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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:54 pm
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Crime Statistics: CHL v. General Population
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Charles L. Cotton » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:22 pm
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CHLs have proven themselves to be responsible and law-abiding and the public deserves to know that the unscrupulous scare tactics used by opponents...
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2015 Crime Stats have been published by DPS:
Charles Cotton's analysis of the 2015 Crime Stats:
Thanks to all of my fellow LTC/CHL holders for...
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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
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Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?
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Charles L. Cotton » Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:08 pm
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Please post the details of any city or other governmental entity or agency that is posting 30.06 signs where they are not warranted by Texas statute....
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Burnet's County Court Annex is the same setup
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Last post by NotRPB
Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:39 am
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How to report improper §30.06 signs
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Charles L. Cotton » Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:37 am
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SB273 that prohibits governmental entities and agencies from posting unenforceable 30.06 signs, or otherwise giving notice under §30.06, goes into...
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Legally yes you can. If the signage is absent or improperly posted it is legally invalid and you can carry on the premises. The problem is that few...
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Last post by WildRose
Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:10 am
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New online CHL application & procedures
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Charles L. Cotton » Thu May 13, 2010 8:26 pm
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Here is an update on changes to the application process.
People applying for their first CHL can either apply online, or they can use packets their...
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I'm aware of what the law states and I'm also aware of how many people have done it in the past.
All you need to establish residency in another...
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Last post by WildRose
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:54 pm
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Post Office Law Suit to Repeal Carry Rule
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chuckybrown » Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:10 am
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Found this on another board, forgive me if it's a re-post:
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
I wish them luck, it sure would be nice...
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I know this is a subject that isn't likely to reach a resolution sooner rather than later but the issue should be cut and dried.
Does a citizen have...
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Last post by WildRose
Thu Sep 06, 2018 11:01 pm
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DPS Processing Times
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Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:18 am
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A new thread thread is being started so I can have recent information to use in 2009. In addition to posting your processing times, it would be very...
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Plastic in hand today. Total days mailbox to mailbox 63.
NEW OR RENEWAL: New
NAME: Mack
DATE A COMPLETE APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DPS: 1/28/2013
DATE...
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Last post by mackbymack
Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:12 pm
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What’s wrong with this ad.
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Tex1961 » Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:32 pm
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Found this on a local gun trader site. I’m like REALLY.
I have a Glock 48 that I owned for a few months. It’s been my weekend carry. I have a...
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After working selling guns, very few things surprise me any more, regarding the way people use, and carry their guns.
I was surprised by the number...
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Last post by Jusme
Wed Jun 26, 2019 5:52 am
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Denied CHL
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Cam2 » Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:20 pm
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I applied for a license in March of this year. On the application I told the truth. I was in a rehab at 20 years old. I am now 51 and have been 100%...
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If you're eligible, there's no need to lie on your application, not outright and not by omission.
Also, DPS isn't the FBI, but never forget how...
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Last post by greyjack
Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:36 pm
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Another 3006 sign came down
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Vol Texan » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:36 pm
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A couple months ago Mrs VolTexan asked me to stop in the Tostada Regia restaurant in the Westchase area of Houston. She'd heard they have good food,...
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Congratulations on good education!
Thank you for the help. You woke another one from the Matrix.
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Last post by LDP
Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:05 pm
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Irresponsible dog owner
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striker55 » Sun May 26, 2019 3:32 pm
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I live on a Cul de sac, usually peaceful. A neighbor's pitbull chased one neighbor lady when she exited her house to get her mail. The pitbull was...
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I installed a Ring camera over my garage and the neighbor who had the flag torn down I installed a Ring camera for him, but a day late for the flag.
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Last post by striker55
Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:04 am
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Ban carry at a parade or street festival on public streets
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rlobrecht » Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:33 am
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I found this site from the 30.06 page, I hope someone can answer my question. I have two granddaughters who will be walking in the Houston Pride...
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Good question!
We should stop voting for incumbents if we can't carry concealed while voting. :evil2:
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Last post by tbrown
Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:06 pm
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LTC eligibility clarification
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chris41g » Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:02 pm
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(c) An individual who has been convicted two times within the 10-year period preceding the date on which the person applies for a license of an...
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They only look at DWI’s for that code.
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Last post by infoman
Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:46 am
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Hypothetical - asked not to carry in public venue
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mloamiller » Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:30 pm
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Say you're attending an event at an event center owned/operated by your local municipality - a birthday party, civic club meeting, etc. While at the...
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It was a happy ending. I also stopped by the PD the next day to discuss the situation. I wanted to try to make sure that some procedure was put into...
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Last post by chasfm11
Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:57 pm
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Difference between TABC signs?
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Grundy1133 » Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:01 pm
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When I use the TABC website to make sure a place isn't a bar (51%) im not sure i understand the verbiage on the establishments' license. I see...
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The ones that are 'blank' are G, BA (brewery/winery) manufacturing permits.
would be one example....
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:56 pm
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Can I find out if an individual has a LTC
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striker55 » Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:14 am
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Is there somewhere I can check to see if a neighbor is licensed?
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Purely conjecture, but I would guess that he would NOT get it back until and unless the final disposition is ruled in his favor. He’s either going to...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:57 am
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Did I Miss Something - Renewal
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stash » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:31 am
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Yesterday I overheard a conversation and part of that conversation related to renewal of your LTC. What I heard was that on every third renewal you...
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I just got my fourth renewal, did the online renewal 2 June got it today 13 June.
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Last post by Rifleman55
Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:43 pm
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Texas A&M Campus Carry - Seeking Insight
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longhorn86 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:05 am
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My daughter will be attending Texas A&M College Station this fall and she and I are heading there next week for her New Student Conference. I am...
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Following up with our experience on campus, of the buildings that I listed in the OP that we did visit, no signage or issues whatsoever.
To add, I...
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Last post by longhorn86
Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:04 am
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I think that's everyone now.
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Jusme » Fri May 03, 2019 6:37 am
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I've been real busy these past few weeks and haven't had on opportunity, to fill in everyone, on my quest to get everyone in my family their LTC with...
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Congrats, Jusme. I have 3 still under 21. They have been attending training at KR Training. Between 20 and 21, I present them with an S&W M&P M2.0...
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Last post by oljames3
Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:18 am
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Real Taylor Gun Show 2019 - no 30.06 or 30.07 signs
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LDP » Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:25 am
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Went to the gun show in Taylor this past weekend (June 8 2019).
There were no valid signs posted anywhere preventing LTC holders from carrying, only...
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If security asked if I was carrying, I would just say no, regardless of whether I was or not. They can ask, and I can lie, decline to answer, or...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:08 pm
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Childrens Dallas???
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TomV » Thu Dec 10, 2015 11:33 am
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Children's Dallas is not listed on 3006.com as being posted.
On their own website they state they are a primary teaching hospital for UTSW.
Do...
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And 3.5 years later tlt still hasn’t read any further down and thinks that hospitals are automatically off limits. :roll:
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:47 pm
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Children's Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas posted?
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bblhd672 » Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:04 pm
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My daughter and her family will be visiting next weekend and we're planning on taking my grandson to Children's Aquarium at Fair Park.
I've checked...
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Thanks DocV
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Last post by bblhd672
Sat Jun 08, 2019 2:24 pm
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Research Help Needed!
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locke_n_load » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:36 pm
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Internet gurus, I could use your help, my google-fu is not running strong today. I was told of a case where a person was charged for carrying past a...
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Did you ever find your case?
I don't know why I looked, but
Citation for completeness, but not an interesting case. Tafel v. State, 536 S.W.3d...
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Last post by Acronym Esq
Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:19 pm
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DIY mailboxes vs. thieves
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Lele » Wed May 29, 2019 6:31 am
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Hi, guys!
Just looked through the whole internet of mailbox threads. Some guys are artists, some are getting laughs (and maybe they are artists as...
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Growing up in Colorado, we contended with snowplows and summer mailbox batting sprees. Best solution was made by a neighbor:
8 foot 3 x 1/8 steel...
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Last post by Rob72
Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:14 am
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LTC application payment error
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LTC_Grapevine » Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:28 pm
Anyone has been experiencing payment issues this week. I have been getting the following error:
Error
We are unable to authorize your payment at this...
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Last post by LTC_Grapevine
Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:28 pm
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Prohibiting signage at court houses
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elisaint » Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:36 pm
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I wanted to confirm and make sure that I am understanding the laws relating to carring inside of county courthouse. The attached photo is a sign that...
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Would be predictive.....you just are using an outlier as your example. Don’t get me wrong, I think the Chief and his goons need to be strung up....
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Tue Jun 04, 2019 1:29 pm
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Last post by DocV
Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:17 pm
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CC question towards mall policy?
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gabeZherrera » Tue May 21, 2019 2:44 pm
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I have been wondering if malls can ban guns from being conceal carried? I live in Austin and the only malls really around are Lakeline, The Domain,...
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Just a sig p320 compact 😁 love it very much. Also have a custom AR pistol built, love that one to death as well haha. I am looking at a CZ P-01 or CZ...
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Last post by gabeZherrera
Wed May 22, 2019 4:02 pm
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Nervous LTC test
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gabeZherrera » Thu May 16, 2019 5:19 pm
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Hey guys, Brand new to these forums and will actually be on quite a bit. I am taking my LTC class this sunday and pretty nervous about it. I have...
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Better score than most - good job :thumbs2:
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Last post by AndyC
Mon May 20, 2019 12:00 pm
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Suspended license
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IronDog » Sun May 19, 2019 11:39 am
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I recently got a letter asking me to turn in my handgun license because of some charges I received over a year ago. Can someone please tell where...
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From whence did the letter come? There should be some sort of return address, contact info, etc., etc.?
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Last post by Oldgringo
Sun May 19, 2019 9:43 pm
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Carrying on someones private property
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dsim » Thu May 16, 2019 3:29 pm
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I cannot seem to locate an answer to this question in the statutes, unless by private property you mean a business. I was wondering if it would be...
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Nope, It's working out just fine. Most times the only huggy feely person That I'm around is my wife. I conceal carry and my handgun should be in hand...
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Last post by Liberty
Sat May 18, 2019 9:06 am
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Testing improper signage...
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Humanclone » Tue May 14, 2019 8:59 pm
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When your see an improper(meaning not state standard) 30.06 or 30.07 sign posted in a store front, do any of you guys still carry inside that store....
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I generally still carry concealed with my LTC even though it only provides a defense to prosecution to 46.02. I’ve noticed many on duty LEO also...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Sat May 18, 2019 8:00 am
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Situational Awareness
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lildave40 » Mon Jan 14, 2019 11:11 am
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Good Day All,
I wanted to share what happened to me this past week. Friday while coming home from Laredo I stopped at a rest area to relieve myself....
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This times a million. I have read that book a couple of times and need to go back through it again. DeBecker also has a few YT videos that are also...
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Last post by AJSully421
Fri May 17, 2019 3:18 pm
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Palmer Events Center - Austin
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CoffeeNut » Sat Apr 27, 2019 7:47 pm
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Hey all, I'm taking the AFD civil service test and it's being held at the Palmer Events Center which is a City of Austin owned building that seems to...
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No, the AG opinion is that people renting the space of .gov owned buildings can post. The city wouldnt be able to post...legally.
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Last post by bubba84
Wed May 15, 2019 11:02 pm
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LTC Renewal delay for veteran
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gandj » Tue May 14, 2019 11:07 am
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I'm wondering if the long delay in renewals is for veterans? My husband and I renewed our licenses within minutes of each other. Same computer, same...
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Yes, my last renewal as vet also took less than two weeks.
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Last post by ELB
Wed May 15, 2019 1:57 pm
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Fort Worth Zoo vs. Texas State Fair
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Caliber » Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:42 pm
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I've been reviewing the chatter regarding 30.06/30.07 on these two locations. The opinions are:
Fort Worth Zoo - 30.06 sign is legal and...
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...and how many other educational institutions do you know that sell alcohol? IANAL but if I were busted for carrying at the Dallas Zoo, I'd want to...
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Last post by chasfm11
Tue May 14, 2019 10:52 pm
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LTC Renewal Time
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Setxjeff » Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:00 am
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Just received my new LTC . Applied for renewal online January 21, 2019. New license in hand February 7,2019.
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Just wanted to give DPS props. I had a positive experience on my renewal just as some above have mentioned. Applied April 26. Card in hand May 13....
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Last post by mot7981
Mon May 13, 2019 11:08 pm
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Metal Detectors are Wal-Mart???
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TXAFVet » Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:37 am
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A co-worker of mine went to a North Dallas Wal-Mart yesterday and saw a row of metal detectors at the entrance?? She had heard about metal detectors...
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Bow Wow! WalMart is opening 100 veterinary clinics and online pet pharmacy.
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Last post by puma guy
Mon May 13, 2019 10:00 pm
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Serving in the military in Texas
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Richbirdhunter » Wed May 08, 2019 12:08 pm
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Do you need a LTC in Texas to OC/CC if you are active military stationed in Texas?
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Also I believe active duty need only be 18 for LTC.
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Last post by rotor
Wed May 08, 2019 6:59 pm
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University graduation at city-owned venue
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rattler45 » Tue May 07, 2019 3:14 pm
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I apologize if this has been posted, but i could not find it. My niece is graduating this saturday and the university is using a city-owned...
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UT Austin tried some similar stuff with individual professor’s classes who were liberal twits and didn’t like guns and they got smacked down.
The...
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Wed May 08, 2019 8:22 am
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Last post by Maxwell
Thu May 02, 2019 5:09 pm
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Odinvalknir » Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:09 pm
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Anyone know if this place is carry friendly?
Just bought a membership, Since it would cost me, my wife, and 3 kids $100 for 1 day, I bought a...
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Also looks like a 30.07. Why disarm when all you have to do is cover?
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Last post by Maxwell
Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:49 pm
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Majestic Theater San Antonio--Posted?
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alphonso » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:34 am
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Anybody know if the Majestic Theater in San Antonio is posted?
It's not shown on 30.06.com. There are some threads here about it, but none too...
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I have said that for years, and have spoken with my reps on that issue. The TABC allows vendors to permit an entire park (Mayfest in Ft. Worth) and...
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Last post by Jusme
Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:45 am
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DFW Veterans Cemetery Legal for CC Carry?
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carlson1 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:56 pm
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Does anyone know what the law says about carry at the DFW Veterans Cemetery?
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It is off limits because the Feds can do it for no reason. My Dad is buried at Indiantown Gap Cemetary in PA and it has galled me that I can drive...
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Last post by chasfm11
Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:42 am
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Grapevine Vintage Railroad
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Johnny Polite » Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:44 am
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My son has been invited to a birthday party at the Grapevine vintage railroad to ride the Thomas train.
Am I allowed to carry there?
Quick responses...
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:smilelol5: :smash: I know what you mean about the head bashing! But it wasn't so bad as that 6 years ago. We took our grandson there 3 years in a...
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Last post by joe817
Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:11 pm
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New CHL Holder + Vehicle carry questions
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KingpinTX » Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:07 pm
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I just received my CHL and I am very happy for this achievement. Right now I'm understanding in details all laws and training with my Glock 19 Gen4....
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:iagree: :tiphat:
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Last post by WildBill
Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:11 pm
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LTC Replacement Issues
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apex32 » Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:56 pm
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My wallet somehow went missing and we have not been able to recover it. Inside, of course, was my LTC. on 4/8 I filled out the online application for...
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Well, after deciding to leave the phone on the call for as long as it took to get someone, I finally reached a human after 34 minutes. She wasn't...
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Last post by apex32
Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:54 am
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How can I confirm who owns property (private vs publicly owned)
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Scott in Houston » Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:41 pm
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I'm having to go to the Alley Theater in Houston, and it's posted, but I'm 99% sure it's publicly owned property, therefore illegally posted.
How can...
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A few minutes googling shows it's owned by a private NPO.
Carry at your own risk, at worst you get asked to leave if someone notices.
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Last post by WildRose
Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:51 am
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Last post by joe817
Fri Apr 12, 2019 1:30 pm
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Air Travel Update
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J.R.@A&M » Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:17 am
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First of all, the shutdown impacts are still lingering, There is still no TSA security in IAH Terminal B, so you have to check in at either C or E....
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There is no shortage of things that can go wrong:
Portland International Airport baggage handler pleads guilty to stealing guns from passengers'...
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Last post by Bitter Clinger
Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:28 am
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TX House SPeaker declares Constitusional carrier bill dead
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bfm1851 » Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:05 am
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Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen declared Friday that a “constitutional carry” gun bill was dead after a gun rights activist showed up at his...
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He lies. It was dead when they elected him Speaker.
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Last post by apostate
Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:58 am
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