Discussion of other state's CHL's & reciprocity
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Other state CHLs
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Old Phil »
Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:52 pm
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Charles, we talked about a Texas CHL being still good if you move to another state. Can you talk a little about that? I just read a post from a guy...
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Crossfire, Thanks for the information!
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Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:06 pm
Arkansas Open-Carry Bill died in committee
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:24 pm
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The Arkansas open-carry bill died in committee on a voice vote.
Chas.
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You have to remember that the majority of folks who voted for this President were Liberals/Democrats. These are the same type of folks who oppose...
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Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:10 pm
NM: Restaurant carry bill moving forward
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seamusTX »
Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:43 am
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Bills that would allow concealed-carry license holders to carry legally in restaurants that serve alcohol have moved toward passage in the House and...
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Good point. :txflag:
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Last post by frazzled
Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:35 pm
Active Shooter in N.C.
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Aggie_engr »
Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:19 pm
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How many demonstrations do the anti's need to prove that armed resistance, in the form of one responsible person or an entire swat force, will stop...
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GG - handgun. BG - deer rifle. GG - leg injuries. BG - center mass injury.
Points:
BGs will use whatever they can get their hands on to commit...
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Last post by tfrazier
Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:58 pm
NH: robbers foiled by elderly store owners
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KBCraig »
Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:32 am
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Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less...
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:iagree:
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Last post by NcongruNt
Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:45 am
Schenectady mayor considers options, martial law over police
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:36 pm
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There is just something about this that bothers me...ever so slightly...
Hopefully it is just a phase, and remains just a localized political...
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Another political family dynasty in the making.
I knew Sam Stratton, Brian's father, well enough many years ago and would be willing to bet that...
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Last post by jimlongley
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:49 pm
Illinois Conceal Carry(might just happen)
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CainA »
Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:50 pm
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Wouldn't this be something, the President's own state allowing concealed carry. And the Sheriff is right, 48 states can't be wrong. And I just get a...
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That's a shame. The POTUS and his cronies are from Chicago and he promised us CHANGE. Maybe his cronies back in the flatulent city haven't got the...
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Last post by Oldgringo
Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:26 pm
Missouri may lower age for CWP
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seamusTX »
Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:58 am
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When Missouri's concealed-weapon law passed in 2003, the minimum age for a CWP was set at 23. Legislation now on the table would lower it to 21....
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Seven states that I would expect to honor Texas CHLs do not. They cover a big swath of the Northwest, Ohio, and West Virginia. I'm not counting...
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:01 pm
Knife carry in Chicago?
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by pwd » Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:19 pm
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I'm to make a business trip to Chicago next month and realize that my CHL is useless there. My question is, does Chicago prohibit carrying a locking...
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Thanks for that info!
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Last post by pwd
Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:39 pm
Mexico
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by Carrots » Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:43 pm
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Does anyone know what the legalities are of taking a pistol on a trip to Mexico? Can I take it? Does it need to stay in either my vehicle / hotel ?...
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Yeah, its called $$$...Be prepared to grease even more $$$ if someone else wasn't involved in the original $$$...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:52 pm
Nebraska
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TEX »
Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:41 am
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Anyone know if there is a chance Nebraska will eventually offer a non-resdient license?
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An update to the situation in Nebraska: Kearney has repealed its ban on concealed handguns, after considering the AG's recent opinion on preemption....
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Last post by NcongruNt
Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:45 am
A Week in Oklahoma City
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pedalman »
Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:43 pm
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My family and I spent last week at a national convention for the American Choral Directors Association, in Oklahoma City. Our younger daughter was...
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Well, that's pretty good, but the Wally Walk with all it's various qualification tasks is still the gold standard! I assume that the Ok LEO behind...
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Last post by tfrazier
Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:36 pm
NY: Possible 2nd amendment incorporation case
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seamusTX »
Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:26 pm
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The State of New York has a blanket prohibition on the possession of nunchaku (martial arts fighting sticks).
Some years ago, police conducted a...
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There is some wiggle room for nunchaku being classified as weird because normal white people don't own them. Similar faulty logic has resulted in...
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Last post by seamusTX
Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:51 pm
Missouri
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Marilou »
Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:33 pm
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I don't know about the laws in Missouri, but I would like
to be able to have a gun for protection. I am usually alone or with my grandchildren
and...
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Hi Marilou. Welcome to the forum! I am from Missouri originally (38 years there and some Law Enforcement experience) and can help you with some...
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Last post by Keith B
Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:41 pm
OC dinner in DC area
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roberts »
Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:17 pm
I'm in Texas so unless you're offering to buy me a plane ticket to Dulles Airport I can't come.
If you're serious you should go to the OC dinner...
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Last post by roberts
Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:17 pm
Senate passes employee gun bill (Oklahoma)
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lrb111 »
Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:06 am
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Their senate voted 43 - 1 in favor of a bill similar to our parking lot bill. Included in their bill is a $1000 fine to an employer for even asking...
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That's my peeps. They're OK! :thumbs2:
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Last post by gmckinl
Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:18 pm
WI: Open carry on one's own property
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seamusTX »
Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:32 pm
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A Wisconsin man was openly carrying a handgun in a holster on his own property in town and minding his business when one of his neighbors called the...
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The controversy continues, if anyone is interested:
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Note that Wisconsin is a state where open carry...
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:51 pm
GA HB 615 Petition
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{TEX}Hawaii 99 »
Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:41 pm
While I am a Texas native, my current employer has me in GA more often than other locations. If you happen to also live in Georgia please take a look...
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Last post by {TEX}Hawaii 99
Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:41 pm
1 in 4 Tennesse state legislators holds gun permit
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Medino »
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:31 pm
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I wonder what the ratio is in Texas
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As a native born Tennessean and a graduate of the University of Tennessee ('67) I have to agree with Keith's observation above. That said, my brother...
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Last post by Oldgringo
Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:14 pm
FYI regarding Wyoming
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stash »
Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:07 am
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Was reading on another site this morning that effective 3/1/09, the Wyoming AG advised Sheriff's and Chief's of Police in Wyoming that Wyoming will...
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Just what I suspected, it was the misdemeanor drug conviction issue. However, glad to see they have decided to hold of on changing things, at least...
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Last post by Keith B
Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:08 pm
Utah Permit-Application Question
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03Lightningrocks »
Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:43 pm
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I took crossfires Utah class in July 2008 and just got around to sending the packet in at the beginning of February. I was wondering if there is a...
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Thanks for the response. I will wait another week to see what happens and then do that. I didn't send it certified because I really didn't think...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:17 pm
Big Win for Workers in 10th Circuit Court!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:55 pm
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A three judge panel of the ruled in favor of workers today when it reversed the lower court ruling in the Oklahoma employer parking lot case. The...
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Maybe we can call ourselves Baja Oklahoma and skip the Legislature.
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Last post by charlie
Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:24 pm
IN: Indianapolis requires fingerprints to return firearms
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seamusTX »
Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:52 pm
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The City of Indianapolis, Indiana, requires fingerprints from anyone who is requesting the return of a firearm that is in police custody. This...
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What kind of yahoos destroy the items in question with a lawsuit pending for their recovery?
I hope someone loses a job over that one.
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Last post by NcongruNt
Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:51 pm
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Last post by O6nop
Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:14 pm
Oklahoma parking lot law upheld in U.S. Court
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seamusTX »
Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:22 pm
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Denver, February 19 -- The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a ruling by a lower court that Oklahoma's law allowing employees to keep...
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Sorry. I don't know how I missed that, other than being busy around the time it was posted.
- Jim
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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:46 pm
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:16 pm
Why No Ohio Reciprocity?
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DakPara »
Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:54 pm
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Anyone know why no reciprocity with Ohio?
I moved to Texas from Ohio nearly 30 years ago, but my family still lives there. I visit regularly. My...
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Two things about Ohio - first, effective 4/7/2009, persons with military experience will no longer be prohibited from purchasing a handgun in Ohio....
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Last post by Dutchster
Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:27 pm
Ohio: Shooting in defense of dog
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seamusTX »
Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:32 am
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A man was walking his Labrador in a park in the Cleveland, Ohio, area Saturday when a reported Rottweiler being walked on a leash broke away and...
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We can only hope for the best.
- Jim
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Last post by seamusTX
Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:21 pm
Florida License
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jakester »
Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:51 pm
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I AM IN THE PROCESS OF FILLING OUT MY APPLACATION FOR FLORIDA. I' m confused on question no#9 and no#13. I had a dwi in 1986 . I know i'm all right...
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i got my florida permit last summer. dwi not considered violent,etc.etc. think it cost $117 and is good for 7 years. another big benefit is they...
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Last post by pete71
Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:55 am
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Last post by Conagher
Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:53 pm
Colorado Vacation
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dburke87 »
Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:39 am
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I'm heading up to Colorado soon for a vacation and I'd like to know if anyone out there can give me some general information on carrying with a Texas...
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Thanks Keith,
Mrs. Oldgringo and I are blessed to be able to spend our summers in Hinsdale County, CO which is the most remote county in the...
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Last post by Oldgringo
Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:27 pm
Memphis: TN CHL holder shoots unarmed man in argument
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hkshooter »
Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:42 pm
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This is how 1 person can begin to mess things up for the rest of us. Just wait until the Anti's hear this one!
Here's just part of the story:...
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Either he is incredibly lacking in cranial capacity or we really really need to wait for the rest of the story .
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Last post by Purplehood
Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:15 pm
Getting a California CHL? How hard/easy?
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BigBlueDodge »
Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:17 am
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I was taking my Utah CFP class, and there was another gentleman in there that, via conversation, revealed that he had about 5 other CHL permits from...
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As I read the
IANAL ... But, the way I read the Texas law, Gov. Perry has no choice under statute but to offer reciprocity. I think the way to...
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Last post by cbunt1
Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:39 pm
Reciprocity (Split from Reciprocity Map)
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klinejg »
Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:08 am
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Well, that's okay for the U.S., but what about space? This from aero-news.net.
Space Station Crew Can Access Gun
POSTED: 6:16 am EST February 14,...
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Make him less crazy. Psychoanalysis, Valium, Lithium
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Last post by Liberty
Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:29 am
Question - New to Texas
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TLD »
Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:06 pm
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Ok, I moved to Texas from Ohio in October. Before coming here I found that Texas and Ohio does not recognize each others license, but that Texas...
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The Welcome to Texas sign is real. The text at the bottom was edited in.
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Last post by barres
Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:13 pm
National Park Carry Question?
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TEX »
Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:36 am
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Question – something just occurred to me concerning the ability to now legally carry in National Parks. As far as I know it is legal if, one, the...
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Thank you for that clarification. I stand corrected. :tiphat:
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Last post by flintknapper
Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:51 pm
Oklahoma State Parks
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texred1 »
Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:08 pm
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I am going to be going camping up at Lake Murrey in OK and I can't seem to find a yes or no.
Can I conceal carry in OK State Parks?
~d
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As I understand it, state parks are not off-limits. However, any building owned by the state for doing business with the public is off-limits. This...
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Last post by SD4
Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:21 am
Travel to Delaware and Pennsylvania
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fredtubbs »
Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:59 am
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I have a work need to travel frequently to the Philadelphia airport and then drive to Delaware. Both states are listed as reciprocal for Texas CHL....
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:iagree:
That's where i went when looking into PA laws. They don't have the same language restrictions as this forum does though, in case that...
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Last post by atxgun
Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:15 pm
This day in history - January 10
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seamusTX »
Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:10 pm
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1776 - Thomas Paine published Common Sense. The previous year had been one of great turmoil, and the British colonies of North America were near the...
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I met Sen. Brooke a few times. A nice guy. Massachusetts hasn't had a decent Senator since.
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:00 pm
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Last post by Keith B
Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:01 pm
Students for Concealed Carry...Irony...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:08 am
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--snip--
I came into this issue a bit skeptical, but I am never one to ignore solid logic, and the...
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I admit to being metaphorically challenged...
I admit to shooting too much from the hip, and let my fingers do too much on this keyboard...
I am...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:54 pm
Trip to New Mexico and Arizona
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rgoldy »
Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:52 pm
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I strongly suggest that before you take a trip to either of these states you review their CHL
laws. There are some significant differences from Texas...
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One on your person. NM considers your vehicle an extension of your home, so whatever's in the truck, however carried, is okay. P3AT, ma deuce,...
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Last post by Aridzonashooter
Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:53 pm
My experience open carrying in Montana
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dukesean »
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:04 am
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Some of you may know that Montana is a traditional open carry state, which means you do not need a license to carry out in the open. They do,...
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True. I work in New Mexico and open carry daily.
It is not very common, but it is legal. Lots of people there don't know it's legal, so I get...
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Last post by mgood
Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:56 pm
Casinos in Louisiana
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Bullitt »
Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:25 am
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Planning a short trip to Coushatta. I looked at the laws for LA but could not find anything concerning carrying in a casino. I plan to stay in their...
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I don't think Louisiana has a law specifically banning firearms in casinos. However, they may qualify under the class A liquor license prohibition. I...
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Last post by Keith B
Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:44 am
Trip to Florida
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Bullitt »
Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:29 pm
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I will be making an overland trip to FL. I will be crossing LA, MS, AL, GA, FL.
What are the caveats wrt to the laws regarding CHL?
Thanks in...
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Strange how my search didn't show those threads. I did however google and found this site's resources. Pretty handy stuff No guarantee that the data...
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Last post by Bullitt
Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:21 am
L.A. council tightens gun, ammunition laws
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Lodge2004 »
Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:01 am
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Political grandstanding in LA
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The move is intended to help reduce the city's gun and gang violence,...
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>The Los Angeles City Council approved a package of gun control laws Wednesday, placing new
> requirements on ammunition sellers and banning the sale...
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Last post by ghostrider
Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:48 am
Washington State action against legal immigrants
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seamusTX »
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:45 am
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According to U.S. federal law, legal permanent resident aliens (green card holders and some others) in the U.S. can possess firearms after a period...
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>According to U.S. federal law, legal permanent resident aliens (green card holders and some others)
>in the U.S. can possess firearms after a...
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Last post by ghostrider
Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:09 am
Here is a poll we should all hit
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Locksmith »
Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:02 pm
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Right now it doesn't appear to have an even supply of pro gun responses!
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Duplicate thread. Topic already started here: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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Last post by Crossfire
Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:08 pm
Tax Holiday on Firearms
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galvestonredneck »
Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:59 pm
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I have just read that South Carnolina is having a tax holiday for firearms.
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What a GREAT idea!
Any...
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This is a great idea.
If the legislature passes a law creating a tax holiday for emergency preparedness, and authorizes the comptroller or some...
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Last post by seamusTX
Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:59 pm
Have to go to California
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elwood blooz »
Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:12 am
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It seems I have to go to California for work. I ll be there 9 or 10 days. I have to drive so I'm taking my weapon with me. My XD is my normal carry...
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Also if you end up needing to use your weapon for self defense in California, even if you shoot the BG before they shoot you grab the BG's gun and...
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Last post by Russell
Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:34 am
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