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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:54 pm
Crime Statistics: CHL v. General Population
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:22 pm
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CHLs have proven themselves to be responsible and law-abiding and the public deserves to know that the unscrupulous scare tactics used by opponents...
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2015 Crime Stats have been published by DPS:
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Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
Vote
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tomneal »
Tue Sep 19, 2006 6:46 pm
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Well this isn't exactly about CHL but there is a tie.
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Now THATS a show I'd like to see ! :lol:
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:07 pm
Which one would you....
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kw5kw »
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:52 am
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I have two XD's; a 9mm and a .45 ACP, both the 4 service model.
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Using a standard pistol target at 15 yards:
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Last post by kw5kw
Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:16 am
Driving around with my gun without a CHL. In plain English.
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propellerhead »
Fri May 12, 2006 9:30 am
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I have read multiple threads on here about driving around with your gun in the car and not having a CHL. There's a lot of legalese in the threads and...
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What does the 'presumption' that you are traveling mean? The law says if I meet 5 rules, I am presumed to be traveling. How would you overcome the...
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Last post by switch
Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:58 am
Tom Gresham talking about new "Personal Defense TV"
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Greybeard »
Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:36 pm
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to feature folks like Uncle Mas and Clint Smith ...
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You can get it alacarte for $1.99 per month from Dish or DirectTV
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Last post by Jacob Staff
Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:15 pm
wisdom gained from Longtooth
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Venus Pax »
Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:28 pm
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Longtooth always says something that I find both humorous and true. He compares his gun to his undergarments, meaning they're somewhat of a private...
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You are too much, Steve! I'll need to remember that one too.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:26 pm
should show if passenger?
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sjones »
Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:22 pm
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Today we went to church in my car,my wife drove there and as we were leaving she asks her sister to drive back which was from the north side of...
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Keep in mind that if you are yanked out of your car quickly, or have to exit rapidly you will likely not be getting your gun to go with you.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:24 pm
I paid my fees but didnt take the class
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nswtex1 »
Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:54 pm
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I did the online app and recieved my confirmation of payment and was sceduled to take the class but had to cancel. How long do I have before I lose...
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Thanks piro that answers it and takes a load off my mind.
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Last post by nswtex1
Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:36 am
Fighting back Woman defends herself from attack with gun
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Paladin »
Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:19 am
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Fighting back
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It's highly likely that the officer's words were being used with the author's own slant.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:42 pm
Trying to solve issue with how to carry in vehicle
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Lucky45 »
Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:21 am
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I bought a car safe and have been using it since getting CHL and I have been trying to get familiar with carrying in public and resolving little...
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Even though I know I am in a tactical disadvantage because when I am carrying, I do not take the firearm from its holstered position on my hip,...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:42 am
Converted a casual gun guy into a CHL holder
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Glockamolie »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:00 pm
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I work with a guy that's in his early 50s that's been a handgun owner for almost as long as I've been alive (and I'm 34), but he'd never put...
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There will be very few converts to support for 2A & CHL by way of great stadium crusades. They will be converted one at a time by the ones who share...
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:13 am
DWI in my past
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Chuck »
Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:27 pm
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I have taken the CHL class and have all paperwork ready to mail in. I do have two DWI's in my past. (1986 and 1988) Well over 10 years ago. Does...
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As txinvestigator said, no, but you must get certified dispositions from the appropriate courts of the cases. Believe me , I know! I took me 5 months...
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Last post by AC
Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:18 am
carry in a hospital?
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Lonegun1894 »
Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:41 am
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I know this has been chewed over but been told of recent changes/revisions and just want to make sure i have this right. I work in a hospital. Some...
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:thumbsup:
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:17 pm
Love Field
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Commander »
Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:18 pm
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I know we've had this discussion before but.....I was at Love Field the other day as I approached the entry, I noticed that it had a sign that had...
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Try this post:
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Last post by quidni
Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:58 pm
Use of force question- aggravated robbery
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Lucky45 »
Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:59 pm
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I am new to the group and was wondering about use of force during a robbery. Scenario is that you are a victim of agg. robbery and of course you...
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I take comfort in knowing that my State's laws at least provide me that option should I think it appropriate. With that legal room, I can legally go...
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Last post by GlockenHammer
Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:37 pm
What did you NOT like about your Concealed Carry class?
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badgerw »
Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:44 pm
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I'm doing some informal market research.
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Took mine this past weekend at the off of Belt Line Rd.(the owners of this shop helped to author the CHL bill that we all now enjoy) I loved the...
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Last post by kauboy
Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:06 am
is there anyway to find out if eligble for chl before....
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joshoowa »
Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:28 pm
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well im just curious to know if theres a way to find out if someone was eligble before they took the chl class and submitted the forms in.
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This is a weird one, because I have been arrested for non-payment of speeding tickets many times (when i was younger/dumber). I sent off for the...
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Last post by rastalavista
Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:35 pm
Arsenal of Freedom
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Lodge2004 »
Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:46 am
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A little something to get your blood boiling...
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To think he took such a small issue and blew it up to cover all of his anti-gun points. What a self-serving pontificating fool.
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Last post by cyphur
Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:01 am
Getting Ready to Take the CHL Class
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DustinB »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:50 pm
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I've finally been able to aside enough cash for the class and to send to the state. I will hopefully be taking the class with ElGato on Oct. 7th. I...
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You are ready. Pay attention in his class & you will do great. You already know most of the answers & just don't know you do. :lol:
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:15 pm
My kind of retirement community!
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by AV8R » Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:06 pm
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I thought this might be of interest to those who may have missed the story.
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I have to agree that it is a sleepy little town.....until the plants explode or people decide to take up arms. Judging from what I see at the...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Fri Sep 22, 2006 3:14 pm
Jim Pruett manages to stir up some new controversy
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Paladin »
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:47 am
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Apparently CHL applications are up too.
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ABC news picked the story up:
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:58 pm
Passed the Class!!!
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fadlan12 »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:19 am
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Took the CHL course over weds-thurs, I am pleased with my shooting and written test scores.
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Well I have been calling a VERY NICE and HELPFULL lady at the DPS and we are still waiting. She said try back tues since they are sent out...
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Last post by fadlan12
Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:29 pm
Did Packing.Org close down?
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Lodge2004 »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:18 am
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I tried to look at this morning and got back the following: The domain is invalid and Domain misspelled or does not exist.
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The domain name is registered to Mark Solomon through 4-Dec-2012, but the site itself is unresponsive. He has indicated that he will be quite busy...
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Last post by Mithras61
Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:42 am
SmartCarry vs Thunderwear?
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quidni »
Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:18 pm
First post
or
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PM sent!
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Last post by GrannyGlock
Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:03 am
Airline Travel - Lockable Hardside Case?
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AggieMM »
Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:45 pm
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I know, not another question about airline travel, but I have a quick one. :) When reading the regulations, it states:
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Yes, the Center of Mass cases look like simple four pin (if that's the correct term) locks, which are very easy to pick with rudimentary tools. OTOH,...
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Last post by jimlongley
Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:14 pm
Is this place a school (Autism treatment center)?
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j1132s »
Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:56 am
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If somebody can send me the law's definition of school, I'd appreciate it.
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Thanks for your replies.
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Last post by j1132s
Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:38 pm
Carry without Holster
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Liberty »
Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:54 pm
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Well I got the plastic yesterday, and I'm ready to go off Packing.
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I've mentioned this before, so I almost didn't post this. But since this thread is still going... Here is what works for me:
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Last post by PWK
Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:46 am
"Are you really a highly trained gun expert?"
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KBCraig »
Sat Sep 16, 2006 2:20 am
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No, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!
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I'm sure they didn't!! I can only imagine the harassment they were receiving from the other SWAT teams at the competition!!
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Last post by Braden
Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:10 am
Weapon Disclosure Question
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Landman »
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:18 am
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If a person has a CHL but his pistol is locked in the tool box of his truck and he has no other weapons inside the truck cab is he considered to be...
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That attitude just makes my day. :grin:
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Last post by lrb111
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:13 pm
CHL app in mail; NICS Denied!!!!! -- ruh-roh!!
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nb4zot »
Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:31 am
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Plastic in hand -- 90 days, but not without a fight. I hope some can learn from my experience.
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Wow, I though that was all electronic, not paper files.
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Last post by seamusTX
Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:11 pm
Handgun Question
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doc.storm »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:52 am
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Greetings,
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The SA revolver may be all you have, but seriously doc, think about getting a DA revolver or semi-auto for your carry piece.
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Last post by sf1058
Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:24 pm
Spare magazines
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barres »
Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:59 pm
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A couple of months ago, I went to see an Astros game at Minutemaid park. Because it was a professional sporting event, I left my pistol locked in the...
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Interesting case. Aparently Mr. Bean did not have the means to bribe the authorities like the drug lords do.
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Last post by GlockenHammer
Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:38 pm
GUN FRIENDLY ATTORNEYS ?
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sjones »
Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:05 pm
Does anyone happen to know of any in the waxahachie,tx area?or maybe in the south dallas area?thanks a lot. sj :?:
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Last post by sjones
Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:05 pm
Is Billy Bob's in Ft. Worth posted with 30.06 or 51%?
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burrito »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:28 pm
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Is Billy Bob's in Ft. Worth posted with 30.06 or 51%?
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I understand. I would argue that several recent studies have demonstrated that alcohol impairs a person from the first drink, long before they reach...
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Last post by Mithras61
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:23 am
CHL semi auto suggestions needed
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tvone »
Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:52 am
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My in-laws are coming up on their renewals, and are in need a new semi-auto for the test.
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I've got a couple things. First, when I took my class, at the range the people who had handled guns before and had some knowledge about them were...
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Last post by EricS76
Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:34 pm
clip size
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scooter03 »
Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:10 pm
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How can the test be taken, during firing, If I only have an 8 round clip. I have tried to get a larger clip but no help. Will I be allowed to reload...
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The instructor will take into account the capacity of your gun. At the DPS range, some of the instructors on have 5 shot revolvers. When we fire the...
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Last post by switch
Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:57 am
Personal check for CHL.
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killerquad »
Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:50 am
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I just wanted to verify that you can send in a personal check to pay for the CHL fee, and if so can it be an out of state check?? I moved out here...
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They told us that paying online will save 2 days when the application comes into DPS. If it is mailed w/a check, it goes to bookkeeping, first.
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Last post by switch
Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:14 am
question for TX instructors?
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Bublar »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:44 pm
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I current am a resident of TX and live in Fort Worth. I am going to apply for a Florida Non-Resident permit. My question is: WITHOUT a TX resident...
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Texas recognizes the Florida CWL. There are no constraints or provisos on that recognition.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:13 am
Are auto drag racing tracks considered off limits for CHLs?
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propellerhead »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:39 pm
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I plan on going to watch some car racing that the tv show PINKS has set up. The way it looks is it will be all amateur people racing their cars....
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I remember reading a thread about professional sporting events . I think the consensus was if the losers still get paid, then it's a professional...
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Last post by propellerhead
Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:40 pm
Instructor's corner
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Venus Pax »
Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:10 am
I put in two posts in Instructor's corner. I'm posting here since this board gets more traffic. If you're an instructor, would you please read and...
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Last post by Venus Pax
Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:10 am
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:48 pm
Non CHL - Gun in car in school parking lot.
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waymore8 »
Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:01 pm
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I've searched the archives, and I can't find anything that's exactly on point:
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Everyone's response has been pretty much in line with what I thought previously. I've done some checking on CHL...
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Last post by waymore8
Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:09 pm
Carrying out of state..
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Madsmiley »
Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:17 pm
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The wife just suprised me with a hotel reservation in New Orleans.Leaving mid-day tomorrow.Do they have 30.06 signs posted or something...
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Packing.org has been getting worse and worse about updating its information. There is a new site , that the owner is promising to keep up-to-date. He...
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Last post by barres
Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:40 am
DART rail???
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scooter03 »
Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:38 am
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Does anyone know if this is off limits to chl? Not sure here, and another friend was asking in case he needs to ride. I was unable to answer. Thanks...
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I'm very interested in where you got this information from. I have seen many places where the tracks are embedded in the street, and I'm wondering...
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Last post by KRM45
Thu Sep 14, 2006 5:41 pm
Carry in tent at state park by someone w/o a CHL?
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agdude »
Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:14 pm
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We're going camping in a few weeks with another couple. We'll be heading to a state park, not sure which one yet. I will obviously carry. My good...
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He should ask his academy instructors, I would think.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:46 am
Delay in Applying
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ferretray »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:46 am
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First I'd like to thank y'all for the wonderful resource here.
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Last time I saw it...believe it was the 2 year timeframe... That was for new
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:02 am
new chl packet ?
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dangerdan »
Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:29 pm
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Hello ya'll
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Welcome aboard.....time will pass fast sometimes and slow as you know what at other times....get around on the Forums....the Vets here are so...
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:00 am
Off Topic - Need some advise
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dpatterson »
Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:32 am
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I purchased a new car, during Financing I called my Credit Union for pay off. The Loan Agent on the phone said Do not finance with them go thru us. I...
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Or in this day when you have no idea where the person on the other end of the phone is actually located. In this day of internet telephony, you can...
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Last post by KBCraig
Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:13 pm
Kimber 45 for CHL or stick with H&K .40
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fadlan12 »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:50 pm
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I recently shot Kimber custom II which shot very nice, made hitting the target a breeze.
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That I do. When get home at 10:30, I wind down then start my cleaning process. Sometimes I would stay up til 2:00 AM cleaning my gun. :oops:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:24 am
Live on campus?
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1TallTXn »
Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:27 pm
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I work on a Higher Ed campus and this has crossed my mind a couple times and was wondering what ya'll thought about it.
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She likes big guns. What's a dad to do?
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Last post by AV8R
Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:00 pm
Rule #1 Have a gun, Rule #2 Make sure it has a magazine
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dws1117 »
Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:29 pm
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:oops: I pulled a STUPID. All morning I was trying out a Comp-Tac c-tac holster that a friend lent me. Well I couldn't get it to work and put on my...
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I wouldn't worry about it... I was talking to a cop a while back who had done the same thing... talk about a red face...
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Last post by cxm
Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:26 pm
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