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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
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Excaliber »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm
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Manufacturers have been busy churning out holsters with retention features that are suitable for concealed or open carry. Here are a few that may be...
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I chose a RDR holster after I viewed a video where Colin Noir said it was his favorite holster for ease of on and off. I have been happy with it....
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
The good guys win one!
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MoJo »
Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:17 pm
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A suspect who fled an interdiction checkpoint died following an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers.
James Hughes, a 38 year old man...
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I must say all this is a moot point. If an officer wants in your veh he will get in. Whether it be through a consent, probable cause, or an inventory...
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Last post by Baytown
Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:44 pm
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:00 pm
Could it happen here?
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Aug 23, 2005 1:21 pm
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The discussion has taken over a few threads over there, and anygun , tomneal have contributed there with some good discussion/points...
What...
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The MarketHall show is Sept 24th. I'll be there and it'll be interesting to see what, if anything happens.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:11 pm
Carry in church
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tomneal »
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:43 am
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Texas Gunman Kills 4 in Church, Then Self
Aug 29 10:02 AM US/Eastern
SASH, Texas
A gunman killed four people at a rural church in a small north...
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I think its medias' status quo to go out of the way to describe and tabulate ALL the guns a person, like this, happens to have in their posession in...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:36 am
Your thoughts on CZ guns
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Sigshooter »
Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:10 pm
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Just wondering what you fellas think about CZ. Im thinking about picking up a cz75bd. So if you own one or shot one before what do you have to say...
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I picked up a RAMI 9mm at a gun show a while back. It was sweet! I sure would like to fire a .40 but I would probably have to buy it afterward and...
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Last post by Trainman
Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:35 pm
Katrina - - - she's bad!
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MoJo »
Sun Aug 28, 2005 12:07 pm
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I went to the range today to run a few rounds through the AR. I got on I-10 in Beaumont to cross the Neches River, the traffic coming from the East...
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I just saw a report the part of the roof ripped off...Large enough to cause some shifting from under the open portions of the roof...
I work for a...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:14 am
Custom Holster
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madecov »
Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:02 pm
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Well,
My latest handgun is a Steyr M40A1 (newest version) and there are no real holsters available for the gun.
I contacted Houston Custom holster...
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The new A1 version of the Steyr should sell foe a bit below Glock prices.
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Last post by madecov
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:17 pm
Glock 10rd. Mag. Question
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:44 pm
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I bought a Glock Mod. 19 shortly before the sunset of the “Assault Weapons� Ban. (I know, poor timing.) It came with two 10 rd. mags. This gun is...
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Botach is a much talked about company over at ar15.com
They may be okay sometimes, but too often they are a nightmare. I ordered 6 mags from them...
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Aug 26, 2005 9:08 am
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:24 am
Gunsmith recomendation
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dws1117 »
Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:13 pm
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Looking for someone in the Houston area who can competently fit a thumb safety on a 1911. Prefer someone who won't charge an arm and a leg and won't...
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Well, I went by Ed Vandenberg's shop tonight and left my gun with him. He is going to fit an extended safety, install a new hammer and sear and, do a...
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:07 pm
Add another to the fold
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ghentry »
Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:43 pm
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When I first met my co-worker and he found out I liked guns, he would often say things about me going postal, etc. He had never shot a gun before and...
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KY Imports usually has Ruger revolvers on sale for a good price.
Glenn
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Last post by Baytown
Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:01 pm
It's not a problem on this forum but...
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tomneal »
Tue Aug 23, 2005 4:15 pm
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It's not a problem on this forum but...
Here is some contact information Just in case
Just in Case of WHAT? you ask.
Just in case you...
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Amen brother!! Like the old saying goes, too bad youth is wasted on the young.
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:27 pm
Guns and Shooting in local newspaper
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too-tall »
Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:18 pm
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Hello all.
I just recently moved from Cleveland Texas to Centerville Texas which is halfway between Houston and Dallas on I-45. I picked up the...
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So when are we going??? And, where is the shooting range??
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:16 am
Got Me a New Toy! - Range Report!
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RatMan »
Sun Jul 31, 2005 7:04 pm
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It's a CZ RAMI 9mm. Picked it up yesterday but have not had a chance to shoot it yet. Hopefully next weekend...
It's a compact and, like the XDSC,...
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Got that right! :wink:
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Last post by RatMan
Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:57 pm
Drive-by shooting in Spring leaves 2 injured
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dws1117 »
Tue Aug 02, 2005 9:41 am
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Aug. 1, 2005, 11:50PM
Drive-by shooting in Spring leaves 2 injured
By MIKE GLENN
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
Harris County Sheriff's...
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Geee, why don't we just make drive-by-shootings illegal ?
Certainly *THAT* would solve the problem !
:roll:
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Last post by Bubba
Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:46 pm
Need Advice on Eye Dominanace
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anygunanywhere »
Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:25 am
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My wife is actively seeking training to improve her shooting skills and confidence with her handgun.
She attended a calss at the Texas City range...
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Kinda makes you relax a bit when you see her getting more and more comfortable with this idea that she can protect herself well with this capability,...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:49 am
Anyone stay up and watch...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:09 am
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Inside 9-11???
Thats that National Geographic special they produced recently, but not recently enough to include the Able Danger information......
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I wonder more about what Berger left behind, than what he took.
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Last post by KBCraig
Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:24 pm
Future Darwin candidates
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dws1117 »
Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:08 am
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These have got to be some [abbreviated profanity deleted] the stupidest people ever.
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on a different website, I have seen the video without the guy in camoflage...proof enough for me
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Last post by CatD6R
Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:45 am
http://www.glocktalk.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=108
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dglockster »
Sat Aug 20, 2005 7:15 am
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Some of you may already know this site:
but if you don't, its a good one to visit in addition to this one.
By the way, I learned about the...
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Stevie, thanks for bringing back some good memories. My mother grew up there and my grandparents lived there from 1952 until they died. I spent a lot...
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Last post by dws1117
Sun Aug 21, 2005 9:31 am
My Home Defender
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JLaw »
Sat Aug 20, 2005 6:40 pm
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Finally figured out the whole post a pic thing, figured I'd show off what keeps me and mine safe at home. Older Taurus model 65, .357 Mag., 4...
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It's actually a pretty good time to be buying wheel guns. Everyone wants autos and the dealers tell me they have a tough time selling many of their...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sun Aug 21, 2005 8:17 am
Man Fatally Shoots Girlfriend's Ex-Husband
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Paladin »
Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:04 am
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08/17/05 - 8:41 am
Man Fatally Shoots Girlfriend's Ex-Husband
In the Hill Country, a man is dead after an alleged domestic dispute and apparent...
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It is a homocide. But homocide isn't necessarily a crime. No arrests have been made, and I wouldn't expect any.
Kevin
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:42 pm
Former Student Sues District Over Right To Defend Yourself
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dws1117 »
Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:11 pm
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Former Student Sues District Over Right To Defend Yourself
Fri Aug 12,11:51 AM ET
A Houston-area teenager is suing his former school district over...
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Excellent, Baytown! It's good to see some common sense out there.
We don't have SROs in Texarkana; instead, each ISD has its own in-house police...
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:38 pm
Got my VZ grips and holster in....
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AOPAPilot »
Fri Aug 19, 2005 6:46 am
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For the Les Baer I have coming in. Too bad I dont have the darn gun in yet :( Time seems to go by so slow when you are waiting on something, still...
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They seem like they would be less rough than standard checkered grips due to the wavy design, yet give quite a bit of grip control. I guess we will...
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Last post by AOPAPilot
Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:51 am
G-26 extentions
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sensei »
Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:20 pm
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I put the Scherer extentions on 2 of my magazines (G-26) and headed to the range for a test.
I would shoot 1 mag without the extention and then one...
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Those smaller framed pistols do seem to shoot better for some reason...
My guess is that coming back on target may be due to that weight/recoil...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:18 am
Simple Green as a gun cleaner
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MoJo »
Sun Aug 14, 2005 9:34 am
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After reading on several forums about using Simple Green (SG) as a gun cleaner and some of the caveats about its use I took the plunge and looked up...
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I've used Simple green with hot water and a brush. It works pretty well.
It did remove the bluing on my Norinco 1911.
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Last post by madecov
Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:54 pm
Political Correctness run amok...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Aug 15, 2005 2:36 pm
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No more Pistol Pete...
I think I have a headache caused by a toomah now...
geesh...
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The I.N.A.E.C.V.'s ??? :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:16 pm
Considering getting a .22
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Blazen »
Wed Aug 17, 2005 5:23 pm
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But not sure what brand to get, etc. Looking for a handgun model. This would be my fun gun.
What are you thoughts, recommendations, likes, dislikes,...
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Mine was a gift, so it is cheaper than a P22 to me 8) :lol: .
Who was it that said something to the effect that only accurate rifles are...
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Last post by Baytown
Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:37 pm
Shotgun for home defence
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AOPAPilot »
Sat Aug 06, 2005 10:47 pm
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I was just wondering how those of you with shotguns for home defence were leaving their shotguns while not being used/tended to. I live alone, no...
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No warning. Clint touched on it at TR. No need to tell the guy, Go away, I have a gun. He may have a rifle and start ripping holes in your door and...
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Last post by Baytown
Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:03 am
New member saying HI!
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madecov »
Wed Aug 17, 2005 5:45 pm
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Been lurking on and off for a while and decided to register.
Live and work in Houston.
Anyway.......................Hi!!
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West side
Nope, I don't post at packing.org
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Last post by madecov
Thu Aug 18, 2005 8:08 am
Revolver on a budget
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JLaw »
Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:24 pm
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Okay, if Taurus owns/makes Rossi, and Rossi revolvers (model #R46102) shows to be $77.00 less than Taurus' model 605B, why buy a Taurus? Why not just...
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Good job. go have some fun & learn. You will get no flame here just support when you know what you want or need.
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Aug 17, 2005 9:56 pm
Break Cleaner - strange deposit
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:14 am
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I've been using various brands of break cleaner to aid in gun cleaning for years. I buy the cheapest stuff I can find by the case; usually under...
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I'm not sure, but I'll check tonight. I didn't have time to experiment last night, but perhaps tonight.
Regards,
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:27 pm
Car Chase/Shoot 'em up in Denton County today
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Greybeard »
Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:08 pm
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Sorry, no link on it yet.
I was at traffic signal around 10:00 in Argyle this morning when a northbound silver Cherokee turned west at 377/407 with...
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Braden, it would not surprise me if you eventually get called as a witness, whether he makes it or not. Back around 2000 or 2001, I got a subpoena...
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Last post by Greybeard
Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:18 pm
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Aug 12, 2005 2:11 pm
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Last post by tex45acp
Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:35 pm
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Last post by AOPAPilot
Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:42 pm
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:22 am
What is a P7
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tomneal »
Thu Aug 04, 2005 2:35 pm
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Baytown
I can't stand it anymore.
What is a P7?
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Glenn,
Not a problem, but... I don't get to anywhere near Houston, oh lets
say, ever!
But if you ever get out Junction way let me know. I am about...
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Last post by Tom
Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:52 pm
Recommend a B.U.G gun
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AOPAPilot »
Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:03 am
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Looking for recommendations for a BUG gun. Looked on the Smith and Wesson website and was checking out the Airweights in .38 (J frames) Just...
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Milt Sparks IQM belt holster. It attaches to the belt with two double snaps and is solid as a rock. It's very handy when I'm going into and out of...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:33 pm
What a deal!
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Baytown »
Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:12 am
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As I was sitting here last week working the job at the credit union, I was looking at Gunbroker.com. Another officer walked in and said he had a gun...
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Chas, LOL.
I just thought it was a good deal. I looked on the Century International web site and looked at the law enforcement section. I found two...
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Last post by Baytown
Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:47 pm
Dallas Morning News again
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jimlongley »
Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:26 am
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If anyone saw the letter in Tuesday's edition, by Aubrey Hawkins' mother, decrying the failed amendments to the recent bill in the Senate. The DMN...
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Thanks stevie, she takes after her mom, that's for sure.
Glenn
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Last post by Baytown
Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:15 pm
CNN Poll: Probably rigged, but please vote anyway
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:26 pm
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CNN is running a poll on NRA's decision to cancel the annual convention in Columbus, as a result of the city's new assault weapons ban. The numbers...
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I seem to remember this exact poll coming out a couple of weeks ago...
Somebody posted the link and most of us voted then...
Now its back up again...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:28 am
Hitting "back" in browser ...............
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AOPAPilot »
Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:16 am
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I cant navigate back on this website for some reason. I have tried troubleshooting a few things and nothing will work (just for this site) If anyone...
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I have no problem in IE or firefox. Sorry can't help.
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Last post by dws1117
Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:45 am
Packing.org font problem
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sat Aug 06, 2005 10:24 pm
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Does anyone know if it's possible to change the font size on packing.org without changing the resolution on my monitor. (I'm not doing that!)
Ever...
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Thanks for the great tip!
Now, if someone can just figure out why I get a Domain name not found when trying to visit certain sites from work....
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:28 pm
Our Security Guard is "attacked and robbed"
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ghentry »
Fri Aug 05, 2005 11:40 am
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The management company of the office building I work at sent the following email this morning:
Some content has been edited
This is to inform you...
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TI hit it right on the head. Unfortunately I am in security. It sucks. Our main job is to observe and report. At my company, we are more access...
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Last post by dws1117
Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:34 am
Friends of the NRA banquets
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KBCraig »
Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:40 pm
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I attended the Four States Friends of the NRA banquet Thursday night in Texarkana, AR. I won a Winchester 1300 Defender (wood stock, 18 cylinder...
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I have been to a couple in a couple of different states, but not recently because I am pretty much broke. :oops:
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Last post by jimlongley
Sat Aug 06, 2005 9:05 pm
Another reason to buy that 12 ga auto
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gigag04 »
Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:12 am
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I wish these guys would've caught two shots each of 00 Buck right in face.
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I don't believe the article mentioned with what type of gun she was shot.
As for nominal loads... I've got my shotgun set up so that the first two...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:06 pm
Man shoots dog with suppressed pistol
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dws1117 »
Fri Jul 29, 2005 2:59 pm
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Police investigate Pflugerville dog shooting
12:14 PM CDT on Thursday, July 28, 2005
By KEVIN PETERS / KVUE News
Homeowners in one Pflugerville...
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awesome advice!
Thank you!
everything you typed just reinforced my comfort level with my dog.
I already won't let her outside unless I give her...
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Last post by tehlump
Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:17 pm
Hiyaaaaah...Karate!
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:59 am
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The PDO comments (on this) are priceless today...
My response...
Hiyahhhhhh...Glock! :lol:
(or insert firearm of choice)
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yeah - I like the Glock Akbar comment.
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Last post by gigag04
Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:03 am
A scenario I never want to test.
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gigag04 »
Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:01 pm
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Let's revist the Luby's ordeal.
But, lets add to CHL holders to the scene, that do not know each other, and don't know they are carrying.
Bronco...
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Question...And I'm not being antagonistic in anyway shape or form...I just curious about that business of yours...
You don't have to be specific,...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:25 am
BRITAIN DESTROYING ITSELF FROM WITHIN
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Paladin »
Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:41 am
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BRITAIN DESTROYING ITSELF FROM WITHIN
BY JOAN COLLINS
UK DAILY MAIL
THUS AUG 04, 2005
A great civilization is not conquered from without until it...
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Agree.
Believe me, I do understand what you are saying. We really must be careful. I do not have all the answers.
I do know that politeness and...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Thu Aug 04, 2005 2:51 pm
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