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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
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
Replies: 141
by
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
Open Carry In Office
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by
carlson1 »
Tue Dec 27, 2005 8:01 pm
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I Pastor a Church. I often remove my coat when I am working. 95% of the time I am alone. The Church secretary usually takes care of visitors and my...
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Correct. A person on his own premises or premises under his control is allowed to carry a handgun on or about his person. There is no restriction on...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue Dec 27, 2005 9:24 pm
Toys R Us
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RPBrown »
Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:14 pm
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The store on Airport freeway in Irving has new signs. Still not properly posted by a longshot, but getting closer.
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No attempt being made at posting signs in the Cedar Park store...
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Last post by Kalrog
Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:46 pm
Carrying in City Council Meeting
Replies: 13
by
extremist »
Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:25 pm
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I never could get the DPS lawyers to answer me specifically on this, and I'll admit, to me it's still a grey area. City has taken down it's 30.06...
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Correct...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:42 am
Please read - slowly, thoughtfully
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by
TraCoun »
Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:00 pm
First post
A Christmas Poem
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Very Nice.
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Last post by Warhorse545
Fri Dec 23, 2005 8:49 am
Tried an experiment last night
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by
sensei »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:04 am
First post
After reading some threads on some of the BB's I read, about what people carry on their person, I decided to try some things for myself.
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Okay, it's off to the gun store for me.
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Last post by RPBrown
Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:42 am
Bank robberies in the DFW area
by
HighVelocity »
Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:29 pm
THere seems to be an outbreak of bank robberies in the area. I know that at this time of year there are some desperate folks out there. Let's be...
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Last post by HighVelocity
Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:29 pm
Fixed Blade Knife Carry
Replies: 3
by
tomneal »
Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:58 pm
First post
What are the legal limitations of carrying fixed blade knives.
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It has to be under 5.5 and it can not be double edged (sharpened on both sides, any part of it). A false edge is different, but you'll probably end...
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Last post by flintknapper
Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:14 pm
Lakewood Church (Houston)
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by
SteyrM40 »
Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:56 pm
First post
Hey y'all,
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Yeah, about time you got back in here!
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:01 pm
New Traveling Law
Replies: 3
by
BamBam »
Wed Dec 21, 2005 3:50 pm
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How can the D.A. in Harris county prosecute a person for carrying a concealed weapon in the vehicle after the new law went into effect? :?:
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What new law . There was a section added to an existing law. And it has been discussed here many times. You should be able to find plenty of...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:41 pm
New CHL Qualification Target
Replies: 8
by
ThunderDownUnder »
Thu Dec 15, 2005 8:49 pm
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As one of the other instructors posted some time back, the DPS is switching to a new CHL shooting proficiency target as of 1 Jan , 2006.
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READ FURTHER IN THE THREAD!!!!!!!
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue Dec 20, 2005 6:26 pm
RE : CHL issues
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by
perryjo »
Tue Dec 20, 2005 2:47 pm
First post
Hello fellow responsible American gun owners,
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Yes I can give some help. Don't cross post. Post your message in 1 thread only
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue Dec 20, 2005 3:19 pm
Locked in trunk, not travelling - CHL vs. no CHL
Replies: 19
by
PatrickS »
Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:56 pm
First post
OK, here's another question that's been rattling around in
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AOPApilot here in this forum flys regularly...And he said I could carry on his aircraft... :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Dec 20, 2005 2:42 pm
How to Best Spread the Word
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by
anygunanywhere »
Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:57 pm
First post
Twice recently, while filling out the ATF forms in different pawn shops after working out deals for two additions to my tactical shotgun needs, an...
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Went to a co-workers home last night and met a church friend of theirs who mentioned he was going to be purchasing a Remington 870 shotgun very...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:20 am
Car carry OK without CHL?
Replies: 29
by
maestro »
Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:42 pm
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From another forum where I asked this question and was told the law changed on 1 November 2005. The original poster was from TX, though he wasn't the...
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One of them is referenced in the TSRA Sportsman November/December Issue. Bottom of Page 7 - 1st column of page 8. Go to and click the TSRA Sportsman...
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Last post by John
Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:55 pm
Anybody see COPS last night?
Replies: 12
by
JLaw »
Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:25 pm
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Specifically, the wonderful 3 hour episode on Court TV. If you didn't, the basic story is officer A responds to a call, officer B is seconds behind...
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Also accept that you will be answering lots of questions on why the shot the ever living crap out of the idiot that did the cutting.
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Last post by gigag04
Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:41 am
Renewal process
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by
MoJo »
Wed Dec 07, 2005 7:16 am
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My renewal date is coming up in a few months (July).
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I agree with MoJo. I will be 60 on my renewal date next year. I would rather pay a little more and not have a lapse in my license.
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Last post by Bluerider
Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:43 pm
Concealed Carry License for Non-Residents???
Replies: 7
by
windplex »
Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:27 pm
First post
Two questions, please, regarding Concealed Carry licensing from your knowledgeable folks:
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Chas, No offense taken whatsoever!
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Last post by windplex
Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:18 pm
Retired Military
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by
Cosmo 9 »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:42 pm
First post
First off let me just say hello to everyone. I've been lurking here for a couple months and the info is great! I have a question and since it's close...
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I thought the same thing but he's only 58!
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Last post by Cosmo 9
Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:39 pm
Heads up on FM 1960 north of Houston...
Replies: 3
by
John R. Fuller »
Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:15 pm
First post
FM 1960 Strong Arm Robberies:
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Thanks for the heads up.
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Last post by KinnyLee
Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:27 am
Carry question
Replies: 1
by
bauerdj »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:38 am
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Without a CHL I know it is legal to carry when going directly too and from the range. My question is can I carry the the gun loaded and concealed in...
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Texas law on unlawfully carrying a weapon does not specify open or concealed, loaded or not, accessible or not.
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Dec 13, 2005 2:56 am
How Much I Need This Forum
Replies: 11
by
carlson1 »
Wed Dec 07, 2005 2:48 am
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I stumbled onto this forum just a couple of weeks ago. I did not realize how much I DON'T know. I do know my first CHL class was a joke. I learned...
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Are you kidding me? Stevie D posts more than that in an hour! :wink:
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Last post by ghentry
Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:39 pm
Figuring out if/when CHL is needed for "sporting activi
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by
PatrickS »
Sun Dec 11, 2005 1:36 pm
First post
Hi,
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Tomcat,
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Last post by jbirds1210
Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:31 am
Dallas Morning News YET AGAIN! 12/11/05
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by
jimlongley »
Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:25 pm
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This morning they published my answer to a writer that had complained about people leaving items unsecured, such as purses and keys, in public...
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Taken in context, with the original letter where the writer was criticizing Texans for not having what she termed as street smarts, it appears a...
3 Replies
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Last post by jimlongley
Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:56 pm
51% sign
Replies: 18
by
center mass »
Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:47 pm
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Anyone know how the 51% sign is posted? Who determines how much business a store does related to alcohol sales? Does the store manager request the...
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I went dancing a while back, and during a fast dance my wife poointed out that every time I moved a certain way, the gun in my pocket was very...
18 Replies
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Last post by jimlongley
Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:17 pm
Employer Vehicle Searches:
Replies: 7
by
John R. Fuller »
Tue Dec 06, 2005 6:06 pm
First post
I have a question. Let us say that you are employed at a place that forbids firearms even in locked cars/trucks while inside working. If you were to...
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If I had a gun in my vehicle in violation of company policy was asked to submit to a vehicle search, I would quit on the spot, and then leave.
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Last post by Renegade
Sat Dec 10, 2005 7:53 pm
"Allah Akbar!" Scenario
Replies: 10
by
GlockenHammer »
Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:27 am
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So, you're doing some Christmas shopping at a crowded TX mall and a bearded Arabic man in bulky clothing all of the sudden starts shouting at the top...
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I have to say I'm proud of this group so far.
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Last post by GlockenHammer
Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:28 pm
Church / Daycare / Oh, and Kindergarden
Replies: 7
by
Kalrog »
Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:50 pm
First post
The church that we attend also has an Early Childhood Center that features daycare for newborn through afterschool elementary daycare. No signs are...
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I am taking that for gospel...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:16 pm
Remember this?
Replies: 1
by
stevie_d_64 »
Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:23 pm
First post
A really good discussion over at PDO...
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The Texas CHL office number: 1-800-224-5744 ( option No. 8 ) will direct you to legal...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:43 pm
How About Open Carry
Replies: 46
by
carlson1 »
Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:07 pm
First post
I know the reason that some say Concealed is good. I know the reason that some use for Open being good. I would like the Open just for the fact if...
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Excellent point, I totally agree...Thats the Mensa side talking right??? :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:36 pm
My not so good service with dps chl
Replies: 3
by
nomadcrna »
Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:46 pm
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I made the mistake of filling out the online app. It took them exactly three weeks to finally get the paperwork I needed to send in. I called after...
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Just so you know, you're not the only one playing the hurry up and wait game.
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Last post by BlakeTyner
Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:46 am
about Carol Strayhorn gov. candidate
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gigag04 »
Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:28 am
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*deleted*
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I'll wait for her to settle down on a political issue some years after she settles on a husband and name.
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Last post by KBCraig
Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:04 pm
Southwest Airlines: LBB-AUS-HOU
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by
SteyrM40 »
Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:22 pm
First post
Hello everyone,
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American has always been very particular:
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Last post by suXor
Wed Dec 07, 2005 1:40 am
CHL Scenario - What would you do?
Replies: 31
by
GlockenHammer »
Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:01 pm
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I have a game for you to play. I create a scenario, give you the first bits of information, then you tell everyone what you would do. The difference...
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From a practical standpoint, first I tell the guy to put his hands in the air, and second I commence to try to dis-engage my great danes jaws from...
31 Replies
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Last post by rgoldy
Tue Dec 06, 2005 4:38 pm
Maintaining awareness
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KBCraig »
Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:33 pm
First post
The crowded mall thread got me to thinking about maintaining awareness. I usually maintain superb situational awareness without even thinking about...
Last post
Agree whole heartedly on the appropriate use of Nyquil. It makes me crash, and gives me horrendous nightmares.
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Last post by rgoldy
Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:58 am
Interesting stats. if there is such a critter.
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by
longtooth »
Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:37 am
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Woke up & could not sleep tonight. Looked up on the Tex Website & found some things that to me are interesting & did not find some things I thought...
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I used to live in 77573, but I didnt get my CHL til after I moved out. Id like to move back to the South Shore Harbour area soon though.
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Last post by SJRTX
Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:29 am
Application Packet?
Replies: 17
by SJRTX » Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:58 pm
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Someone on another forum commented that you have to apply to the DPS to be sent an Application Packet. Read the same thing on the DPS website.
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That's OK, you should be good to go.
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Last post by ElGato
Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:57 pm
Some new details from the Tacoma Mall shooting
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by
Paladin »
Thu Dec 01, 2005 6:14 pm
First post
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Last post
Pearls of wisdom Grasshoppers!
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:28 am
Urgent Traveling Question
Replies: 7
by
JLaw »
Sat Dec 03, 2005 9:14 pm
First post
My sister-in-law, who is in the middle of a very ugly divorce, will be traveling home soon, from Woodlands to Rockdale, TX. She does not have a CHL,...
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Try convincing an Arkansas trooper of that...
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Dec 04, 2005 6:46 pm
Do you think CHL will ever be like DL?
Replies: 2
by
carlson1 »
Sat Dec 03, 2005 1:19 am
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I wished the CHL would be recieved in states like the DL. Does anyone think this will ever come to pass.
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I think they should already be accepted... The Full Faith and Credit clause. But what do I know?
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Last post by Kalrog
Sun Dec 04, 2005 7:58 am
Home carry
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by
longtooth »
Wed Nov 09, 2005 8:05 am
First post
Talking w/ my Mom last night & one of her coworkers neighbor was working in their yard. Went in the house for a short rest, gone less than 30 minutes...
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Last post by DaveT
Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:44 pm
Permanent resident
Replies: 12
by
jbirds1210 »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:00 pm
First post
I have a co-worker that is not an American citizen. She is a permanent resident from Canada. I realize that Canadians with guns are dangerous :lol: ,...
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I've lived in Texas for 15 years and the only taxes I have paid are relevant to non-residents too. Property tax, sales tax...
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2669 Views
Last post by ScottDLS
Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:46 pm
Can I carry...
Replies: 15
by
stdnrs12 »
Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:03 pm
First post
On my college campus? I go to school at Sam Houston in Huntsville, and after some night classes, it sure would be nice to have a gun while I'm...
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Thank you TXinvestigator... that's what I wanted to know.
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Last post by stdnrs12
Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:01 am
8 Replies
1592 Views
Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:34 pm
Where can I carry?
Replies: 13
by
Stupid »
Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:07 pm
First post
After reading the law, it seems the only place that I can carry is at my own home, that is if my wife permits. Can anybody, in no-mumble-jumble way,...
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+1
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Last post by jimlongley
Thu Dec 01, 2005 12:23 pm
NRA against gun owners now?
Replies: 32
by
one eyed fatman »
Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:28 pm
First post
Pulled this off another forum.
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All that I know is that I am a victim of conflicting stories. I have no way of verifiying whose story is correct the NRA's or GOA's. All I know is...
32 Replies
8258 Views
Last post by explr2live
Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:33 pm
Another Defensive Use of A Firearm
Replies: 8
by
glock75 »
Sat Nov 26, 2005 6:33 pm
First post
Mayor pro tem Samuel fights off attackers
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I'm glad the gentleman is alright.
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1688 Views
Last post by dws1117
Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:53 pm
Carry in a relatives house?
Replies: 17
by
jbirds1210 »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:05 pm
First post
Many of us will be travelling to stay with relatives during the holidays. I just wondered what the majority of you guys do when travelling to another...
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Good job iceman. I also do not bring up the subject but if others do & there is any opportunity to encourage others w/ CC, I do it. There have been...
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:21 pm
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Wed Nov 23, 2005 7:49 am
Statistics for defensive dog shootings
Replies: 2
by
Paladin »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:30 pm
First post
The article I got this stuff from was in the LA Times, and was so opinionated and at times annoying, that I won't post the whole thing.
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The trend in rural Tarrant County Texas was for the dirtbag drug dealers and theives to keep bad dogs for protection from the LEO.
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Last post by Bubba
Tue Nov 22, 2005 7:08 pm
PIN received...
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UNBLVR »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:12 pm
Hi guys! Now that I've received my PIN I thought I'd get out of lurker mode now that I can contribute.
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Last post by UNBLVR
Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:12 pm
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