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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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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:14 am
Does your bank post a 30.06 sign ?
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Piney »
Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:16 pm
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Greetings--
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After thinking about this one I have to have to come back to it, to me there are no such thing as an ILLEGAL sign, they have the right to post any...
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Last post by ElGato
Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:11 am
Change US Army Corps of Engineers firearms policy
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couzin »
Fri Nov 25, 2005 9:42 am
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I posted this on another forum - but maybe a few folks from the Great State of Texas would care to join in...
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It will probably take me becoming Supreme Ruler of the Planet to get that policy changed, but I'll send a letter in the mean time :)
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Last post by AG-EE
Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:37 pm
SHOOTING DRILLS
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Paladin »
Wed Jan 25, 2006 6:06 pm
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Some shooting drills attributed to Ken Hackathorn and Clint Smith:
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Thank YOU for sharing AggieMM!
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:26 am
51% poster in Beaumont
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Papalote »
Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:12 pm
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We had our company CHRISTmas party (not a holiday party) at Madison's in Beaumont. I had never been there and figured they were something on the...
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Some good discussion here. But, back on the original situation: Methinks someone should contact Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission about the...
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Last post by Greybeard
Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:10 pm
How far in advance
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by
tomneal »
Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:05 am
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My CHL expires this fall.
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No worry.
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Last post by flintknapper
Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:50 am
Do I REALLY Need to Carry? (Long)
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by
pfgrone »
Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:57 pm
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Please, please repond to this question without flames or any macho rants. My wife and I are seriously considering whether or not to carry and have...
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edit
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Last post by flintknapper
Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:14 pm
New CHL Target
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by
TEX »
Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:00 am
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Use to be an instructor first few years the program got started. I saw mentioned on a post here that the New target makes it even easier to qualify....
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I think beginning at either low ready or target covered is just fine. This is not IPSC. There is no time penalty. If someone has a problem going from...
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:09 pm
Four years to renewal? Did I miss something?
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dejadoo »
Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:07 am
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I received my CHL Jan. 12, 2006 and my birthday is tomorrow, but my CHL expires Jan. 25, 2010. Am I missing something? Shouldn't my expiration be...
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As was explained to me, because of the fact they base renewal on your birthdate, if they did a 5 year renewal on the initial license it would...
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Last post by TraCoun
Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:49 pm
CHL Class Recommendation
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RioShooter »
Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:40 pm
I'd like to recommend the American Firing Range in Brownsville for anyone considering a CHL class. I took the class on Saturday(1/21).
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Last post by RioShooter
Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:40 pm
Would you carry to church?
Replies: 45
by
Chris »
Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:11 am
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Earlier in my career, I never felt the need to have a gun on me all the time. After some issues with a few select thugs who wanted to bring my work...
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Hey Jesus said if you do not have a Sword (in the Greek - Colt 1911) sell your coat and buy one. :fire
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Last post by carlson1
Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:43 pm
A New Sign To Me
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carlson1 »
Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:18 pm
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I went in the Bank of the West on Airport Frwy in Irving today. The sign was about one foot by one foot. White sign with red letters. It had the...
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WOW !
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Last post by Bubba
Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:33 pm
Finally!
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BlakeTyner »
Mon Jan 23, 2006 3:25 pm
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Well, imagine my surprise when I logged into the DPS website a few minutes ago to find my status changed from Processing Application to Application...
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Thats a great turnaround!
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:09 pm
Carrying while travelling for work
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barres »
Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:38 pm
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I work for the State of Texas, specifically TDCJ. TDCJ policy prohibits its employees from carrying a weapon in a state vehicle or in a personal...
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Thank you all for your replies. I was hoping for different answers, but I appreciate each of you taking the time and effort to respond.
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Last post by barres
Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:29 pm
Carry in unposted hospital?
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HighVelocity »
Sun Jan 08, 2006 9:33 pm
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I cannot remember if there was anything in the penal code about hospitals.
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+ 1 for Browns post. Unposted hospitals are not only OK to carry in but in high crime areas I think they are imperative to carry in. I do.
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Last post by longtooth
Sun Jan 22, 2006 10:20 pm
Sign at Houston Children's Museum
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dws1117 »
Sun Jan 22, 2006 5:08 pm
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The family went to the Children's Museum on Saturday. On one of the windows near the door there was a sign posted concerning CHL.
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I certainly didn't mention anything to anyone there. I also haven't checked into the ownership of the museum.
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Last post by dws1117
Sun Jan 22, 2006 10:16 pm
Company policy regarding concealed weapons
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by
PatrickS »
Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:27 am
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I'm curious if the following company policy is pretty standard or whether it seems unusually restrictive -- particularly insofar as parking areas are...
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No, per Charles' answer it is NOT illegal, unless they VERBALLY told you. Their written notice must use the language specified in PC 30.06 and per...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:40 pm
San Antonio Zoo ?
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DaveT »
Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:06 pm
Going to San Antonio this coming weekend, wife wants to go to the zoo.
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Last post by DaveT
Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:06 pm
Number of Concealed Handgun Licenses In Lubbock "Low&qu
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Paladin »
Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:21 am
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Number of Concealed Handgun Licenses In Lubbock Low
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I am disapointed; they did not include renewals under the senior citizen section, I wonder why.
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Last post by bauerdj
Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:48 pm
Wal Mart Weirdness
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KBCraig »
Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:02 am
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Several threads have touched on actual or hypothetical cases of store security trying to get grabby. This has prompted me to wonder whether any other...
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NEMESIS may in fact be correct on the motivation for selection for such indignities. In the valley and in other areas where Hispanics predominate in...
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Last post by rgoldy
Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:28 pm
Demistify Penal Code 46.03.a.1 (Schools)
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the real deal »
Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:50 am
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Ok, I know there has been some mixed discussions on PC 46.03 as it relatest to schools (section a, subsection 1), however I have some questions.
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I believe it is relevent to the discussion and I think we are saying the same thing. They can fire you for having a firearm on the premise ,...
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Last post by GrillKing
Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:09 pm
Handgun in my car at work question
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by
mrvmax »
Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:44 am
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Company C owns a site where different companies own units within the complex (there are 5 different companies that own units within the site)....
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Some cities are taking the position that government owned land that is leased to a private entity can properly be posted with 30.06 signs. That is...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:35 pm
It's the big things too.
Replies: 7
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longtooth »
Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:32 am
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Church today & a lady there that learned to shoot, went through CHL class 1st of Dec. She has been asking me & the wife every week how much longer it...
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Thanks Bubba. You young whipper snapper. :thumbsup:
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:41 pm
Carry Problem
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bauerdj »
Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:59 pm
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I find I am having a problem with an arthritic hip which is aggravted when I carry. It is worse with an IWB Don Hume, Fobus Paddle is somewhat better...
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You can definitely install it yourself! And you should be able to get one from any good gun dealer. I got mine at The Shooter's Club in Fort Worth,...
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Last post by Crossfire
Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:19 am
Can i still get my CHL? Help?
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tedmonds »
Sun Jan 15, 2006 12:19 am
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how it goin guys...I live in texas right now..i am currently 20 and turn 21 on feb.1st....I have a question about my ccw permit...when i was 17 me...
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they were both mistameanors and both were in alaska not texas if that helps any....
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Last post by tedmonds
Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:55 pm
need a bit of help on getting a chl
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Texasdoc »
Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:59 pm
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ok, I got a question that was asked to me today at Church, a good friend of my wifes was charged with sell alcohol to a miner, she went to court ahd...
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Thanks , that is what I was thinking . so its 2008 for her .She can get in some trigger time as her and the wife both shoot here alot .
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Last post by Texasdoc
Sun Jan 15, 2006 3:53 pm
Can't Carry is the Issue
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anygunanywhere »
Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:34 am
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Well folks, tomorrow morning I am heading off to our friendly although RKBA challenged neighbors to the North, Canada. Will be out of Texas for three...
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I must confess - I do have the taste for fine cuban cigars...and I do plan on partaking in a few while here.
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:09 pm
After you got your PIN, how long did it take?
Replies: 30
by
exi »
Tue Oct 25, 2005 5:23 pm
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My app was received in Austin on September 14th. After returning the pic (which I, like lots of others, forgot to sign), I received my PIN in the...
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They should send you a notice in the mail about 6 months before your current license expires. The notice will have a PIN number for the interenet and...
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Last post by John
Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:45 pm
lead time for renewal
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by
center mass »
Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:07 pm
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Just got a letter from the state about renewing ,or beginning the process, by computer. I've renewed before by mail. I'm 6 months away from my chl...
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CM - - - Gary's in Vidor is still doing CHL's they changed hands a year or so ago really good folks running the shop now. Check your PM.
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Last post by MoJo
Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:11 am
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:19 pm
The Concealed Handgun Law: Ten Years Later
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Paladin »
Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:13 pm
First post
The Concealed Handgun Law: Ten Years Later
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+1
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Last post by gigag04
Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:25 pm
Question about the CHL Background check
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nitrogen »
Sun Jan 08, 2006 9:42 pm
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I'm curious about how deep the background check goes. I don't have any felonies or misdemeanors or anything like that, but I read a thread on here...
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Not anything to worry about. The releases seem to pretty much open the books on everything but they do not go fishing through insurance or medical...
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Last post by mec
Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:50 am
New Qualification Targets
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mec »
Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:59 pm
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The Training division has gone to the B27 format after finding that the high central scoring ring of the txtp accentuated the tendency to overshoot...
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Wow! That sounds familiar!
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Last post by ThunderDownUnder
Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:16 pm
Shooting McKinney Texas
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carlson1 »
Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:05 pm
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Man shoots ex-wife, self
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Keep in mind that this hospital is posted with 30.06, so I choose to use a different hospital.
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Last post by AG-EE
Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:04 pm
CHL application packet question
Replies: 2
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TxFire »
Sun Jan 08, 2006 10:42 pm
First post
Alright guys, I took the CHL class today and we filled out most of the paperwork in class. But I have one question, on the PHOTO holder at the top it...
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Thanks so much Greybeard. I appreciate the help.
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Last post by TxFire
Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:20 pm
Is the Fort Worth Zoo Posted?
Replies: 6
by
Braden »
Sat May 07, 2005 9:42 am
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Anyone know??
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Doesn't matter if someone else leases it; if the city owns the land and buildings, 30.06 doesn't apply.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:28 pm
DPS Forgot !
Replies: 4
by
DaveT »
Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:29 pm
First post
My son has been waiting for his CHL packet from DPS for 3 months. He finally called them yesterday and inquired about it. As best they can tell, they...
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He can take the class and most likely get a packet from the instructor. I know we have boxes of packets sitting around.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sun Jan 08, 2006 2:53 pm
Overnight shooting in Houston, 1/6/2006
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KBCraig »
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:30 pm
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Homeowner not facing any charges.
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Thanks for the reminder, Charles. The legal was very informative. It vertainly presented me with alot to think about.
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Last post by dws1117
Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:00 pm
Another renewal letter in the mail today...
Replies: 4
by
stevie_d_64 »
Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:54 pm
First post
Wife Unit got hers in the mail today...Complete with PIN number, reference number if she needs to call them...
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Probably,
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Last post by flintknapper
Sun Jan 08, 2006 10:45 am
CHL friendly Company Policy
Replies: 8
by
Derf00 »
Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:47 pm
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Hi, I am new to the site with respect to posting, but have read a lot on this site and several others since obtaining my CHL over a year ago.
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Good call :)
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Last post by Bubba
Sun Jan 08, 2006 10:25 am
Got my CHL renewal in the mail
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Bubba »
Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:55 pm
First post
Did the class mid October and mail the packet to DPS 11-2-2005. I never called or bothered them since I started early (expiration is March 2006) on...
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I'm just pleased they didn't nit pick it to death :)
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Last post by Bubba
Sun Jan 08, 2006 10:19 am
New Numbers Up ON DPS site
Replies: 3
by
mec »
Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:09 pm
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They had not posted demographics since February 05 but have updated them as of December 2005. In the february report the number of active licenses...
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Not apparently a new thing either. Why, If the law says that- the law is a ass, a idiot! Mr. Bumble Parochial Beadle - Oliver Twist
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Last post by mec
Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:13 pm
employer and parking lot
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by
Stupid »
Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:32 pm
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If the employer has a no-firearm policy, does that mean I cannot even leave my gun in my locked car and concealed?
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Thank you for the clarification, and for the forum.
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Last post by AG-EE
Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:14 am
Texas CHL renewal Mailing tomorrow;
Replies: 7
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John R. Fuller »
Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:02 pm
First post
I finally completed all of the mundane things for renewal on my Texas CHL. I will be mailing it tomorrow.
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I agree there must be some process for a liscense to carry publically. This I have no problem with.
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Last post by John R. Fuller
Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:21 am
Under the nose of the anti's
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longtooth »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:23 am
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I tried an experiment yesterday evening. Had a nephew, his wife, & 14 yr old son here from Iowa yesterday for the afternoon & spend the night before...
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anygun, I believe the principle also applies to those who believe there is a shoot me first vest, coat, NRA hat, Jacket.... Folks who live in...
4 Replies
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:52 pm
NM or not? I'm going to CO
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gigag04 »
Sun Jan 01, 2006 10:48 pm
First post
So do we have NM or not?
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1st one on the list, with this note;
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Last post by txinvestigator
Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:42 pm
Interesting Story
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wrt45 »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:00 am
First post
Interesting story about shooting in defense of third person in today's news.
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I moved the Bible translation discussion to another thread and locked it. This one will remain open.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Jan 02, 2006 12:03 pm
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Last post by CharlieH
Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:59 pm
Question ???
Replies: 9
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longtooth »
Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:40 am
First post
46.035(C) says ...commits an offense if the license holder ... carries under the authouity of Subchapter H Chapter 411, Govt. Code, regardless of...
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46.035(i) Subsections (b)(4), (b)(5), (b)(6), and (c) do not apply if the actor
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Last post by CharlieH
Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:36 pm
Car Storage
Replies: 12
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bauerdj »
Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:25 am
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Carried for the first time yesterday (new CHL) and I am wondering what most CHL's do for storage in their vehicle when they have to enter a place...
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This is what i use:
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Last post by John
Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:33 am
Let this be a lesson...
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John R. Fuller »
Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:28 pm
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I am posting this so we all may glean a lesson from the recent incident on board a commercial airliner. A man claiming he had a bomb in his carry on...
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I too would do every thing possible to attend :patriot:
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Last post by RPBrown
Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:31 pm
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