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When I was young I thought Judges were fair, honest and followed the law. They did not take sides, and they were impartial.

Then I became older.

I then thought that Courts of Appeals were fair, honest and followed the law. They did not take sides, and they were impartial.

Then I became much ...

The decision in this case is just nuts as Tome Greive states. I am going to go out on a limb and say it will be struck down, but when you have judicial minds that are nominated to the highest court in a state make a ruling such as this it is not the law is not their concern, but rather their ...

Grayling813 wrote: Wed Feb 19, 2025 10:43 am What important issues affecting Texans should the legislature and Governor be concerned about rather than trivial matters such as this?
When Elon is finished in the DC swamp maybe we can get him to clean up the Austin swamp.

I am not proposing the governor should take up the matter.

There are many, many official state this or thats, but who can remember any more than a few? A few stand out the - Mockingbird, the Bluebonnet, the Armadillo; which is one of three official state animals. Who can name the other two off hand?

Interestingly, you named two (Mockingbird and ...

BigGuy wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2025 6:01 pm I don't have a logical argument to back it up, but .45 Long Colt just seems kind-a Texan to me.

Not a bad idea. Not a .45 since it was .44 cap and ball, the Colt Walker is the official firearm of Texas, so declared by Abbott. The association of a caliber with Colt is noted.

What I love is talking about something with someone, lets say " those weight loss drugs are bad for your health" and immediately scrolling Facebook and finding adds for safe weight loss drugs.

There have been a few murders here in Houston where people are selling on Facebook and the buyer who ...

Not a cartridge..

Answer... from ChatGPT
The "Come and Take It" cannonball refers to the cannon used by the Texian rebels during the Battle of Gonzales in 1835, which was a part of the Texas Revolution. The cannonball that became associated with the "Come and Take It" slogan was fired from a ...

What cartridge won the West?


The "gun that won the west" has been attributed to Winchester lever actions in general, but one is generally recognized, the 1873 Winchester the first center fire rifle. It was chambered in .44-40. but was later chambered in .38-40 and .32-20. Official icons for ...

Should Governor Abbott declare an Official State Cartridge? I think it would be neat if he did. What would be your choice if he did so?
I'm torn between the .22LR and the .30/30 Winchester.

Attorney Tom Greive discusses Biden's zero tolerance policy attacking FFLs. Tracey Mann of Kansas has introduced the RIFLE Act, Reining In Federal Licensing Enforcement. I sold firearms back in the 1960's and 70's and we were audited several times. Minor errors were found a during some, but the ...

just about every major ammo maker has sent me notifications to be aware of scammers imitating their websites. It's not only firearms and ammo makers, though. The worst part of the scammer situation is the fact that Facebook assists in the endeavors by fakers to take your money. In the past I have ...

Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses a ruling out of the United States District Court for the State of Maine, which has found that the state's mandatory 72 waiting period is without historical support and is therefore unconstitutional. While the ruling is likely to be appealed such ...

:thumbs2: It will be interesting to see what developments and outcomes are generated by his EO. Interestingly I received both a phone call and email from BATFE reiterating the classification as machine guns and illegality of "switches" (MCD's). I assumed it was some anti-gun, anti-Trump bureaucrat's ...

Picked up my Rock Island 1911 GI and took advantage of the free range fee included with transfers. Comes with one magazine that functions well, a heavy contoured pouch and the typical gun lock. The magazine release is a little stiff but loosed some with use. Had two FTF - one with Winchester White ...

Picked up my Rock Island 1911 GI and took advantage of the feee range fee included with transfers. Comes with one magazine that functions well, a heavy contoured pouch and the typical gun lock. The magazine release is a little stiff but loosed some with use. Had two FTF - one with Winchester White ...