The "What Works, What Doesn't," "Recommendations & Experiences"
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Ldy AlliDu »
Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:03 pm
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Well, I took the class today and will send in my paperwork soon.
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Thanks everybody :cool:
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Last post by Ldy AlliDu
Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:11 pm
Reasonable attempt to conceal
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glbedd53 »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:44 pm
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I think I understand the concept, reasonable attempt to conceal, I've been carrying about 5 months, I'm too skinny to comfortably carry IWB. Of all...
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I've learned some valuable lessons on the forum and I'd like to share a few tips with you. I too have a barrel of holsters collecting dust, but I...
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Last post by mctowalot
Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:51 pm
New Here
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jedwil »
Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:33 pm
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New to the forum. Have been lurking a bit while I got everything in order for the CHL process. Course taken 3-8-2010. I appreciate all the info I...
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Welcome from SE Texas. :tiphat:
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Last post by cougartex
Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:52 pm
No Plastic Yet, Taking Family Trip to Austin
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weef »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:05 pm
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I've recently taken the CHL class but haven't received my plastic yet. This weekend I'm heading up to Austin and then San Antonio to visit UT,...
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:iagree: I have one of these in each of my cars. I keep them chained under the seats just kin case I have to leave my gun in my car in a no carry...
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Last post by PJK
Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:02 am
New to TexasCHLForum
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luckenbach »
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:18 pm
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hey guys,
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Well guys, just wanted to provide an update,
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Last post by luckenbach
Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:56 pm
Signed up for class, still awaiting DPS packet
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Vic »
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:30 pm
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I filled out the application on the DPS website on Feb. 19. I still have not received anything in the mail.
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I didn't get back to this thread until after I took the class.
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Last post by Vic
Sun Mar 14, 2010 3:53 pm
First Time Carrying In Public
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Redwing »
Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:17 pm
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Well not really my first but my second time carrying. My first time I didn't make it out of my driveway before my 7 year old daughter asked me why I...
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It's so true that in the beginning you just know everyone is aware that your packing heat. After awhile you get so use to carrying you will forget it...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:04 am
New CHL holder.. A few Q's
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E150GT »
Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:56 pm
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This is my first post as I just signed up yesterday. If this is not the right section to post I apologize. I started carrying a week ago and own a...
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I personally wouldn't feel 100% comfortable carrying in your situation. That's just me... I like the safety that the right gun/holster combo give me....
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Last post by sixline
Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:06 pm
Just got it! Woo hoo!
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happy_texan »
Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:39 am
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Sorry, just had to post...was excited to find my chl has been sitting in my locked mailbox since Feb 28th...sent in the app on Jan 28 and the license...
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Awesome! Congrats, and welcome to the club!
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Last post by sixline
Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:00 pm
Now I'm the ROOKIE!
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jswarren »
Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:08 am
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Hello, I'm a newbie. This is a great site with lots of information. I just got my plastic last week. I took Tom Estep's cass back in Sept. BTW he is...
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I carry a Ruger P90 in a comp-tac minotar. It’s comfortable enough that I forget that it’s there most of the time. More than once I’ve had to return...
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Last post by Elza
Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:59 pm
New Member wally walk, printing bad!
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muleman »
Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:34 pm
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Hello folks, I've been checking out the site for a while now. I noticed alot of people were nervous when they first started carrying, especially of...
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I have a serpa too, I carry with it when wearing a leather jacket in the winter. Or, under a think wool pullover. Also a fleece jacket or windbreaker...
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Last post by Beiruty
Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:43 pm
CHL Address question
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fastscooby01 »
Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:57 pm
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I seem to remember reading about this a while back but cannot remember for sure. My CHL address matches my driver’s license address, but I have moved...
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Cool thats what I thought. Thanks for the info.
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Last post by fastscooby01
Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:17 pm
New Member
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JohnnyReb »
Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:56 pm
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Hello all. I came across this forum and had to join. A little bit about myself....My wife and I live in Cleburne, TX, and I currently have a CHL. I...
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Nah. I like Taurus. I seem to be a sucker for problems with my toys. I like my brands through thick and thin. I had an old Mercedes that I just could...
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Last post by E150GT
Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:43 pm
First scary moment while carrying
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Kevinf2349 »
Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:37 pm
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So I was at church today and I had a pretty worrying moment.
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I really don't understand why the book even includes churches like it does. Seems like churches should be like any other non-restricted place-...
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Last post by SYMWAFA
Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:27 pm
new to the site
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razrbak »
Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:35 pm
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Well it looks like I am days away from recieving my plastic. It was recommended that I check out this site... glab I did, wealth of info, will be...
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Congrats on the license!
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Last post by GrayGhost
Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:52 pm
How do you teach 10 commandments?
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thorkyl »
Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:00 pm
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Here are my simple easy to remember rules that I teach and how i teach them.
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Shame on me for not responding sooner.
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Last post by thorkyl
Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:01 pm
Attorney recommendations?
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MojoTexas »
Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:09 pm
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I've been doing a lot of reading lately (Massad Ayoob), and one thing he states is that you should find a good competent attorney that specializes in...
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We touched on it here
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Last post by marksiwel
Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:42 am
Sitting in a restaurant.......
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GatoNegro »
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:59 pm
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Hypothetical question:
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Just my two cents,
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Last post by rremt_p
Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:51 pm
30.06 Sign, letters missing
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marksiwel »
Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:31 pm
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Had to get my Wedding Ring cleaned at Jareds. While looking around I see their 30.06 sign next to their sleeping, gunless security guard. But, on the...
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I aint afraid of no ghosts
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Last post by marksiwel
Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:04 pm
Finally...Wally Walk-check!
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Ropin »
Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:48 pm
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So I was flying solo, and therfore pics were hard to pull off...but I worked the American ingenuity to pull one off. I struck out on ammo, but picked...
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Very cool. Congrats!
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:26 pm
need suggestions for CC
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liljojo47110 »
Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:23 pm
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first post and i need some advice :).
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Undertech makes compression shorts that are designed for concealed carry. Kind of pricey , but may work well for those in the physical fitness field...
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Last post by rangerfan
Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:18 pm
About to take class - What gun to buy?
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cintron.ben »
Sun Feb 21, 2010 4:58 pm
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New guy here..
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Not really. DPS has sped up the process big time. Mine took 27 days door to door last month. Have you tried any 1991s? Reliable and very concealable....
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Last post by SYMWAFA
Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:22 pm
Wally Walk
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brewdawg »
Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:56 pm
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Well, finally got around to making the Wally Walk last night. Wife and I needed groceries and other items so decided to get the walk in as well....
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Pretty impressive. Could give Crossbreed some competition.
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Last post by USA1
Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:59 pm
Wally Walkin
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ExMarlboroMan »
Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:42 pm
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After a trip to the range me and the mrs. Made a trip to WM saturday night to get some birthday presents for our little girl. This was my third wally...
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Nice shirt....
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Last post by Ruger74
Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:44 pm
Application process (?)'s
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Pufferman »
Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:38 am
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First post. Goodmorning everyone!
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Most welcome! For what it's worth, I applied online and I'm glad I did. I had no pressure to get it filled out. And when I received the packet I'd...
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Last post by joe817
Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:35 pm
chl in state owned buildings/property?
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TxSigp229 »
Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:58 pm
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Sorry if this has been posted before but I couldn't find anything on this even after doing a search.
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As a retired (and former) Texas state employee, I can say that carrying at work in a state building depends on the individual agency policy. The...
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Last post by Commander
Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:12 am
New Member
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swede »
Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:55 pm
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I have been checking out this forum while waiting for my approval. Lots of good information. Hope to contribute more as time goes on.
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Welcome from SE Texas. :txflag:
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Last post by cougartex
Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:05 pm
First Post - Just getting Started
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Dutch »
Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:22 pm
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I have been interested in obtaining my CHL for some time. The time has come.
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Hmm, couple of interesting arguments, I've been a pistol shooter for 20 years, and recieved good instruction in the military, so I can definately...
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Last post by rremt_p
Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:41 pm
Suspicious looking CHL holder.....
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adv »
Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:50 pm
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was me outside the store doors (on my first trip out today with after receiving plastic tonight) looking earnestly for 30.06 signs. I pretended to be...
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Thanks. I forgot about that.
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:30 pm
Traveling light, cross country
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grumble »
Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:59 pm
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I got my plastic on 1/24, and have started carrying more often than not as I try out different carry solutions, and have really started to get...
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Let's see testifying against a pretty bad dude seems like the least the SAC could do would be to babysit a fine upstanding citizens handgun or at...
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Last post by 5thGenTexan
Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:38 pm
Prohibited? LBJ library, Memorial Museum, UT, school events?
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hillcountry »
Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:14 am
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I don't know if this is general or newbie but I'm hoping someone can help clarify if concealed carry is prohibited at the LBJ Presidential Library...
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According to their website, the is administered by the , so they are probably off-limits under federal law ().
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Last post by hirundo82
Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:12 pm
Transport Rules of Firearms through School Zones?
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midlifechoppers »
Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:56 pm
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Is it a violation of state law to pass through a school zone on a public street with a concealed firearm (as a CHL holder)? I believe this violates...
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The others have said it well enough that I don't have anything to add, other than I carry concealed handgun on my person while in my car in the...
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Last post by RPB
Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:37 pm
Carry In Hospital
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seniorshooteress »
Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:28 am
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Went to see my step dad in hospital today. Not a government hospital just a regular community type. They had on the entrance a circle with picture of...
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No Proper 30.06 Notification == Carry Away...
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Last post by dicion
Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:29 am
New CHL first Tme out.
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apariah »
Mon Feb 08, 2010 2:20 am
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I got home on Friday, and was surprised to have a letter from DPS. I was a little worried because I thought it would be at least another 30 days...
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My instructor was crystal clear - The sign must be posted in English and Spanish, must be the size of the b27 target and must conform with the...
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Last post by s197winstang
Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:41 am
McKinney CHL
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Keith »
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:48 pm
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New to the area and was wondering if any other McKinney or close to residents want to get together and do some shooting or just grab a coffee....
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I just moved up to the Sherman/Denison area and had no idea about the Tom Bean range! My husband and I are very excited as this will be the first...
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Last post by randomoutburst
Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:41 pm
CHL & Motorcycles
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DaveHD »
Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:18 pm
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Have some questions that weren't even thought of in CHL class. I know the Castle doctrine allows you to carry a loaded weapon in your vehicle as an...
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Hope your recovery goes well......and the bike looks awesome!
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Last post by cohiba550
Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:14 pm
Concealed Carry and Worrysome Family
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WolfeJager »
Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:24 pm
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Im in need of some peoples different views, advice, and/or opinions.
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I'm 28 and have been carrying for roughly a yr or so but more religiouly here in the last 4 months or so. My folks
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Last post by Medic218
Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:09 pm
Going to gunshow
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samobius »
Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:55 am
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This isn't so much CC related. I'm planning on going to the gun show this weekend to see if I can find a new holster, but I want to take my carry...
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There's actually a small thread going on about that here
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Last post by samobius
Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:03 pm
What would be the best way to carry for a slim guy?
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shortysboy09 »
Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:49 pm
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Hi Everyone,
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Me too.
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Last post by USA1
Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:10 am
new to carry observations
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rlowe »
Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:52 am
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Well, I have been carrying some since my plastic arrived a little over a week ago.
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I carried for the first time today. I was going to carry my Commander sized S&W 1911, but I think my OWB holster (Milt Sparks Axiom) needs to be...
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Last post by SYMWAFA
Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:56 pm
A step in the right direction
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budroux2w »
Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:44 pm
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I don't have my chl as of yet but I have been working on the funds to go about it. I have been out of shooting for several years and even then it was...
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I like my SR9. havent had any problems since i took it home and cleaned it. I used it this past weekend when i took my chl class.
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Last post by BADBUBBA
Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:10 pm
New Here... relatively new CHL holder, 'notice' question
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Scott in Houston »
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:32 am
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I have a question about this given proper notice loophole that is in the law. In particular the 30.06 signs being proper notice.
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Don't try to bring common sense into this! ;-)
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Last post by Keith B
Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:08 am
Another 30.06 posting thread...
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TxSigp229 »
Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:55 pm
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Ok, I know that the 30.06 signs must be posted at the entrance of buildings for them to be legit.
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What difference in penalty? Carrying a handgun (or any deadly weapon) bumps 30.05 to a class A misdemeanor.
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Last post by boomerang
Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:55 pm
Second ID form
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samobius »
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:55 am
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How many of you have used your CHL ID as a secondary ID form when, say, opening a new bank account?
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I generally just use a credit card as second form of ID. I never show my CHL unless required to.
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Last post by j1132s
Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:10 pm
new member in Alvin
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rebel8ball »
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:18 am
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So, yup another new member, still waiting on my card (and checking the texas online link alot...lol). In the meantime I remembered about this forum...
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i took it as a goof (if you look close its not loaded) but realized when i looked at the pic that a 45 is very good deterent, when youre looking at...
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Last post by rebel8ball
Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:16 pm
I'm Proud of my Mom !
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USA1 »
Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:24 pm
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A brief history :
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Now THAT S a good idea ! She should even have her CHL by then.
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Last post by USA1
Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:06 pm
Bryannah Marie 1-28-2010
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Originalist »
Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:41 pm
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The AFCop family would like to announce the addition of yet another future CHL Holder (If there is still a requirement then) to this world. She was...
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Congrats, AFCop!
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Last post by Skiprr
Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:43 pm
OWB recommendations for P229
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dukesean »
Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:51 pm
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I usually carry my P229 in my Milt Sparks VMII IWB holster, but recently been thinking about a hip-hugging OWB holster for it. I have a Blackhawk...
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I don't CC a sigp229 in OWB but I like to carry mine OWB in a Galco Fletch when home or on my friend's land.
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Last post by TxSigp229
Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:27 pm
Strange Vibrations
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ES4Me »
Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:36 pm
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When I first started carrying a BlackBerry years ago, I had a colleague warn me about phantom vibrations - swearing your phone was vibrating when it...
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Attending a district level meeting an acquaintance of mine failed to follow instructions and turn OFF her pagers, she wore two because she was...
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Last post by jimlongley
Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:14 pm
Concealed Carry in place of worship??
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witt99 »
Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:27 pm
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Am fairly new to concealed carry and new to this sight. I have heard some say that it is legal to carry in churches and some say that it is not....
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I'm a pastor too. We have MANY people who carry in worship and I love it. We have hosted a Texas CHL class and will be hosting a UTAH CHL class in...
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Last post by SNeal
Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:05 pm
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