The "What Works, What Doesn't," "Recommendations & Experiences"
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Getting comfortable
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loveslattes »
Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:24 pm
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Hello everyone. I got my CHL a couple of weeks ago. I have purchased a Sig P238 to carry. I got it at about the same time as my license so have only...
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Thanks, again, for the recommendations. I received my Kangaroo Carry and wore it today. It is certainly do-able and I can see where I may be using it...
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Last post by loveslattes
Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:47 pm
Misspelled name on DL
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Natesac »
Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:51 am
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I have been lurking the boards for some time making sure I have everything in order to begin my class/application process.
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They don't handle simple things much better. My brother was forced to give up his TDL for failing the eye test. He's blind in one eye and had to save...
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Last post by puma guy
Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:01 pm
Moving then moving back
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Istroumax »
Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:48 am
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If I acquire my CHL then move out of state, will my license still be good according to Texas, not the state I move to. That state requires 1 year...
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Thank you guys for the info!
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Last post by jcm151
Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:37 am
feeling like a lawyer
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Texas_Blaze »
Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:47 am
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ever since i started the process of getting my chl i have been reading chp 9, chp 46. i have read and read and read some more while waiting for...
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had a discussion a few months ago with an LEO about CHL. He was quoting 35.05 and saying if the business had a no guns sign, then that met the...
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Last post by TxLobo
Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:15 pm
Newbie
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jvalle1911 »
Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:53 am
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Howdy,
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You'll be very pleased with the Whit Hat also.
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Last post by Taurus.40
Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:23 pm
Had my first oopsie
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NTEXChallengerCHL »
Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:24 am
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So I went to a local Burger King last night. Ordered and got my food and drink, and headed to a booth with my buddy. I wasn't even thinking when I...
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Real men are made of steel brother!
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Last post by Ericstac
Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:29 am
Texas REALTORS and CHL
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skeetshooter »
Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:02 pm
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Hi to All,
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They don't have explicit invitation onto my front porch. I as a Realtor have explicit permission to enter these properties by the property owners.
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Last post by TXwaterdog
Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:19 pm
Printing
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firefighter184 »
Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:40 am
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Hello All first post here
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Keep 'em guessing. I'm importing this image from another thread here.
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Last post by CainA
Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:03 pm
Where should I go to Class?
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mikea861 »
Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:51 am
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I have not had a CHL before but plan on getting one next month I live on the northside of San Antonio any suggestions on the best place to go?
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I like LoneStar Handgun. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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Last post by Colt1911
Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:31 pm
How many guns?
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Lucky Luke »
Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:04 pm
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Hello all,
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That was it. Looks like they took out the non-committal language. :thumbs2:
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Last post by fickman
Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:08 am
Suggestions on selling firearm
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MolonLabe »
Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:45 pm
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Never sold a gun before, have only purchased from retailers& shows. Was thinking about listing something here, was wondering if ya'll have any tips?...
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Whatever you decide your requirements are, there should be no surprises when you meet.
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Last post by Mike1951
Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:33 pm
Finally Got the CHL!
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hmayasi »
Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:09 pm
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So after what seemed like eternity, I finally received my CHL in the mail. I don't have a super tuck type of holster for my 9mm yet. So instead, I...
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Thanks everyone for the replies. I appreciate all your input. This is definitely a learning experience.
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Last post by hmayasi
Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:31 am
In chamber or no?
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AbsoluteZer0 »
Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:27 pm
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Greetings,
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It is an echo here, but always one in the pipe.....the average gun fight lasts less than three seconds. Do you want to be the guy having to chamber a...
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Last post by AggieMike
Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:37 pm
First day carry today.
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Caribe »
Mon Nov 19, 2012 7:24 pm
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Just received my Tx. CHL in the mail yesterday. Carried a Taurus PT709 today in a Remora holster. The combo is very comfortable and very concealable....
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No need to apologize. There is a lot of confusion about carrying in a church.
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Last post by carlson1
Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:14 am
Newbie ?
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aallen13 »
Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:28 pm
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Mailed in all my info today. I am looking for small frame, pocket size, .380 or 9mm. I work outdoors & wear jeans in winter & IWB holster just sounds...
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if you're working outside in jeans, what style of jean are you wearing? you don't want the gun falling out, yes, that can happen. in a snapping cargo...
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Last post by SewTexas
Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:08 pm
Day 1 with my CHL
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Wodathunkit »
Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:59 am
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Yesterday I strapped up for the first time and headed out for a busy day with the Mrs.
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That's the one!
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Last post by Redneck_Buddha
Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:40 am
Current Costs Involved For CHL
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Robert*PPS »
Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:54 pm
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So, what's the out-the-door costs of getting a CHL (removing guns and ammo out of the equation)? Is it just the cost of the class, or is there a line...
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Application------------------------$142.00
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Last post by ArmedAndPolite
Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:39 pm
Class B - 5 Years - ALMOST!
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tony2481 »
Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:06 pm
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I was pulled over for DWI in February 2008. The DWI case was dropped down to an Obstruction of Highway Charge (OHC) which is still a class B...
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Good deal. I was pretty sure that was the case but can't hurt to ask! Thanks!
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Last post by tony2481
Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:50 pm
Question about ID Placement
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trentwhite778 »
Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:04 pm
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I have been thinking about this for a while and I did try to search for a similar thread but didn't find anything. So my apologies in advance if this...
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Does not ever hurt to ask a question -- however, the thread does appear to be overthought to some - including me. Serious question though and I...
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Last post by couzin
Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:15 pm
question about disqualifying event
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princebarry »
Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:33 pm
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This has probably been covered a thousand times on here, but i'll beat the dead horse.
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well, its the truth. while i was going thru what i went thru, i tried to blame everyone from the officers to my parents. i never could grasp the fact...
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Last post by princebarry
Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:29 pm
What is a proper response to this situation?
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mrm1955Tex »
Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:36 pm
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I wonder about altercations and how to correctly respond and what to say.
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Thank you to all who posted. This information is so important to those of us who are new to the CHL world. :tiphat:
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Last post by GratefulGirl59
Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:44 pm
App submitted, looooong wait
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Andrew Brown »
Fri Dec 28, 2012 6:45 pm
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Hollow everybody,
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Manufacturing pending...!
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Last post by Andrew Brown
Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:23 pm
Concealed Carry in the bank.
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bartfields »
Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:40 am
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Hello All,
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Ummm, NO.
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Last post by E.Marquez
Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:06 pm
Situation that almost made me think of pulling weapon...
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XDSConcealer »
Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:17 am
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First, let me start off by saying I haven't had my CHL long (almost 1 month) but the things I learned in my classes, research and topics on this site...
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Had it been me, I would have driven straight to the police station and parked there. If I had remembered to do it, I would have called 911 while...
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Last post by baldeagle
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:27 pm
Excuses to go back to your vehicle...
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Millionhorns »
Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:30 pm
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Let's say you're with a couple of friends and y'all are going to the movies. You get to the door and notice the 30.06 sign; you must put your weapon...
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:iagree: I'm both IT and prepress production manager for a mid-sized paper. Though it hasn't happened in years, there is the possibility of a major...
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Last post by BigGuy
Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:33 pm
Just got my CHL Today
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Drewsta84 »
Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:22 am
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Hello All,
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Thanks for a warm welcome, y'al! :thumbs2:
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Last post by golly
Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:42 pm
Am I Eligible with my Record?
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Kiddio »
Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:32 pm
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Hi, new to the board, but I been reading around the forum trying to find the answers to my situation the past week.
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:iagree: Local or county level issues, as well as back state taxes or child support owed can impact your capability of getting a CHL and not your...
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Last post by Keith B
Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:29 am
Going to Disney World!
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leftyonly »
Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:00 pm
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Going to DIsney World (Orlando, FL) over Holidays...and hold a Texas CHL only...
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Outstanding !!....my wife had early stage 4 lung cancer and was diagnosed at 15% chance of survival in 5 years. she just completed another 6 month...
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Last post by pipeliner
Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:49 pm
Howdy - Another Newby -Decision Made
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RVVet »
Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:55 am
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Here goes.
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By the way, be aware that the states of New York and New Jersey have a documented track record of arresting and imprisoning travelers who are passing...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:46 am
am I eligble?
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liberty2014 »
Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:23 am
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I was placed on deferred adjudication in 2007 for assault bi that i plead no contest to. I know i am able to buy firearms because i have before and...
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Thanks guys, i just set an appointment to get my finger prints done.
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Last post by liberty2014
Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:06 pm
First Timer to the Forum...Where to start?
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Wodathunkit »
Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:32 am
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Greetings everyone. I'm new to the forum and overwhelmed at the amount of information available. I would appreciate some tips to where to go first....
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Pulled the trigger on a holster purchase. I went with the Crossbreed Super Tucks Deluxe after much research and high recommendations on the site,...
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Last post by Wodathunkit
Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:29 pm
Forms Submitted - Let the waiting begin
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TobyMcCann »
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:06 pm
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After taking the CHL class on the 24th, I took a much needed week-long trip to the lease. Today I submitted the CHL-100, CHL-6, FAST receipt and...
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Congrats! Pull up a chair and join the wait. Sent mine off on 11/15. :cheers2:
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Last post by RedEagle
Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:33 pm
New to CHL not new to firearms
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Hawk99 »
Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:13 pm
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Hi,
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Thanks to you fellow vet. We have a mutual aid society going here. :thumbs2:
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Last post by Hawk99
Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:04 pm
New to Texas and CHL
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Gameover »
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:54 pm
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Hi everyone, moved here from Arizona thought I'd check this place out. Recently took my CHL class and submitted all the paperwork and status has said...
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Welcome to Texas and the forum. Lots of insightful and knowledgeable individuals on this site. As my grandfather always told me the dumbest question...
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Last post by packa45
Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:48 am
Are fingerprints and background always required?
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scotts404 »
Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:09 pm
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I hold a current Texas private security commission. Both requirements having been met, will they be waved for CHL?
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This is a WAVE.
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Last post by WildBill
Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:37 pm
is it ok to admit you are carrying
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kewlteacher »
Fri Aug 10, 2012 8:01 pm
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for example, if i am at Walmart, and some random or presumeably random shopper asks me, hey are you strapped is it ok to say yes ? i have been...
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C arry A lways N ever ' T ell
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Last post by barstoolguru
Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:09 am
Change of license while awaiting CHL
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CoffeeNut »
Thu Nov 22, 2012 1:52 pm
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Hello,
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Hah! Yes that would certainly make a difference. Thanks again.
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Last post by CoffeeNut
Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:20 pm
No "plastic" yet
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MichaelB »
Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:43 am
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Hello,
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:iagree:
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Last post by 81aggie
Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:58 am
Finally! :)
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La Longue Carabine »
Thu Nov 15, 2012 2:49 am
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New to the site.
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Excellent - always carry.
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Last post by johncanfield
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:52 am
New to TXCHL
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Ericstac »
Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:04 pm
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What's going on everyone :tiphat:
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welcome!
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Last post by 10Shooter
Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:07 pm
First Carry
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schwartzkm »
Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:18 am
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I received my CHL yesterday and made an excuse to go to Wal-Mart which was hijacked by my wife who wanted to go to Kroger instead. I put my...
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Great job! It gets easier the more you carry. Almost too easy. I still go through a checklist before I leave the house to make sure that everything...
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Last post by TexasCajun
Mon Nov 05, 2012 5:47 pm
Forgot to show LEO my CHL
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KarrMar »
Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:08 am
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Hello everybody. I'm new to the forum and to CHL. I got mine about a month ago and traveled this past weekend to The Colony for my grand daughters...
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Got a certified letter today from The Colony police dept. It seems as though the officers microphone was not working so my claim of rudeness could...
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Last post by KarrMar
Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:56 am
Studying for CHL and have questions...
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SSgtWeasel »
Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:03 am
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Studying for CHL and have several questions please
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:thumbs2: Same at my church, and most I go to.
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Last post by RPB
Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:46 am
CHL class exam results
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trumanOscar »
Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:57 pm
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I took my CHL class today. Why are the exam results not sent to the state?
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And another reason they're scored as pass/fail and recorded as such comes into play with the possibility of civil suits following a clean shooting....
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Last post by cbunt1
Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:25 am
To shoot or not to shoot
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Laneman »
Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:23 am
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I recently made it to the four year mark of concealed carry and have renewed my CHL for another term. I wanted to share some thoughts with new CHL...
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I don't broadcast that I carry nor do I particularly care who knows. I am a law abiding citizen that is former LE.
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Last post by Moby
Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:21 am
New to CHL and new to the forum.
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bartfields »
Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:59 am
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Hello to all of my new CHL friends.
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After about three times out.. NO big deal. The quote above says it best. Even my wife didn't notice after hugging up on me. ;-) lol!!
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Last post by bartfields
Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:45 pm
Long time CHL Holder Preparing for First Carry
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TLud »
Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:06 am
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I obtained my first CHL while living in Florida a little more than 10 years ago, but moved to Texas shortly thereafter and didn't pursue obtaining my...
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I ordered this and one of the Qwik Grips to see which I like better. Having the best grip possible is worth the $10 or $15 of trial and error. Thanks...
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Last post by TLud
Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:31 am
had my first "wally walk"
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sepiid »
Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:29 am
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well, i had my first outing with my CHL on my hip.
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Because sometimes it's just too hot. Now, I do keep it concealed in my front yard, but do not in my fenced backyard. Most of my backyard has a chain...
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Last post by C-dub
Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:19 pm
My first carry.
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trentwhite778 »
Sun Oct 14, 2012 1:46 am
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I got my plastic in yesterday but haven't had a chance to break it in until today. I took my wife, six year old son, and his little friend to the...
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Given the TSA's propensity for extending their boundaries , I'd say that your uneasiness at the airport is well founded. They've pretty much proven...
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Last post by chasfm11
Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:22 am
Insurance, yes or no?
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kewlteacher »
Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:41 am
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when i took. my class, there was a representative that came and spoke to us about signing up for shooters insurance that offers legal help in the...
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I don't have a problem with the insurance aspect. I have a problem with the sly way they market it thru Instructors in direct violation of DPS...
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Last post by AEA
Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:02 pm
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