

Re: Boycott Benchmade

City of Oregon City's Mayor and police chief updated with their point of view. https://www.facebook.com/ocpolice/posts/2179648148740328 From what I have read, I don't see this as anti-2a. These firearms were either requested by their owners to be destroyed, or ordered destroyed by court order. If a...
by TexasJohnBoy
Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: 2019 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: HB 1172 - Felony for 3D Printed Firearms
Replies: 7
Views: 2742

Re: HB 1172 - Felony for 3D Printed Firearms

This isn't the first bill of its kind. https://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic ... 45&t=94143
And that one is numbered just 38.
by TexasJohnBoy
Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:18 pm
Forum: 2019 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: Speaker Bonnen's betrayal of Texas gun-owners
Replies: 159
Views: 68744

Re: Speaker Bonnen's betrayal of Texas gun-owners

Well, I hope my concerns are unfounded. We will see how things go.
by TexasJohnBoy
Thu Jan 24, 2019 11:37 am
Forum: 2019 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: Speaker Bonnen's betrayal of Texas gun-owners
Replies: 159
Views: 68744

Re: Speaker Bonnen's betrayal of Texas gun-owners

While pro-gun legislation had traditionally been sent to this committee, it may be a sign that bills such as constitutional carry could be sent to the Committee on State Affairs instead. If this is accurate, maybe this thread and some of our ( mine included) reactions were knee-jerk and premature. ...
by TexasJohnBoy
Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: 2019 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: Not getting excited
Replies: 5
Views: 2138

Re: Not getting excited

Well after the committee assignments in the house, I feel the same way. I intend to continue writing, calling and voting though. Don’t get stagnant.
by TexasJohnBoy
Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:44 pm
Forum: 2019 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: SB 403/HB 2146 - Exemptions for Certain Government Officials
Replies: 13
Views: 4504

Re: SB 403 - Exemptions for Certain Government Officials

I am opposed to this on the basis of special privilege. How about exemptions for law abiding citizens? :iagree: Government officials are the employees of the average citizen. If there is a difference in rights, then they should have fewer rights than their employers, never more. :iagree: x2 Special...
by TexasJohnBoy
Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: 2019 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: Speaker Bonnen's betrayal of Texas gun-owners
Replies: 159
Views: 68744

Re: Speaker Bonnen's betrayal of Texas gun-owners

Wow. Just wow.

I was one that was tricked and am incredibly surprised.

Wow.
by TexasJohnBoy
Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Wash DC: MAGA hat wearing teens get ugly with drum beating indigenous people
Replies: 142
Views: 37502

Re: Wash DC: MAGA hat wearing teens get ugly with drum beating indigenous people

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archi ... st/580897/
I Failed the Covington Catholic Test
Next time there’s a viral story, I’ll wait for more facts to emerge.
by TexasJohnBoy
Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Wash DC: MAGA hat wearing teens get ugly with drum beating indigenous people
Replies: 142
Views: 37502

Re: Wash DC: MANGA hat wearing teens get ugly with drum beating indigenous people

Democrat Congressman Calls For Banning MAGA Hats After March For Live Confrontation https://www.redstate.com/streiff/2019/01/20/democrat-congressman-calls-banning-maga-hats-march-live-confrontation/ You literally can't do this. Just like you can't ban Hillary or Beto bumper stickers. Why would a re...
by TexasJohnBoy
Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Self-Defense Reports
Topic: Unfair to use an AR-15 against would-be burglars?
Replies: 41
Views: 10148

Re: Unfair to use an AR-15 against would-be burglars?

You break into my home, then all bets are off. I don't care about fair at that point.

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