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by bortaz
Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:46 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Hassle at Lakeline Mall
Replies: 45
Views: 9633

Re: Hassle at Lakeline Mall

My wife was in Austin all week for business conference. She called me today, told me she was at a mall (not sure which...maybe the one being discussed). She told me she checked the mall entrance, and found no signage, so she carried her concealed G26 IWB. As she walked out of Hot Topic, to her horro...
by bortaz
Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Dr doesn't want to see me anymore
Replies: 49
Views: 9802

Re: Dr doesn't want to see me anymore

Doctors fire patients (especially noncompliant ones) all the time. Patient's also fire doctors all the time. God bless capitalism.
by bortaz
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Opinions on the new XDs .40?
Replies: 4
Views: 1920

Opinions on the new XDs .40?

Found a pretty good deal on these (less than $400 before shipping, etc for the gun and the Essentials pack). Have any of you guys tried the gun? If so, would you recommend it? It's a really good price...I'm very tempted. If the reviews turn out bad I'll just add a Glock 23 to my growing little arsen...
by bortaz
Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Are "split" signs legal???
Replies: 62
Views: 9703

Re: Are "split" signs legal???

This might be splitting hairs, legally, and I don't know how far this would get with an LEO trying to bust you for carrying past it, but I just noticed these "split" signs appearing more and more frequently. Why are you looking to get past the intent of the store owner? If they have the s...
by bortaz
Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Inside waistband holster ?
Replies: 32
Views: 6565

Re: Inside waistband holster ?

I wear an Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0, and love it. Very, very comfortable. Since they'll sell you different shells that are interchangeable on the neoprene backing, I ordered one for my G26 and one for my G19. I've worn both extensively, and they are barely noticeable when I wear them just above my r...
by bortaz
Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: 3 days so far...
Replies: 47
Views: 11539

Re: 3 days so far...

So, how's it going?
by bortaz
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:38 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Longhorn Steakhouse Common Sense Policy on Guns
Replies: 31
Views: 11697

Re: Longhorn Steakhouse Common Sense Policy on Guns

I had a beautiful and delicious center cut pork chop last night at Saltgrass. It was better than any steak I've gotten there.
by bortaz
Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Longhorn Steakhouse Common Sense Policy on Guns
Replies: 31
Views: 11697

Re: Longhorn Steakhouse Common Sense Policy on Guns

bear94 wrote:I ran into my first 30.06/07 sign here in McAllen today at the Republic of the Rio Grande. Needless to say, I won't be going there anymore until those signs come down.
Food there is horrible, anyway.
by bortaz
Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Longhorn Steakhouse Common Sense Policy on Guns
Replies: 31
Views: 11697

Re: Longhorn Steakhouse Common Sense Policy on Guns

Saltgrass in McAllen apparently has a similar policy. I open carried my Glock 19 there one evening after work, and had no issues. The manager stood right beside me, carrying on a conversation with my wife and I...never even glanced at my gun.
by bortaz
Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:28 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Alien Gear Gun Belt
Replies: 36
Views: 13544

Re: Alien Gear Gun Belt

I haven't used the AG belt, but I got a great gun belt for christmas, and was shocked at how much it helps with concealed and open carry. The one I got is the Hanks Amish Belts 1.5 IN - The Gunner Eagle. It's about $40 and works wonderfully. http://www.hanksclothing.com/hanks_amish_belts_gunner_eagl...
by bortaz
Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:23 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: About to apply for CHL
Replies: 5
Views: 1936

Re: About to apply for CHL

You should list them all, if there's a chance they'll come up on your FBI background check. If you fail to list some, and they find them, you're likely to be denied your LTC.
by bortaz
Thu Jan 14, 2016 10:58 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Do you carry at home?
Replies: 92
Views: 18436

Re: Do you carry at home?

I live in the Rio Grande Valley, 8 miles from the border with Reynosa, MX...home invasion robberies have become very popular down here with the cartels and the street gangs. I carry at home. I keep the gun on my belt because I have an autistic grandchild in my home.
by bortaz
Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: How long was your wait?
Replies: 78
Views: 20406

Re: How long was your wait?

13 business days after fingerprints were done. That's incredible. :headscratch . What was your exact timeline if I may ask? CHL Class: 08/14/15 CHL-100 and App sent online: 08/15/15 Prints done: 08/18/15 Status changed on site: 09/05/15 Plastic in the mailbox: 09/05/15 My wife's dates were differen...
by bortaz
Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:55 am
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: How long was your wait?
Replies: 78
Views: 20406

Re: How long was your wait?

13 business days after fingerprints were done.
by bortaz
Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: Newbie to CHL, below is my timeline.....
Replies: 17
Views: 4753

Re: Newbie to CHL, below is my timeline.....

Good luck. Practice carrying at home while you wait.

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