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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:54 pm
Crime Statistics: CHL v. General Population
Replies: 141
by
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
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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I just quit caring. I carry anyway. I've seen all sorts of weird signs at county buildings in Denton county where I live. The only place I try to be...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Thu May 11, 2023 7:48 pm
Post Office Law Suit to Repeal Carry Rule
Replies: 278
by
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 thought it wasn't federal property but there was some kind of rule=law provision as the are acting under auspices of a federal agency. Been a...
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Last post by Dragonfighter
Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:48 am
How to report improper §30.06 signs
Replies: 258
by
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
New online CHL application & procedures
Replies: 164
by
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
DPS Processing Times
Replies: 640
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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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Last post by Maxwell
Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:18 pm
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Last post by puma guy
Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:58 pm
Professional sporting events
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MustangGlocker »
Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:51 pm
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Random question. I know carrying at professional sporting events is a no-no, but what about a sport that technically has no payouts during early...
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In years past, there are no wands/detectors at Will Rogers and there are so many alternative entrances during early rounds. Only days the main...
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Last post by MustangGlocker
Thu Nov 14, 2024 4:08 pm
Comal County Fair and Rodeo Weapons Policy
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Tacomaman »
Sat Sep 28, 2024 12:39 pm
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I’m going to the Comal County rodeo tonight.
There is no mention on the Comal County Fair website about a weapons policy.
Can someone who has been...
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Go to the TABC public inquiry website:
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Last post by Vol Texan
Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:19 am
Texas State Fair Carry Rules
Replies: 119
by
rcg917 »
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:48 am
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Just saw this about the Texas State Fair in case anyone was wondering-
Weapons: Only those with a handgun license to carry are allowed a firearm...
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So I work with them a bit and let me say they've made some changes.
Their new location is 310 acres with access from Hwy 31, Hwy 64 and Patton Lane....
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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:41 am
Inadvertent gun in carry-on bag by LTC holder
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by
FrogFan »
Wed Oct 16, 2024 3:57 pm
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Hello all,
A friend of mine has an LTC and mistakenly had his carry weapon in his carry-on bag several months ago. The TSA at DFW discovered it at...
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Ah, thank you. I understand. I just did some checking on the Civil penalty for the first offense is loss of PreCheck classification for 5 years and a...
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Last post by FrogFan
Wed Oct 16, 2024 4:58 pm
Legality of carrying in a school building
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by
CleverNickname »
Tue Oct 08, 2024 3:51 pm
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I was reading PC 46.03 for a different legal question I had, and I noticed something in section (a) that I hadn't seen before.
Reading section...
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Using my very best Chic-fil-A drive-through voice: My Pleasure!
For the record, with EACH and EVERY election, I seek out and obtain written...
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Last post by Vol Texan
Sat Oct 12, 2024 2:41 pm
Wild West Brewery FtW - signs?
Replies: 2
by
Rex B »
Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:51 am
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I'm meeting at this place in Fort Worth with my kids, their spouses and a grandchild tonight.
The name (Brewery) makes me suspect it is a 51%...
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Can't locate a 'Wild West Brewery'; do you mean Wild Acre Brewing at 1734 E El Paso St?
They currently hold TABC manufacturing permits (effectively...
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Fri Oct 11, 2024 8:05 pm
firearm recovery
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by
RoyBoy »
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:58 pm
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This is one of those asking for a friend questions. Four years ago a friend of mine who lives in Pittsburg, TX, Camp county, had her
home broken...
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If there has been no conviction, they may keep it indefinitely. Would probably require a lawyer or sympathetic head LEO to get possession back.
On a...
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Last post by Keith B
Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:03 pm
Caldwell county new gun law
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tommyg »
Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:37 pm
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It is now illegal to discharge a gun on a rural property under 10 acres Caldwell county
This can cause you to lose your carry rights if convicted...
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Sec. 232.001. PLAT REQUIRED. (a) The owner of a tract of land located outside the limits of a municipality must have a plat of the subdivision...
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Last post by jmorris
Sun Sep 08, 2024 5:53 pm
Render first aid after shooting??
Replies: 7
by
NewGunGuy3 »
Thu Aug 29, 2024 8:46 pm
First post
I tried searching for this topic but didn’t find anything.
So bad guy attacks and you shoot him. While he’s no longer a threat, he is down and...
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Thanks to all for your insights and answers.
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Last post by NewGunGuy3
Thu Sep 05, 2024 11:54 am
Conceal Carrying AK And AR Pistols
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Paladin »
Mon Jun 17, 2024 9:03 am
First post
Young man shows how they do it in the hood :
WARNING: Pants are loose and he is not wearing a belt
It's eye opening to see what can be concealed
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:mrgreen: I'd like to see him drive a car...or even sit down, for that matter. Ludicrous.
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Last post by Rafe
Fri Jun 21, 2024 5:52 am
Who can carry past a 51% sign?
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Vol Texan »
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:51 pm
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Question for the smarter legal types here on the forum:
Is it legal for the owner of the 51% establishment to carry there? Or the manager?
I'm...
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I believe this thread has the info you are seeking.. especially post #10
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:51 am
Pistol mounted optics questions
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by
Vol Texan »
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:44 pm
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John Correia says if you're still shooting iron sights in 2023 then you're Gun Amish .
So I'm planning to get some handgun optics for my EDC, and I...
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This is a pistol and red dot set up that I bought last year to give my daughter. A SCCY DVG-1 9mm and Riton X3 Tactix MPRD 2 Micro Red Dot 3MOA -...
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Last post by puma guy
Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:09 pm
Ft. Worth Zoo Posted?
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carlson1 »
Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:33 pm
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I searched the Forum and I know I have seen this answer, but can’t find it. Is the Ft. Worth Zoo poster and if it is posted is it legal?
TIA
Carl
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This is music my ears.
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Last post by carlson1
Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:28 pm
Dallas World Aquarium posted 30.06?
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bluelineman »
Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:44 pm
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Does anybody know if the Dallas World Aquarium is posted 30.06 or have metal detectors that they make you go through? Thanks.
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Visited today, still posted 30.07 only
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Last post by Grayling813
Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:14 pm
Juiceland in Lakeway TX: I don’t think so
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eddieconcarne »
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:35 pm
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Saw this on the door at the Juiceland in Lakeway. Doesn’t look like a 30.05 to me. I don’t usually open carry but I think I’ll be making a visit soon.
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Under current theory, sign would be enforceable for (open) permitless carry, and would result in verbal notification for LTC. Concealed is...
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:33 am
Regaining LTC/CHL after criminal charges dropped
Replies: 4
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MojoTexas »
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:51 am
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Short summary is that I was arrested for assault family violence over a year ago. I was completely innocent of the charges, but my LTC was revoked...
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Less than 1 month after disposition they tried to send your license back to you..
Kudos again to DPS for staying on top of such things. :thumbs2:...
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:32 am
1 Replies
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Last post by Rafe
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:17 pm
3 Replies
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Last post by Rafe
Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:58 pm
Official DPS stats on LTC for 2023
Replies: 9
by
Paladin »
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:17 pm
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The number of LTCs has slightly declined and the number of instructors has slightly increased since last year.
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The LEO could perform a Terry Stop , but would have to have more justification than just what you were wearing.
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Last post by oohrah
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:21 am
Time from 'Print Pending'
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DaveT »
Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:55 am
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Howdy everyone.
Haven't logged on here in a long time, way too many back surgeries have kept me busy. 24 to date, the last one left me with titanium...
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In answer to your question, last year when I renewed mine it was about 10 days from print pending to mailed. Then another 3 days.
Prayers for your...
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Last post by RPBrown
Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:32 am
Becoming the Civilian Defender
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Paladin »
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:39 pm
This is an older article from 2016, but still thought provoking. I don't know that I completely agree with everything, but there are some good...
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:39 pm
Ammo prices going up
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by
LDB415 »
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:44 pm
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Grab your wallet.
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SGAmmo has been warning about this for weeks.
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Last post by Grayling813
Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:31 pm
Spare magazine owb at posted business
Replies: 38
by
gamboolman »
Sat Nov 25, 2023 6:31 pm
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Can you carry spare magazine(s) owb at posted business in texas
Thanks, gamboolman
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If I remember correctly, in that study the prisoners also said if they saw a 1911 in an officer's holster, they knew he was a skilled gun guy and...
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Last post by Excaliber
Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:57 am
Frustration at 30.06 signage
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TexasTornado »
Sun May 28, 2017 4:07 pm
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Today I busted the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. The location is properly posted with both 30.06 and 30.07 signage which it clearly...
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I apologize for not being clear on this point. I took a shortcut with my language when I said does not have to be negated. Since I had pointed out in...
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Last post by srothstein
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:38 pm
30.06/30.07 on County Annex
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carlson1 »
Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:08 pm
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Is it or is it not illegal to post a 30.07/30.06 sign on a Constable/Tax Office Annex for the County? The JP Office is in a totally separate building...
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This is a Smith County Substation in Precinct 2 on Hwy 155 south. Can you email the Texas AG’s Office? Will that do any good or is it a waste of time?
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Last post by carlson1
Tue Dec 26, 2023 12:05 am
Underage Question
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cowhow »
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:23 pm
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I recently sold a Glock on Texas Gun Trader and was approached by an individual that was not yet 21. His claim was it's legal to sell to anyone 18...
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Yeah, sorry, I wasn’t very clear. Concealed carry only on college campuses. 18 to 21 with LTC can carry open or concealed.
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Last post by Tex1961
Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:37 pm
Israeli Carry wins a fight
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Paladin »
Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:10 pm
First post
Gangster shootout in New York. WARNING GRAPHIC/LANGUAGE
WARNING GRAPHIC/LANGUAGE
More details:
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Ha! Love a story with a happy ending.
So a side story about my experience Israeli carrying . I took the Rangemaster Combative Pistols class at the...
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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Wed Nov 29, 2023 5:18 pm
Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall FTW Stockyards Carry?
Replies: 5
by
RoyGBiv »
Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:58 pm
First post
Anyone been to a concert here recently?
TABC Gun Sign is BLUE
Texas3006 mentions metal detectors and improperly posted signs.
Looking for some...
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My concern regarding trespass is standing in the lobby arguing with both security and FWPD that the place is owned by the City and the operators only...
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:05 pm
Defensive carry/trigger enhancement kits
Replies: 6
by
Tacomaman »
Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:24 pm
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This is a question for attorney's. Are trigger enhancement kits or as Cajun Gun Works calls them, standard package(for defensive carry) problematic...
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I can agree with this concept in theory, but with a little modification it could be a sound idea. I would never go into a combat situation with a...
6 Replies
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Last post by srothstein
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:21 am
Will Rogers Auditorium Carry?
Replies: 1
by
RoyGBiv »
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:42 am
First post
Going to a comedy show at the Auditorium tonight and Texas3006.com has some conflicting information....
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A few posts about 51% and metal...
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Here's an unclear answer to my question....
I decided to leave the gun in the car, rather than risking the walk back...
1. There were no posted...
1 Replies
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:35 pm
Obtaining Permission letters from Corps of Engineers
Replies: 27
by
Greybeard »
Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:42 am
First post
In checking in for the first time in a long time at texasguntalk, I came across a thread that will likely be of great interest to many here.
The...
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That would make sense, since the ACE is a federal agency and per federal law, LTC holders can carry in National forests, etc. But may not enter...
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Last post by Tex1961
Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:55 pm
Don't forget to carry Friday.
Replies: 22
by
Paladin »
Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:41 pm
First post
Better to carry and not need it than need it and not carry.
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No charges against a man who was attacked near a pro Palestinian protest in Skokie. He fired his gun in the air. Had an Illinois CHP.
Other Jews...
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Last post by philip964
Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:52 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:51 pm
Banks and CHL
Replies: 28
by
LDB415 »
Wed Oct 05, 2022 10:50 am
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I went to my bank today and they've posted 05/06/07. I can understand 07 and maybe 05 but not 06. Anyway, are there any banks left, hopefully around...
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Twice in my lifetime I have had a gun in my face. And you're correct it is a life changing experience.
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:50 am
Reaction Time
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by
howdy »
Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:41 pm
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I found this video in my files and it is a good review of reaction time.
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rlol
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Last post by C-dub
Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:12 pm
elderly apartment complex
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tommyg »
Sat Sep 02, 2023 4:18 pm
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My girl friend had a serious case of cancer. She needed chemo therapy and surgery. Due to her extensive medical needs (she was in frail condition...
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Also...
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sat Sep 02, 2023 4:42 pm
Back issues
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by
tommyg »
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:35 pm
First post
I'm seeing a therapist over some Serious issues with back pain I have to wear a heavy brace on my back in order to be able to walk.
There is a small...
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When my back goes out (7 back surgeries and over 100 procedures) I wear a shoulder holster or pocket carry and S&W J Frame. I never was comfortable...
3 Replies
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Last post by carlson1
Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:51 am
"Potentially addicted" per my doctor
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couzin »
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:03 pm
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I will try to make this short. I have been on a low dose (.5mg) of Clonazepam (Klonopin) for ten years because I have REM sleep disturbances...
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I think the key may be sustained release melatonin . At least that's the suggestion I've seen some recommendations for.
Something that eases it into...
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Last post by LabRat
Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:00 pm
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:41 pm
John Wayne Experience / FW Stockyards
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C-dub »
Sun Aug 20, 2023 7:14 pm
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I have some friends coming down from Ohio in October. I've checked the 30.06 site and the location at 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76164, does...
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Excellent! Thank you
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:41 pm
Renewal qual
Replies: 7
by
thetexan »
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:25 pm
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Do I have to re qualify for my instructor renewal with just a semi auto or do I also have to use a revolver?
Tex
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:iagree:
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Last post by Tex1961
Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:29 am
Quick question about 30.05
Replies: 4
by
The Annoyed Man »
Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:05 am
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I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I just realized that I do not have a firm grasp on whether or not 30.05 applies to licensed carry, whether open OR...
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Username is appropriate. ;-)
I was wondering about that myself. Good to know.
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Last post by Armybrat
Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:20 pm
Restaurant with bar section
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tommyg »
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:22 am
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I'm confused I went into a restaurant they have a separate bar section no signs is carry legal :???:
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The phrase I use most often in class is “The law is clear as mud”
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Last post by Tex1961
Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:34 am
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