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Last post by Paladin
Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:13 am
CLEAT again proves it's no friend of gun owners!!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Apr 29, 2005 2:48 pm
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Many “members� of TexasCHLforum.com are law enforcement officers, some of whom may be members of CLEAT. This post is in response to an email sent...
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Chris:
I think I have it at my office. I'll check on Tuesday and send you a copy.
Thanks for letting them know how you feel.
Regards,
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat May 28, 2005 7:20 pm
TSRA URGENT EMAIL ALLERT
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon May 09, 2005 7:44 pm
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Reprint of a TSRA URGENT EMAIL ALERT:
The Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee reported out HB 225 by Rep. Joe Driver (R-Garland) & Sen. Bob...
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Thank you Charles!
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Last post by Kalrog
Tue May 10, 2005 10:49 am
HB 1075 - Exempts LEO's from "No gun" signs
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Feb 14, 2005 7:24 pm
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This isn't CHL related, but interesting nonetheless.
HB 1075 (Menendez) would exempt LEO's from Texas trespass laws set out in Penal Code Section...
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You halfway scared me to death posting that here...
Its only because I have a good memory to those who would walk right up, knock on my door and...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:03 pm
Goals for 2007
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tomneal »
Fri Jun 10, 2005 7:32 am
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- Change Concealed Carry to just Carry
- Remove (or reduce) the testing and training requirements from renewals.
- Generally make renewals easier....
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Open carry.
Arock
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Last post by Arock
Thu Aug 04, 2005 8:57 pm
Should I wait to send my paper work?
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Doorman »
Thu Jul 28, 2005 10:46 pm
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I took and passed my CHL course in June, then I see that in Sept we will gain an extra year on our renewal and because I'm a Vet I will get it for...
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Thanks folks I guess I should just send my paperwork and get what I get.
Ooh and Rooster your XD is green and you are young enough to sign up.
I...
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Last post by Doorman
Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:00 am
HB 823
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tomneal »
Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:10 am
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Car Carry for Non-CHL holders
While I haven't seen anything on this recently, there seems to be a controversy about what this really means.
Does...
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My niece turned 21 on the 27th and she's coming to visit on Monday. She doesn't know it yet, but she's going to her CHL course on Tuesday!
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:39 pm
2005 TX Leg. Session: Closing Comments & Observations
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:37 pm
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The 2005 (regular) Texas Legislative Session is now over and it has been a very good session for gun owners and the Second Amendment. We passed a...
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Me too, thanks for the good work on the updates, that is, and if I can wheedle a plane ride sometime, that's great too. :lol:
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Last post by jimlongley
Sun Jun 19, 2005 5:20 pm
HB 823 Signed
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onerifle »
Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:18 pm
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I was just casually checking The Legislature's site; HB 823 was signed into law by Governor Perry today, 6/16. Effective 9/1/05.
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That's the car carry with no CHL bill. Big step forward for Texas.
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Last post by dolanp
Sun Jun 19, 2005 2:28 pm
HB 2026
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Hefty Hero »
Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:02 am
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Urge Governor Perry to End Internet Hunting!
A facility in Texas allows people to log onto the Internet from a computer anywhere in the world, and...
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I work in the department of Wildlife and Fisheries at Texas A&M. Though I do nothing wildlife related (I'm a network admin), I pick up on...
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Last post by gigag04
Wed Jun 15, 2005 10:14 am
TSRA Urgent Alert
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:14 pm
Here is a message from TSRA
TSRA Members And Fellow Texans:
Your urgent help is required. Please call the office of the Governor: 800-843-5789 or...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:14 pm
TX 2005 Legislative Goals
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tomneal »
Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:21 am
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You have to have goals
I dug around on my old PC and found my goals for the Texas 2005 Legislative session
Here are my Goals for 2005
1) Change...
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It's very interesting to hear your comments and the comments of other instructors.
To me the kind of marksmanship test described sounds like a lot...
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:24 am
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Last post by dolanp
Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:31 am
HB 823 action on our part?
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gigag04 »
Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:05 pm
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Do we need to contact Rick Perry and ask him to favor this or is it past that point already?
I emailed his office about HB 1831 and got a nice...
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The only negative thing about HB823 is it takes away the argument I've been using to get my wife to agree to get her CHL. (What if we go somewhere...
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Last post by MoJo
Sat Jun 04, 2005 6:20 am
I dont understand legal talk.....
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too-tall »
Wed Jun 01, 2005 8:22 pm
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I dont understand all the legal talk on HB:896.
My question is, where does this bill stand right now? Has it passed? Is it a law yet?
I dont...
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Unlike the Senate, House bills that get out of their assigned committee go to the House Calendars Committee. That committee decides what bills go to...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:18 pm
ACTION ITEM: HB1831
Replies: 6
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri May 27, 2005 11:18 am
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Gov. Perry has proven himself a true friend of the Second Amendment, CHL holders and gun owners in general. In my opinion, he has earned an A+ rating...
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Sent an email off as well.
Stacey
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Last post by Warhorse545
Fri May 27, 2005 8:37 pm
UPDATE: HB896 Referred Favorably from Law Enforcement Cmt.
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:40 pm
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HB896 that would allow CHL’s to have guns on employers’ parking lots and garages was heard in the House Law Enforcement Committee today, along...
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Very strong opposition from industry! It'll take more work during the off season, hopefully including an interim study. Many folks said it would...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue May 24, 2005 10:01 pm
SB 664 by Ellis
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:10 pm
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Senator Rodney Ellis has introduced a bill to make the premises of a law enforcement facility off-limits to CHL holders.
Not only is this...
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i really doubt this will pass. it seems like a sneaky attempt to make lots of places off limits to CHLers, but i think there are enough pro-2A folks...
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Last post by ralewis
Fri Apr 01, 2005 12:49 am
Action Items: HB823 & HB896
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:01 am
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From TSRA:
MEMBER ALERT - Please pass this on to your personal email networks.
IMPACT WITNESSES AND GRASSROOTS SUPPORT SOUGHT FOR TWO TSRA-BACKED...
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Get a razor blade and remove the stickers. Besides, walking is good for you.
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Last post by fiftycal
Sun Mar 27, 2005 9:22 pm
HB 896 Committee substitute
by
mr fixit »
Sat Mar 26, 2005 3:35 pm
Here is the text of the bill (HB896) as it was ammended, and made it out of the Committee. I got this from Alice Tripp.
Bill Number: TX79RHB 896...
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Last post by mr fixit
Sat Mar 26, 2005 3:35 pm
SB1386 AWB Ban - UPUDATED 3/22/05
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Mar 15, 2005 10:25 am
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Sen. Ellis is at it again. On 3/10, the last day for filing bills, he filed SB1386 a so-called Assault Weapons ban. It's not going anywhere, so I'm...
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Wrote to all of them tonight. Everyone make sure you write to them on this, don't let them think we are not paying attention.
Regards,
James
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Last post by extremist
Fri Mar 25, 2005 10:23 pm
Land mines in bill expanding polling places?
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Greybeard »
Thu Mar 24, 2005 8:26 am
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At lunch yesterday I read in little local paper about Rep. Mary Denny (normally very pro-gun) having proposed a bill to expand polling places. The...
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Quote: Perhaps Ms. Denny would not object to putting an exception in the bill for CHL?
I went by her local office today. Closed, with a sign on...
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Last post by Greybeard
Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:30 pm
HB1038 (Isett) Committee Substitute - VERY GOOD
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Mar 21, 2005 5:39 pm
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At the request of Gov. Perry, Rep. Isett's HB1038, which was to reduce initial and renewal CHL fees for seniors, saw a Committee substitute that...
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I'm quite hopeful, but not so optimistic about the employer parking lots ... That nail may take multiple hits to get driven, if ever. :( I'd love to...
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Last post by Greybeard
Thu Mar 24, 2005 8:17 am
HB 2633 (Vo) - Companion bill to SB664
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:08 am
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Representative Hubert Vo (D) of Houston is a freshman who unseated veteran Rep. Heflin in an election that saw Vo win by something on the order of 33...
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UPDATE: HB2633 has been referred to the Law Enforcement Committee - 3/16/05
I'm pleased to report that this appears to be a bad bill filed in good...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Mar 22, 2005 6:47 pm
Is this normal?
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dws1117 »
Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:40 pm
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Since I did not have a CHL I never paid much attention to CHL legislation or goings on in Austin. Is this amount of CHL legislation activity normal?...
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I'd say the activity this session regarding CHLs is slightly above normal . Quite a bit of tweaking was done in 1997, not so much for the next couple...
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Last post by Greybeard
Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:48 am
Article: Bill Would Keep Gun Owners' Names Secret (HB318)
Replies: 2
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Paladin »
Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:57 pm
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Bill Would Keep Gun Owners' Names Secret
LAST UPDATE: 3/18/2005 11:46:32 PM
AUSTIN (AP) - The identities of concealed handgun carriers in Texas...
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Someone needs to request to see if Sen. Whitmire has a CHL. See how he likes it when DPS notifies HIM that someone is scoping him out.
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Last post by fiftycal
Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:21 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:36 pm
HB2295 - Bad bill
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Mar 09, 2005 11:07 am
HB 2295 was filed on 3/8/04 by Robby Cook, an A-rated Democrat from Eagle Lake. This bill effectively does away with exceptions to the application of...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Mar 09, 2005 11:07 am
Action Item: SB664 - UPDATED 3/4/05!!
Replies: 4
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Feb 28, 2005 12:16 pm
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UPDATE 3/4/05:
SB664 has been assigned to the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, but no public hearing has been scheduled. Senator Ellis sits on...
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Hello. I contacted Alice Tripp with TSRA and was advised:
If there is enough logical pressure put on Senate Criminal Justice Committee, Senator...
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Sat Mar 05, 2005 11:28 am
HB332 by Burnam
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:35 pm
Lon Burnam is as anti-gun as they come. He introduces a minor in possession of firearms bill in every session and all have been rejected. Each year...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:35 pm
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Last post by Warhorse545
Mon Feb 21, 2005 6:08 pm
HB896 Regarding employer parking lots and CHLs
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dolanp »
Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:29 pm
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New bill has been filed today, HB896. This bill seeks to prevent any employer from prohibiting possession of firearms by CHL holders in company...
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Oilman:
I obviously agree, as you can see from my earlier post. HB896 was referred to the Law Enforcement Committee, but has not yet been set for...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:59 am
Extending the license term.
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mec »
Fri Dec 24, 2004 1:30 pm
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One major proposal is to extend the licenses from four to five years. This will probably be do-able as several other states have five year licenses....
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The hearing on this bill is Monday, 2/21. Hupp's other bills will be heard also. If you are off Monday, come on down to the Capital and attend.
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Last post by fiftycal
Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:28 pm
HB 1067 Dealing with school parking lots, etc.
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Feb 14, 2005 6:05 pm
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Here is yet another bill dealing with school parking lots and garages. This is getting old folks. It also deals with air guns, and some other...
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Fiftycal:
It is my understanding also he did not intend or realize the CHL effect. As you noted, he is carrying a bill TSRA wants to see passed (HB...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:29 am
HB 1066 by Hegar
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Feb 14, 2005 6:15 pm
This bill helps with reciprocity by making small but significant changes to the eligibility requirements for reciprocity. If it passes, it should...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Feb 14, 2005 6:15 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:26 pm
HB 685 by Rose - CHL range exemption
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:08 pm
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Rep. Rose has introduced HB685 that will exempt certain military personnel from the range requirement for obtaining or renewing a CHL.
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Well, perhaps the non-violent dispute resolution part of the course could be replaced by having a lawyer tell you what it was going to cost in legal...
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Last post by fiftycal
Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:50 pm
HB560 - Hunting blinds, feeders, etc. - Not directly CHL
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:47 pm
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Rep. Sid Miller filed HB560, another bill that deals with placement of hunting blinds, traps, and wildlife feeders. It requires them to be placed at...
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Also a hunter ed. instuctor here. Altho I don't know the specifics, I suspect this stems from disputes primarily over locationns of deer feeders It...
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Last post by Greybeard
Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:36 pm
School parking lots
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LarryArnold »
Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:39 pm
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, by Harris, criminalizes possession of any firearm, including a legally concealed handgun, in school parking lots.
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Don't apologize for a long post Charles, it's what we need here, this is an important issue and the more knowledge we have the better.
My post would...
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Last post by ElGato
Sun Jan 30, 2005 11:52 pm
List of bills filed
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LarryArnold »
Sat Jan 08, 2005 8:47 pm
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For the fourth legislative year I'm keeping track of firearm-related legislation filed at . I've also archived the bills from the last three sessions.
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Aw shucks.
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Last post by LarryArnold
Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:32 am
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Jan 05, 2005 3:31 pm
What We Need
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TEX »
Mon Dec 27, 2004 12:30 pm
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One thing we very much need this session is a change to the CHL laws or property laws similar to what Oklahoma's Gov. Brad Henry signed into law on...
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I agree. A law like that here would be nice. My place of employment is not in the best part of the city.
Work banned it right after the law passed....
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Last post by Warhorse545
Tue Dec 28, 2004 12:54 am
Demographics
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mec »
Sun Dec 26, 2004 7:42 pm
Up until May, this site was updated monthly:
I wouldn't be surprised if they start updating it on a six month basis but I haven't called for...
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Last post by mec
Sun Dec 26, 2004 7:42 pm
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