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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
Have you ever been threatened?
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Enron Exec »
Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:23 am
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A relatively new friend, lets call him 1st friend, of mine somehow got mad over what another friend and myself posted on a local forum and then...
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Same here...
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:10 pm
rumbling as kids and growing up fast
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ironsights »
Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:45 am
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This story happened years ago. I grew up in south Dallas and am one of nine kids to a single mother who (God bless her heart) worked nights at...
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I’ve learned from this forum and the posts in it some real good places to stay away from. Where was that so I can add it to the list?
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Last post by Commander Cody
Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:15 pm
My first scare...
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pbwalker »
Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:45 pm
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Just happened about 45 minutes ago now...I had the heck scared out of me while I was out in my backyard grabbing a quick smoke and my wife was out...
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Can you say Tac Light with an Integral Laser Pointer?
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Last post by captain chuck
Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:18 pm
93-year-old SoCal woman drives off home invasion robber
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seamusTX »
Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:19 pm
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Needs some range time, though.
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To me the reporter has a tone that says, she should've called the cops and let them handle it. But good for the old lady for not only being able to...
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Last post by Monkey404error
Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:03 am
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:54 pm
Arlington Texas - Man Killed In His Home
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Fixintu »
Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:33 pm
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This happened less than a mile from me in my neighborhood. Being home doesn't mean you or your loved ones are safe. ALWAYS CARRY!
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I also wonder if he was asleep when this happened since he was 'resting'. Conked on the head with a baseball bat or something.
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Last post by CainA
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:47 pm
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Last post by bryang
Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:16 pm
Federal Agent's death due to road rage
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Elvis »
Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:22 pm
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I was driving through this part of Florida last week when this went down. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
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ooopsy, disregard....
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Last post by Elvis
Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:53 pm
what would you do?
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mr.72 »
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:04 am
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This is one of those little experiences that added up to make me want to carry.
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My all-purpose response is sorry, I'm not interested as I keep moving without even breaking stride. I don't even let them get the first word out.
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Last post by bdickens
Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:09 am
Close call with bangers this AM. (Wreck)
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kyreb »
Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:58 am
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Sitting at a red light by the Galleria mall this morning in my Tacoma. ( The Tacoma I just paid off last week) Then WHAM! I get smashed from behind...
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When seconds count help is only twenty minutes away!
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:48 pm
Scary situation last night
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jeeperbryan »
Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:46 am
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First off, lemme say hello. I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. I've enjoyed all the info I've gotten from this site.
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There are a number of reasons why the P7 was not successful in the American defensive pistol marketplace. Among them are:
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Last post by Excaliber
Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:24 pm
Talk about coincidence...and not the good kind
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kalipsocs »
Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:24 am
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Hey everyone. I only have one other post so I am a new comer, but am already way past my bed time because I got so sucked into the site! Anywho,...
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I was not being critical of what you did. You did very well. You did the right thing given the circumstances.
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Last post by stroo
Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:12 pm
OK, Here is my unusual story.
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Mark F »
Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:54 am
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Sometime back, a person climbed over my 8 foot iron gate at home and stole a laptop out of my SUV. This person (or people) also casually rummaged...
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Having never held one, I'd probably make the assumption that they are considerably heavier than they are. Around here, they get to be a little larger...
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Last post by NcongruNt
Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:59 pm
Situation
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texasccw »
Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:24 am
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I was recently a victim of a flood here in El Paso and my business was flooded. Since this was the second time that this has happened the property...
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The charge of unlawfully carrying a weapon does not apply to someone who is on property he owns or controls . For anyone other than the owner to have...
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Last post by KBCraig
Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:32 pm
Houston man wins $1.2 million settlement in shooting case
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seamusTX »
Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:51 pm
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As I read this story, in 2006, Robert Vela was in a convenience store with a friend when a clerk accused the friend of shoplifting sunglasses. The...
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Good point! KHOU is a CBS affiliate.
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Last post by Lonestarm
Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:53 pm
Always wear a hat!!!
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dude »
Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:27 pm
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I was at the Bullet Trap today shooting my XD9 and trying out my new Bersa .380 CC. I had made a conscious decision to not wear a hat, even knowing...
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That is better left to another posting. :cheers2:
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Last post by RiverRat
Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:47 pm
Scenario Question
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dihappy »
Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:11 pm
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So you inadvertantly cut someone off, or gave someone a wrong look on the road.
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I think anyone that drives has had similar situations in the past. I know I have and each time I honestly did not know what I did to make them so...
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Last post by bryang
Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:19 pm
In the thick....
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LedJedi »
Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:59 pm
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The knockdown thread got me thinking about this, but I didn't want to jack the thread so I figured I'd start a new one.
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That may be - I'm afraid I can't help you there, but I'd be interested in the answer if you find one.
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Last post by Excaliber
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:25 am
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Last post by waterpump1
Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:22 pm
Another Pennsylvania CHL defends himself
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seamusTX »
Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:10 pm
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A Pennsylvania man with the equivalent of a CHL was confronted by two armed robbers while opening a business. They got the drop on him, but he drew...
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Gunbroker.com is running them for around $600. I also would get a Mac-10 to go with that Tec-9. OR if the Mac-10 is illeagal, then I'll get the...
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Last post by Monkey404error
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:53 pm
A closer walk with Thee...
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crossroads83 »
Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:38 am
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This happened a while back, but I still think it's kinda funny.
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I do not consider it harsh at all to make certain that each person understands the seriousness of making a mistake with a firearm.
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Last post by flintknapper
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:10 am
Squib Load!! Disaster avoided - story at 10:00!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:41 pm
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Well, this won't make the evening news, but I hope it is read by a lot of people in our community. It really stinks having to admit your failures in...
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Of course, I'm not faulting someone who has more experience with firearms in his little finger than I have in my whole body, but my routine can serve...
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Last post by bdickens
Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:37 am
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Last post by longhorn_92
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:10 am
Gas station employee fired for resisting robber
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Russell »
Tue May 20, 2008 10:34 am
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From foxnews.com
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I sure wish SuperAmerica would come to Texas so that us good defenders of the Texas way could run them out of business.
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Last post by TDDude
Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:20 pm
Rules of engagement
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Rough_Ashlar »
Sat May 17, 2008 3:34 pm
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After hearing just a little bit ago about the gunman that shot a few people at a church (not sure where, I'm sure a link will be put on this thread...
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I agree I don't think there is anything that says you need to try to give a verbal warning. That will take more time and could allow him to fire off...
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Last post by SRizz21
Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:45 am
Mandatory Safety Training?
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Jason73 »
Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:17 pm
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There have been mutiple cases of accidental deaths in the national news recently. The most recent is a man who killed his pregnant wife and unborn...
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Well the problem is the team could only show up once at school, then the stupid zero-tolerance policy kicks in and the whole team is expelled.
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Last post by Mr.Scott
Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:37 pm
Interviewed?
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bdickens »
Fri May 23, 2008 11:04 pm
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An odd occurence happened at home this evening shortly after dark. Before I go ino it, let be give you some background on our arrangement because it...
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wow. that is a mondo cool idea. I think i'm getting one of those.
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Last post by LedJedi
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:15 pm
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Jul 12, 2008 4:14 pm
Man accidentally kills pregnant wife while cleaning gun
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Russell »
Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:26 pm
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From
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Your suspicion is very much in line with my investigative experience with ND's. The initial story most often defaults to the cleaning assertion,...
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Last post by Excaliber
Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:22 pm
This is getting ridiculous!
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bdickens »
Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:10 pm
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Two weeks ago, someone tried to break in at the office next door. Apparently cut himself pretty bad and got scared off by the alarm.
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I'm in Shock and awe. :mrgreen:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:35 pm
Attempted Carjacking ...
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israel67 »
Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:01 pm
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On the off-chance that some of you might not read , this is ...
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Sorry; LOOOOONG post.
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Last post by Liko81
Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:55 pm
Always check to see whats behind your target
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Daltex1 »
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:04 am
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A long time ago me and my friends would go out to a place in wylie and shoot our guns, this was back when wylie was a very small town. We had shot...
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Just bought a house in Wylie, would be lucky if I could spit and not hit someone.
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Last post by JDKRIEK
Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:22 pm
Laundry was never so dangerous
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ironsights »
Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:31 pm
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This was a few years back, but I lived in some old apartments that were not built very well (no carpet padding or ceiling insulation) and I lived on...
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:smilelol5:
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Last post by DoubleJ
Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:57 pm
A letter to "Texans for Gun Safety"
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Liko81 »
Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:40 am
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This is a letter I sent to the president of the organization regarding a quote by one of their spokemen being spread through the media. The article...
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Well put, Liko. Nice to see a letter that says more than, you're wrong or you're stupid for thinking that . That brings us all a little higher in the...
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Last post by sylus27
Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:09 pm
Standoff, shooting in League City
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seamusTX »
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:25 am
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On Monday, June 30, relatives of a 63-year-old man who lived in an apartment at 1455 Louisiana Ave. in League City contacted building management...
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Praise the Lord.
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:03 pm
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:54 pm
Are you locked and loaded?
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Laneman »
Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:23 pm
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Been carrying about a month now. The other day I racked the slide and was about to holster my Glock 19 when I remembered to check the chambered round...
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Same here...must be a habit from my M-16 days.
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Last post by pbwalker
Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:32 pm
Just stopped a crime in progress!
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bdickens »
Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:31 pm
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And I do mean just minutes ago.
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you might consider locking up the bike.
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Last post by mr.72
Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:11 pm
Finger off the trigger...
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KD5NRH »
Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:42 am
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She should know better than to get in a hurry to tell me these things :mrgreen:
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Not a clue yet; she's already vetoed Tax Deduction and Winchester Carbine for either gender, though. :biggrinjester:
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Last post by KD5NRH
Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:24 am
bodies of missing Pasadena children found
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zaroffhunts »
Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:15 pm
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Why am I not surprised the killer was a Quanell X follower?
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He is just like every other attention seeking media hound,anything to further themselves
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Last post by dukalmighty
Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:59 pm
Louisville man:Billy Jack(son) wins against 2 armed robbers
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HerbM »
Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:15 pm
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The text version:
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I think perhaps you are saying it poorly or as I said earlier, putting a burden on your (future) self that is not justified.
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Last post by HerbM
Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:55 pm
Texas Controversy ...
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israel67 »
Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:42 am
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... Harris DA says 'life is precious' ...
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Never underestimate the ignorance of the press.
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Last post by HerbM
Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:23 pm
Garland Double Murder
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labrat1001001 »
Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:34 pm
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A Garland music studio owner and friend were murdered a few days back by two young punks out just to rob and kill someone; absolutly brutal. They...
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This thread is discussing this case and has links to the story and the chilling jail interviews with the confessed murderers:
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Last post by HerbM
Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:37 pm
Self Resolving Home Invasion
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Excaliber »
Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:42 am
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Homeowners' potential tactical and legal issues during a home invasion are considerably simplified when the incident goes the way this one in Grand...
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Another self-resolving incident.
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Last post by HerbM
Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:51 am
My encounter tonight
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Laneman »
Sat May 17, 2008 12:30 am
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I live on rural farm property. In our area any local visitor knows to pull into a driveway and beep the horn. Never get out of the car, and never...
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I can honestly say i spent a good part of my early life living in about as country an area as could be imagined (Tenn. Colony) and while the...
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Last post by LedJedi
Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:56 am
man beating 2-year-old child ...
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israel67 »
Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:20 pm
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... what do you do?
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Its ok. Happens all the time.
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Last post by Wildscar
Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:00 am
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Last post by tarkus
Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:20 pm
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Last post by tonito18
Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:54 pm
Don't try to enter Mexico with weapons
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seamusTX »
Sat May 10, 2008 8:23 am
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A U.S. soldier is in jail in Mexico after crossing the border with weapons. It sounds like he became disoriented after driving all night.
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I don't plan on bringing any weapon anywhere near Mexico.
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Last post by JDKRIEK
Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:12 pm
Time for me to tell on myself.
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bdickens »
Wed May 14, 2008 9:21 am
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About seven years ago my (now) wife and I were watching a movie on TV in the front room. There is a big bay window in the front and our cars are...
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Ohh dear, hahah!
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Last post by JDKRIEK
Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:09 pm
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