The "What Works, What Doesn't," "Recommendations & Experiences"
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Target Trot and Bookstore Boogie
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S&Wgrl »
Wed May 23, 2012 5:23 pm
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After 89 days of waiting :mad5 I finally recieved my plastic. Oh what a glorious day...I went to Target yesterday with my new buddy the Ruger LC9. I...
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Congrats! the feelings only get better!
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Last post by sepiid
Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:02 pm
Remora + Extended Mag Release + Glock = :(
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tobasco »
Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:20 pm
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Today when I removed my holstered gun I noticed the magazine was out slightly. I have a Glock 29SF with extended magazine release and was carrying...
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Ok thanks. I guess it's good that I didn't find this out the hard way. I emailed Remora because this is not listed on their FAQ. Might seem obvious...
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Last post by tobasco
Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:20 pm
First carry outside of hometown.
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BigGuy »
Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:41 pm
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Spent the week with the kids and grand kids in Forth Worth. This was my first carry outside of Texarkana. There were three interesting aspects....
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Around here unlicensed possession signs are at nearly every restaurant (ones with alcohol) and every convenience store (ones with alcohol) and every...
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Last post by RPB
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:27 am
New to CHL Forum
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mgfirearms »
Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:52 pm
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Hey everyone just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the forum been reading posts for awhile. Applied for my CHL September 20 2012 waiting on it...
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Only if it doesn't stink. Hahaha
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Last post by mgfirearms
Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:37 pm
Employee Handbook
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JAGER77 »
Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:30 pm
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I just find the wording of our employee handbook a little confusing. They are contradicting themselves and maybe that's what they want to do. I don't...
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When the parking lot bill passed, I remember some people getting upset about their employers requiring employees to notify the company they have a...
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Last post by tacticool
Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:04 pm
Hello to this forum
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kountzer »
Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:35 am
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I am new to the forum and relatively new to firearms. I served an enlistment in the U.S. Coast Guard years ago. I fired my first pistol then, and I...
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Welcome aboard. State your location & some of us will be willing to let you shoot some.
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:56 pm
My CHL Story So Far...
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trentwhite778 »
Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:44 pm
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Hello everyone, I figured I'd finally come out of hiding, quit lurking, introduce myself, and post a little bit about my CHL experience so far.
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My plastic came in today, so I'm officially legal! I thought I would feel more excited about it, but I actually just feel relief and a quiet calm...
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Last post by trentwhite778
Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:27 pm
Ace Case Holsters
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Stumpjumper »
Sat May 12, 2012 3:45 pm
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Anybody used an Ace Case Holster? They have a great deal but it seems that when something is this cheap there's a reason why.
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Update
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Last post by RPB
Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:17 am
A good article on dressing to conceal
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Thumper »
Fri Oct 05, 2012 10:38 am
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For those new to concealed carry, and for those not so new to it, this is a good article. (IMO).
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Oops. My bad. Mods please lock/delete.
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Last post by Thumper
Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:28 am
Another Newbie Here!
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exbellicus »
Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:58 am
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Hello everyone - been stalking the forum for a while now - finally got my CHL in the mail a few weeks ago. I'm 23 and live a bit north of Dallas. I...
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Welcome to the board & that is an excellent carry choice. :tiphat:
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:41 pm
New resident requirements?
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bdsnooks »
Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:23 pm
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Hi All,
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:thumbs2: We need to see if Austin will make that sign official :biggrinjester:
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Last post by TexasGal
Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:19 pm
First 2 days of carry
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ftabangler13 »
Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:51 pm
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Well, I finally got my plastic on Saturday and decided it was time to do a wally-walk. But then I thought to myself, why not go bigger? I decided to...
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I was wondering why my dad kicked me out...
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Last post by ftabangler13
Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:38 pm
Sign of the times
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longtooth »
Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:21 am
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I KindA believe the title says it all.
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Hey, lets lay off the .380 carriers out there! I'm sure it fits nicely under their skirts. :shock:
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Last post by glockstero
Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:29 pm
My first carry in public
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mrm1955Tex »
Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:56 am
My license came in on Friday evening and I was going to do the wally walk first on Saturday.
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Last post by Jasonw560
Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:24 am
Sort of adjusting to carrying
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daniel2002p »
Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:53 pm
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Well I have had my CHL for about two weeks now and I have to say I am sort of getting used to carrying and not freaking out every time I see a police...
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:iagree:
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Last post by RPB
Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:56 am
Looking into getting a CHL and some advice.
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Fang990 »
Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:42 pm
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Howdy all,
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If you read some of my posts you will find that I am a huge fan of Colts. I own at least eight. I don't recommend the Colt Government .380 as your...
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Last post by WildBill
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:03 pm
Picture on CHL??
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SSAllen63 »
Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:58 pm
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I got my CHL in the mail today. Funny thing about my license. I got pictures made for it. Sent them in with all the stuff. It showed up at the TX DPS...
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Sometimes, for one reason or another, the photo that is sent in doesn't work--doesn't scan or digitize--something.
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Last post by JustMe
Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:07 am
What Would You Do?
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WildBill »
Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:24 pm
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There is a thread about whether or not you should admit to carrying. What would you do or say if you saw someone who was exposing their handgun?...
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Instructors teaching stuff like this in a Texas class gives ammunition to the people selling the 1 hour VA class.
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Last post by smoothoperator
Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:22 pm
Instructor recs
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katiethompson »
Sun Sep 02, 2012 3:59 pm
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Howdy all,
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Hi Katie,
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Last post by lancermit
Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:11 am
Change of Address Question
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Gunny007 »
Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:38 pm
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I'm getting married in October. I currently live in my parents house. My fiance and I are moving into our own apartment. (temporarily until we find...
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GC §411.181. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME. (a) If a person who is a current license holder moves from any residence address stated on the...
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Last post by bizarrenormality
Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:50 pm
hardly a new topic, but current info
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E.Marquez »
Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:53 am
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Wife's plastic came today... 22 days from electronic submission/ mail in combo to mail box. 5 working days from change from manufacturing to mailed...
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chick with a 45. :drool: awesome.
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Last post by JeepGuy79
Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:56 pm
Mailing Doc's Today
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mrm1955Tex »
Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:37 am
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Hello Everyone, New to this forum and to CHL as well.
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Saw that my online status was finally updated today!!!! One step closer...
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Last post by TexasCajun
Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:41 pm
Mind set for new CHL
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BigGuy »
Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:38 pm
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I grew up in southeast Arkansas and thought of guns as tools, not terribly different from fishing poles, frog gigs, or pocket knifes. They brought...
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I carried a badge for 35 years in Texas, PD and SO. I never had a problem with qualified civilians carrying a concealed weapon.
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Last post by HK_USP_45
Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:37 pm
Car Carry - Transition
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xb12s »
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:48 am
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My employer prohibits firearms in the office. Since the good people here at Texas CHL were able to convince the politicians to change the laws, I can...
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Nano vault. $20 at Academy or at Home Depot online.. $26 at amazon.
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:53 am
Traffic Tickets...
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DJM »
Sun Aug 19, 2012 11:22 pm
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Hey guys, I'm 21 and looking in to getting my CHL! :anamatedbanana
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In our instructor's class, DPS said if they ran across a warrant for a traffic violation in their background check, they would make a courtesy call...
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:47 am
New guy checking in from Abilene
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IluvTEA »
Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:47 pm
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Hello,
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Yes, that Johan.
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Last post by MasterOfNone
Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:40 pm
Requirement to pruchase handgun in Texas as (Conditional) pe
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timf79 »
Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:05 pm
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Hello,
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I guess its taking a while for them to get updated forms out to everyone. My local FFL has the new forms
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Last post by ghostrider
Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:01 pm
juvenile arrest
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JCXD40 »
Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:53 pm
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My husband was arrested in 1978 for minor in possesion, in Kansas. His record was expunged but we weren't sure whether or not we still needed to list...
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Thank you both for the info! :tiphat:
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Last post by JCXD40
Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:20 pm
First carry!
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Nhilbert »
Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:41 pm
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Got my license in today! Had a good carry day today felt weird at first but I think I was thinking about it to much!
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Just realized I sort of hijacked the thread. My apologies to the OP. :oops:
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Last post by Songbird
Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:42 pm
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Last post by ClarkLZeuss
Wed Aug 08, 2012 7:49 pm
So does anybody carry in their cargo pants pocket
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Stumpjumper »
Mon May 07, 2012 6:19 pm
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I have a few pairs of cargo pants and it seems that my pistol (FNX-9mm) fits pretty well in the side pocket. Does anybody carry this way? Pros/cons...
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Time to update here!: I have been carrying my Kahr PM9 in my cargo pocket, as my BUG. I am pleased to announce a new baby to my firearms family...the...
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Last post by johnson0317
Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:49 pm
First carry
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xaggie95 »
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:32 am
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Well, I decided today would be the first day of my new lifestyle. I woke up like any other Saturday and put on my shorts, tshirt and flip flops.
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I have only been carrying for a month and believe me I'm a lot more comfortable now than I was the first day. My first time carrying was at walmart...
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Last post by 91wm6
Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:27 am
new to forum with a ton of questions...
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corpsmanup »
Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:19 pm
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Just wanted to introduce myself. Im originally from Texas and joined the navy thinking i would be a sailor.... wrong the recruiter said i would be a...
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Welcome fellow Swabbie! :tiphat: :patriot:
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Last post by AEA
Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:40 pm
Moved from NY
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robbyg1 »
Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:18 am
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I recently moved to Texas from NY where I have a CHL, do I have to take the course for a Texas CHL?
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I knew some upstate folks a while back...farm folks...liked hunting, fishing, outdoors stuff. Good people.
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Last post by Heartland Patriot
Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:17 am
going to a bar
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texas medic »
Sat May 26, 2012 4:49 pm
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Hello i am new to this forum and have a question...... Last night my wife and I went to dinner with some of her friends and i had my weapon and after...
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I drink at home also and don't go anywhere once I'm here..
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Last post by Dallas
Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:19 pm
Should I get my CHL??
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Chuck nasty »
Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:30 pm
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I live in Houston and Im want to get my CHL. A lot of people I have been talking to are telling me that if you have a CHL an you do have to defend...
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How long have you had your CHL?
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Last post by WildBill
Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:15 pm
Waiting for wife to out me
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goose »
Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:00 pm
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Back in Oklahoma I almost always carried in a fanny pack. When relicensing here in TX, I wanted to go IWB. They boys were with me when I purchased my...
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I too am Waiting for wife not to out me though.
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Last post by RPB
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:26 am
New member needs advice with a serious issue
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SSG1981 »
Fri May 11, 2012 8:53 pm
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First let me start by saying that I’m a new member. I have been a Texas CHL holder for almost 1 year now. If im posting this in the wrong section...
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Nope. Not at your house or on your property. I frequently unconceal my gun as I step out of my truck, especially if there are contractors at any of...
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Last post by steveincowtown
Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:45 am
Probably a dumb question but...
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Razgriz »
Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:36 pm
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So, I'm almost done with my CHL application however im stuck on criminal history. It says Indicate all criminal history information regardless of the...
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Thanks Skiprr, saved me from calling out another one! :biggrinjester:
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Last post by AEA
Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:23 am
First multi state trip with the CHL
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Stumpjumper »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:53 pm
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Recieved my CHL one week before we went on vacation to Florida. The day before we left I recieved my Crossbreed Supertuck Deluxe. I strapped on the...
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He did...... :roll:
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Last post by AEA
Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:09 am
Gun Belt, Why?
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GeekDad »
Sun May 13, 2012 8:50 pm
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So I did some searching and cant seem to find the scenario of the question I am asking.
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I wonder if he found a belt?
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Last post by AEA
Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:31 am
1911 Condition 1 carry
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swap71 »
Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:08 pm
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New to CHL...shooter for many years. I am 100% comfortable carrying open in condition one when able (deer lease, hiking etc.) Not sure if I will be...
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Been carrying mine in an IWB holster for a very long time with no problems. As TAM said, it's the only logical way to carry a 1911.
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Last post by PBratton
Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:47 pm
Jeans advice, body type, and concealment
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xb12s »
Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:12 am
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I've been thinking that I may need to change my style of dress somewhat to aid in carrying. Looking for some advice from some of you guys with...
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One warning, my 1.5 belt barely fits through the belt loops, if you have a belt larger than 1.5 you might want to check it first.
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Last post by Jaguar
Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:54 pm
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apostate »
Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:24 pm
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I didn't vote because I carried to 7-11 for some beer but when I go to Wally world it is out of necessary and not to see if I get a reaction ;-)
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Last post by barstoolguru
Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:47 pm
Wally Walk/Ride
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SSAllen63 »
Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:07 pm
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:hurry: 42 days mailbox to mailbox. Got my CHL in the mail today. I slapped on my new jeans (2 too big) my new gun belt, and my Glock 26 in my IWB...
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I thought the same thing. Wow! SSAllen63 really cranked up the level of difficulty for a first carry. Nicely done.
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:49 pm
Any fellow brits with CHL ?
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mikey1969 »
Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:48 am
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Hey guys ... looking to catch up with any fellow brits out there to share experiences with CHL applications and general shooting/range stuff. I have...
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Sorry BritOnTour .... you asked me where i was from ...... place called dunfermline , scotland
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Last post by mikey1969
Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:41 pm
Howdy!
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jbird710 »
Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:30 am
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This looks like the best place to post an introduction. Have been shooting since I was 6 years old. My dad gave me my first shotgun (crack barrel...
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Welcome aboard & we will learn from your experiences too.
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Last post by longtooth
Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:36 am
First carry
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77346 »
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:23 pm
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As previously reported, I got my license in the mail this week... the lock box I ordered to keep in my vehicle arrived a few days later and my [pre-paid legal]...
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Looking forward to being able to carry ... Soon.
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Last post by cewait
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:28 pm
Just finished the CHL class
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teri »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:28 pm
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I took the class yesterday. I plan to complete the paperwork and get the prints this week. I know it will be a long wait :???:
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I likes me a good steak, but there's just something about the peanut shells all over the bare concrete floor that I can't handle. I don't know why,...
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Last post by C-dub
Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:00 pm
New to this
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xaggie95 »
Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:01 pm
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I'm planning a similar wally walk about likely with the G26 or G19. Not sure but the G26 will fit nicely in my car glove box. I might reserve the G19...
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I just got the LockDown 222133 Compact Security Vault from Amazon (MidwayUSA also sells it); it's relatively small and fits perfectly under my seat...
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Last post by 77346
Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:31 pm
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