The "What Works, What Doesn't," "Recommendations & Experiences"
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Chambered MP40
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Mhoward »
Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:29 am
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I have had my license for a few years now and have been carrying a Springfield 1911 9mm. I decided to put that one up and start carrying my S&W MP40...
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Thats exactly what i had to do. Once i realized how difficult it was to even force a condition even similar to an ND, it really put my mind at ease....
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Last post by Texas Bulldog
Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:54 pm
Myself
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Keith »
Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:26 pm
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Hello, Wanted to say hi to my fellow CHL holders out there. I moved here from Chicago in April and took my CHL class that week :lol: . Live in...
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Really. I thought they had combined the AT and AQ rates into something. Cool.
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Last post by C-dub
Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:38 am
Are you a Victim of a Prepaid Legal Services Scam
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psehorne »
Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:49 pm
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Being new to CHL and awaiting my license I've been spending a lot of time reading all that I can about the many topics that are necessary to...
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Has anyone actually used the coverage? If so, what was your experience?
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Last post by psehorne
Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:47 pm
Just got the Plastic today and already have a question
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Coffeyc »
Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:20 pm
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I have been in the waiting room since January... Long story, and finally got the plastic today.
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Ditto on the XD40. I keep a missle in the tube, and all I have to do is grip, point and squeeze. :fire
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Last post by pdubyoo
Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:06 pm
To and From Work...
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Ropin »
Sat Aug 29, 2009 2:40 am
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My apologies if this has been asked and answered, but if it has, I've missed it.
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bigmojo, a big tip of the hat to you sir! :tiphat: Congratulations on a job well done! Your persuasive argument caused a re-write of the company...
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Last post by joe817
Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:17 pm
Northerner checking in
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markthenewf »
Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:41 am
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... from the land of snow, hockey, Molsen beer, and the most boring politics known to man: Canada. I've been in Texas for a little over a decade and...
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I'm betting his PM box is FULL now..... :shock: rlol
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Last post by lonewolf
Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:06 pm
First dilemma as a CHL holder...
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johnj5036 »
Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:08 pm
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The dilemma is short, but let me provide context up front:
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TD,
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Last post by lonewolf
Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:30 am
new chl'r
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glock17 »
Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:27 pm
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so i should be getting my license this week sometime.. i got me a comp-tac belt and crossbreed supertuck for my g27. also got a spare mag holder....
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Within a few weeks, you will forget that you have it on. I find myself quite often in places I shouldn't be armed because I just don't think about it...
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Last post by TDDude
Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:42 am
First time out
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RiveraRa »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:07 am
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My first time out with my CHL wasnt much of a story.
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You will be shocked at how little people notice.
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Last post by TDDude
Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:25 pm
Putting Cleveland Tx on the Map
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eliminator46 »
Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:55 am
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:tiphat: Allrighty then, I am new to this forum but have been reading it for a while. From Cleveland Tx. Shooting all my life, now waiting on the...
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don't try to change the subject :nono:
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Last post by USA1
Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:43 am
First CHL outting
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coog83 »
Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:28 am
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Howdy ya'll. My name is Rhett, and I'm new to CHL, though I've lurked around the board for quite some time.
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funny you mention that , it has only grown .
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Last post by USA1
Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:36 pm
Questions about Printing...
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jeremya »
Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:29 am
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So when I took the CHL class our instructor basically said he wear Hawaiian shirts because they concealed well and if the breeze blew it back...
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Printing could be an issue especially here in the Houston area in August at the city/county park.
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Last post by thorkyl
Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:13 pm
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Last post by wacc
Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:59 am
Finally, Plastic in Hand!
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mblud »
Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:17 am
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Got my plastic on Friday! I had a long work out planned for Friday night, 20 miles of paddling down Trinity River then a 20 mile run/hike back to our...
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Both canoes and kayaks. A 22' sea kayak that is super fast and a 1950 Old Town wood/canvas canoe that was given to me by my cousin.
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Last post by mblud
Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:24 am
Glock 27 vs 23 IWB?
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wacc »
Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:03 am
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I am trying to decide between the two. Does anyone have experience with either/both IWB? At first thought, I thought that the 27 would be best....
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like austinrealtor said you can change the grip on a G27 with extensions on the magazines and you can even use a G23 magazine in a G27 with a...
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Last post by OverEasy
Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:22 pm
NEW GUY CHECKING IN
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Roscoe »
Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:19 pm
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Saw this forum and thought it was a good place for me to hang out. I'm currently assigned in Central Iraq working for Uncle Sam - a civilian, been a...
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Brownwood is a good area. Graduated H.S. there many years ago. Still have family there and go visit whenever I can.
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Last post by lonewolf
Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:25 pm
Noob checking in...
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dsim »
Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:53 am
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New guy here from Greenville, Tx. I just found this site and am glad I did, thanks goes out to whomever started this wonderful place. Now off to the...
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Congrats dsim!
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Last post by LostInAustin
Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:11 am
Calling DPS...
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neiltus »
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:20 am
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For all you waiting people out there...just curious, how often do you call DPS to check the status?
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also lovingly referred to as Sweaty Teddy ;-)
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Last post by USA1
Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:24 pm
Checkin' in from Killeen
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GatoNegro »
Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:26 am
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Folks,
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Gatonegro,
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Last post by LostInAustin
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:05 am
what does technician assigned to case mean??
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doc606 »
Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:38 pm
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Rep finally said new prints ok. asked what my status was and she advised that something came back on fbi check. all my other bground checks look...
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Have you been bad-mouthing Obummer? You may be on the brown-shirt watch list..
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Last post by Bob Landry
Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:40 pm
Default on College Payments
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Bird of Prey »
Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:50 pm
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First off, I am NOT delinquent because my wife found the receipts showing payment in full. I'll be paying a visit to the university next week. Here's...
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I was checking my paper work and it turns out that it was an emergency loan from the University of Texas Pan American. I never received anything in...
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Last post by Bird of Prey
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:30 pm
My First Trip to the Range
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Bird of Prey »
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:23 am
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This is about a month ago and my first trip to the range after buying my Glock 19. I've shot a few other handguns a couple of times. I had maybe...
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[quote= Bird of Prey
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Last post by USA1
Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:26 am
Expiration in 7 months: How early can I renew?
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ag05 »
Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:10 pm
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My CHL is up in March of next year, and considering the massive wait time horror stories I've been reading, I want to get my renewal done as quickly...
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Texas CHL is good for five (5) years. Used to be four, but it changed in...2007 I think.
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Last post by ELB
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:21 pm
Denton/Sanger n00b Checking In
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Teapot_XD »
Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:13 am
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Just saying hi to this awesome forum. Like the title says, I'm in the Denton/Sanger area and am waiting for my plastic. Hope to be talking to a few...
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I have been to Magnum Sports Center. It is west of Sanger on Duck Creek Road after Sullivan. Look for a blue-grey mobile home with a triple-wide...
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Last post by glinke
Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:07 am
newbie Mansfield
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roman3667 »
Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:34 pm
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OK all. I am the new guy from Mansfield. Hello all. Looks like a great forum.
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Welcome to the CHL forum. I've seen some of your For Sale posts on the THF, haven't I?
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Last post by Oldgringo
Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:10 pm
Hi from Austin
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android »
Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:40 pm
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Hi gang,
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Welcome to the forum, android, we are glad to have you on board! :tiphat:
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Last post by bryang
Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:30 pm
New in Houston!
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allinhtown »
Sat May 30, 2009 11:02 am
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Hey everyone.. I'm completely new here. I'm planning on getting my CHL in the near future (whenever I can find the time to take the class)
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I like the idea of the P250. I like the option of having pretty much anything between 9 and .45 if I want with a relatively cheap purchase. Not to...
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Last post by smasraum
Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:53 pm
Checking in from East Dallas
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08concours14 »
Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:34 am
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I'm not new to CHL, been licensed since Aug 2000, but I'm new to this forum. I took my renewal class last Saturday at Texas Handgun Academy and the...
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Thanks, Backwoods.
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Last post by 08concours14
Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:25 pm
Prints in San Antonio?
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redoregon »
Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:54 pm
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San Antonio CHL holders, where did you get your prints taken? The only electronic site is downtown (what a mess), and I was hoping to get mine done...
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Yeah, they did... which means I have to fill them out again :roll:
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Last post by redoregon
Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:42 am
New; Need advice
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{TEX}Hawaii 99 »
Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:03 pm
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I am an active duty service member currently stationed outside of Texas. I have a Texas DL and my LES lists Texas as my state of residence. Am I...
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Thanks. Went to Thunder Gun Range and completed the training. Sent packet in on the 16th....and now in the waiting game.
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Last post by {TEX}Hawaii 99
Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:17 pm
Newbie in Beaumont
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Mattexian »
Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:55 pm
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Hi, y'all! I sent in my paperwork, back at the end of March, got the confirmation letter and online PIN so I can check my status, which has been...
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Thanks for the invite MoJo. Tell me more about the GTGC: where is it, and who can I contact, etc.?
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Last post by preacher
Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:10 pm
Round Rock Express
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mrhoes »
Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:42 pm
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I might be going to a game tonight. Does anyone know if its 30.06 or %51 so i know to keep the gun in the truck.
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Thanks, Im glad I found the site!! :txflag:
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Last post by mrhoes
Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:37 pm
Another new one in Fort Worth
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flylow »
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:51 pm
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Checking in from Fort Worth. Got the class coming up and looking forward to it.
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Welcome to the forum, Phil, we are glad to have you with us. :tiphat:
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Last post by bryang
Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:05 pm
Question about carry w/ out CHL
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Coffeyc »
Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:35 pm
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I am still waiting on plastic 1/12/09... :banghead:
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It almosts been 2 months for me :cryin I guess I'm in a rush to WAIT ... :shock:
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Last post by Dexdahex
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:24 pm
Just Joining In
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NutterButters »
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:47 am
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Greetings from Houston! I have been lurking here for the past couple of months as I was getting ready to sit for the CHL class, and have finally...
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Howdy, NutterButters, welcome to the forum! :tiphat:
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Last post by bryang
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:06 pm
North Dallas checking in...
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firehiker »
Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:18 pm
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Hey everyone, I'm a noob from Dallas...or more accurately, Carrollton. I used Addison in my profile because I am actually closer there.
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Howdy! and welcome to the forum! :tiphat:
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Last post by bryang
Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:52 pm
Best/Worst Gun-Friendly Places To Live In TX
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Talonap »
Mon May 25, 2009 1:59 pm
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Greetings Everyone,
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AT LEAST 10 ACRES!!! And a means to keep the lead from crossing your property line...and NEVER, EVER, EVER anywhere with a HOME OWNERS ASS. unless...
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Last post by LaserTex
Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:26 pm
San Antonio Newbie
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Texas Solo »
Sun May 24, 2009 9:02 pm
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Hey all. Well, I'm still in the waiting room , but hope to be close to getting the card ...you know, the one you never leave home without it . LOL!!...
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One nice thing about TX is the Mexican influence. So, instead of a Hawaiian shirt, try an authentic Guayabera. Lots of guys wear them and I don't see...
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Last post by DrBillC
Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:04 pm
Which to Carry - OR Both?
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frjeff »
Fri May 22, 2009 5:51 pm
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I will be getting my CHL soon (months?) here in TX and have a Kahr P9 9mm which I got to be my primary carry gun.
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good point to bring up, something I had not thought of to look into when traveling was the # of guns I could carry on me.
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Last post by Txemtp69
Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:14 pm
Question For The Group
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joe817 »
Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:38 pm
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Is there any benefit what so ever, of sending a certified copy of my birth certificate along with the other required documentation to DPS after...
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I was born overseas while my dad was serving in the Army. Am I to expect a delay while DPS requests a copy of my Birth Certificate from the State...
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Last post by Liaisonnco
Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:27 am
Rec Center
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dimbulb »
Tue May 12, 2009 8:12 pm
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Ok, i understand this is probably a stupid question, but does the posting below satisfy the 30.06 or does the town ordinance suffice?
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Thats a really good explanation.
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Last post by dBex
Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:00 pm
Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
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frjeff »
Thu May 14, 2009 12:22 pm
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Been lurking here after finding this site a few days ago. Have learned a bunch and appreciate all of the sharing.
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They did in Feb. when I took mine in so if it has changed I have not heard. Maybe someone will come along that has done it lately.
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Last post by Hunter11
Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:43 pm
Public Restroom Question
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Nighthawk »
Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:24 pm
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Howdy folks ~ I just got my plastic yesterday and was reading the Wall World trip routine and it brought up a good question that I had, what to do in...
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:iagree: with Excaliber. Once bitten, twice shy, but they have had a couple of incidents. No notification was a big mistake. I could understand if...
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Last post by Keith B
Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:55 am
'nother Newbie
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myron243 »
Tue May 26, 2009 9:17 am
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Just found this forum this morning and am about to spend a pot of coffee perusing it. Don't have my CHL yet. And not too happy right now.
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We may have played chase in WesPac in early '58 or mid '59. BREAM's home port was Pearl.
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Last post by myron243
Sun May 31, 2009 7:36 am
New to Forum
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Txemtp69 »
Tue May 26, 2009 2:35 pm
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NooB from Rockport
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Welcome, Txemtp69, to the forum. We are glad that you found us. I think you will be surprised at the wealth of good information you will find here...
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Last post by bryang
Sat May 30, 2009 9:55 pm
Hello from Arlington
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joe817 »
Fri May 29, 2009 1:00 pm
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Hi folks, Joe here from Arlington. This is my first post, even though I signed up last week and have been lurking since then.
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Thanks everybody. Most appreciated.
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Last post by joe817
Fri May 29, 2009 10:38 pm
Newbie here from N. FW
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retredleg »
Fri May 08, 2009 6:05 pm
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Hello to all.
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No kidding. Ammo is super hard to get a hold of lately. I do have a couple hundred rounds if anyone wants to go pop some off... Sounds like blast
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Last post by mightyjohn
Sun May 24, 2009 10:56 am
Newbie from Cowtown
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ThreeP »
Mon May 18, 2009 10:11 am
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Thought I better jump on board and say hi from SW FTW. I've been lerking for couple of days and decided to join this am. Looked in Waiting Room and...
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ThreeP
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Wed May 20, 2009 9:57 pm
Another Newbie
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dhall »
Mon May 18, 2009 11:59 am
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Finally joined up! I've been reading on here since taking my chl from ElGato in November. Plastic arrived on March 27.
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Welcome to the forum, dhall. :tiphat:
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Last post by bryang
Tue May 19, 2009 5:16 pm
Arrest record
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laketex »
Mon May 18, 2009 9:19 am
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Hi folks. I've got everything together for my CHL (finally)...everything except filling out my arrest records. I got arrested in Lubbock county about...
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Thanks Jim. I'll give them a call today. Ready to get this thing on the road!
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Last post by laketex
Tue May 19, 2009 7:46 am
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