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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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Online access for renewals
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oldjarhead » Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:49 am
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I just entered the within six month able to renew period, a couple of days ago. I can log on, but go no further. I have yet to receive a renewal...
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I renewed a year ago and it didn't take 60 days. It was over 4 weeks but I think less than 6. I'd have to go back and check, but call it about 5...
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Last post by Rafe
Sun Mar 25, 2018 2:42 pm
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Campus Carry and Printing
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satxremodel » Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:01 am
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I understand that some are less concerned about printing while concealed carrying. I tend to be in this group and it makes total sense to me, because...
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As an alumnus or community member attending an on campus event (not sporting, not posted) I wouldn't have any particular concern about printing.
If...
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Last post by apostate
Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:46 am
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Use of weapon without chl
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Odinvalknir » Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:46 am
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I apologize in advance for long post. I probably could have asked these questions in a shorter way but here it is.
So in Texas, it is legal to...
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Take the LTC course taught by Charles Cotton - It's the very best and I've taken a number of other instructors courses in the past, so I have some...
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Last post by Abraham
Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:24 pm
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Not-so-non-violent dispute resolution
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Greybeard » Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:21 pm
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65yo short guy with LTC sat in for a voluntary refresher in my last LTC class. He wanted to tell the following story during class, but time was short...
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Hmmmmm I heard that story about a year ago. It is still funny.
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Last post by twomillenium
Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:57 pm
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Eligibility for CHL
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Odinvalknir » Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:10 am
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I'm sure this question has been asked many times under many different person-to-person cases. In fact it was Googling this question that brought me...
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Great. Thanks for your response, I'm sure this question has been asked over and over again but for some reason I wasn't getting a clear answer to my...
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Last post by Odinvalknir
Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:41 pm
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Did my Wally walk today
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Grundy1133 » Sun Mar 18, 2018 3:24 pm
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Well, I did my Wally walk today. I went and filled up my car at the gas station, went to atwoods to get some more of my carry ammo. They were STILL...
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Congratulations and carry on...
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Last post by Ed4032
Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:49 am
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State Jail convictions
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barres » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:20 pm
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I tried to search the forum for this, but a search for State Jail drops the word state and only searches for jail.
I have a co-worker who served...
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He probably does know better and is looking for someone who will sell him one despite his ineligibility.
In a situation where you aren’t sure would...
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Last post by bblhd672
Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:55 pm
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no fixed abode
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apostate » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:58 pm
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Does anyone know what DPS wants for LTC and DL address if one has no fixed abode?
I'm currently planning an extended road trip for Autumn, possibly...
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Thanks y'all for the replies.
I'm looking into the Escapees service. I'm already a Texas resident, so that should work the same as an ordinary...
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Last post by apostate
Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:47 am
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Nervous about my proficiency test next week
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Pixie123 » Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:49 am
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Hi all,
Could you tell me how the proficiency will go to ease my stress? I am a novice. I’ve shot a gun about 3 times in my life. I know the basics...
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I’ve done the same (although I only drove over from west Houston).
After I became a bonafide LTC Instructor I asked Charles if I could audit one of...
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Last post by Vol Texan
Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:09 am
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Hotel info
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Stormvet » Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:19 pm
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Wife called and made reservations at a Waco hotel and before she hung up the person who took the info told her that no firearms are permitted inside...
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I have had snafus with several Holiday Inn brands within Texas that tell you on their website about their weapons policy after you book the...
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Last post by OneGun
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:11 am
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Valid 30.06 sign?
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tobymeg1 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:51 am
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Walked into a Super Eight hotel today in Texas and saw a little sign, about notecard size, that had 30.06 printed on it on the teller window, Inside...
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No, it does not. Your personal hotel room is considered your temporary residence and as such, you are permitted to have your firearm in your room...
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Last post by Russell
Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:50 am
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30.06 Sign on Private Residence
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chasfm11 » Sun Mar 04, 2018 4:41 pm
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Some background. I walk one of my dogs daily and we go down a two lane road that dead ends. About half-way down that road is a house, with about 5...
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Meet in an unposted lot and leave your car there.
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Last post by Keith B
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:58 pm
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Federal GFSZ Handgun AND long or just handgun
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E.Marquez » Sun Mar 11, 2018 3:43 pm
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OK, got it, its not a TX law, but an add on charge.
But it is a Federal law..
I clearly understand in TX, with an LTC I and the gun I carry under...
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:hurry: :hurry: :hurry: :hurry: :hurry: :hurry: :hurry:
Thank you both, one for the lead the other for the quote of Chas's that is what i was...
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Last post by E.Marquez
Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:28 am
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Majestic theater in Dallas posted?
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RPBrown » Sat Mar 10, 2018 8:46 am
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My lovely bride got us tickets to see the acapella group HOME FREE ( great group by the way) at the Majestic Theater in Dallas. I checked Texas 30.06...
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No. The problem is the license. In the case of the hotel where the bar is the only posted location, the license is generally restricted to that...
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Last post by srothstein
Sun Mar 11, 2018 11:24 am
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1940 Air Terminal Musuem
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magillapd » Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:17 am
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Going with wife for event this weekend in Houston. Location is adjacent to William P. Hobby Airport. Anyone ever been there to know if posted? Not...
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There are some really great photos in the museum's Google entry.
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:38 am
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UT Austin - Question About Prospective Freshman Visit
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longhorn86 » Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:13 am
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Let me preface this question by saying I have thoroughly read UT Austin's campus carry policies and understand about most of the excluded areas.
I...
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I have not done the tour, but I was on campus last Saturday for Explore UT.
I did not carry because it was a school field trip.
That said, I didn't...
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Last post by Bruin98
Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:39 pm
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discharge ordinance Caldwell county (Lockhart)
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tommyg » Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:27 pm
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I'm in the process of buying a cabin in rural caldwell county (near Lockhart)
Will be retiring soon with my girl friend and want to get out of Austin...
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Yes. There are limits within the city limits/ETJ or in a subdivision in the county.
Sec. 229.002. REGULATION OF DISCHARGE OF WEAPON. A municipality...
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Last post by jmorris
Thu Mar 08, 2018 2:38 pm
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Liability insurance costs?
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Pixie123 » Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:32 pm
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Hi all,
Is it smart to get insurance since i will be carrying a pistol around? I’d hate to end up bankrupt in legal expenses if I ever need to use my...
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If you're going to be practicing with Mr. Cotton later, I can think of no better resource to ask any sort of self defense and LTC questions you may...
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Last post by Flightmare
Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:38 pm
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Am I overreacting?
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Zook » Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:19 pm
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Hi everyone, new to the forum. I recently decided it was time for me to get my TLC.
I sign up for the course with an instructor that had good...
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Let's hope he never unholsters his weapon while standing in front of a mirror...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:27 am
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What’s the rules on city parks
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Coffee man » Sat Mar 03, 2018 1:20 pm
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Can you conceal carry in a city park where the baseball fields are. Look all over haven’t seen no guns sign and can’t find anything that says you...
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I am not aware of thet requirement. That is why I said that it could be a defense of prosecution.
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Last post by twomillenium
Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:58 pm
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Class A Misdemeanor - Judgement "Set Aside"
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dempc6469 » Thu Mar 01, 2018 5:37 pm
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Long story short...
Had a class A misdemeanor. I received deferred adjudication on 1/21/14 and subsequently completed that on 6/13/14 and the case...
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It clearly shows in this attachment that the case was Disposed by DISM and the Judgement Set-Aside .
411.171(4)(C) states the following:
(4)...
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Last post by dempc6469
Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:29 am
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Candidates for Dis. 26 , N TX area
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flowrie » Sun Mar 04, 2018 7:31 am
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For those folks in the North Texas area, District 26, here are your candidates for Tuesday’s primary.
Be sure to scroll down and read the questions...
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Here's your voter guide for the whole state:
For Land Office, be sure to vote for Jerry Patterson. A vote for Bush is a vote against the Alamo....
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Last post by Pawpaw
Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:08 am
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Should I conceal carry a .22 pistol?
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Pixie123 » Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:15 pm
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I know it’s not the best choice, but does anyone carry a .22? The reason I ask is because I am not very accurate at shooting larger caliber pistols,...
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Do what your comfortable with or can afford, it is better than a pocket of rocks.
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Last post by twomillenium
Sun Mar 04, 2018 2:20 pm
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LTC for persons under 21
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Slerman » Sat Mar 03, 2018 2:12 pm
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Howdy,
I have a question regarding obtaining an LTC before turning 21. Obviously in Texas a person seeking an LTC must be 21 years of age. With that...
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If a 20 year old with an Indiana license can't carry in Texas unless they also meet the requirements in 411.172(g) does that mean they also have to...
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Last post by spectre
Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:49 am
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Detroit Defense by Grandfather
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chasfm11 » Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:58 am
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This video is posted in the Iowagunowners Facebook page. A search of the Detroit news did not turn out the original Detroit TV source. I also tried...
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That's pure Clint Eastwood speak! rlol
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Last post by puma guy
Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:27 am
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New Rules for Post Shooting Statement
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TacShot » Sat Mar 03, 2018 12:28 am
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IANA Attorney, however, I recall reading Salinas v. Texas and thinking this may mean trouble down the road for gunowners. Lo and behold, the...
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Link:
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Last post by ELB
Sat Mar 03, 2018 12:23 pm
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Is LTC considered "Weapons training"
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Killadocg23 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:19 pm
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Hi guys,
Quick question, would having a LTC be considered weapons training? Filling out a form and it ask if I EVER received any military...
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Thanks much !
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Last post by Killadocg23
Sat Mar 03, 2018 12:06 pm
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Deputy Scot Peterson
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TheFriscoKid » Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:38 am
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I've tried to see all sides of the failure of Scot Peterson to enter the high school on Valentines day. Playing the devil's advocate for a while...
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Ok.
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Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:50 pm
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Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:10 pm
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Deferred Adjudication
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sdwilson68 » Thu May 04, 2017 12:18 pm
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Good morning, hopefully I am posting in the correct location. I completed deferred adjudication for burglary of a habitat in 1993 and received my CHL...
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I wasn’t trying to be sarcastic, I was letting you know exactly where you can see all the charges that fall under 411.1711. Believe it or not there...
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Last post by infoman
Fri Mar 02, 2018 2:53 pm
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Renewal question
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patterson » Thu Mar 01, 2018 11:23 pm
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Got my renewal notice in the mail today but doesnt expire till my birthday in August so why are they sending notice so early? If I renew now will my...
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That's what I did. I knew I could renew 6 months before expiration, so I was watching the web site. As soon as I saw the option to renew, I did so. I...
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Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:37 am
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Road Rage Incident
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Caliber » Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:48 pm
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Here's a copy/paste of only a portion of a post from another forum. After you read it, read my comments below.
I watched in my rear view mirror as...
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My wife actually had a similar scenario, except that she wasn't armed, and she was not blocked in. She handled it poorly, IMHO, but here it is. Being...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:58 pm
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Campus carry
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Zook » Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:33 pm
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I’m a Tech student, and this helped clear up almost all of the questions I had. Straight from the mouth of a Texas Tech police officer. Hopefully...
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Regarding bias, well done and Wreck 'Em Tech! :txflag:. I don't make it back there often but when I do, I'll be carrying.
'91 grad, SA-TX
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Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:08 pm
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Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:43 pm
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2018 Houston Rodeo updates
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TreyHouston » Tue Feb 27, 2018 1:25 pm
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Family is dragging me to the Rodeo tonight. I will check and see if signs are posted again. I am sure they are. Last year parts were shut down...
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I went last night. I was not carrying since I was also going to the rodeo and concert. No signage, but they did have walk through metal detectors at...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:58 am
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I want to keep my guns.
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TheFriscoKid » Sun Feb 18, 2018 12:00 pm
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I also want to see an end to mass shootings, school massacres and suicides.
What is the common thread? Declining mental health.
I don't think we...
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:thumbs2: I need to inventory but I think I have about ten 30 rounders per AR so I should be fine in the short term.
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Last post by ninjabread
Tue Feb 27, 2018 6:58 pm
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LEO training - school shootings
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chasfm11 » Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:47 pm
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We have several social media debates raging now in our area. As you might expect, there is a small but vocal contingent who will not accept anyone...
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You're referring to the kid running toward the tank and infantry with an IED? That's still pretty clear cut in terms of the mathematics.
Yes, you're...
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Sat Feb 24, 2018 5:45 pm
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Concealed Carry in Library
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LSUTiger » Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:37 am
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I am sure this has been answered somewhere before but I can’t find it.
Can you legally conceal carry in the Fort Bend County Libraries? They are...
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Fort Bend County public libraries are part of the Fort Bend County Library System, which is part of/funded by county government/taxes. So no, the...
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:36 pm
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Colbert Show Ridiculous Arguments
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TheFriscoKid » Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:26 am
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One thing I can't stand is how the anti-2A try to simplify and ridicule what is a very complex discussion.
Here's a good example from last nights...
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The last late night host I watched was Leno. Now my 'after 11pm' viewing is movies, automotive shows, or rock or country music video channels.
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:17 pm
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I plan to keep my guns.
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BBYC » Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:15 pm
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keep and bear
regardless what our enemies may do or say
:tiphat:
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As the ancient proverb says, Before you embark on a journey to ban guns, dig two graves.
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Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:57 pm
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Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:55 pm
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First Time to Travel with a Checked Handgun
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howdy » Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:15 pm
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I was going to Phoenix from Houston for a little vacation. I checked my handgun at the Hobby Southwest ticket counter and the process went very...
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I have filed a complaint with both the TSA and Southwest. I hope I don't get the Houston agent in trouble. Maybe she was required to do the same...
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Last post by howdy
Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:45 am
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Two pistols left unattended at UT
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TexasJohnBoy » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:01 pm
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This is why we can’t have nice things. Luckily, no incident in either case.
Should these two individuals be charged?
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I'm on the edge of logic, which some DA's might not have a problem trying out... I agree it's a stretch
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:47 pm
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Legal question regarding Texas GC 411
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troydj817 » Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:23 pm
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My wife applied for her LTC on Jan 13 and disclosed all arrests, etc. today in the mail she received a letter stating she was denied for 411.172(a)...
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It’s not a true set aside if it was a deferred adj., that’s only for straight convictions. (my understanding). she’d be disqualified for 10 years...
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Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:58 am
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:15 pm
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County Bans Guns At All County Parks
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stash » Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:54 am
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I read in the newspaper this morning that Bastrop County has among other things banned guns at its three county parks. Violations would be a Class C...
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Thank you Charles for all your tireless efforts.
It doesn't go unnoticed and is very much appreciated by all of us pro-self defense folks.
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Last post by Abraham
Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:27 pm
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DFW Auto Show at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
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tool4daman » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:08 am
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I’m thinking of going to the auto show tomorrow at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson convention center in downtown Dallas. I know they allow licensed carry...
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I was planning on not wearing my backpack but that article might make me rethink that thought.
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Last post by jason812
Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:37 pm
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30.06 on INSIDE doors
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thehemi » Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:12 pm
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Some stores/restaurants have a small breezeway between the outside doors and the inside doors. Are they allowed the post the 30.06 signs on the...
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I can't speak for Trey, but I believe that you and I are in agreement. By statutorily restricted locations I was including locations that are...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:57 am
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Research Help Needed!
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locke_n_load » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:36 pm
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Internet gurus, I could use your help, my google-fu is not running strong today. I was told of a case where a person was charged for carrying past a...
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Update regarding the Commissioner Tafel case:
It appears he appealed the forfeiture of his guns to the Supreme Court of Texas last August. It is a...
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Last post by ELB
Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:26 pm
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Kansas Professor resigning - Campus Carry
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chasfm11 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:40 am
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Kansas is really the prefect storm for those who oppose gun rights. The law prohibiting campus carry will expire and Kansas is now a Constitutional...
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Or even an IQ test! Or Citizenship!
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Last post by Mel
Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:34 am
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