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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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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
Al-Qaida Operative Nabbed Near Mexican Border
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Paladin »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:31 pm
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Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005 3:15 p.m. EST
Al-Qaida Operative Nabbed Near Mexican Border
An al-Qaida operative who was on the FBI's terrorist watch list...
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Shocked
and the stinkin liberals want to give them a DL and jobs and welfare :(
GIT - A - ROPE...
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Last post by Bubba
Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:39 pm
Thought I would pass this along...
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onerifle »
Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:37 pm
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It doesn't reflect well on the shooting community...I guess we're not immune... :( :evil:
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Colleen...
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I have been there for a class. It is a heck of a shooting facility. It appears to have something for everyone in terms of training. It is however a...
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Last post by rgoldy
Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:32 pm
Great class Marc, Charles...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:51 am
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Proves that you shouldn't think you know everything, and that everytime you shoot, it reminds us that basics really do win the day...
I look forward...
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The four of us had a great time - learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely. We are looking forward to the next class, which is going to fill up fast...
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Last post by corax
Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:13 pm
My boys turning 6! UPDATED
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JLaw »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:17 am
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And I had to share pics of his up and coming birthday present:
and...
Man I really can't wait, I'm excited for him. Just had to share!
JLaw
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Might I suggest one of the slip-in cloth cases? If anyone of your acquaintance has even rudimentary sewing skills, it's no problem to scale it down...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:52 am
"Paging Mr. Jim Longley"...
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stevie_d_64 »
Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:36 pm
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Considering the source of the discussion...
I immediately thought of you and what you might think of this...
I'm certainly not going to change...
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An interesting and very cogent question. I have seen them come through from time to time, but since we are not out next to the ticket agents I do not...
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Last post by jimlongley
Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:36 pm
One more reason to have a firearm for home defense
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Paladin »
Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:02 pm
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The police catch this guy after raping 3 or 4 women and the courts released him on bail and he rapes 3 more women while out on bail!
Nov. 18,...
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Not anymore. DNA can identify a person Each human cell contains three billion DNA base pairs. Our unique DNA, 0.1 percent of 3 billion, amounts to 3...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:24 pm
Granny deserves self-defense
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Paladin »
Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:28 am
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Granny deserves self-defense
Nov 16, 2005
by Cam Edwards
It was just after midnight last Wednesday when Susan Buxton realized all was not well in...
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Way too easy.
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:24 pm
Wal-Mart "security forces" kill shoplifter
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by SJRTX » Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:26 pm
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Not sure where this belongs-but definitely interesting.
Wal-Mart security forces kill shoplifter
Answers sought in death outside Wal-Mart
Man...
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Yep, they're real sticklers over at that one on El Dorado and the Gulf Freeway... :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:00 pm
How to Perform a Clearance Drill by theboxotruth
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Paladin »
Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:48 pm
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Was looking at this the other day. Great info. I know I don't practice clearing doublefeeds in my handgun much (Never have one in my HK ;) ), so it's...
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I've always liked this site. It's been a while since I've been there. He has added a lot of content. Thanks for the post.
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Last post by dws1117
Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:08 pm
Homedefense in Alton, TX
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Paladin »
Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:49 am
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Sheriff: Shooting a case of mistaken identity
November 15,2005
Miriam Ramirez
The Monitor
ALTON — Hidalgo County sheriff’s officials...
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Baghdad Bob ,
I tell you...There are NO home invasions within a hundred miles of here, I assure you!...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:07 pm
Gated community
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BSB »
Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:12 am
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Last night some of the ladies in the neighborhood were taking their nightly walk. A neighbor pulled up next to them and started yelling and cussing...
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So what could their recourse be??? Obviously they should file the complaints...Get that on record, regardless if they investigate or not...
My...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:04 pm
Ambush???
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anygunanywhere »
Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:32 am
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Today on the Walton and Johnson morning show, some guy called and said he had a thief regularly entering his garage in the early morning hours...
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A trap generally speaking is a device that could hurt or kill and once set you don't have any control over it, whoever or whatever trip's it is in...
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Last post by ElGato
Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:24 am
Home Defense Class???
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seadawg221 »
Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:29 am
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I was wondering...Is this the weekend for the NRA Home Defense Class at PSC?
If so, who all is going?
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You're already on the list, but thanks for asking.
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:54 am
IT'S A GIRL!!!
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dws1117 »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:06 pm
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Another off topic thread, but I couldn't help it. Many of you know that my wife is pregnant with our second child. We found out today that it's a...
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That's great! Congratulations and what a blessing.
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:04 pm
A friend of mine's new tactical light...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sat Nov 12, 2005 9:48 am
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Be advised, I have to run over there real quick and remove all the sharp objects out of the house before he tries to see if that fork will stick in...
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I saw one of those at the Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza at the George R Brown Convention Center this past August and almost bought it. I then...
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Last post by tex45acp
Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:39 pm
Kel-tec P3AT or .32ACP?
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dws1117 »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:33 pm
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Because of another thread I've decided to get one of these little guns. I just can't decide which one. I am leaning towards the P3AT because of the...
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Thank you for the very informative post Wilson. I've recently seen several of your posts on either The High Road or one [abbreviated profanity deleted] the Kel-Tec forums (I...
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Last post by dws1117
Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:56 pm
I'm glad schools are gun free zones....
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gigag04 »
Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:43 pm
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Still any idea why staff cannot arm themselves?
The school shooting of the principal happened like this:
Principal hears kid has gun, asks kid to...
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I was talking about public K-12 schools where most school shootings occur, but I guess college could apply too.
-nick
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Last post by gigag04
Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:05 am
CSI: Las Vegas...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 10:08 am
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Ok,
I know TV is not real life, and that you should not base your training or actions on what you see on programs like this...
But I got caught up...
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Of course not...
There is just a few things that after the show is wrapped up, may be something to think about in cases where you might be under...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sat Nov 12, 2005 6:25 pm
Grandmother shoots intruder in north Arlington
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Paladin »
Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:13 am
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Posted on Wed, Nov. 09, 2005
Grandmother shoots intruder in north Arlington
By BILL MILLER and NATHANIEL JONES
Star-Telegram Staff Writers
A...
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Sean Hannity had an anti-gun individual on his show tonight and Sean's comments definitely make him a pro-gun guy.
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Last post by RioShooter
Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:58 pm
Lets Talk about the revolvers!
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jbirds1210 »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:01 pm
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In today's gun world it seems that most of the attention is paid to semi autos. I love these guns and have a collection of them, but I love revolvers...
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There is this guy I know who is an avid SW 686 shooter. Pretty cool gun, and he said the optimum barrel length is 4 because he said it is short...
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Last post by KinnyLee
Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:50 pm
Top 10 Reasons...
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anygunanywhere »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:34 pm
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How about some humor!
Top 10 Reasons Why Most Men Favor Handguns Over Women.
#10 - YOU CAN TRADE AN OLD 44 FOR A NEW 22.
#09 - YOU CAN KEEP ONE...
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lol. I know I keep buying handguns for a reason. I sitll need to work on the women part though. :shock:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:36 pm
Veteran's Day
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MoJo »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:56 pm
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To all who have served and are serving today - - - Job well done!
MoJo
U.S. Army 1967-1970
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Today is a day that I spend thinking about both my Grandfathers whom served in WWII and are no longer with us.
My Fathers Father was an aircraft...
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Last post by HighVelocity
Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:17 pm
Taurus PT 24/7 Rear Sights...Defective?
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Steel Guitar Man »
Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:04 am
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Take a close look at the rear sights...
The rear sight seems to be a little off center
toward the right in its placement on the slide.
Is this...
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IF it shoots straight, that can't be attributed to the shooter, it shouldn't be anything to get too concerned over.
As I am unfamiliar with the...
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:54 am
Taurus functionality...
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:32 pm
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Ok,
I heard a nasty rumor, but have yet to test the theory out that those new Taurus PT 24/7's don't eat HP (jacketed or otherwise) ammo very...
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Yeah, I agree with y'all on this...
Its just frustrating to get conflicting info, and materials, from one source...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:09 am
Proud Papa
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RPBrown »
Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:51 pm
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Okay all of you from the south Houston area, I will be in Alvin on 12/10 for the proud event of my oldest daughter walking across the stage of U of H...
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Yes I will be there on Sunday. But the graduation is set for 3:00 and I will be heading back as soon as its over. Let me know
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Last post by RPBrown
Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:01 am
San Francisco
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bdsnooks »
Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:40 am
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Hi All,
I usually just lurk here, but I just had to comment on San Francisco.
I was a FFL in San Rafael CA (13 miles from SF). I shut down my shop...
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bdsnooks that is a good town. My Dad was raised in Deport just outside of Paris. Glad to see you come to freedom.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:47 pm
Dangit, why did I pick it up and play with it
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gigag04 »
Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:21 pm
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I have a friend, who is a girl (worlds apart from a girlfriend!), that has just signed up for the CHL class, as well as a one on one instruction time...
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I always thought my wife would lean towards the .38 revolver type pistols...Simple, discrete, you have to do a lot to mess up with one...
Instead...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:42 pm
No San Fransisco Vacation for My family!
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:02 pm
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From the TSRA web site:
Now We’re Getting Somewhere: A silver lining in a gun ban.
John R. Lott Jr.*
Who wrote the following?
t is possible...
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DWS,
Let us not try to cheat Chicago from their independance! Illinois itself is alright for the most part...but it is a wag the dog situation with...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:57 am
Maybe I learned a little something
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seadawg221 »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:00 am
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For those of you that were at the PSC event last weekend and seen my wife kick my butt on the Texas Star hopefully you could imagine how embarassed I...
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+1
Don't rush it! :D
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:56 am
Homeowner fatally shoots driveway robber
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onerifle »
Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:31 pm
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Homeowner fatally shoots driveway robber
Police call it self-defense
(11/5/05 - KTRK/STAFFORD, TX) - A confrontation between a Stafford...
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It is comforting to have the means to protect yourself if the need arises. One day the criminals may learn, but I'm not gonna hold my breath.
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:54 am
Lady friend of mine sexually assaulted in metroplex
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gigag04 »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:32 am
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I have a friend who works in the DFW area, she has been outta college 2 years and is real cute.
Some JA sexually assaulted her tonight and I am mad...
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:( Hope they catch the guy. Stevie is right. Be a good listener/friend is all you can do.
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Last post by KinnyLee
Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:36 pm
50 round 10/22 banana clips?
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makenzie71 »
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:33 am
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Way back in the day my dad had a pair of 50 round banana clips for our 10/22's. I'm trying to find a company that still makes them but all I'm...
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Sounds like a keeper!
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Last post by XD_Dan
Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:09 pm
Glock Sights
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jbirds1210 »
Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:02 pm
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I do not care for the factory sights on my Glock 17, any suggestions on a replacement? Is it necessary to buy a tool to replace the sights? I would...
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Yep, couldn't recall the name/maker right then...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:25 am
TexasCHLforum Day at PSC
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:45 pm
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The TexasCHLforum Day at PSC is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th and I need to get a good idea how many folks are coming. I know we had some...
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I've changed this from a Sticky to a regular post, so it will work its way down the page.
Thanks for coming and I'm glad you folks had a good time!...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:02 pm
Jim Crews: Some Of The Answer
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Paladin »
Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:17 pm
Heard this was a good manual. Was thinking of picking up a copy of his An Advanced Handgun Technique Manual
Was curious what others thought of...
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:17 pm
MOnster sale on ammo at Sports Authority/Oshmans! Go Now!
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HighVelocity »
Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:15 pm
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Get out of your chairs and get your tails to Sports Authority or Oshmans. ALL Winchester Centerfire ammo is $3 off the lowest marked price per box,...
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That would be T's Ammo in Texas City a good place not only for reloads, but they also have good prices on reloading supplies.
I went to Sports...
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Last post by CaptDave
Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:28 pm
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKSMANSHIP
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Paladin »
Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:24 am
Just the basics in this article, but thought it might be useful to some people just starting out. I know it's better than what I got in my CHL...
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:24 am
WI: Texan promotes concealed guns
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Paladin »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:07 pm
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Texan promotes concealed guns
Speaks to legislators here
By David Callender
November 3, 2005
Wisconsin lawmakers should not declare most...
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Yes, it is true that she has decided not to run again :cry: However I do believe she will be an ever present force in Texas politics. She is an...
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Last post by fire128
Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:45 pm
Hey Kahr Guys
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JLaw »
Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:42 pm
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Got my first opportunity to really study a P40 today. While comparing the pros/cons of the P40 and Glock 23, I had to wonder what it is about Kahr...
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What, no vote for both. I carry a G21 and a PM40
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Last post by RPBrown
Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:52 pm
Food store owner fatally shoots gunman who demanded cash
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Paladin »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:07 pm
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Food store owner fatally shoots gunman who demanded cash
Dallas: Man says he feels bad, but 'this could have been my life gone'
12:00 AM CST on...
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Yeah she's got two of them... :lol: I couldn't resist...
Seriously, no...
The area she lives in while she stays in Dallas is an older,...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sat Nov 05, 2005 7:59 am
OT: The future
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KBCraig »
Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:28 pm
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I know it's OT, but sometimes a proud dad can't help himself. :D
Our oldest son is at Ft. Knox, training to be a cavalry scout. Last weekend was...
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Great picture. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful moment. Here is another thanks to your son for his service.
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:59 pm
Keeping mags loaded all the time
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BenGoodLuck »
Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:54 pm
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Does anyone have any thoughts on keeping mags loaded with ammo all the time? I own a Glock 30 and generally don't unload the mags each night. Will...
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My .02, I keep most of my magazines loaded all the time and I've noticed no ill effects. The only magazine I've had fail me were the $5 gun show...
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:57 pm
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:37 pm
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Last post by ghentry
Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:10 pm
2 intruders shot in 2 days by homeowners
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Paladin »
Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:47 pm
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2 intruders shot in 2 days by homeowners
10:33 AM CDT on Tuesday, October 25, 2005
By REBECCA LOPEZ / WFAA-TV
WFAA-TV
Clyde Buchanan said he...
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I agree...And I am certainly not deaf...Neither should that cause you pause to consider that possibility, when faced with the same situation...
I...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:51 am
A Great tool to use to discuss with anti's
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gigag04 »
Wed Nov 02, 2005 3:44 am
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I'm in the middle of an IM (instant messenger) discussion over the 2A with good friend of mine. She is a neat girl, very conservative except for...
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So she's up to speed on the differences between a militia and a regular army thing...good...That certainly is a start...
Go over to PDO...They have...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:33 pm
Great quote
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gigag04 »
Tue Nov 01, 2005 2:30 am
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I couldn't help but make my sig this hilarious quote I found.
Sorry for a frivalous post, but hopefully it will draw some chuckles.
-nick
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Good job bubba. I got up a few days ago & realized we missed the front door. :oops: Glad all mine were asleep by my side & did not get out.
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:54 pm
Kimber Eclipse Ultra II
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Bubba »
Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:20 am
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Does anyone have any firsthand experience with this gun ?
I want one and am looking for comments, either way.
Thanks,
Bubba
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I'll help. Everything I posted was bull. :lol:
I really do like the Ultra Carry. As said, other that a few ounces, there wasn't any real difference...
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Nov 01, 2005 5:27 pm
Proud of my wife!
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ghentry »
Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:32 pm
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We were taking inventory of our supplies last night in preparation for the hurricane and my wife asked me if I had enough ammo. Gotta love her! :D
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Stevie,
I agree with the theory of using a handgun as a stepping stone for gaining access to a rifle!! I love my handguns and would not trade them...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Tue Nov 01, 2005 4:51 pm
Something bothers me about this...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:11 am
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Actually a couple of things...
First off, this is a sad incident for the officers family and co-workers...
Second, as stated in another forums...
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There are ways to practice, as Charles has shown me. The biggest obstacle is MAKING YOURSELF DO IT, because it is definitely not as much fun as...
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Last post by TraCoun
Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:50 pm
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