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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: Detonates explosives in Austin
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philip964 »
Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:42 pm
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Admitted he sold some guns to his Amish friends and a few others.
Didn't have a dealer license as his religion supposedly forbids being...
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Explosive devices tip leads to raid on home.
Only safe thing to do was detonate the explosives.
Damages two homes, one heavily.
So the innocent...
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Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:31 pm
Re: Parkland survivor David Hogg-circular firing squad
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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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I love the part of the article that says he survived the shooting at Stoneman Douglas HS, which I think has been questioned, but regardless of that...
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Last post by puma guy
Thu Apr 17, 2025 10:56 am
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
Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:55 pm
Armed civilians stopped more active shooters?
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Paladin »
Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:59 am
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I haven't read the actual report yet, but it sounds like the FBI has been hiding a lot from the public
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There is one other point to consider, especially as to why civilians are significantly more effective than uniformed police at stopping potential...
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Last post by srothstein
Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:24 pm
TX looking to remove restrictions on short barrel guns
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philip964 »
Fri Apr 11, 2025 10:53 pm
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I let someone knowledgeable explain what this all means.
I remember a movie where a robber had a sawed off shotgun where the shells were exposed....
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It would remove short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns from the list of prohibited weapons in Texas, but those items would still be...
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Last post by KC5AV
Sat Apr 12, 2025 10:39 am
ATF Zero Tolerence Policy Recalled
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puma guy »
Mon Apr 07, 2025 10:23 pm
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The Biden ATF policy of Zero Tolerance that was used to set a record for FFL revocations, many for minor infractions, is being recalled or repealed...
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My last auditor wanted to see all my bound books since I started, no other IOI had asked that. He told me that they were all supposed to do that.
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Last post by mrvmax
Wed Apr 09, 2025 5:17 am
Nobody but Corey Booker
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philip964 »
Mon May 06, 2019 7:01 pm
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Wants to be President.
Executive order to make every gun owner get a federal license.
I’m reminded of the first Red Dawn movie. “ Comrade Commander...
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Perhaps Not
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Last post by chasfm11
Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:28 am
Hawaii
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EastTexasRancher »
Mon May 16, 2016 8:46 pm
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My brother-in-law and his wife are re -arranging life to move to Hawaii. They're both long time Michiganders.... He keeps telling me Dude, once you...
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2 provisions of Hawaii’s draconian gun laws overruled by 9th circuit.
Still a long way to go.
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Last post by philip964
Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:54 pm
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Last post by rtschl
Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:36 am
Anti-gun Dem appointed??
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Ruark »
Fri Feb 21, 2025 10:43 am
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Saw this on a Facebook page. Is this all legit? If so, it's an eyebrow-raiser....
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The picture is from a Phelan appointment in 2023. Current chairman is Bryan Hughes.
But yes, he has been appointed speaker pro tempore.
The...
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Last post by jmorris
Mon Feb 24, 2025 1:49 pm
Suppressors Are Preventive Medicine
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Paladin »
Thu Feb 20, 2025 12:49 pm
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:cheers2:
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Sounds like the proposed law to make suppressors legal to purchase without a tax should be passed immediately.
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Fri Feb 21, 2025 11:00 am
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Wed Feb 19, 2025 11:57 am
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:47 pm
2025 Legislative Session: Senate Bill 89
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Vol Texan »
Tue Feb 11, 2025 11:37 pm
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Well, we don't have a 2025 Legislative Session folder yet, but if we do, please feel free to move this one over, moderators.
The first bill I've...
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Given the current situation in the Texas House, i don't see how any gun related legislation has a prayer of passing.
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Last post by chasfm11
Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:46 am
Guess who had USAID money “laundered” to them?
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Paladin »
Wed Feb 05, 2025 1:46 pm
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Guess who had USAID money “laundered” to them? Everytown For Gun Safety, of course:
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So $33M is an impressive haul of cash. Can they be sued to reclaim that money? I want it back.
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Feb 11, 2025 10:21 pm
President Trump signs EO to protect gun ownership
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rtschl »
Fri Feb 07, 2025 9:05 pm
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Post from the Whitehouse:
President Trump Signed an EO to Protect 2A Rights
🦅 Orders DOJ to review '21-'25 actions that may infringe on 2A rights...
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Good, maybe I can get back my FRT.
Judge already said so, but until it happens, I'm not believing it.
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Tue Feb 11, 2025 7:37 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:54 pm
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Last post by Maxwell
Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:15 pm
State Fair Ban Fix and More...
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RoyGBiv »
Fri Jan 10, 2025 10:15 am
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HB 1715 was filed to address the issue of private contractors banning guns on public property, aka the State Fair Gun Ban of 2024.
Bill:
TSRA has...
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Write your representative.
If they don't hear it, they probably don't know it's a problem. :patriot:
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sat Jan 11, 2025 8:42 am
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Last post by Paladin
Sat Dec 28, 2024 10:55 am
Daniel Perry back in court in Austin
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Paladin »
Wed Dec 18, 2024 3:26 pm
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Travis County is really distinguishing itself as the worst court in all of Texas.
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Governor Abbott, come to the front desk, please....
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Last post by Ruark
Thu Dec 19, 2024 6:39 pm
Poland makes firearms training mandatory for schoolchildren
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Paladin »
Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:26 pm
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Firearms lessons are now compulsory for schoolchildren - even at a young age. This is how Poland is preparing itself for a potential Russian attack....
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If NATO/US/Poland would quit provoking Russia they wouldn't have to prepare for a potential Russian attack.
On the flip side, they should...
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Last post by Grayling813
Tue Dec 17, 2024 9:47 am
Unfinished Business
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Texgun »
Fri Nov 08, 2024 10:00 am
I hope President Trump will quickly take action to ensure military bases are no longer gun free zones. He made some attempts to improve things in his...
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Last post by Texgun
Fri Nov 08, 2024 10:00 am
Know who is defending your rights: NRA Voter Guide
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Paladin »
Thu Oct 24, 2024 12:21 pm
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Just in case you missed it:
I voted today.
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Voted yesterday. I've always heard that voter turnout of NRA members is below many other demographic groups. Hope it's not the case in this election....
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Last post by puma guy
Thu Oct 24, 2024 1:34 pm
British Gungrabbers working to interfere with American election
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Paladin »
Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:20 pm
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Nearly 100 current and former Labour Party staff are going to battleground states in the US election to campaign for Kamala Harris, with the party...
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I'm about ready to send her an email, since she advertised it and all :biggrinjester:
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Oct 17, 2024 6:01 pm
'Harris With The Glock'
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Paladin »
Thu Oct 17, 2024 5:57 pm
Harris exemplifies hypocrisy of the elites. Guns for them, but not for us. Protection for them, but not for us.
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Oct 17, 2024 5:57 pm
How many guns in the US? updated stats
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Rex B »
Sun Sep 22, 2024 10:52 am
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Looks like about 10% of American adults have CHL/LTC.
I think most of use are clearly above average.
Report Highlights:
- According to the most...
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Interesting!
It's pretty clear that the percentage of households with firearms is higher than what those numbers show, for obvious reasons (smart...
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Last post by Paladin
Sun Sep 22, 2024 11:41 am
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Last post by Paladin
Sat Sep 21, 2024 7:17 pm
DGU data by FBI is wrong
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rtschl »
Tue Sep 10, 2024 11:14 am
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No surprise that Defensive Gun Usage stats are not accurately reported. Good short video from John Stossel with John Lott:
Hollywood portrays...
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Statistically, if you are unarmed and resist your chances of getting hurt go up to 38%. So make sure you carry your weapons.
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Sep 11, 2024 9:08 am
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Last post by stever1950
Mon Sep 09, 2024 4:33 pm
Mark Cuban and the 2nd Amendment
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chasfm11 »
Tue May 28, 2019 7:27 pm
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An interesting approach.
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Since Mark Cuban seems to love the spotlight and is back in the news, it appears Mark also hates the 1st Amendment:
It should be noted that Mark's...
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Sep 05, 2024 10:02 am
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Last post by Chemist45
Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:04 pm
Shots fired at Trump!?!
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Vol Texan »
Sat Jul 13, 2024 5:49 pm
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Breaking news just now. Appears to be hit in the ear only?
Pumps his fist at the crowd to indicate strength.
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Preliminary report from congressman Clay Higgins.
Higgins is former LEO and went to the site personally.
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Last post by Grayling813
Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:23 pm
NAGR wins lawsuit against ATF trigger ban
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Grayling813 »
Wed Jul 24, 2024 3:03 pm
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On July 23, 2024, The National Association for Gun Rights won summary judgment from the Federal District Court, Northern District of Texas, striking...
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Good News!
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:43 am
Chevron Deference Overturned
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Vol Texan »
Sat Jun 29, 2024 3:04 pm
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The Supremes yesterday issued a HUGE win for all Americans. This seems to me (as a non-lawyer) to be a build upon the a few years ago, further...
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Yay!! :clapping:
Now go after Wickard v. Filburn... :reddevil
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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Sat Jun 29, 2024 8:40 pm
Texas, Silencers, ATF and the Supreme Court Bruen Case
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Paladin »
Tue Aug 09, 2022 4:06 pm
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I think these are winning arguments.
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So is the 'lack of standing' ruling un-appealable or can Texas take this higher?
I also don't see anything noting if this lack of standing includes...
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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Sat Jun 29, 2024 8:39 pm
Travis County ADA resigns after gun charge
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Paladin »
Fri Jun 21, 2024 12:11 pm
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What a shock! :biggrinjester: Travis County ADA is a violent criminal:
Everyone needs to understand that the criminals really are co-opting...
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In this case the criminal is in the justice system!
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Jun 22, 2024 4:39 pm
AMERICAN SUPPRESSOR ASSOCIATION
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Paladin »
Tue Jun 04, 2024 9:55 am
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I heard about this organization years ago when they started out. Anyone a member?
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Thank you for posting.
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Last post by carlson1
Wed Jun 19, 2024 4:55 am
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jun 17, 2024 1:02 pm
Colion Noir Presents: Jill Biden Babbling
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Rafe »
Fri May 31, 2024 6:35 am
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He posted this yesterday evening. It's 6 minutes long, and it's about Dr. Jill Biden's recent appearance on The View . By definition, that's a...
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And now I read that she (and her entire Secret Service entourage) will be attending Hunter's trial. HMMMM, Joe visits with the prosecution's key...
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Last post by AF-Odin
Mon Jun 03, 2024 7:58 am
Brandon Herrera Loses to Tony Gonzales
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The Annoyed Man »
Wed May 29, 2024 8:23 am
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In the primary runoff election yesterday between Brandon Herrera ( The AK Guy ) and Tony Gonzales (the RINO) for the Texas 23 Republican nomination,...
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I wish he would have a recount. With BigPolitics on Gonzales side, maybe there was some two for me one for thee going on...
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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Fri May 31, 2024 8:45 pm
9th Circuit Overturns Federal Gun Law
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puma guy »
Fri May 17, 2024 6:07 pm
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Three Judge Panel of the 9th Circuit overturns 18 U.S.C -922 (g)(1) felons in possession of firaearms. I'm sure it will be appealed the entire court,...
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:iagree:
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Wed May 22, 2024 12:02 pm
Worst States to own a gun
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philip964 »
Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:17 pm
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Hawaii #1
California # 2
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:iagree:
I knew the top 5 without looking at the list, although the order wasn’t quite the same. Don’t want to live in any of them because of their...
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Last post by Grayling813
Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:37 pm
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Last post by RPBrown
Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:13 am
Delaware Permit to Purchase Handgun Bill to become Law
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puma guy »
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:49 pm
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I can only imagine it will be no time before it gets challenged and ruled on.
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It's great to see restrictive laws getting challenged, although I lose track of which laws, where, and when.
Have the NJ and IL purchase permits had...
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Last post by Boxerrider
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:28 pm
Mitch McConnell / Harry Reid
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tomneal »
Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:43 pm
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I am probably just paranoid. But...
Mitch McConnell's sister-in-law dies
McConnell retires / steps down as GOP Leader
Is that the same as when...
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Cornyn is a classic, classic, classic good ol' boy network politician. Even Hollywood couldn't create a better one.
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Last post by Ruark
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:33 am
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Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:27 am
New York: First Trump, now the NRA
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Grayling813 »
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:52 pm
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Jury finds NRA and Wayne LaPierre liable in civil corruption trial
To be determined, will another NY activist judge fine the NRA millions,...
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Isn’t the going rate now $400 million for conservative things in New York.
Will it be assessed per NRA member or per gun?
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Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:23 pm
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