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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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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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Last week I received a letter from AG Paxton saying that I had to resubmit my old complaint about the Burnet County Annex in Marble Falls due to some...
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Last post by RicoTX
Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:40 pm
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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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Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:12 pm
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Do you remember your very first time carrying after receiving your plastic?
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SigM4 » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:28 am
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No idea why I suddenly took a trip down memory lane this morning, but here goes.
Spring of 2005, I was finishing up my undergrad degree at St....
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It was back in 2006, I did the wally walk I was packing a Ruger P95, I was worried about printing. and felt a little paranoid. My wife was with me...
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Last post by Liberty
Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:39 pm
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Why Do You Need To Wear A Gun In My Store?
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Jim Beaux » Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:16 am
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Around 3 yrs ago, the previous owner of this jewelry store posted a 30.06/07 sign. Being a long time acquaintance, I sent her a friendly email...
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The issue that causes me problems is when supposedly pro-Constitution, supposedly pro-2nd Amendment individuals put 30.06/30.07 signs up. The number...
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Last post by EP45
Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:46 pm
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Costco prohibit carry - No signs posted
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mkc4091 » Thu Apr 02, 2020 2:28 pm
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Hi everyone,
I do have License to Carry and went to Costco today carrying concealed. I wore a t-shirt with another button shirt on top to conceal my...
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I canceled my membership to Costco back when they helped murder that young man in Vegas and never looked back. They made sure we all knew they were...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:31 pm
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Last post by ELB
Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:01 pm
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Private Security and CHL
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Dragonfighter » Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:30 pm
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With the thread on the county employee acting as escort for the tax assesor and a few others I have had a couple questions and some general curiosity...
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Strictly hypothetical question here:
If a Level III security officer works in a public place (Not allowed to post 06 or 07 signs) that doesn't allow...
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Last post by BigGuy
Fri Sep 25, 2020 5:55 pm
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SA International Airport
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MP(Ret)95B » Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:10 am
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Is it legal to CC in the non-secure part of SA Intl Airport (i.e. ticketing area, arrival/baggage area)?
Saw the postings on the door the other day...
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Tell that to the residents of the city of Austin, CA.
Oh wait, it is still Austin, TX. Just feels like CA with their blatant disregard for state laws...
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Last post by LDP
Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:44 pm
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Covid and 51%
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RPBrown » Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:27 pm
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Found a good issue with the current rules on Covid. A little sports grille that I like to eat at unfortunately had to post 51% signs at the end of...
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Since establishments cannot legally be open right now unless they get less than 51% of their revenue from alcohol sales, can't we simply assume that...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:05 pm
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Lynchburg, Va Airport
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Overthehill » Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:27 pm
Has anyone gone through Lynchburg Virginia flying with a firearm? Flying into there Wednesday and out the next Wednesday and was wondering on how...
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Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:27 pm
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Texas PC Sectino 9.04.2 and the McDermott decision
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DoubleActionCHL » Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:11 am
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This is primarily directed at Charles, but anyone with reliable information on the subject is welcome to to chime in.
A few years ago, Charles...
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I stumbled across this thread in researching TPC 9.04. I've always felt that producing a firearm as a threat would be a bad tactical move. What do...
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Last post by oljames3
Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:46 pm
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Real examples of applying PC 9.31(c)
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extremist » Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:27 pm
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Are there ever legal justifications to resisting arrest?
Texas Penal Code 9.31(c) provides two instances in which the use of force to resist an...
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Re the Pigg/Blair/Tillis case, I found these. From D magazine in 1987, for what that's worth:
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Last post by threoh8
Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:06 am
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Protest / Riot Intel Source?
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BSHII » Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:17 pm
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There's been a lot of discussion about self-defense in a protest or riot, and that has become all the more pertinent in the last couple weeks.
Of...
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RIght. My hope was that there was some intrepid citizen journalist out there who did have that kind of time on his hands. I do check a couple sources...
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Last post by BSHII
Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:44 am
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Does Concealed Carry Have to be IWB?
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Crash » Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:12 pm
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I was reading the TX DPS regs regarding concealed and open carry and I couldn't find anything that told me whether or not concealed carry has to be...
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:iagree: Some who want Constitutional carry--and I'm all for it if instituted properly--aren't necessarily happy about the current state of Texas...
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Last post by Rafe
Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:03 pm
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Last post by J.R.@A&M
Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:57 am
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Traveling to the North East
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Lynyrd » Mon Aug 24, 2020 11:17 am
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There was another post about traveling to New England that appeared here about 12 years ago. I have read that one. But I would like to get an update...
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There is an alternative northbound route to go up on if you wish to consider it. I just traveled it in June and it avoids Md and NJ. Take 40 to...
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Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:18 am
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Last post by Flightmare
Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:13 pm
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Two riot situations not yet addressed
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Ruark » Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:16 pm
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The past few months, we've seen some excellent articles from attorneys and legal defense networks about the legal ramifications of responding to...
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The law of self defense is not that complicated. Only up to five elements. Attorney Andrew Branca explains:
The black letter of the law does not...
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Last post by oljames3
Sun Aug 23, 2020 3:50 pm
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Lead time
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longtooth » Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:14 am
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Finally got a neighbor to take the class and make his application. :mad5 Yea way too late. :mad5
All his paper work is in, background check will be...
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FWIW current lead time from the point they have all documentation in is a couple weeks to the mailbox. Wife did her fingerprints on 7/30 and plastic...
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Last post by grim-bob
Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:00 am
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I was "assaulted" today.
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The Annoyed Man » Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:05 pm
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I had an interesting moment today. I had to go by the LabCorp location at Baylor Grapevine today to have some blood drawn. Anyway, I disarmed in the...
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How dare that sorry dog put his hands on anyone -it could have been my father or father in law. Enraging. I would have called the police & let him go...
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Last post by Jim Beaux
Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:54 am
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TSA Is Finding Tons Of Guns On People Flying In The Pandemic
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Paladin » Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:31 pm
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It appears that (understandably) a whole lot more people are carrying their pistols these days. A reminder not to forgot about your pistol when going...
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LOL , the author tends to face palm that article at points, but nobody wants to pay a $2-4K fine so something to keep in mind.
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:47 pm
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Shooting dog in self defense - Civil Immunity
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Aggie_engr » Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:31 pm
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I searched the forum and could only find cases where police officers had immunity from civil suit in the event they shot and killed someone’s dog....
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There is a greenbelt maybe 100 yards from my house with walking trails. The vast majority of people walking their dogs on the trails have them on a...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:36 pm
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Protestors Blocking Traffic With Guns Drawn - Indianapolis
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gamboolman » Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:57 pm
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Not sure if this is the correct forum? Please move if necessary.
Saw this posted over on Glock Talk and I don't think it has been posted / discussed...
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Once I see that gun or guns are pointed at me I will engage. Reason is that by turning around I’m leaving my 6 o’clock exposed, at the least and, I...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:02 pm
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Last post by Chemist45
Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:20 pm
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22 caliber qualification
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thetexan » Sat Jun 20, 2020 1:41 am
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Where is the rule stating that .22 caliber can be used to qualify for LTC please?
Tex
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That is what I load in her for home when it is sitting under her side of the bed in the GunVault. It is amazing how much better they perform than...
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Last post by Hoodasnacks
Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:09 pm
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Current fingerprinting logjam in DFW
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Greybeard » Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:17 am
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I had a gentleman in ANOTHER private class last night. He was having a very difficult time finding ANYWHERE in the Metroplex that he could get an...
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TAM, I thought I was about to get a chance to meet you. I’m getting back into Private security stuff again and was in the process of getting my...
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Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:16 am
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Masks and LTC
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thetexan » Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:47 pm
Is there any statute or rule regarding the wearing of masks (Covid or otherwise) while carrying open or concealed?
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Last post by flowrie
Wed Jul 08, 2020 7:39 pm
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re newal
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tommyg » Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:44 pm
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I put in for my renewal the first day it would be accepted...Just checked today says background
check under review..have there been any
Background...
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She called today and was told the background checks are taking longer. She was told they have 60-180 days to finish the background check. And said...
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Last post by clarionite
Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:58 pm
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Wearing a mask while LTC
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striker55 » Wed Jun 24, 2020 1:38 pm
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Someone suggested it's illegal to wear a mask while carrying, anyone know if that is true?
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Technically, the county/city executive is only allowed to have an order in place for a maximum of 7 days without the rest of the commissioner's court...
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Last post by Flightmare
Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:34 am
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TX: Never too old
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ELB » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:35 pm
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I was curious what the total number of active CHLs were at end of 2019 so I looked it up on the Texas DPS website (1,443,195).
While I was there I...
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Just as I continue to renew my driver license ( with motorcycle), I'll continue to renew my LTC. My father, who also has his LTC and will be...
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Last post by oljames3
Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:53 pm
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Plano Officer Stabbed
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Tex1961 » Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:11 am
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This just occurred a little while ago... About 3 miles from my house...
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I know this officer. Used to work with him at the PD. He is scheduled to retire next month.
According to other officers, his wounds were mostly...
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Last post by bubba84
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:31 pm
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digital sigs on forms
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thetexan » Sun Jun 21, 2020 2:16 pm
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Can I use a digital signature on a LTC-8 form. It wont let me attach a sig jpg because the form is locked. I either have to print it off, sign it,...
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Yes, I do it on my LTC8, and on the LTC100 I give to my students.
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Last post by Vol Texan
Mon Jun 22, 2020 9:40 am
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Clarification on 46.03 please
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thetexan » Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:11 pm
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46.03 covers places where weapons, specifically firearems, are prohibited.
paragraph (f) states... Except as provided by Subsection (e-1), it is not...
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46.03 (f) states that having a LTC does not mean you can ignore 46.03 (a). Nothing to do with 46.035.
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Last post by jmorris
Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:33 pm
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My 4 yr old found my pistol today!
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SA-TX » Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:23 pm
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Relax! It was securely holstered on my right side. :biggrinjester:
My son had known that I have a bb rifle (he calls it my quiet gun ) that I am...
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Us too! In fact that is the best things I have ever done with ours to disarm his curiosity... Took about 4 times the first week and then just a few...
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Last post by flechero
Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:56 am
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Patience Paid Off
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Lynyrd » Fri Feb 28, 2020 2:50 pm
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I won't go resurrect my post from a few years back, but this post will share new details of my ongoing effort with the owners of my company to change...
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Gunney R. Lee Ermey (sp?) comes to mind: Out freakin' standing!
SA-TX
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Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:57 pm
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Find Proficiency Requirements on DPS Website?
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locke_n_load » Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:23 pm
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Instructor here, and I just wanted to print out the latest and greatest course of fire from DPS. I don't think it has changed, but I seriously cannot...
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Texas License to Carry Handgun Proficiency DemonstrationCourse of Fire
Found as a link off of this page:
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Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:33 pm
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The Lost Cause
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K-Texas » Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:26 pm
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AKA John Cornyn. You remember John, right? The Sportsman's Friend? The same [ expletive deleted - don't claim you were talking about a game ] who...
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He endorsed the Feinstein planned amendment to ban bumpstocks, which was negated by the executive action by the C-I-C. Later, he came up with his own...
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Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:55 pm
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LTC instruction in the age of coronavirus
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30Carb » Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:13 pm
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I live in north Travis County, and am looking for LTC instructors.
Are instructors still doing classes offline, or has everything gone online and...
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Thank you, oljames3. I will be visiting with Shady Oaks tomorrow afternoon. Thank you so much.
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Last post by 30Carb
Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:35 pm
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Is this legal open carry?
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Bozz48 » Tue May 19, 2020 7:43 am
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I can't really find a definitive answer. Does an IWB holster, but exposed, qualify as a legal belt holster? I would like to open carry like this, but...
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I was taught that case law has defined on or about to mean within easy grabbing or lunging distance. If you can reach for it and grab it, it is about...
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Last post by srothstein
Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:16 pm
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Is DPS LTC renewal closed?
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Cardman » Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:26 pm
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I submitted my LTC renewal online in January. They took my payment and sent a confirmation email. So far nothing. I've been told the DPS license...
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ok...Thank you Mr Cotton.
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Last post by Take Down Sicko
Fri May 29, 2020 3:37 pm
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Online Renewal
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MaduroBU » Fri May 15, 2020 11:44 am
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When I log in to the DPS LTC website (this works fine), I only get the options to apply as an instructor, change my address, or report my card...
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Mine expires 11/22 but still no option online. I'll look again on Tuesday or Wednesday. They probably have to send an operator to the basement to run...
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Last post by warnmar10
Sat May 23, 2020 9:12 am
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USACE seeking comment on revision to 36CFR327.13
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couzin » Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:29 pm
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USACE has published proposed revisions to 36CFR327.13 (firearms). Time to comment! Link here
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Nearly 3,000 comments. I flipped through a few pages, vast majority are in support of amending the rules to permit carry. Actually I didn't see any...
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Last post by ELB
Thu May 07, 2020 10:25 am
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Private property (mine and neighbors)
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Venus Pax » Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:36 pm
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My 12 neighbors and I share a 30 acre private lake. We are all considered joint owners of the lake.
Per our restrictions, we may have guests, but...
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That’s another issue. Many teens have have no respect/fear of game wardens or anyone else.
Although our individual lots are small and fenced, it...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat May 02, 2020 10:23 pm
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The Law of Self Defense - Attorney Andrew Branca
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oljames3 » Sat May 02, 2020 5:17 pm
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In this YouTube video, attorney Andrew Branca is a guest on Krav Maga Salem's podcast. They discuss the law of self defense.
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I went ahead and downloaded his book on Kindle but have only made it through the first chapter. I’ll see what I get out of it. I’ve heard Charles...
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Last post by mrvmax
Sat May 02, 2020 9:19 pm
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identogo fingerprints? How does this work?
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SickSilverado » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:44 am
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I went to their website and I was wanting to do prints for both my FFL and my Texas CHL. The rep on the phone as well as the in-person agent verified...
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Ok that made sense. I didn't do the online application yet. I was more concerned with getting my 258 cards done. I specifically asked for that and...
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Last post by SickSilverado
Sat May 02, 2020 5:51 am
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Situational Awareness--Not Always Easy
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dlh » Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:17 pm
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So, today I was walking through the doors at the entrance to the Walmart and into the store when I turned my head to the right and behind me to talk...
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It's easy to get lax with situational awareness, but it's key. I'm reminded every time a student or friend from church approaches me in public...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:55 pm
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Corona mask lost license
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tommyg » Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:40 am
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Im no lawyer a class B misdemeanor lose license 5 years
if convicted for no mask where mask required will they take my LTC :rules:
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Actually saw a guy in Wal-Mart yesterday wearing a motorcycle helmet with visor down (throughout the store!). I told my wife after our Target visit...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:48 pm
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