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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
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Excaliber »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm
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Manufacturers have been busy churning out holsters with retention features that are suitable for concealed or open carry. Here are a few that may be...
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I chose a RDR holster after I viewed a video where Colin Noir said it was his favorite holster for ease of on and off. I have been happy with it....
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Scenario for Discussion
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ghentry »
Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:10 pm
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After reading Steves Another Interesting Incident I thought of the possibility of the following scenario happening. How would you handle it?...
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+1 :lol:
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Last post by gigag04
Thu Dec 15, 2005 9:16 pm
Christmas gifts for shooters
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dws1117 »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:48 am
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Besides the obvious guns and ammo what are some unique gifts for shooters. What is that one gadget or gizmo for a shooter that noone really thinks...
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A nice range bag.
Spotting scope for rifle shooters.
For CHL, alternate holsters such as a day planner, purse, etc.
Lock box bolted to vehicle for...
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Last post by GlockenHammer
Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:24 am
Police: Dallas Homeowner Confronts, Shoots Alleged Burglar
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Paladin »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:55 am
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Police: Dallas Homeowner Confronts, Shoots Alleged Burglar
POSTED: 10:42 am CST December 12, 2005
UPDATED: 10:52 am CST December 12, 2005
DALLAS --...
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I did not research this at all. This is what I get for listening to my CHL instructor. He esentially said that if you shoot someone for stealing your...
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Last post by suXor
Wed Dec 14, 2005 4:37 pm
Texans game (Reliant Stadium)...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:32 pm
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Wife Unit and I went to the game last night...Not much of a game, and for the most part we had a great time...We had some tickets and a primo parking...
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True...
When I get the job as head coach...I'll call you to run the Offensive line...We'll consentrate our draft picks to bolster the depth in those...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:25 pm
I thought I'd better post this over here...
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:18 pm
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For all intensive purposes, a must read...
Seems to be getting rave reviews...
I happen to agree...
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Its not polite to cuss about my backside in any language sir! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:59 am
RANGE REPORT S.A. "LOADED" 1911
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CaptDave »
Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:25 am
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WTS: S.A. LOADED' 1911 .45 ACP
Just Kidding.
Went to the GRB and picked one up after mucho consideration and comparisons with Colt and Kimber for...
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nice... :D
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Last post by graysoncountyffl
Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:25 pm
Looks like NYC want's to ban hollowpoints now
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Paladin »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:31 pm
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Guess they're running out of things to ban :roll:
Hollowed bullet easy to get & hard to survive
BY ALISON GENDAR and DAVE GOLDINER
DAILY...
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Yes, you cannot buy, I'm not even sure you can possess, ammunition in NY City unless you are able to show the appropriate permit. It's different...
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Last post by jimlongley
Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:15 pm
Taurus PT911...9mm...
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Jim101 »
Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:51 pm
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Anyone own one? Impressions? What is a good price? This could be the 9mm I have been looking for.......
Thanks,
Jim
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Had one. Liked it. Traded it. Wish I hadn't. A friend has one and loves it.
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:33 pm
Firearms rights slipping away in Canada
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Paladin »
Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:06 pm
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The federal Liberal plan would ban most of the registered handguns in Canada
First they registered them, then not long afterwards they work to ban...
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Interesting. Good info Kevin!
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:59 pm
Coyote problems spur ordinance change
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Paladin »
Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:47 am
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Coyote problems spur ordinance change
By KRYSTAL DE LOS SANTOS McKinney Courier-Gazette
Last night, the McKinney City Council approved an amendment...
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Gee, since I live right down the road, I wonder if they would like to hire me and my AR to assist them. :lol:
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Last post by jimlongley
Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:12 pm
Who's the best retailer...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:19 pm
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..or provider of targets (i.e.: the old blue man CHL, El Gato's new CHL targets, IDPA cardboard, etc etc) for the price in bulk???
I bought a bunch...
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Hey Eric:
I just rec'd a new box from idpa hq and the price has gone up a little- $27.50 for a box of 50 cardboard targets.
Good thing about them,...
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Last post by CaptDave
Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:12 pm
Off-duty cop killed by burglars; What went wrong?
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RioShooter »
Sat Dec 10, 2005 10:22 pm
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What went wrong?
Off-duty cop killed by burglars; former 'Sopranos' actor a suspect
BY VERENA DOBNIK
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — An off-duty...
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More details:
Here is some detailed and interesting info from the NY Times website.
Law enforcement officials said last night that both suspects...
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:05 pm
Poker Game
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gigag04 »
Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:41 pm
I had flashbacks to the wild west the other night. We were at a buddy of mine's house and half the guys at the table were all packing during a...
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Last post by gigag04
Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:41 pm
Great holster for your Kel-Tec .32/.380
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Jim101 »
Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:12 pm
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Got this about a week ago, made by Ron Graham. I wore it for a week and didn't know it was there., nice high rider...Can also be used for a pocket...
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Couzin,
Yes, before he went with PaleHorse the wait was long, but, when I put an order with PaleHorse I received an email from them telling it was a...
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Last post by Jim101
Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:00 am
Conroe Saxet gun show 12/10-11/05
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OverEasy »
Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:23 pm
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Hi,
If anybody goes I would like to ask a favor. Would you look around and see if you see any NIB Taurus Millenium Pro PT140 (40 S&W) or PT145 (45...
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OverEasy, that price looks pretty low...Not to say thats a bad thing...But I'd question the NIB status...Just to be on the safe side...
Just as a...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sun Dec 11, 2005 3:59 pm
Unloading Your Handgun - Safely
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Paladin »
Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:48 pm
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This was new to me. I have to admit covering the ejection port of the slide while unloading on several occasions. :oops:
Will stick to the tried...
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I've used this method of clearing many, many times. Never have seen anything to indicate that it was in any way dangerous.
What's snow? :D
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Last post by dws1117
Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:56 pm
Dallas Morning News AGAIN! 12/9/05
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jimlongley »
Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:15 am
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This morning's Dallas Morning News Metro (Collin County) section featured my letter lecturing a Plano Police Bomb Squad member about his terminology....
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Good for you for speaking up.
BTW, Thanks for the history lesson. I may just get a hankerin for a front stuffer myself one day. Sounds like fun.
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Last post by dws1117
Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:37 pm
AR15 fans?
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:27 am
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Hello friends,
I have recently purchased a new AR15...and plan on getting out to the range this weekend to shoot it for the first time. Any tips...
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AR-15.com is really not a site I frequent...I only go there to view information on technical issues, and have probably only posted 4-5 times over the...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:10 pm
SOB for 3" XD
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gigag04 »
Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:37 pm
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Anyone know of any small of the back holsters for a 3 XD?
I currently have a Milt Sparks IWB that runs at 4 o clock, and an OWB Galco Silhoutte that...
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Thank you!!!
I am leaning towards these two - both from brigade leather:
M9 SOB
And also an M-35
Anyone have anything to say about...
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Last post by gigag04
Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:36 am
Ladies' Night draws a gun-toting crowd
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Paladin »
Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:47 pm
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12/7/05
Ladies' Night draws a gun-toting crowd
By Delaney Hall
The .22 pistols are best for novices, explains the man behind the counter. He...
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That's good readin'. I especially like this part:
:lol:
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Last post by HighVelocity
Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:11 pm
Information on the Texas and Washington shootings
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DaveT »
Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:00 pm
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Here's a pretty difinitive read on what happened at both the Tyler, Texas Courthouse shooting and the recent one at the mall in Tacoma, Washington.
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Knew about these two incidents, but until i read this artical i had no real details about either of the cases. It really makes one think after...
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Last post by Milorider
Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:20 pm
NRA's newest convert: Even a hippie needs a gun
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Paladin »
Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:49 am
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NRA's newest convert: Even a hippie needs a gun
By Clara Cobb/Features Editor
December 05, 2005
About two weeks ago, a male approximately 5 foot...
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Yeah, that would be bad...Good for them, but bad for you...Its that darn tape recording that gets ya in the end... :lol:
I think the TSA gig is a...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:14 am
Homeowner kills 1, critically wounds another
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Paladin »
Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:22 pm
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June 27, 2005, 8:30AM
Homeowner kills 1, critically wounds another
By S.K. BARDWELL
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
A northeast Houston resident...
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Been following this thread for a while, without comment until now.
There was not a doubt in my mind that the homeowner would be charged with murder....
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Last post by DaveT
Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:50 am
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Last post by Chris
Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:10 pm
Sports Authority need a reality check.
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dws1117 »
Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:28 pm
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Wife and I went to check out the new Sports Authority (formerly Oshman's) in Portafino Center in The Woodlands today. About the only thing different...
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Before you make Academy your FIRST choice look at this link:
I will patronize Academy but only as a last resort. They support the democratic (anti...
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Last post by Trainman
Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:12 am
Gun show help
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longtooth »
Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:41 am
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There are 2 gunshows in driving distance for me this weekend. The 10th. One is High Caliber in Tyler. The other is Saxet in Conroe. I would have to...
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Man that sounds like a great day. I would like some sit down time w/ you too. :thumbsup: I will be watching for the next time Tyler has a show.
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:46 pm
New town for Gun Shows.............
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Jim101 »
Tue Dec 06, 2005 5:37 pm
Starting in Jan.2006 (28th & 29th) there will be a Gun Show in Denton! It's the same group that does the Big Town show, they will be in Denton four...
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Last post by Jim101
Tue Dec 06, 2005 5:37 pm
Range Report...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Dec 05, 2005 2:31 pm
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Ok,
I was going to wait till later to post this, and since its only about an old broken down and abused 1911 cloner .45
That was brought back to...
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You should be able to send them as a text message attachment to you're email address via SMS technology.
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Last post by gigag04
Tue Dec 06, 2005 2:40 am
Home Defense Preparation
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RioShooter »
Sun Dec 04, 2005 12:04 am
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I've been advised by a few long time shooters not to use any weapon for home protection that would appear as if I was planning to kill someone.
For...
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I have to agree with whoever said they use their handgun as long as they need to in order to grab a shotgun!! My pistol is merely a stepping stone, I...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Mon Dec 05, 2005 2:34 pm
Hey Santa, is that a gun in your pocket??
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jbirds1210 »
Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:14 pm
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.......and if it is, please leave it for me!!
What guns do you guys/gals want for Christmas...let us pretend that our significant other snoops around...
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I guess I can safely enter the wish zone...
If Santa would be so kind...Becasue Steve has been such a good boy this year...And many years in the...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Dec 05, 2005 2:19 pm
Imagine how close we are to...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Dec 05, 2005 9:05 am
Implementing security procedures like this...
And would we be subjected to restrictions on our ability to protect ourselves with our own means......
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Dec 05, 2005 9:05 am
Wal-Mart....URGGHHH
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jbirds1210 »
Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:37 am
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I was reading an earlier post about one of the sporting good stores and their ridiculous policies on trigger guards...I started thinking about a...
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i special ordered two pink crickett rifles and picked them up from wal-mart last night. i got a CHL just to avoid the checks and i didn't have any...
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Last post by Chris
Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:17 pm
S & W Sigma 9
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Papalote »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 8:10 pm
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What is the forums opinion of this one? They appear to be a glock in S & W clothing. I have heard of bad triggers but that is all. Please advise....
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I have a Sigma 40 and have about 500 rounds though with no problems. I too can't ignore a good price on a gun. Bought mine at the Dallas show for...
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Last post by RPBrown
Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:22 am
Tactical Flashlights
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John »
Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:56 pm
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I already have a surefire, but i was in Sam's Club today and they had a two pack of 80 lumen Xenon Flashlights for 20 bucks (with 4 123A batteries)....
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My Sam's finally had these in stock, so I picked up a two-pack. They're much brighter and smaller than my Dorcy Luxeon LED, and the full spectrum...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:49 am
14 Murders in Houston over the Thanksgiving Holidays
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CaptDave »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 8:48 am
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That was going to be the topic title, until this morning when the news made it 15 for the Holiday Season Morning Murder Count broadcast every morning...
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Has anyone become a police chief who isn't a politician? I thought that was part of the job description.
Chuck
Brownsville, TX
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Last post by RioShooter
Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:01 am
Self Defense Shootings and legal results for/to homeowner.
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The Last Boyscout »
Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:12 pm
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Hi all. New to the site. Where is the best place to read about shootings in seld defense and the aftermath of cost, legal battles to the person doing...
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It is a good question and I find it interesting that, after ten (?) years of TX CHL, there are no accurate, easily accessable databases for self...
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Last post by Photoman
Sun Dec 04, 2005 12:30 am
I am not a Law Enforcement basher...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:14 pm
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Far from it...If anything I am critical of certain statements and policies that certain Law Enforcement agencies of other (non-civilian-carry...
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Thanks,
Gary
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Last post by GrillKing
Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:15 pm
Dogs kill woman near Thorndale
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Paladin »
Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:32 pm
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The Associated Press
Updated: 4:10 a.m. ET Nov. 28, 2005
THORNDALE, Texas - A pack of six dogs mauled a 76-year-old woman to death as she worked in...
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Nice post, Thunder. We must all use caution when faced with any self defense situation whether the situation is with man or beast.
The animal...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:46 pm
What’s best Mace, Pepper Spray, OC? Whatever...
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mschadt »
Fri Dec 02, 2005 3:10 am
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A few of the recent posts have me thinking since I can’t carry my Concealed Handgun to class and few other places, what is the next best thing?...
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I guess I am just overly cautious (need to break that idea)...
Reside myself to accepting some will get on your shooting hand anyway...Then you...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:04 pm
Article: ‘Michael & Me’ Can Change Public Attitudes
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Paladin »
Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:54 pm
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Larry Elder’s ‘Michael & Me’ Can Change Public Attitudes
By Joseph P. Tartaro, 12/1/2005 11:50:17 AM
I am not a very active radio listener,...
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Has anyone see this film?? I have read about it a time or two and it sounds very interesting. Anything to knock Michael Moore off of his throne....it...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:00 pm
400 members!
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dws1117 »
Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:20 pm
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John R. Fuller is our 400th member. Not bad for a little forum in less than a year.
:party:
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That sounds like the John R. Fuller from PDO I have known of for a few years...
Glad he made the trip over here...He's a pretty smart guy!
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:39 am
Reality
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sensei »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:41 pm
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The Greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude
Thought for the Day
If you...
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As much as I agree with the sentiment of the original post, I think the math may be a little misleading. The military death rate is 60 per 100,000...
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Last post by Kaizen
Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:16 pm
Show of Force??? (off-topic, maybe...)
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:53 am
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I get slightly concerned when the ACLU gives a pass on things like this...
You know...I seem to remember the BATF thought that a big show at a...
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Yea, I can see it all working out just fine:
Miami Police : Excuse me sir, are you at Tango?
Tango : No Sir Infidel
Miami Police : Oh, OK,...
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Last post by CaptDave
Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:30 pm
Campus Crime Alert - Texas A&M Uni
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gigag04 »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:43 pm
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I get these from time to time. I have decided to start posting them to stimulate discussion. Here is todays gem:
Campus Crime Alert
Assault...
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I'm in full agreement. People should be able to to do what they want no matter the time of day without fear of being attacked.
Maybe I've just been...
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Last post by dws1117
Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:12 am
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Last post by gigag04
Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:51 am
quick question help please
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Sigshooter »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:43 am
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You should not have even accepted it, please dont sell it to anyone until you find out more about the gun.
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+1 Thanks, Chas.
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Nov 29, 2005 1:40 pm
Tacoma, Wa. Mall shooting update...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:21 am
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Why am I not surprised...
I see lots of interference with lawful authority here...
What if those phone calls delayed medical care, and a death...
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I'm not a lawyer, my momma wanted me to become one, but alas...
I did find that interesting...
I'm a sick individual sometimes...I found myself...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:55 am
Good customer relations.
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rgoldy »
Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:34 pm
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I have had a Kahr 9mm for several years, and put a number of rounds through it with no problems other than that it will fail to close slide if you...
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Boughtens good anglish were I come from too.
Papalote
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Last post by Papalote
Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:43 am
Happy Turkey Day!
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dws1117 »
Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:56 am
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Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Great post Longtooth and it sounds like an even better Thanksgiving Day! Unfortunately, we had only 3 generations at our home - our two sons are...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:36 am
Dry firing at the TV
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Paladin »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:55 pm
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Finally tried this out.
Took the appropriate precautions.... backstop was an external wall... checked to see the gun was empty, made sure all my...
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That is an extremely kind offer...one in which I will take you up. Thank you!
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:40 am
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