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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:54 pm
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Crime Statistics: CHL v. General Population
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Charles L. Cotton » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:22 pm
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CHLs have proven themselves to be responsible and law-abiding and the public deserves to know that the unscrupulous scare tactics used by opponents...
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2015 Crime Stats have been published by DPS:
Charles Cotton's analysis of the 2015 Crime Stats:
Thanks to all of my fellow LTC/CHL holders for...
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Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
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LTC in Another State
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omegaman » Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:58 am
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There are still several states that do not recognize my/our Texas CHL/LTC. I was considering obtaining an out-of-state license from another state to...
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I used to have a non-resident Maine license, even though I've never been there... :lol:
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Tue Oct 09, 2018 12:40 pm
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Thursday the 11th
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Brooder » Sat Oct 06, 2018 8:10 pm
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I signed up for a 2 hr class at Nagel's here in San Antonio that covers, more in depth, the use of force and deadly force. It was only $10. It's...
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That is a very broad and strong statement that I doubt holds true.
Edit: Upon scanning their policy form, it does not hold true. I suggest anyone...
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Last post by mojo84
Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:13 am
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Throwing knives / Spikes
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Soccerdad1995 » Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:50 pm
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I am trying to get creative here. A local movie theater has recently changed ownership and the new owners posted 30.06 signage (old owners just had...
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A post-script to this thread: Pic of a professional knife-throwing range in Toronto. If such a thing existed in the greater Houston area, I would...
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Last post by Interblog
Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:31 am
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Tax assessor collectors office
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Odinvalknir » Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:38 pm
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On a side door there is a PC 46.03 sign, but not on the front door. If I'm going to get my vehicle registration tag, and I enter thru the unmarked...
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I had thought so, but couldn't remember where I had seen it. Thanks
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Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:58 am
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State Fair carry
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RoyBoy » Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:23 pm
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Went to the state fair on opening day. I knew from the website that concealed carry was allowed. When I got to the metal detectors I informed
the...
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The State Fair no longer interests me and after my battle with them and the city over CC several years ago I no longer care to fight that again with...
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Sun Oct 07, 2018 8:06 pm
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CHL Questions.
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mynamesericok » Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:54 pm
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Hi, I'm new here and I've looked and found some information but I'd like some clarification.
I currently own three firearms, an AR-15, .308, and a...
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I'm reading his post as that being the reason for his general discharge for medical reasons which indicates it went further than just a quick trip to...
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Sun Oct 07, 2018 3:32 am
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Plastic arrived!
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Brooder » Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:22 pm
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Finally got it today! If it wasn't for the USPS, I would've had it 2 weeks ago. Be doing my Wally Walk tomorrow!
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Just remember, when you're carrying conduct yourself as though you're not. Don't go out of your way to draw attention to yourself and don't insert...
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Sun Oct 07, 2018 3:26 am
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:19 pm
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Man arrested for carrying at Mass. Anyone know anything more?
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Russell » Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:25 am
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Trying not to jump to conclusions here, but the guy sounds like he had multiple failures here all caused by himself....
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Not to mention the inquisitions, witch trials, and millions of people being jailed, tortured, and killed for heresy and other sins.
When the Vatican...
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Last post by WildRose
Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:21 pm
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can you conceal carry at the fort bend county fair?
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9mmLover » Fri Sep 30, 2011 7:13 pm
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title says it all.
the fort bend county fair is in full swing.
i tried calling their offices, but its always busy. im trying to find out if i can...
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That’s good to hear. I wish the corrupt folks who post the HLSR entrances would be held accountable. I’m a volunteer there and it makes me sick.
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Last post by Scott in Houston
Mon Oct 01, 2018 9:28 am
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East Texas State Fair bans open carry guns, concealed carry still allowed
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bblhd672 » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:53 am
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East Texas State Fair bans open carry guns, concealed carry still allowed
The East Texas State Fair will not allow open carry guns this year at the...
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We finally overturned that! It was my first vote. I'm very proud. :cheers2:
Now the challenge is for them to actually get a off-premises license......
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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:48 pm
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Request for TX AG Opinion - Bosque County
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ELB » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:39 am
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The sheriff of Bosque County wants to know if he could ban license carry in the entire courthouse
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Rent some porta-potties. Problem solved. :biggrinjester:
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Wed Sep 26, 2018 12:43 pm
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Apartment Lease Contract Handgun Addendum
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proudpirate » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:29 pm
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Begin rant. So I while I was renewing my apartment lease contract yesterday I was greeted with an unexpected surprise. They included a Handgun...
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:cheers2:
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Last post by tbrown
Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:06 pm
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American Bank center convention center
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dedeye » Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:18 pm
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I've looked, but cant seem to find info, is the convention center posted?
Was told by CCPD i could not carry here. No signs on entrance i came in,...
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Particularly a professional or scholastic sporting event. :rules:
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Last post by ScottDLS
Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:14 pm
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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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Both are excellent reads.
My point is that no man should have to go to such lengths to ensure he's not in violation when simply exercising what is a...
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Last post by WildRose
Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:34 pm
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Texas State Capitol
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Soccerdad1995 » Sun May 29, 2016 4:32 pm
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I just had a great experience at the Texas State Capitol building. Separate line for LTC holders. Very polite and professional DPS officers.
My wife...
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As long as you have judges with an agenda there is no way to craft laws in such a way that they can't be twisted from the bench.
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Last post by WildRose
Sun Sep 16, 2018 10:46 pm
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Texas Admin Code TITLE 37 PART 1 CHP 6 Phamplet
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jmorris » Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:55 pm
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So last year after the March update came out and I couldn't tell just what the changes were I did this pamphlet (which I posted here) with plans to...
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From one JMorris to another JMorris- Thank you! This is great info and is put together very nicely.
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Last post by tool4daman
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:58 pm
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When is a school a school?
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Texas1836 » Tue May 22, 2018 1:52 pm
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I've looked and cannot find this answered before. My kid attends a private K-12 school that is on a church campus and connected to the main church...
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If it is in the school classrooms I would say no even if there are no classes in the rooms at the time IF it's during school hours.
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Last post by WildRose
Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:43 am
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LTC application question
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Grundy1133 » Sat Sep 15, 2018 1:52 am
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Ok guys... Stay with me on this. My girlfriend FINALLY decided to submist her LTC application. After a day or 2 i asked her what address she used....
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Alright thanks. I figured it'd be something along those lines.. I'll have her changed the driver's license as soon as she can and i guess if theres...
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Last post by Grundy1133
Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:30 pm
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Question....
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Brooder » Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:24 pm
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I lost my job on Monday. Do I have to notify DPS that I no longer work there, and give them the new contact information when I do find a job?...
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Well I go in monday to sign my offer of employment papers which means i got the job. alright! good luck to you and your search! hopefully you can...
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Last post by Grundy1133
Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:26 pm
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Carrying at the Shrine Circus?
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KLB » Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:19 am
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Has anyone run into difficulty carrying at the Shrine Circus?
Here in San Antonio, the circus is at the Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum, which I...
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As a rule the shiner shrines and most events are not posted unless that venue specifically is. You should be fine unless the center your going to is...
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Last post by cmgee67
Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:27 am
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Carry rules for non CHL citizens
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Winston » Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:39 pm
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Hi everyone. I'm new to the site and don't have a license to carry. There has been some situations that I'm not sure about whether or not I'm...
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There's always gotta be a line somewhere. We may not always like or agree with where that line is drawn, but it's still there until it can be moved....
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Last post by C-dub
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:51 am
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Shooting in Dallas on DART Train
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Lynyrd » Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:47 pm
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I couldn't find this posted anywhere else. Apparently there was a shooting on a DART train and the LTC holder was arrested, then released. It will be...
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Sounds like a very clear cut case and a good shoot.
Another public service shooting of a predator.
Hopefully he never gets a chance to become a...
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Last post by WildRose
Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:53 am
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Liberty County Building - Posted
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chasfm11 » Thu Sep 06, 2018 12:24 pm
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I searched and didn't find this situation previously posted. Please delete if my searchers were incomplete
This situation sticks in my craw because...
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There is no factual basis for claiming that there is zero possibility. The possibility will always exist as long as licensed carry is allowed.
As...
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Last post by WildRose
Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:18 pm
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Having your permit on your person?
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NewGunGuy3 » Thu Aug 30, 2018 5:24 pm
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I have a question about carrying the permit while carrying concealed.
When I'm at stores or other locations, I have my wallet in my pocket and, as a...
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Exactly. Why risk it and why put a cop in that position to begin with? We're supposed to be the good guys they don't have to worry about.
In a small...
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Last post by WildRose
Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:11 pm
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Carelessness in Public Restrooms
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KLB » Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:01 pm
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Here's an interesting article about problems encountered in public restrooms.
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Thank you for ideas for a new scenario.
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Last post by Instructor_Earl
Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:13 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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Technically, no we haven't. The definition of campus is (1) Campus means all land and buildings owned or leased by an institution of higher education...
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Last post by jmorris
Thu Aug 30, 2018 5:55 pm
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Pro 2A or Conservative Psychologists/Psychiatrists
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locke_n_load » Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:19 am
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All, I have student here in Houston who is having a hard time with his personal life. He has told me he needs to speak with someone professionally...
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More than the professional and legal problems MHP's can find themselves in I truly pity those who have treated people that later went on to prove to...
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Last post by WildRose
Thu Aug 30, 2018 2:53 am
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Collapsible Baton-Legal to Carry in Texas
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The_Vigilante » Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:53 pm
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Is it legal to carry a collapsible baton in Texas?
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Not if it is labeled for bear spray and in the large container. I'd have to look but I think the limit is 8 oz. Anything that size or smaller is...
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Last post by WildRose
Thu Aug 30, 2018 2:09 am
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Campus Carry: Move in day
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Frankie » Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:12 am
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Today we will be moving our youngest into the dorms to begin her freshman year at Tarleton State, she’s pre vet.
Ever since our first campus visit...
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Tarleton is my Alma Matter, love that school!
I wish your son well, they have a fantastic Biology Dept.
Follow the law and you should have no...
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Last post by WildRose
Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:34 pm
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Time sensitive poll re: armed teachers
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Charles L. Cotton » Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:07 pm
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Please hit this poll. We're ahead, but the word has gotten out to anti-gun groups.
Chas.
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Yep. When Edward Bernays wrote essay in 1947 and in book form in 1955 and the BBC covers it in the documentary its kinda hard to pretend that this...
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:00 am
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TX: TSA misses handgun, owner turns self in
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ELB » Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:51 pm
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At Austin Bergstrom LTC holder went through checkpoint with Ruger LCP in his carry-on, then discovered it when he went looking for his headphones. He...
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Hey they would if you get a good chain fire going. Well not all at once but close enough. :lol:
Yikes, that is crazy. Check your bags before you...
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Last post by SQLGeek
Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:11 am
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CONCEALED VS OPEN LAW
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TEXSON » Sat Aug 18, 2018 11:23 am
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SINCE LTC BECAME THE NEW LAW - AND SPECIFICALLY STATES HOW ( HOLSTERED ) TO CARRY - WHERE ARE THE CONCEALED CARRY RULES ? WHAT MAKES IT LEGAL TO...
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Thanks Jay Morris - that's the response I was looking for
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Last post by TEXSON
Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:50 pm
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The three amigos (professors) shot down again.
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jmorris » Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:33 pm
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Pun intended. Didn't see it elsewhere. AG news blast.
AG Paxton Commends 5th Circuit Decision Upholding Campus Carry Law
AUSTIN – Attorney General...
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It isn't so much what they are discussing as how they are discussing it. Many professors lack the most basic of interpersonal relationship skills....
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Last post by Boxerrider
Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:48 pm
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Moved out of Texas
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Muttley » Wed Aug 15, 2018 5:10 pm
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My job has taken me out of Texas and to South Carolina. My question is can I keep and renew my Texas CHL while having a SC address and if I can do...
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My sincere condolences on having to leave the great State of Texas. Wish you well, and I know you will hurry back if you can.
I agree that you will...
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Last post by Lynyrd
Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:19 am
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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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I was having sporadic issues the last couple of days, trying to check my renewal status. I finally got through, this morning. I am using Chrome....
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Last post by Jusme
Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:26 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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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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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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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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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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