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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
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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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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The short amount of time it took my wife to receive her LTC (classroom to card in hand) is amazing. Less than 3 weeks. I think my original CHL took...
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Last post by Texbow
Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:40 pm
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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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Ah ok, so the thread is covering city government buildings. I Wasn't sure if it was government or just random places around the city.
Thanks for...
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Last post by Odinvalknir
Sun May 06, 2018 7:00 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;
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:iagree: It would take political will to get this changed because it requires legislative action. If that were going to be spent somewhere, it should...
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Last post by chasfm11
Thu May 03, 2018 6:49 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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Last post by sixer-sxt-3.7
Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:51 am
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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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Y'all ever had any trouble carrying while meeting a U.S. congressman?
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Russell » Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:18 pm
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Ted Cruz is apparently going to be in Cypress on Saturday, wife and I are considering going just for the fun of it. Anyone ever carried when going to...
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That would absolutely be the best thing in politics for the year, possible more. Its up there with the Hillary Fan's Crying video compilation... lol!
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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:09 pm
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Last post by Grundy1133
Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:47 pm
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District of Columbia CCL
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ScottDLS » Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:24 pm
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All right, I'm going to give this a shot. I travel frequently for business to Washington, DC and the suburbs. Due to a recent Federal court decision,...
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Very cool. Hopefully good law-abiding citizens of DC will start getting more carry licenses issued.
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Last post by bblhd672
Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:26 am
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Still Eligible???
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pincushion1979 » Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:03 am
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Good morning all...
Question for anyone with an answer... I have 2 DWIs from back in 2001 and 2003. The second was tried as a first offense. I...
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All green, except for print pending now. Been waiting on everything to go green since May. :anamatedbanana
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Last post by pincushion1979
Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:08 am
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BACK POCKET CARRY
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montgomery » Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:39 pm
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Topic has come up in several recent threads: back pocket carry.
Is this a thing ? Is this a sticky holster situation or just a grab and go like a...
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OK, let me preface this with an acknowledgement that I’m not some bad hombre. When it comes to proficiency and knowledge on this board, I’m probably...
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Last post by BigGuy
Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:18 pm
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DPS LTC Application webiste down for maintenance
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Charles L. Cotton » Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:57 am
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The LTC application page on the DPS website will be down for maintenance from 8:00PM today until 8:00PM Sunday.
Chas.
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Thanks for the heads up Charles, I just submitted my renewal last week, and it is print pending already, so I won't have to worry about it too much.
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Last post by Jusme
Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:03 pm
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What qualifies as a valid home address?
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SIGFan43 » Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:10 am
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I just signed a new 12-month lease at my apartment complex against my wishes. Massive rent increase, plus several new fees, but no vacancies at...
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This brings up an interesting scenario... One I have found myself in a LOT lately... I have a permanent address where I receive my mail (It's...
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Last post by Grundy1133
Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:15 pm
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Church and Hospital carry
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PJK » Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:52 pm
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I recently downloaded the mobile app CCW. In it, it is quoting the code listed below that says it’s illegal to carry in churches or hospitals. I...
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It is generally thought that unless a school is accredited by the state of Texas then it is not recognized as a school in regards to carry. This...
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Last post by troglodyte
Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:33 pm
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Social no no?
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Odinvalknir » Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:11 pm
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So this question stems from another thread that I saw on here a few days ago. Where a guy in a grocery store was behind another person who apparently...
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I open carry a 1911, I keep my arm draped across and parallel to the gun, basically just covering it with my arm, I never rest my hand on the gun,...
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Last post by crazy2medic
Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:47 pm
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Eligibility for CHL
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hl26 » Wed Mar 08, 2017 4:04 pm
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Hello, so I really haven't been able to find a straight answer to my question, and was hoping that someone here might be able to shed some light on...
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Yes.
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Last post by infoman
Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:07 am
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How Law Abiding are LTC Holders?
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SigSour » Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:16 pm
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Interesting, but not surprising.
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Thank you just wanted to make sure I understood the data correctly. Making sure that it was not summarized by individual or something else I had...
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Last post by lama
Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:53 am
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Saw another carrying, and felt very uncomfortable...
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Scott in Houston » Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:29 pm
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This was a first.
I've spotted many others (maybe like 20 people) carrying. I'm always looking and trying to find others who are exercising their...
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:biggrinjester: I just took a SWAG. My son is 53 and may daughter is 52. I'm 76. Of course I was joshing, and I'm a fellow member of the curmudgeon...
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Last post by G26ster
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:09 pm
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carry at Wild Basin Preserve in Austin
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5502xtl » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:02 am
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Would it be legal to carry at Wild Basin Preserve. It says on the web site it owned by both St. Edwards and Travis. I am thinking it is not legal but...
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County park. Research Center is owned by St. Edwards, which has opted out of campus carry, but as previously pointed out, they have to post 30.06....
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Mon Aug 06, 2018 12:47 pm
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Allen Event Center posted 06 & 07
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Dreamer42 » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:52 pm
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Sorry this is a few days late and couple dollars short, but a friend and I went to the gun show at the Allen Event Center two weekends ago and upon...
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same thing with cowboys stadium. owned by the city but the security wont let you in with a gun. #Loopholes
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Last post by Grundy1133
Wed Aug 01, 2018 9:25 pm
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Church Security Team help!!
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Macgyver » Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:15 pm
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Howdy,
I'm sorry this is a long post . I've been on this forum for a while, but I'm not sure I've ever posted. I attended a training meeting for the...
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If we were discussing the aftermath of a shooting incident, and a lack of planning/preparation that resulted in substantive legal/financial loss,...
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Last post by Rob72
Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:32 am
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State Park carry?
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killerfly128 » Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:09 pm
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Going to be going camping soon at Ray Roberts ... would it be legal to carry there?
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Actually the land (fee-owned) and the lake is government owned and controlled (USACE) and 36CFR327 does apply. The management of properties is turned...
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Last post by couzin
Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:22 pm
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CC at Private University.
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jonmo1 » Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:21 pm
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I know many Private Schools can and have opted out and continue to ban concealed carry.
But the term Opt out means you’re IN otherwise. So can we...
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IMHO, there is also a slight bit of confusion as to just what the campus carry law allows. An LTC/CHL already could carry on the campus, but not...
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:42 pm
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DPS Supporting Documents Not Received
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proudpirate » Tue Jul 24, 2018 12:27 pm
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Howdy Everyone,
Going through the LTC application process for the first time here. So far it's been rather frustrating. Background check has been...
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It's frustrating to be delayed for lost paperwork, but glad to see they resolved it and your license is en route.
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Last post by Scott B.
Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:52 pm
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Possum kingdom state park
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edgar0400 » Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:28 pm
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Hey guys , I am planning a trip to possum kingdom state park. My question is, is carrying allowed in that lake or is controlled by Corp of...
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Your answer is probably in the information linked above. Based upon what I read the Possum Kingdom lake is a reservoir owned by the Brazos River...
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Last post by bblhd672
Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:45 pm
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Can my wife attain hers?
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BigShaunPolk » Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:04 am
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Sorry if this has been asked before. I am red blooded american from Tennessee. My wife however is salsa blooded from Mexico. She is a permanent...
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Welcome to the forum. As you might guess from my username, I’m also a Tennesseean who loves living here in Texas. And like you, I married a fine...
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Last post by Vol Texan
Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:24 am
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Renewal notices?
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Morgan » Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:24 pm
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For some reason I had 2019 in my head as the expire of my license. It wasn't. It expired in March 2018. Notice last night. Got it taken care of...
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Both My CHL AND MY ID Are About To Expire In October AND I'm At A NEW Address Too what timming Huh??...LOL
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Last post by The Badger531
Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:10 am
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Elegibility question
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846154 » Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:31 pm
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I am looking into getting my LTC this year. I have looked over the laws for training and elegibility but have one question I can’t find any answer...
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I was, in 73, no prints or pics but arrest still showed. Fact: Not all arrests resulted in pics and prints but still show on record.
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Last post by twomillenium
Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:28 pm
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LICENSE APPLICATION STATUS
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Smcmanus1972 » Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:23 pm
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Hi guys sorry for the questions before the introduction. Does this mean everything has passed and is ok?
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Did you receive yours in the mail yet?
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Last post by Hurryup&wait
Thu Jul 26, 2018 12:33 pm
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3006 or 51% Signage
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Tacomaman » Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:46 pm
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Howdy,
Has anyone attended a performance at MainSteet Crossing in Tomball? I didn’t see any listing when I searched on the 3006.com website. One of...
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According to TABC app no 51% sign
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Last post by bblhd672
Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:11 pm
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Alamodome and DCI?
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Dreamer42 » Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:16 am
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I will be traveling to watch DCI (Drum Corps International) this weekend at the Alamodome in SA. I have done a search and I know it is city owned,...
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Our young friend was with the Troopers his first year as well. Good starting point. Tell him to work hard and he will have a good shot at SCV!!
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Last post by Keith B
Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:42 am
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Silly Question
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CallsignTundra » Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:36 am
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My LTC says I'm 250 pounds (I was 264 last year) but ive recently worked down to 235 and I probably plan on heading down to 200 lbs. My question is,...
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I dunno for sure, but I would bet cops don't give the stated weight too much, er, weight when checking ID, since the weight is not verified in any...
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Last post by ELB
Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:59 am
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Dog Show = Sporting Event?????
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canvasbck » Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:36 am
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My wife and I started showing our dogs this year and I've been carrying under the assumption that it is NOT a sporting event. Many dogs are handled...
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For it to be a professional sporting event , wouldn't the dogs have to get paid? :tiphat:
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:46 pm
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What's the difference between theft and robbery?
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Maxwell » Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:07 am
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Based on the recent situation in San Antonio regarding the teens with a MAGA hat I was wondering what decided the difference between theft and...
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This is a pretty good explanation of the difference between theft and robbery.
Understanding theft offenses is a trick in itself though. Theft now...
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Last post by srothstein
Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:01 pm
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error on application
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sharkyhar68 » Sun May 17, 2015 2:32 pm
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I'm nervous. When I did my Texas CHL appl. online I checked box NO for previous arrests. But they found an arrest I had 50 yrs ago in 1965 which was...
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It would have been legal under Federal law to purchase a gun back then but that doesn't necessarily mean it's legal to possess guns now. The same for...
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Last post by BBYC
Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:30 pm
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Borat Pwned
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SC1903A3 » Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:46 pm
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Saw this in the news today. Guess he got a real taste of This is America
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I'm with you! Should have seen where he was going with his little charade long enough to get him to fill out the federal paperwork, then called the...
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Last post by crazy2medic
Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:18 pm
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Friend with Alzheimer's
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Dreamer42 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:39 am
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I have a friend who has Alzheimer's. He's had his carry licence for over 15 years. His doctor has already recommended that he no longer drive. His...
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Prayers sent for Wisdom to handle this many Sr adults react poorly to losing their guns or cars. :tiphat:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:19 pm
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Three professors sue UT to keep guns out of their classrooms
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NotRPB » Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:14 am
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Three professors sue UT to keep guns out of their classrooms
On the air, the news anchorman said Second Amendment guarantees the right for a...
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It makes me want to sue UT for letting village idiots teach college classes and soak the taxpayers for it to boot.
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Last post by bigtek
Sun Jul 15, 2018 5:46 pm
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Do Not make a company aware of their non-compliant signs!
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glock27 » Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:24 am
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What good benefit do people see when they mention to a place of business that their sign is non compliant? More chances than not they are antis and...
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I still say nothing and carry on. :tiphat:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:09 pm
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Selling to a non LTC holder
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Richbirdhunter » Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:15 pm
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A neighbor kid who has his LTC wants to trade handguns with someone that doesn’t have an LTC. Is there anything he should do besides a bill of sale?
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:iagree:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:17 am
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4 Years of responsible CC, now time to renew. Need some help pls.
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buddyhotrod » Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:59 am
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I really appreciate having the freedom to be able to conceal carry here in the great state of Texas. The other day my renewal letter came in the mail...
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I just got mine back in 6 working days also they had dd214 and LE info, fastest ever turn around
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Last post by Lena
Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:56 am
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Poll: Nonresident Out of State License
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Lynyrd » Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:49 am
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How many of us have obtained a nonresident out of state license? If you do, please comment on why you felt the need and which state(s) you decided to...
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My understanding of the federal gun free law is its unlawful to carry near a school without a license from the state the school is in. I spend a few...
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Last post by ralewis
Fri Jul 06, 2018 2:12 pm
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Last post by BBYC
Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:49 pm
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Denial Letter: Failed to qualify under eligability criteria...
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elephant007 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:06 pm
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Just received a letter indicating that I failed to qualify under eligibility criteria listed in Government Code § 411.172(a) more specifically §...
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Be sure to get a notary signed document saying the DA have been served and you are released. If it’s a felony you need to go in person, if a...
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Last post by orangetx
Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:05 pm
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Getting CHL with arrests
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Timberwerkz » Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:43 pm
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The wife and I are taking our class in 2 weeks, and I was trying to figure what extra paperwork I would need when I apply for my LTC. I have 2...
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Yes I was convicted. Based on what I've read they aren't automatic denial convictions so I'm willing to give it a try. The cases are from Colorado in...
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Last post by Timberwerkz
Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:49 pm
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Last post by Jnazee
Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:28 pm
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Fair Park Cotton Bowl
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Bruin98 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:35 pm
Thinking about heading to Fair Park for the fireworks this year. Is the posting at the Cotton Bowl legit? 30.06 says a gate is posted, but it's owned...
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Last post by Bruin98
Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:35 pm
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
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Tacomaman » Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:45 am
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Hi,
Has anyone recently visited Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston? I am planning on going today for a tour and wanted to verify the status of...
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Oh cool. It has changed since i have been there. They used to not have food at all, and people brought their own.
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Last post by jordanmills
Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:18 am
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Renewal
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Lena » Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:47 pm
I renewed on line a week ago notice print pending 3 days later, 6 days mailed, LE and Vet. Very surprised.
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Last post by Lena
Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:47 pm
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CHL Address question
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NB1988 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:51 am
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Hello yall,
Quick question, what address does the state of texas use for the CHL/LTC? The address provided on the CHL form or the current address on...
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*Update* If anyone cares, or wants to know in the future. DPS uses your address posted on you CHL/LTC application, not your drivers license. The only...
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Last post by NB1988
Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:37 pm
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campus carry outside only of school that opted out
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flechero » Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:08 pm
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I will be on UMHB's campus later this week for a short time and out of my vehicle (unrelated to any school activity and only outside in a common...
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On one hand, private property owners should be able to post to their hearts' content.
On the other hand, private property owners that post...
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Last post by ninjabread
Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:58 pm
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