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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
A laugh and a lesson.
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:38 pm
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One of my flying magazines (AOPA Pilot) has a regular monthly column entitled Never Again. In it are stories of close calls for pilots, most of whom...
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Never Again!?
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Last post by tbrown
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:06 pm
Wild west gunfight injures three tourists
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philip964 »
Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:44 pm
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Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:38 pm
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Last post by AndyC
Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:32 am
done with optics planet
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aaangel »
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:50 am
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fool me once, shame on you. fool me twice, well you know! :banghead:
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I just purchased a red dot site for my AK47. Good price, prompt service. Never had a problem with them.
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Last post by RiverCity.45
Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:03 pm
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Last post by speedsix
Sat Mar 31, 2012 2:06 pm
Officers daughter shot by sibling as they wait in car.
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sugar land dave »
Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:42 pm
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At my recent renewal class, unlike my first two classes, gun-proofing the kids was mentioned as opposed to kid-proofing the guns. This is how I have...
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:22 pm
How do you open the door at home?
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TheReverend »
Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:34 pm
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The other day, around 9PM (was dark already) someone rung the doorbell. I open the door and the man at the door goes there he is and makes a move...
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I usually have a pistol on my person when I answer the door.
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Last post by Toorop
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:30 am
Don't put empty magazines in your carry on...
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GhostTX »
Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:41 pm
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...TSA tends to freak out.
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More TSA silliness. My rule of thumb is that anything that I use for my EDC except for my phone, wallet, keys, and watch goes into my carryon bag. I...
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Last post by Toorop
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:28 am
California forgets to ban cannons
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philip964 »
Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:58 pm
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I LOLed at the title.
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Last post by Toorop
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:20 am
Such a tragedy.
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MikeInTX »
Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:13 pm
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We have to be extra vigilant around kids. I've carried in my car a long time and am always concerned but I don't have small kids.
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Very sad. Not sure why he put it under the seat if he had a CHL. I would be wearing mine. No matter, everyone needs to secure those firearms solidly...
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Last post by Keith B
Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:53 pm
What to say after a shooting - from Massad Ayoob
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AndyC »
Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:22 pm
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Some are, some aren't - don't count on it.
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Last post by Excaliber
Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:09 am
ND-Inside my house
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snatchel »
Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:32 pm
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So it finally happened. I have never had an ND in my home. Here's what went down:
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I do not like striker-fired pistols, I like decoker, you need to drop the hammer after clearing the chamber, just use the decocker, not the the...
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Last post by Beiruty
Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:35 am
The shot that scared me to death!!
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tex45acp »
Thu Sep 29, 2005 9:52 am
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I have been shooting handguns for over 25 years and have been careful to not do anything unsafe or otherwise that could cause any bad situations to...
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'tis an old thread, how'd it get resurrected?
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Last post by ELB
Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:16 pm
Personal "gun free" Zone
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goose »
Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:45 pm
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Got my plastic on the 23rd and have been behaving appropriately since. Last night I was packing a range bag with several different pistols. We’re...
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One of my high-school-aged daughters plays soccer. I leave it in the car, while attending her games, because the Bible tells me so...or at least the...
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Last post by johnson0317
Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:58 am
Overcome by Stupid - A Cautionary Tale
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Wes Kenney »
Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:37 pm
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A couple of years ago, while wandering through the world's largest gun show, I noticed a used Springfield Armory full-sized 1911 for sale for what I...
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Good story, and no chiding here. Any lesson learned without someone getting harmed is a pretty good lesson.
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Last post by johnson0317
Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:50 am
Does Your SO Give Out Too Much Info?
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dihappy »
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:06 pm
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This is a sore spot between my girlfriend and i. The first time i caught her giving out too much personal info to some tech support person on the...
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That is why you never tell them anything. I have no idea what my gf does 20 hours a day and we live together. Who knows who she talks to or what she...
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Last post by JeepGuy79
Fri Mar 02, 2012 3:42 pm
Good Safety Reminder
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dihappy »
Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:19 pm
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Ditto. Great message. When I used to hunt, I'd only bird hunt when others were not around. Too many stupid mistakes and too many times I had to...
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Last post by pmcdn
Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:51 pm
A gun law we really need
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smoothoperator »
Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:00 pm
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Federal employees should not be allowed to carry guns on duty. Off duty they should have to follow the same rules as other citizens.
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:iagree:
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Last post by Ameer
Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:49 pm
Accidentally Outed
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DocV »
Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:45 pm
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I went into the little room today to tuck in my shirt and hike up my jeans. When I came out I walked passed a lady who asked me if that was a gun...
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It is not at all uncomman for my wife and I to be apart and not know where each other is (exactly) for long periods of any given day. We both lead...
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Last post by RPBrown
Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:49 am
Stupid people have guns too....
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The Annoyed Man »
Mon Nov 21, 2011 1:38 pm
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Fools go where angels fear to tread.
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wow! i believe i would probably not ever pick up a gun again if i was that dang stupid! :shock:
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Last post by Whatthaduece
Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:12 pm
Do you treat your pets like children? If so.....
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i8godzilla »
Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:47 pm
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I have been hesitant to post this incident but after consulting the parties involved and reading the almost non-existent sheriff's report I thought...
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Let me preface this with the fact that I am a current dog owner and have been around them for the majority of my life. Soooooo.......
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Last post by markthenewf
Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:52 pm
Accident At Reds Gun Range
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dihappy »
Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:03 pm
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Got this from one of the forums i frequent.
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:iagree:
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Last post by Lugnut
Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:33 pm
Dangerous Road Rage Situation, WWYD?
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GlockTech »
Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:24 am
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This is my first post, however I have used the board for about 3 years and have been a chl holder for about 2. Tonight a friend of mine and I were...
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On hindsight I know which one I should have shot. :mrgreen:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:46 pm
Bad Situation at the Vets Office
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cav_scout »
Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:07 pm
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Hello all,
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:iagree: When I applied for my CHL, I had no intention of daily carry. Now, I just don't go out without it. 95% of the time, I carry the 9mm but I...
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Last post by chasfm11
Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:02 pm
CHL License at Airport
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kjolly »
Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:21 am
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Well, I went and did it. Was flying to a convention in Vegas last week and when I had to show my driver's license at TSA security point accidently...
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Fry's Electronics keeps asking for ID with credit card purchases (even when you use it as a debit w/ PIN!!). I tried to argue with them, but they...
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Last post by mlawler
Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:53 pm
Christmas Eve wake up call
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Maxwell »
Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:13 am
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Christmas Eve we were at some friends' house for dinner and early presents with our Godsons. About 10:00 at night the doorbell rang and I heard...
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My in-laws have no clue and they live in a really nice neighborhood so I made the same leave it in the truck call. Now, I may go buy a new pocket...
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Last post by jpfrog
Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:53 pm
Belly Band Fail combined with loquacious children
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mamabearCali »
Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:17 pm
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Ok so I am expecting and this is our fourth child so at 18 weeks my abdomen is round and I need maternity pants. So my OWB behind the hip holster...
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Beautiful baby and great looking, happy, healthy family! You are blessed!!!
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Last post by Texas10X
Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:41 pm
Loaded magazine briefly exposed
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rp_photo »
Tue Dec 27, 2011 1:17 am
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At my last photo shoot, I put a 15 round Glock 19 magazine in the camera bag, and at one point it tumbled out when I was taking out some other...
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Yeah, yeah...I don't know what it is about that word but when I hear it... :blowup
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Last post by Heartland Patriot
Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:38 am
Lapse in Awareness
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theRiot84 »
Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:49 am
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Greetings board,
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25. You can’t miss fast enough to win. :fire
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Last post by Gyrogearhead
Sun Dec 25, 2011 11:02 pm
This Is Texas After All
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Dragonfighter »
Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:39 pm
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I had a Never Again Moment last night, the bottom line being make sure you are disengaged from all automobile parts before you disembark. But it was...
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:smilelol5: :lol:: rlol
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Last post by Heartland Patriot
Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:58 pm
Cell Phone Snatcher on the loose in Texas
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DJ... »
Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:43 pm
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My Girlfriend was recently Robbed by the Cell Phone Snatcher.
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Team Sexual Assault? :ack:
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Last post by tbrown
Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:23 pm
Bad First Carry
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sxd45 »
Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:46 pm
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I got my plastic on Friday and waited until Saturday to go out with the .45 on my side I will try to make this brief so here goes.
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Not only does carrying provide last-resort defense against the rage of others, but it also helps the carrier manage their anger better.
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Last post by rp_photo
Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:29 pm
In Response to Lapse in Awareness....my recent encounter....
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chuckybrown »
Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:38 pm
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Last Sunday afternoon I head over to the local Exxon to buy a newspaper. I'm at the counter paying, facing the clerk.
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I agree. I'm in yellow all the time too, and it's just not possible to be watching everyone, all the time. I'd like to think that my spider senses...
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Last post by Scott in Houston
Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:43 am
Angry Parent At Jr High Football Game
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CCreyeder »
Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:55 pm
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Just had to report and comment on an incident last night at my son's 7th grade football game....
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If an innocent is killed or injured by a somene using a firearm, the venue should be held more liable than if they imposed no such ban.
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Last post by rp_photo
Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:16 am
Breaking news, active shooter at VA Tech
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The Annoyed Man »
Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:06 pm
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I'm just now getting the story on Fox News, and there isn't much in the way of details, but there is another active shooter situation ongoing at...
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Last post by Skiprr
Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:19 pm
First order of the day
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longtooth »
Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:00 am
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Remember Dec. 7, 1941. Today is Pearl. Never forget. After that the greatest generation gave all in war & at home. Men fought, many died, MANY killed...
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It was truely a generation of heros. :patriot:
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Last post by kjolly
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:02 am
Don't turn your back on your dog...
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AlaskanInTexas »
Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:08 pm
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A man was recovering Wednesday after being shot over the weekend by his dog.
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That's very Forrest Gump: Where were you shoot, son? In the but-tocks, sir. Would you like to see?
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Last post by TLE2
Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:29 pm
Plastic In the Mail Does Me No Good
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TheMilkMan »
Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:41 am
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What happened tonight solidified the idea of always carrying for me.
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A gun is never the first recourse but nice to have as a ultimate if all of the de-esculation doesn't work.
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Last post by kjolly
Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:47 pm
Bad Assailant, bad...
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TLE2 »
Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:44 pm
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I didn't see this story here on a search, but I've seen it several other places. I don't know if its real or apocryphal, but it fits into Never Again...
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This is a duplicate thread, so this one will be locked. Please comment in the other one.
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Last post by Crossfire
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:53 am
Car following me
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Katygunnut »
Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:06 pm
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This happened a few years back(early 1990's) before everyone had cell phones.
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I had a strange incident happen to me when I was stationed out in California, this was a couple of years ago now. I lived in a small farming town...
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Last post by Heartland Patriot
Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:10 pm
No-Win Situation: I'll mind my own business!
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Dirty Bob »
Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:49 pm
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Scary incident on Monday, May 30th:
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...one honest question to the OP...finding yourself there in a situation with at least one and maybe two opponents...were you comfortable that you...
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Last post by speedsix
Sat Nov 05, 2011 4:23 pm
close call
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roadrunner4man »
Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:25 am
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I had a situation happen last winter that still shakes me up pretty good when I think about it or have discussed it with my shooting buddies. I left...
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roadrunner4man, I have nothing to add about your encounter. You have received good info.
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Last post by CWOOD
Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:22 am
sobering read for those who carry concealed...
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schufflerbot »
Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:22 pm
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this was posted by a fellow member of a car enthusiast forum... thought i would share with you folks. this did not happen in TX, but i think the...
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Well done for a 12 yr. old! Smart and gutsy. You raise an interesting question. More likely you broke the 5th commandment about honoring your parents...
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Last post by iratollah
Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:07 am
violates rule 4, Marine dead
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philip964 »
Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:08 am
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Virginia requires blaze orange on clothing and/or blinds...exception muzzle loading season. For what it's worth, a camouflaged individual will appear...
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Last post by Dragonfighter
Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:30 pm
That feeling you get...
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Wfahey »
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:01 am
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I am new to the forum and recently completed the CHL course. One of the things my CHL really stressed was to be very observant to your surroundings....
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....And here's another vote for Never ignore a gut feeling ! :thewave
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Last post by bilgerat57
Mon Oct 24, 2011 2:14 pm
Pulled my first bonehead yesterday
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catdaddyxx »
Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:49 am
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Short story:
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Even in Los Angeles, Kalifornia.
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Last post by austin-tatious
Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:52 pm
dropped 9mm injures baby
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philip964 »
Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:40 pm
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My personal opinion from a lot of years watching, reading, sometimes being involved in the after.. is, two elements are often true…
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Last post by E.Marquez
Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:08 am
Robbery in Nuevo Laredo, WWYD
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DEB »
Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:28 am
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Hopefully this will come out and I am not breaking a rule by posting it here. Mods please do your thing if I am wrong here.
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Guy with the shotgun would have been cake to take out. He wouldn't even stand a chance before you could have 5 rounds in him. We don't know where the...
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Last post by nyj
Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:23 pm
Hot brass leads to negligent discharge
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A-R »
Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:31 pm
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Button up those shirts ladies and gentleman ...
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Thread already running.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:38 pm
First Time Flying With Handgun (Long read)
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Snap E Tom »
Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:26 pm
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A few weeks ago, I flew to Seattle from Austin on vacation. Since this was a vacation with no real time constraints, and I was flying from one gun...
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I think we were all funneling to that final conclusion.
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Last post by stroguy
Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:32 pm
happens so fast, would you have been able to draw?
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philip964 »
Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:39 pm
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If I was engaged like this at point blank I'd attempt to land a solid punch to the gunman's neck or under the chin, then draw down on the guy while...
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Mon Oct 03, 2011 12:40 pm
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