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by treeman
Tue May 22, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: When is a school a school?
Replies: 30
Views: 11384

Re: When is a school a school?

I wouldn't hesitate to conceal carry when church is going on and school is not in scession. In my opinion, considering some of the recent shootings, yes, I think it is worth the very small risk. Besides, concealed is concealed. ;-)
by treeman
Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: Texas Firearms Coalition
Topic: Let's Really Protect Our Schools
Replies: 74
Views: 55091

Re: Let's Really Protect Our Schools

I feel fortunate that the school I work for moved to allow some to carry concealed weapons over 3 years ago. We are not a huge school (slightly over 1000 total students), but our location is rural with the potential for a 10 to 15 minute wait for law enforcement help. They paid for a 2 day defensive...
by treeman
Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: TX: Sutherland Springs church 26 dead 20 injured in mass shooting
Replies: 342
Views: 89115

Re: TX: Sutherland Springs church 26 dead 20 injured in mass shooting

A couple of us discussed this today at school where we carry and frankly 9mm Shield (or any pistol) vs. AR style weapons is daunting even with training, but as someone said earlier - you work with what you're handed - maybe praying for Divine intervention. For those that say they carry only for thei...
by treeman
Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: TX: Sutherland Springs church 26 dead 20 injured in mass shooting
Replies: 342
Views: 89115

Re: TX: Sutherland Springs church attacked 16 shot breaking

I am saddened but also shocked that there was not one or more concealed carry folks in attendance. I see no way a rural church like this was posted. Of course more will come out in time.
by treeman
Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Renewal Time Very Quick
Replies: 9
Views: 3628

Re: Renewal Time Very Quick

The 3rd of May I did my application online and my new card was in my mail box on May 15th. I was surprised - especially since the last thing I saw online was that they would look at my current fingerprints (not digital but ink) and my picture and "let me know if they met current standards"...
by treeman
Wed May 31, 2017 5:40 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: United Blood Services 30.06 sign need your opinion
Replies: 38
Views: 9456

Re: United Blood Services 30.06 sign need your opinion

I too doubt their excuse - and would more likely believe the possibility of someone "checking" his or her concealed carry piece. I have donated through Carter for years. They come to our church every three months or so and set up - no 30.06 signage ever and I have been armed every time - n...
by treeman
Sun May 14, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Bought My First Shield!
Replies: 49
Views: 11049

Re: Bought My First Shield!

Got my shield not long after they came out - 3 month wait - and I have carried it almost daily since. I've put many rounds of 9mm through it - including over 1000 in 2 seperate defensive shooting classes. It has been wet with sweat many times, hot as I don't remove it when I do my duties as a volunt...
by treeman
Mon Aug 15, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Disarming at Seaworld, San Antonio was not enough
Replies: 48
Views: 14614

Re: Disarming at Seaworld, San Antonio was not enough

I'm quite surprised they let the knife in. Many years ago I had to take a regular pocket knife back to my vehicle at Fiesta Texas. I set off the metal detector (probably not the knife but the other stuff like change, belt buckle, etc) and they acted astonished that I thought I could take a pocket kn...
by treeman
Sat Jul 30, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Credit Unions and 30.06/30.07
Replies: 16
Views: 4811

Re: Credit Unions and 30.06/30.07

My bank also posted 30.06 and 30.07 after the 1st of the year and I ended up speaking with the president about it, after a couple of e-mails back and forth. At 1st he held the line about "for the safety of customers and employees" junk, but when I didn't buy it and offered some rebuttal, h...
by treeman
Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: The years is half over and I haven't seen an open carrier yet
Replies: 77
Views: 17660

Re: The years is half over and I haven't seen an open carrier yet

I have seen 2 OC so far: One at a restaurant in Gilmer and the other at a business in Longview.
by treeman
Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: New church signs
Replies: 23
Views: 9272

Re: New church signs

There is provision written in the law for giving oral notice that one cannot carry, but as far as I know, there is no provision written in the law for oral notice allowing one to disregard a 30.06 sign. I would be very cautious with this.
by treeman
Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Need suggestion on how to proceed
Replies: 32
Views: 7709

Re: Need suggestion on how to proceed

If I remember correctly, there is a notification to the sheriff in your county of residence and he has an opportunity for "input". I'm guessing some local sheriff's don't put this on "front burner" if this is the case.
by treeman
Tue May 31, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: 30.06 and 30.07 posted - at elementary schools?
Replies: 13
Views: 3987

Re: 30.06 and 30.07 posted - at elementary schools?

Sometimes I have to do a quick check to make sure my Shield is in place. I do about everything with it on and sometimes momentarly forget. Our schools are not posted other than a sign at each parking lot entrance that says, " Attention - for the protection of our students some of the staff are ...
by treeman
Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Gun Buster Sign
Replies: 21
Views: 6652

Re: Gun Buster Sign

This sign would have no affect on either my concealed carrying or my shopping at this particular shopping center. I consider it just a "feel good" sign for someone not really concerned about the carrying of guns. If, however, one or several of the stores in the shopping center posted legit...
by treeman
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: One building 2 doors, 2 different signs.
Replies: 9
Views: 2703

Re: One building 2 doors, 2 different signs.

loscar141, I would find a way to let the management know why I feel I need to shop elsewhere.

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