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Political Forum May be Closed
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:02 am
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The Political forum was created in response to Members' request for a place to discuss gun-related political issues. This limitation is routinely...
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I believe the problem isn't co-mingling topics in a sub-forum, but rather the discussion of non-gun politics period.
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Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:33 pm
Please Read
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:14 pm
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Due to the 2008 Presidential election and the upcoming 2009 Texas Legislative Session, we are getting a lot of posts in the General Gun, Shooting &...
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As one who has run for local office, I didn't find it necessary to have a lot of discussion about it on this forum, although I know I mentioned it. I...
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:52 am
ATF Released New Proposed Pistol Brace Rules
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Paladin »
Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:26 am
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As expected its bad... but actually even worse than I imagined in that they are adding all kinds of weight/length requirements to the definition of a...
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If we could ever actually know the numbers--which we can't--we should have an over/under pool. My guess is that the real number is less than 1.5%.
I...
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Last post by Rafe
Sun Jun 04, 2023 12:31 pm
Another Meme Thread
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Keith B »
Sat Apr 09, 2016 6:51 am
A meme topic was opened in the Waiting Room area, and thought it might be fun to have one for other gun-related memes. Post yours here, just make...
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Last post by Grayling813
Sun May 28, 2023 9:00 pm
Disarming the Army
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Rafe »
Thu May 25, 2023 8:17 am
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John Farnam had much to say about this yesterday, so I went looking for more info and found this article from the NRA's America's 1st Freedom :...
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Frankly, once the military has driven out the non-communists and all that’s left is progressives, communists and those willing to use force against...
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Last post by Grayling813
Thu May 25, 2023 12:52 pm
Four Reasons For The Crime Increase
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Paladin »
Tue May 23, 2023 11:57 am
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The Heritage Foundation hits this out of the park:
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Great interview! :cheers2:
If the media had any legitimacy she would regularly be on the national news. I'd like to see her developing specific...
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Last post by Paladin
Tue May 23, 2023 10:04 pm
Democrats now want our Silencers
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Paladin »
Tue May 02, 2023 10:27 am
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Silencers are no different devices than auto mufflers and are primarily used to protect hearing.
There is no doubt left. They are after absolute...
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What about baring my legs? Are they trying to ban that? I think I'll wear my shorts to the range today. It's hot.
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Last post by ScottDLS
Sat May 06, 2023 1:39 pm
Good read. Written by Charles L. Cotton on social media and censorship
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03Lightningrocks »
Wed May 03, 2023 11:36 pm
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I just read an editorial by our very own Charles Cotton in the May issue of America's first freedom. I could not possibly agree more with his words...
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My largest fear is the indoctrinating of our youth to accept violations of their rights. The leftists have taken over our entire education system and...
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Fri May 05, 2023 3:43 pm
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Tue May 02, 2023 5:44 pm
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Apr 29, 2023 2:34 pm
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Last post by Grayling813
Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:11 pm
Bump stop ban signed today
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philip964 »
Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:15 pm
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President signed today
And you got nothing for it.
Fox News going all anti gun with the announcement.
Pro gun people did not get in front of it...
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6th circuit panel rejects bump stock ban again.
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Last post by philip964
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:29 am
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Last post by bbhack
Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:59 pm
Kenosha Wisconsin Shooter discussion
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Laneman »
Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:19 am
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There's probably an active thread on this but I could not find it. Just wondering what you all think about Kyle the 17 year old who shot three...
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:thumbs2: :thumbs2: :thumbs2:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:24 pm
Deputy Sheriff Aids ATF in Gun-Part Confiscation
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Crash »
Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:10 am
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A letter to the editor in our local newspaper should make us all aware of what's going on in this country. According to the writer of the letter, he...
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Just for everyone's consideration: the guy who wrote the letter to the newspaper signed his name and stated that the trigger was legal when he...
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Last post by Crash
Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:46 pm
FBI and DOD operators raid wrong room in boston
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powerboatr »
Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:44 pm
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i would get banned if i let fly my deep feelings
BUT what the wholly taco truck is wrong with people
so if the FBI agent training broke into the...
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I have had the blessing in getting to spend some nights in higher end hotels. I have noticed that the house will carry one card from room to room. My...
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Last post by carlson1
Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:07 pm
Parkland survivor David Hogg
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philip964 »
Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:19 am
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Not sure if this will be fifteen minutes of fame or you will be seeing him on TV for the rest of your life.
Originally cast as a crisis actor,...
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David Hogg fires a shotgun.
I guess he has been out of the news and is lonely.
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Last post by philip964
Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:51 pm
Is a club considered "deadly force"?
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Ruark »
Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:58 pm
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There are clear cut differences in the law between force and deadly force and specific code pertaining to when each can and can't be used. Using a...
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My second-best option is a TXCHLforum folder in my web browser bookmarks file where I store the URLs of posts here that I find important or worth...
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Last post by Rafe
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:58 pm
Bump stock ruling vacated, to be reheard
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The Annoyed Man »
Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:56 pm
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It will be interesting to see what develops.
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:iagree:
The ATF does not get to decide what is or is not legal. They can simply give their opinion of whether they think something is legal. So...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:28 pm
Credit Card Processors to use newly created Gun Store Transaction Code
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rtschl »
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:21 pm
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This looks like they are copying the playbook with big tech and free speech. Since they can't control the 1st and 2nd Amendment via the government,...
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Let's hope it is permanently stopped:
Top payment networks including American Express Co , Mastercard Inc (MA.N) and Visa Inc (V.N) said on...
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Last post by rtschl
Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:31 pm
Marines to eliminate scout sniper teams
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philip964 »
Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:44 pm
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Is the govt just stupid now?
Weren’t the Marines the first marine snipers?
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Your recollection is essentially correct. The quatrefoil is worn on Marine officers' barracks covers to this day, both service dress and blue dress.
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Last post by oohrah
Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:46 am
Armed robbery scenario
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Ruark »
Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:12 pm
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I know there are a million self-defense scenarios out there, but this one is pretty clear cut and actually quite possible. I would like to hear your...
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Not sure this is going to work. The BG is probably going to demand the wallet, thinking that you probably have more cash and credit cards in it.
An...
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Last post by Mel
Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:20 pm
A Closer Look at the Pivotal Bruen Decision
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Grayling813 »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:19 am
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A Closer Look at the Pivotal Bruen Decision
Excerpt:
RTWT
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Some good reading...
This one will probably get interesting:
Firearms of the day typically had a larger bore than 0.5 inches. The ubiquitous had a...
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:30 am
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Last post by Chemist45
Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:10 pm
New Era Detroit
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philip964 »
Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:56 pm
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A group protects women at night in high crime Detroit.
Very impressive.
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One of the duties of government is to protect people.
When government can't or won't do its duty - people will either be victims or step up.
These...
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Last post by Chemist45
Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:10 pm
Why Are Short Barreled Rifles Actually Regulated in the US?
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Paladin »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:41 am
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Why Are Short Barreled Rifles Actually Regulated in the US?
Very interesting discussion on SBRs.
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So then.....
If someone fails to register his braced pistol within the 120 day amnesty period, he joins the privileged class of felons - right?
At...
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Last post by Excaliber
Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:12 am
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Last post by NotRPB
Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:33 pm
Freedom's Extinction
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Grayling813 »
Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:54 am
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Freedom's Extinction
By Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
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Yes, I read Hersh's article yesterday.
The White House:
Note, they didn't deny blowing up the pipeline, just said that the blog post is false. So,...
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Last post by Grayling813
Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:23 am
Gun Control Laws Backfiring in California
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Grayling813 »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:05 pm
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Gun Control Laws Backfiring in California
COMMENTARY By John R. Lott Jr.
:tiphat: to John Lott once again for driving the stake through Gun...
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We are past the point where any logical argument or set of facts, no matter how clear and well presented, is going to change anything on any subject...
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Last post by chasfm11
Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:13 am
Orwellian: Freedom is Fascism
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Paladin »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:49 pm
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Authoritarians like Frost want us to believe freedom is Fascism.
:smilelol5: :smilelol5: :smilelol5:
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Frost and Reid - two morons not to be taken seriously.
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Last post by Grayling813
Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:06 pm
Texas Governor Considers 'New' County Election After Ballot Issues Found
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Paladin »
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:48 pm
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As so many conservatives were voting on election day it's easy to guess who Harris County wanted to disenfranchise. I have no doubt it helped the...
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He can consider it all he wants, but he is blowing smoke up a nether region. Ain't gonna happen. You think these criminal in Harris County have not...
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Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:31 pm
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Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:14 pm
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Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:10 am
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Last post by Chemist45
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:34 pm
Question for the attorneys or otherwise knowledgeable…
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The Annoyed Man »
Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:43 am
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Over on Twitter, I’ve gotten myself into a discussion about pistol braces, short barreled uppers, and both registered and unregistered lowers. Here’s...
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Thanks for that video. He does make sense. But perhaps from an excess of caution, now I don’t know who to believe because I’ve got more than one...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:55 pm
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Last post by Grayling813
Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:25 pm
Illinois AWB is RIDICULOUS
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The Annoyed Man »
Wed Jan 11, 2023 10:28 pm
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Here’s the list: , and it’s ridiculous.
Under the new law, my 7+1 capacity semiautomatic Mossberg 930 SPX is an assault weapon because it holds more...
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That is the question. The easiest way is to support the organizations who are successfully defending our second amendment rights.
We must be...
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:38 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Jan 10, 2023 9:08 am
This paper needs a good fisking
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bbhack »
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:40 pm
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As I have time, I'm going to go through this paper and research and evaluate their various claims. The premise is that increased carrying (what they...
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rlol 'zactly!
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Last post by puma guy
Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:48 pm
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Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:41 pm
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Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:45 pm
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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:27 am
Keller ISD Votes to Explore Guardian Program
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RoyGBiv »
Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:32 am
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Never thought I'd see any motion at all in this direction. Previous super and I had a heated discussion about it several years ago. District safety...
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Sounds like the school district is taking the first steps. The more prepared the school district is, the greater the deterrent.
If some rogue...
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:19 pm
Ted Cruz
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philip964 »
Tue Mar 23, 2021 7:17 pm
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Ted Cruz speaks for us today in the Senate.
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Prayers up for the family.
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:14 pm
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Last post by Grayling813
Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:56 pm
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Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:19 am
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Fri Nov 18, 2022 3:50 pm
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Last post by puma guy
Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:13 am
Beto 2.0?
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Ruark »
Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:34 am
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Good grief. Watch how Matthew McConaughey tries to impress everybody with how Texan he is and using words like giddy up (all us Texans ride horses,...
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But, but...
Biden has spent more than one-fourth of his time in office in Delaware
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Last post by Rafe
Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:27 am
Oregon Measure 114 one of strictest gun control measures in U.S.
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Paladin »
Wed Nov 09, 2022 2:15 pm
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It appears to have passed:
I doubt the law will hold up long in the Post-Bruen era, but it is interesting to see how far the big money guys like...
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They know they’re going to ultimately lose, post- Bruen ; but they also know that they’re going to bleed the pro-2A litigation coffers dry in doing...
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Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:44 pm
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