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First carry and made sorta!!
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firediver »
Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:06 pm
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Well I received my CHL earlier this week and today made my first carry to the store, as fate would have it while in the store I met a friend that I...
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That's a memorable first carry.
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Last post by xaggie95
Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:03 pm
Hi Everybody
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xb12s »
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:23 am
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I'm new to the forum. I've been visiting here for the last year or so though and learning a lot.
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Yeah, I remember when I was in my twenty's. Eat whatever you want and as much as you want. Back then I could really do some damage to a buffet. These...
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Last post by C-dub
Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:19 pm
AZ CWP process
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91wm6 »
Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:38 pm
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I just received my Az CWP permit and I have to say it was a very simple process. I called Az DPS(602-256-6280) and requested an application which I...
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I might supplement my TX license, but I don't want to give up the benefit of the TX license allowing me to pick up my niece at her high school with...
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Last post by RPB
Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:50 pm
Question: CHL while Overseas? (Help)
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thatgr »
Sun Jul 15, 2012 4:30 am
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If possible, how am I able to obtain a CHL while stationed overseas? After browsing online, I have not seen any type of information regarding this....
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Last post by Hoosier Daddy
Sun Jul 15, 2012 4:58 pm
Figured i would finally introduce myself
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ZGB »
Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:48 pm
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Well ive been lurking since April. I have really enjoyed reading all the very useful information on here. I have been shooting all my life. Ive also...
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:iagree:
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Last post by Phoenix6410
Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:15 pm
Wally Walk...Kinda
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Phoenix6410 »
Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:53 am
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Okay,
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I have the CZ 75 .40, it is an awesome firearm! It is my first handgun and I am looking for my second to be a Springfield XDM 45, just have to save...
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Last post by Phoenix6410
Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:03 am
Tom Thumb Trot!
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BritOnTour »
Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:53 pm
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I was out at the range last night shooting with some friends. On my way home my wife asked me to pickup some milk. I've only had my CHL a few days...
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The feeling of being wrong for carrying in public will subside in time.
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Last post by 74novaman
Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:07 pm
CHL Question
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Zinho »
Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:20 am
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Can I walk in the city of arlington with my gun? Is that considered a goverment buliding?
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Thx buddy!!
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Last post by Zinho
Thu Jul 05, 2012 4:39 pm
New Gun Owner
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Caltex »
Wed May 23, 2012 1:00 am
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First time gun owner; limited experience; corporate business\personal travel.
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Yes, Crossfire has been recommended quite highly, and I'll be taking classes there when I can save the funds for it. Thanks for the welcome.
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Last post by Caltex
Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:38 pm
FINALLY!!!
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ares338 »
Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:28 pm
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After 60 days from start to finish my CHL just arrived at my mail box and into my hot little hands. I promised my Dad who passed away last year I...
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RJ,
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Last post by grevengrevs
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:44 pm
What to carry?
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SRH78 »
Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:44 am
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As of now, the smallest centerfire handgun I own is a 6 GP100 and since I am finally getting my plastic, I need to get something I can carry. Being...
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One of my carry is a 3 65 with a bobed hammer in a Stoner paddle with a vest , never have been hassled yet wearing it. I just bought Stoner's...
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Last post by txhighlander
Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:32 am
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Last post by teri
Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:07 pm
Weapon Free School Zone?
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urnoodle »
Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:45 am
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Can someone set me straight on this? The instructor in my December CHL class stated weapon-free school zones were those posted with a weapons free...
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Parking on the grass is usually a code violation in most cities.
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Last post by C-dub
Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:08 pm
CHL and TABC
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dds115 »
Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:02 pm
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I went to the Texas Ranger's baseball game (obviously unarmed) on Wednesday and since I had just gotten my plastic that day, I wanted to try to buy...
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I work at a stadium in Houston and the company that provides food and beverage service is really the gatekeeper here on what they will accept as ID....
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Last post by TXLrrp
Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:49 pm
L-1 Fingerprinting
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IronWill45 »
Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:56 am
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Finally decided to go for my CHL. While trying to sort through the process I came to a cross road regarding L-1 fingerprinting…
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Call the county clerk in the county where the offense(s) occurred.
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Last post by Teamless
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:09 am
New Guy Getting Started
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Chief »
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:49 pm
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Hi Folks...
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For what it's worth - I think I'm 1/32, and belong to a tribe (Delaware/Cherokee) and have the lineage all the way back. Folks in my 'tree' have...
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Last post by Chief
Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:45 pm
Started the process
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xaggie95 »
Thu May 31, 2012 7:33 am
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Newbie here. Just stated the process and received notice that my prints were rejected. Frustrating to say the least, but nevertheless will...
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My wife tried lotion for two weeks before the second scan and there was zero improvement in the print quality.
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Last post by johncanfield
Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:38 am
Cleaning after carry?
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SavageMythology »
Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:32 pm
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Not only am I new to CHL (still waiting, actually), but I'm a new gun owner as well and consequently don't know a lot about proper maintenance. I...
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...I carry IWB and it's amazing how much lint gets down into the gun in a week's time...I'd recommend unloading and inspecting closely at least...
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Last post by speedsix
Wed May 30, 2012 8:08 pm
Possibly dumb questions regarding MPA
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discoqueen »
Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:23 pm
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I tried to search, and found some good info on HOW to carry in the car under MPA, but I have question (possibly dumb ones) that I can't find answers...
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+1 for the Wilderness Safepacker. Works great.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri May 18, 2012 8:31 pm
Opinions on OWB or IWB
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Stumpjumper »
Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:16 pm
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Waiting on my plastic (patiently so far) and have been carrying around the house for practice but feel like it's pretty obvious I've got a hunk of...
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Bill:
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Last post by cbunt1
Thu May 17, 2012 2:45 am
Belts
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Stumpjumper »
Wed May 09, 2012 5:30 pm
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I know this is probably opening a can of worms but what is a good belt. I purchased a 511 operator belt but don't know if that's a good choice or...
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I recently purchased a DeSantis stitch holster belt, it has greatly improved my carrying. I tried carrying with my regular bet for a while and there...
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Last post by rev210
Wed May 16, 2012 10:07 pm
Wally...Well, Albertson's walk
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by matriculated » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:57 pm
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I hope this is the correct place to post this.
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+1 on carrying around the house. I already feel like something is missing if i don't have my gun. I started out at the range I fired at least 500...
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Last post by OrangeAnimal
Wed May 16, 2012 10:25 am
Hello from Austin
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JaredW »
Sun May 13, 2012 4:46 pm
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Hello, new member here.
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Thanks guys!
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Last post by JaredW
Mon May 14, 2012 6:10 pm
Printing
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scottkennedy05 »
Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:15 pm
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So being new to carrying, I've been experimenting with OWB and IWB to try to figure out what is more comfortable and concealing. Either one works for...
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Don't be concerned. Belt clips are belt clips. They could be for anything.
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Last post by WildBill
Sat May 12, 2012 7:16 pm
Suspended/Invalid Licence
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jz75455 »
Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:48 pm
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I owe the State of TX $900 on a surcharge that I have been making payments on but have fallen behind. I now have a suspended driver license because...
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The OP was a new Member asking a legitimate question about eligibility and the response to his question was 5 pages of condemnation and arguing. This...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed May 09, 2012 8:41 am
Maxpedition Packs and off body carry
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peppergat »
Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:35 pm
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Hey all , I am curious , does anyone else use any of the Maxpedition CCW packs and , what do You think of them ? I havent gotten My license just yet...
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I think it’s too easy to get separated from your bag thus it’s a bad Idea
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Last post by barstoolguru
Tue May 08, 2012 4:43 pm
Pulled the trigger on a IWB
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Stumpjumper »
Thu May 03, 2012 7:27 pm
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Well, I went ahead and ordered a Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe to go along with my Fobus OWB. Been practicing around the house and really am getting...
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Great choice!you wont regret it.I dont carry at work but i wear my super tuck all day.SUPER COMFORTABLE,works great as a cell phone holster when my...
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Last post by Brettster
Mon May 07, 2012 7:56 pm
Fees for CHL classes TOO expensive!
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polisci »
Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:38 pm
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Dear Abby,
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Paid 60 each for my wife and I - last time I had it it was comped since I was running the range at the time and set up for all the instructors. I am...
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Last post by SRO1911
Sat May 05, 2012 11:29 pm
Hello Everyone...
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jcharro »
Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:46 pm
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I'm new to CHL and just got my plastic this past Friday. I was a nervous wreck going out to eat with my family and doing some shopping. But after a...
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welcome
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Last post by g31357
Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:57 pm
What would you do?
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fortworthdude »
Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:59 pm
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So here is the deal. You are walking from your house to the cluster mailbox 50 to 75 yards down the street to get your mail. You are ready to head...
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:iagree: I use that tactic frequently in parking lots and other spots on the street.
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Last post by sugar land dave
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:06 am
Non-Compliant 30.06 signs
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GeekDad »
Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:01 am
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So I have been at Childrens medical center in Dallas this week due to my son not gaining weight. (He is doing better now thankfully)
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Several of the medical facilities that I've been in have a similar setup. The Harris Methodist-Southlake has the white on glass letters which I'd...
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Last post by chasfm11
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:22 am
"More" Legal - Finally
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ScooterSissy »
Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:46 pm
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I originally took my course two years ago. I put off doing the paperwork though, since I didn't have a gun (and also because I'm a semi-professional...
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I'll say this: You'd be surprised how many people we get posting on here that don't know simple things like no carry in federal buildings, church...
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Last post by 74novaman
Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:45 pm
No Wally Walk...but "Target Trot"
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Superman »
Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:15 pm
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Just got my plastic today in the mail :anamatedbanana
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What is it about going into one of these stores and suddenly feeling your bowels engage into overdrive?
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Last post by johnson0317
Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:15 pm
CHL, concealed carry and the wife...
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Birdshot70 »
Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:30 pm
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I have recently received my CHL. Practiced around the house per a friends suggestion before the plastic arrived.
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rlol rlol rlol ...and my kids used to be the ones who would do that!
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Last post by Birdshot70
Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:34 am
proper? defensive shoot.
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FishInTx »
Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:36 pm
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Out at the range today. I'm a bout 5 yards form the BG, b-27, he comes at me with a gun, I draw my weapon backing up..aim and fire, fire ,fire. The...
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second the notion of joining a IDPA club. It adds a little stress and a lot of more realastic practice to your shooting plus a lot of fun.
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Last post by kjolly
Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:55 am
What to do about a bad class
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JustMe »
Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:43 pm
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BUT--my only problem with that is--you complain about an instructor--his ticket gets pulled--AND then everyone he taught gets their ticket pulled
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Good question. If there was way to stop payment on your check or CC for failure to perform, etc., you might get the state's attention. ITMT, it's all...
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Last post by Oldgringo
Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:13 pm
Texas - Extra license?
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Redwood Lenny »
Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:53 pm
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Hi all,
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Even now, in the second decade of the 21st Century, Florida requires a new set of fingerprints for nonresident renewals. In addition to whatever the...
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Last post by apostate
Sun Apr 08, 2012 5:57 pm
Golf Course
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FishInTx »
Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:27 pm
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I walk into a semi-private country club ask to rent a cart and buy a coke then notice, on a side window behind the pro shop counter, a 51% sign in...
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I just had to poke at you there A-R. ;-)
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Last post by Keith B
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:39 am
Traveling on business.......
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jkviper »
Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:53 am
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I will be traveling (Airline) on business to Arizona in about two weeks and see that they have Reciprocity with Texas as a written agreement. I have...
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Bet your arms got really tired.
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Last post by johnson0317
Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:24 pm
Under 21 CHL
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logan_zugg »
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:06 pm
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Hey im in the US Navy and i am waiting on my background check. But i no when i sent in my stuff for my CHL they needed to side shots of my face and 2...
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Beaumont is almost in Louisiana but that's still a couple states away from Virginia.
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Last post by smoothoperator
Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:30 pm
CHL Saturday
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fortworthdude »
Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:23 am
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'Tis a good day for me in Texas. I took my CHL training today (02/19/2012), learned a lot and had a blast. Being a Brit living in Texas I feel like...
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Welcome, and I agree with all of the above.
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Last post by snatchel
Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:42 pm
New to CHL fourm
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atowntx512 »
Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:09 am
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Cant wait to do my Wally Walk...People on this forum have great conversation and are very helpful. Glad to join an elite squad.....
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Welcome! This is a great place to stay informed after you get your CHL ... I value reading the posts as much as I enjoy range practice.
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Last post by hangfour
Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:08 pm
Finally did the walk
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Longhornfan69 »
Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:21 pm
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My holster finally came in today, the White Hat Holster's MaxTuck, so I strapped on my M&P 9c and went to my LGS to look at some guns, went to Lowes,...
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:iagree:
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Last post by sugar land dave
Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:23 pm
New mamber with a bunch of questions...Sorry
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Igogzz »
Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:20 am
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I am not sure if I have put this in the right spot, (mods please forgive if I didn't).
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They soak up less when the medicine is .45 caliber. The only problem is that people can live for several seconds, or longer, after sustaining a fatal...
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Last post by johnson0317
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:54 pm
Newbie Loving The Forum
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DesertRadioRat »
Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:41 pm
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Howdy All!
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Welcome aboard! I'm new and digging the forum too.
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Last post by FishInTx
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:22 pm
New from Mesquite
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achennau »
Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:35 am
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Just joined up and wanted to say hey! Been reading and browsing for a couple of months now and enjoy all of it.
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Welcome.
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Last post by jmra
Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:51 pm
Newbie to forum and CHL.
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bobs94formula »
Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:54 pm
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Hey guys, new here and just wanted to say hi and ask a couple of questions. I just took my class Sunday, got fingerprinted and sent paper work...
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Thanks again for the warm welcome! Well I am picking up a SA 4 service Xd-40 tomorrow! :mrgreen: Can't wait to take it out and put some rounds...
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Last post by bobs94formula
Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:47 pm
New to the Forum and CHL!
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PanhandlePistolera »
Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:46 pm
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Hi everyone! I just took my CHL class a couple of weeks ago and I'm still waiting for my plastic . I've read up on the Wally Walk, and I'm already...
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Welcome from North Central Texas. Just got my plastic last week. 32 days total wait.
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Last post by grandpa1466
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:46 pm
Chl course expiration?
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imca171 »
Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:39 pm
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I took my CHL course in Sept. 2011. Due to unforseen expenses popping up, I had to postpone applying for the license. How long do I have to apply, or...
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You're welcome. Don't forget my cut.
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Last post by jmra
Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:40 pm
Finally Did My Wally Walk
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randomoutburst »
Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:29 am
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So, I have to ask one question: Am I doing it right?
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I fixed the broken photos. They shouldn't go down again since I'm hosting them through my blog and not a free image hosting site. Enjoy!
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Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:14 am
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