2009 Texas Legislative Session

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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

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Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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2009 Status Report of Bills Filed - Texas

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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:12 pm

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The Final Disposition has been updated as of June 2, 2009, but they are subject to change depending upon the time it takes the Legislature to make...

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The Final Disposition of each bill has been updated. I'd love to call this the final update, but in truth it's only the semi-final update. The...

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2009 Texas House of Representatives

Last post by Liberty « Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:37 pm
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by ninjamedic2293 » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:53 pm

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Charles (and anyone else in the know) I know yall have been very busy since yesterday, with the house committee assignments released yesterday what...

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Maybe they are embarrassed about it?

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Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:37 pm
Do you think unlicensed Open-Carry will pass in Texas?

Last post by dac1842 « Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:10 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:01 pm
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Do you think unlicensed open-carry will pass the Texas Legislature in 2009? I'm not asking if you think it should, wish it would, or that it may pass...

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I do not want to see open carry Here is what I see happening. All the places that currently do not say anything about concealed carry with a out of...
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:10 pm
Who is Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa?

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:58 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:37 pm

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There was a about a month ago on OpenCarry.org concerning Senator Juan Chuy Hinojosa's response to the limited changing of the 2/3 rule in the Texas...

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I should have been more specific; he has a 100% voting record the entire time he has been in the Senate. I don't care one whit what Texans for Fiscal...

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Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:58 pm
Employer parking lot bill has been filed by Sen. Hegar

Last post by mr.72 « Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:00 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:48 pm
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A+ rated Senator Hegar has filed which would protect employees from employer policies forbidding the storing of firearms in an employee's locked...

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This is a good bill that will get us an inch closer to workplace carry. Since I ride my bicycle to work nearly every day, it doesn't help me much. I...
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:00 pm
TexasCHLforum Member SA-TX

Last post by SA-TX « Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:18 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:35 pm

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SA-TX is a strong supporter of open-carry. More importantly, he is quite a statesman in supporting that goal and in trying to forge a working...

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One more thing, Charles. If we can't get proper open carry in Texas, the only option I'm left with is pre-1899 open carry. Undoubtedly, that would...

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Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:18 am
2008 Interim Report - Campus Security

Last post by Russell « Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:14 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:41 pm
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The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives has the authority to commission interim studies of important issues the legislature may or should...

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She also apparently hates good grammar.
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Last post by Russell
Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:14 pm
CHL Carry on Colleges

Last post by AEA « Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:28 am
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by Aric » Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:37 am
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I am not sure if this has already been discussed.

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DEEP........ :shock:

But I do agree that Carry on Campus by CHL's would be a good thing in Texas and I am hoping that it will pass this Legislative...
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Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:28 am
HB 1020 -

Last post by jrosto « Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:22 pm

by jrosto » Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:22 pm

HB 1020 is a bill:

It appears that this bill would open the door to public school sponsored shooting events.

Current legislation reads:

This...

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Last post by jrosto
Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:22 pm
NRA endorses Texas Open Carry

Last post by jamcgowan « Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:43 pm
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by Conagher » Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:08 pm
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Hey, did you see the below message over on opencarry.org? :txflag:

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I sent an e-mail to find out for myself. I asked for their...

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Thanks...I plan on doing just that.

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Last post by jamcgowan
Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:43 pm
HB267, HB140, HB410, HJR20, SB330

Last post by Captain Matt « Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:06 pm
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by Nicolai » Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:27 am

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San Antonio Express-News did an article on 30 Jan 09 on pending gun-related bills in the Legislature. Sidebar to the article listed the bills...

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I think it makes make more sense to increase the penalty in 46.04 for felon in possession.

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Last post by Captain Matt
Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:06 pm
San Antonio paper article on upcoming bills

Last post by Keith B « Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:43 am
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by artx » Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:42 am

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I thought maybe they would have information on actual bills filed...

Instead, talks about plans to file campus carry and open carry.

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Thread started by Charles here onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by Keith B
Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:43 am
Texas trails SC in restoring 2A Freedom

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by Conagher » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:42 am
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Look what SC can do with only 2,000 signatures and freedom loving legislators!

For Immediate Release – January, 2008 ----

Representative Dan...

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I think registering ammunition is a big step away from freedom so my answer is no.
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Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:58 pm
Getting Antsy

Last post by GrillKing « Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:26 pm
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by jrosto » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:53 pm

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I do my daily looking for new firearms related bills at the State level, and still nothing new. I am really looking forward to reading the CHL/campus...

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Jrosto, at the last session two years ago, most of the good stuff seemed to appear and close very near the end of the session. I'm no expert, but I...

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Last post by GrillKing
Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:26 pm
HB140, what's the issue?

Last post by nitrogen « Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:24 am
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by KD5NRH » Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:23 am

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Since it only provides the 46.02 exemption, and I couldn't find anything in the text regarding using an expired license to bypass a NICS check, why...

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I would think it'd be an easy fix: an expired CHL is no good for a NICS bypass.

Of course, this is the government we're talking about; the federal...

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Last post by nitrogen
Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:24 am
Open-Carry: Pro/Con - Split from "Still No Open Carry Bill

Last post by DONT TREAD ON ME « Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:03 pm
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by shootthesheet » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:14 pm
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Am I the only one that is getting all excited to see the process really beginning on OC in Texas? :hurry: I want it but it is more that it is...

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Thanks I look forward to seeing how they are going to go about this.
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Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:03 pm
Creative Editing of an Article? What's Going On Here!?

Last post by CopOnce « Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:06 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:07 pm

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Right2carry posted a link to an article appearing in the Houston Chronicle dealing, in part, with the open-carry issue that may make it to the...

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I picked up on that too. Doesn't appear that the writer is in favor of hand gun carry at all and backed by its editor.

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Last post by CopOnce
Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:06 am
Pro-Gun Bill Pre-Filed! (House Bill 267)

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:06 pm
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by WarHawk-AVG » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:36 am

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I checked for 167..found no matches

Got this from NRA email
TEXAS: The Texas Legislature will convene its 2009 Regular Session next Tuesday, January...

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This one is listed in the Bill Status report and there's a short thread on it at onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;.

Chas.

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Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:06 pm
TSRA PAC contributions

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by apostate » Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:39 pm

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I see there's a requirement to provide ones job title, employer, etc. if one contributes $10 or more to a PAC. I presume that information is reported...

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If you're trying to keep an employer from finding out, you might try having your spouse do the donation in his/her name only.

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Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:20 pm
Still No Open-Carry Bill

Last post by Conagher « Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:36 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:58 pm
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The folks at OpenCarry.org posted today that there still is no open-carry bill introduced. They also suggest emailing Representatives and Senators...

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Mr. Cotton:

Thank you for your reply and explanation. As Shorts indicated, corresponded was used intentionally; and your reference to such...
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Last post by Conagher
Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:36 am
Tom Craddick Withdraws from Speaker's Race

Last post by Douva « Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:14 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:41 pm

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I have noted in a number of posts since the November elections that it will be a different day in Austin when Jan. 13th rolls around. The withdrawal...

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It looks like TSRA gives him an A rating. I'd rather an A+, but that's at least some comfort.

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Last post by Douva
Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:14 pm
Big guns of comedy love 'open carry'

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by Lodge2004 » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:16 am

Although the title is condescending, the article does present both sides of the argument. His reference to Matt Dillon misses the point a bit since...

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Last post by Lodge2004
Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:16 am
Do you support only unlicensed open carry?

Last post by Shorts « Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:47 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:07 pm
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For those of you who support open-carry in Texas, would you support only unlicensed open-carry, or would you support licensed open-carry. I asking...

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Thanks Charles for the explanation. Unfortunately I think the scare tactics are built in to open carry in and of itself and it will be an uphill...
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Last post by Shorts
Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:47 pm
License to carry a concealed stun gun

Last post by Morgan « Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:23 am
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by Russell » Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:34 pm
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Is it really necessary to restrict carrying a stun gun without a license?

What does everyone here think about this bill?

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They're not less THAN lethal anymore, they're just less lethal which only means that people die when shot by them at a rate lower than firearms. If...
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Last post by Morgan
Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:23 am
2009 wish list

Last post by TEX « Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:23 am
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by tomneal » Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:45 pm
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- CHL holders can carry guns anywhere Texas LEO's can carry.
- Daily fines for local governments posting 30.06 signs or variations.
- Daily fines for...

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REASONABLE ONES

Employee parking lot law prohibiting employers from firing or disciplining employees as long as the firearm is inside a locked...
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Last post by TEX
Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:23 am
What about reducing non-carry locations?

Last post by Morgan « Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:42 am
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by Blinking Dog » Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:09 am
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I'm wondering if there is anyone pushing for a reduction of places where CHL is prohibited? I see a lot of other interesting bills being discussed,...

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Wouldn't matter, if it's 30.06 posted, you won't be able to carry... nobody is going to try to pass legislation right now to disallow privately held...
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Last post by Morgan
Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:42 am
SB 359 - enhanced penalties for looting

Last post by seamusTX « Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:52 am

by seamusTX » Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:52 am

Senate Bill 359, introduced by , would enhance the penalty for theft committed in a disaster area or an area that was subject to an official...

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Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:52 am
Interesting Bill Filed Today 12/15/2008 HB-410

Last post by txflyer « Fri Dec 26, 2008 1:09 am
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by Locksmith » Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:17 am

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I like it. Punish the guilty, not the innocent!

And I like the two card system. I don't want places knowing that I carry. It's none of their...

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Fri Dec 26, 2008 1:09 am
Texas Senate District 17 Run-off

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:52 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:26 pm

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If you live in Texas Senate District 17 and haven't voted in the run-off, please remember to vote tomorrow. Joan Huffman is running against Chris...

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Here is a message from Alice Tripp, Legislative Director for TSRA, concerning the importance of the Senate Dist. 17 runoff that Joan Huffman just...

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Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:52 pm
HB 397 Disarming Process Servers

Last post by Liberty « Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:57 pm

by Liberty » Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:57 pm

They want to strip the right to carry from a process server? Well unless they are a former LEO. The Sponsor of this Bill has a TSRA rating of A ....

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Last post by Liberty
Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:57 pm
A couple of thoughts on the Open Carry debate this session.

Last post by Russell « Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:26 pm
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by CWOOD » Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:22 am

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If it were to pass, however unlikely this time, I doubt that I would open carry much. Maybe it would be more likely in the more rural areas in the...

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Thanks for raising my blood pressure :mrgreen:

I can't stand incompetence, and this reporter is indeed incompetent. At least research your facts...

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Last post by Russell
Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:26 pm
Is it possible

Last post by seamusTX « Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:44 pm
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by raccol » Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:33 am

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for a state to pass a law that would render a federal law restricting intrastate gun sales and ownership void?

What is the impact of federal gun...

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Why do they have to worry about their jobs? They are appointed for life and can be removed only by impeachment, by the same process as the president....

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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:44 pm
Open Carry Movement

Last post by Keith B « Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:49 pm
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by rodbender » Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:36 pm

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:txflag: :woohoo The guys at onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; has a legislator that is going to introduce an open carry bill this...

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Already a thread going here onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by Keith B
Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:49 pm
Buy a gun from out of state?

Last post by seamusTX « Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:49 am
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by tomneal » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:57 pm

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Bonnen pre-files gun bill
By John Tompkins
The Facts

Published November 19, 2008
A local legislator...

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Other than wasting fuel, if you try to buy a handgun from an FFL in another state, they will just tell you that you can't.

If someone were...

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