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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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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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Last post by mackbymack
Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:12 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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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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Oh, and I meant to say, ...
That's funny! rlol
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Last post by ELB
Thu Jun 25, 2020 4:18 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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Again, I am comfortable submitting that you’re an exception. :mrgreen:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:09 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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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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Great current info Chris, thank you! It does pay to be respectful and you are very nice to fit unscheduled people in when possible. Hope some of your...
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Last post by STR8-SHOT
Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:04 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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You won't find a reference specifically stating that .22 is 'allowed'; the 'minimum caliber requirement' was removed for the LTC qualification....
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Last post by Mike S
Sat Jun 20, 2020 6:13 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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Last post by ELB
Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:29 am
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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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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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I don't remember where I carried first. But I do remember worrying about what to say to a DPS officer if I got stopped. I had heard differing...
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Last post by Lynyrd
Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:58 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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Gunsmiths in Killeen, Temple area>
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flechero » Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:35 am
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I need to replace a set of sights on a Sig 320... And I don't know a local gunsmith. Don't mind paying for a quality (no damage to finish and...
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Hammerdown Sports in Belton is run by a good guy who’s done quality work for me in the past. Very affordable too.
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Last post by 74novaman
Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:00 pm
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Preacher Open Carrying?
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howdy » Thu Apr 23, 2020 9:35 am
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Look at this picture and see if this Pastor is carrying a handgun or something else.
I think I found an answer to my question
On Nov. 5, 2017, a...
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I think so too. I see the cylinder swell on the holster and the tip of the hammer touching his shirt.
Cylinder swell on the holster is the major...
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:08 pm
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Qualifications
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Tex1961 » Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:21 am
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Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong...
Is the only difference between LTC and LTC instructor range qualifications 70% for LTC and 90% for...
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Wrong!
Whilst I have been known to imbibe in Taco Bell myself... it does not qualify as Mexican food!
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Last post by Syntyr
Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:40 pm
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Renewal ??
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tommyg » Tue Mar 03, 2020 6:59 pm
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My LTC expires in December this year I know it is early
The DPS keeps changing their procedures what do I have to do to renew
Online Possible??...
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If you don’t need to re-take new prints (which most don’t) & you don’t have any criminal history (& I mean ANY), then your renewal won’t take more...
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Last post by infoman
Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:26 pm
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DPS unveils new design for LTC card
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ident » Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:02 pm
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Looks like DPS has updated the design of the LTC card, along with all other cards:
What do y'all think of the new design?
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Also the card is a way of identifying if you are unable to provide access to the phone....ie dead, unconscious, etc
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Last post by 2farnorth
Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:26 am
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Texas Law regarding Open Carry of Firearm
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broberts001 » Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:22 am
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I am hoping to get an answer to this question; hoping it has been previously addressed.
I know we can open carry a long gun (rifle) with no issue....
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Perfectly fine if the overall length is greater than 26 inches and the firearm is not concealed on the person -
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Last post by denwego
Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:14 pm
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Ruling letters no longer available
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jmorris » Fri Mar 13, 2020 10:23 pm
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Perhaps my search-fu is weak but I didn't find anything on this. I went to:
and it redirected me to:
I can't find any links to the actual...
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Whelp, this COVID 19 business is not going to make Paxton v. City of Austin courthouse sign litigation get resolved any faster... :banghead:
Whoops,...
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Last post by ELB
Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:35 pm
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Bob Bullock museum AUSTIN
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ralewis » Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:48 am
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Anyone been to Bob Bullock museum lately? Is carry prohibited? Metal detectors / wanding? Considering going there today.
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No signs, no detectors, state property, disabled vets park free.
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is my favorite movie theater. The only...
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Last post by oljames3
Thu Mar 12, 2020 8:00 am
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Brownwood Employees LTC Carry
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kbarrick » Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:54 am
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read:
I question the additional training requirements but should be better than current no carry.
Keith
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I was not aware of any state laws that allow employers to trample upon the constitution.
Unless a building is posted with silly 06 signs, I carry. In...
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Last post by LDP
Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:47 am
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1,443,195 Active Texas LTC Holders
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Paladin » Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:33 pm
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as of As of December 31, 2019 there are 1,443,195 Active License Holders!
I remember the days when it was zero.
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Thank you sir, that is very appreciated.
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Last post by LDP
Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:42 pm
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:49 am
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Santa Fe ISD Guardian Program Approved
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WildBill » Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:12 am
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After Spring Break, Santa Fe ISD is rolling out a new Guardian program that allows certain people to carry a weapon on district property.
*...
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The numbers may or may not also include private schools. There are at least two private schools in Lubbock that have he Guardian program. I'm not...
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Last post by troglodyte
Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:33 am
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Municipal auditorium
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Spiderman15 » Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:25 pm
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Just a quick question. George Jones is playing at the Greenville municipal auditorium tonight. Is it legal to carry there with my chl. No alchohol no...
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Hi All,
This thread is a little old but I am going to the Auditorium soon - any update? I could not locate it on the texas3006 site and I know its...
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Last post by JLinTX
Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:25 pm
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Hunt ISD teachers can now carry
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johncanfield » Mon May 13, 2013 8:42 am
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Hunt is in the Kerrville area. Good for you guys! :thumbs2: :txflag: :hurry: (Not sure if this was posted already)
HUNT — Hunt School teachers will...
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Thanks, missed this earlier, I added it to my list.
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Last post by ELB
Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:03 pm
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Which State Agencies permit employees to carry?
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ELB » Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:08 pm
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I am curious about which Texas state agencies, boards, offices etc permit their employees who have CHLs to carry on-the-job/on agency property. This...
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Added Health and Human Services to original post.
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Last post by ELB
Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:44 pm
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Thu Mar 05, 2020 6:21 pm
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Is it just me? Downtown Austin or any large city
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MJR » Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:27 am
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Maybe it’s just me getting older (72). Maybe never noticed it before.
Yesterday my wife and i went to the RV show in the Austin Convention Center....
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The situation in Downtown Austin is bad and getting worse. I'm part owner of some property in the Downtown area
( I will not disclose where the...
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Last post by tommyg
Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:00 pm
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Eisemann Center
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Tex1961 » Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:36 am
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Does anyone know if the Eisemann Center in Richardson is posted or not. I checked Texas3006.com and it wasn’t listed
Thanks
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Thanks again everyone, I’ll definitely have ol’ Betsy with me safely tucked away.
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Last post by Tex1961
Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:34 pm
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Called out by security at appraisal district.
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Zombified » Tue Feb 25, 2020 2:59 pm
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I had some business at the appraisal district and knew they were no longer posted. I usually carry owb with a loose untucked shirt and I must not...
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My relating the story was based on the cooperation - or in my case the lack of it. There are times when being cooperative is a good thing and other...
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Last post by chasfm11
Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:19 am
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