Introduce yourself

[Texas10X]

Welcome, Wes! Good group of guns you have. Glad you joined us!

[dev_null]

Been in Austin about 6 years, new to this site. Had a carry permit in VA (along with a non-resident NH), but haven't yet got my TX CHL. It's now high on my list of things to do, but might have to wait until I find work again (I've been completing my graduate degree, so have a lot of debts). I'm also on a number of other forums, but mainly only read TFL and THR these days.

BTW, I'm curious about one thing about this forum: most versions of phpBB have a "Mark all posts read" button, but I can't find one here.

Anyway, pleasedtameetcha.

[Texas10X]

Welcome, dev_null! Glad you joined us!

On the board index page, in the upper right side, just below the date/time of your last visit (assuming you are logged into the site at that point), you'll see "Mark forums read". This should be what you are looking for.

[Wes]

Welcome, Wes! Good group of guns you have. Glad you joined us!

Thanks! Glad to have found the forum!

[dev_null]

Aha! Thanks, 10x, right in front of me all the time. I'm told that's something to do with having that XY chromosome.

[speakEasy]

Hello I'm new...

27 yo white male
North Texas (DFW metroplex)
Police officer, specialized as crime scene technician, field training officer and supervisory corporal
Prior to Leo I was CHL for 3 years, still carry the card for impromptu gun buying

I love and own both glock and 1911, .45 and 9mm; I am from the school of "get both, train both" - life is too short for just one gun or caliber. I am also always happy to offer any LEO advice if someone might have questions on any range of topics, always feel free to shoot me a MSG and I'll try to get back ASAP.

Edit: carry weapon .38 special +p smith Wesson hammerless w/ 1 3/8 barrel
On-duty glock 17 gen4 w/ stream light tlr2 in safari land hooded holster

[Texas10X]

Welcome, speakEasy! Glad you could join us. I understand "life is too short for just one gun or caliber". You're likely to run into at least one or two other folks here that agree as well.

[katmandu]

Hi Everyone,

51 yr w/m, Texoma area.

EDC is a S&W 642, no lock, factory CT grips, carried in front pocket, (I'm a leftie, Mika holster on order). Took going through a Sig 250C, Glock 26, and BG 380 to find the 642. I like all those other guns, but can't carry them too well. At 5'7", 185, I have a pear shape that pushes IWB/OWB out too far, and/or are uncomfortable for more than a few hours. Working on the waistline, but for now, pocket carry works best for me. I'm pretty much a mechanical klutz, which is another factor that pushed me towards a revolver (though I qualified for CHL with my Sig250).

I'm not a "gun person" as such, meaning I don't know all that much about them in general. But I did grow up around them, shooting .22 rifles from 5 or 6 years old, and .357, .44 and so on as soon as I could handle them. Luckily my family always focused on safety and respect while shooting, so I grew up around that too. I did however once see a cousin's kid (he was about 11 or 12 at the time) shoot a hole through his big toe with a .44 mag.

I finally took action on getting my CHL last September / October. Will post more about that in the "waiting room".

I've read this forum since September, and I'm very happy to be a member here now. It looks to be a really friendly forum. And I don't say that lightly - as a web developer I visit or belong to a lot of forums, and too many of them get out of control too often!

Katmandu (user name is because I'm a Bob Seger fan!)

[Texas10X]

Welcome, katmandu! Glad you joined us! Make yourself at home.

[2B1Ask1]

I am a new member. Name is Jimmy live in the DFW area. Been a CHL holder for nearly 4 years getting ready for my first renew. Love the site very good information.

[MasterOfNone]

Welcome aboard, Jimmy.

[Texas10X]

Welcome, Jimmy! Thank you for your service!

[LibertysTears]

I just registered for the forum so I thought I'd say hi. I am new to guns and shooting and just got my CHL in last week so I have lots of questions and can't wait to make my way through the posts. I'm a 50 year old female from north of the Dallas area, married for 25 years and I don't work outside the house. I took up shooting for protection and for a hobby and so far I'm loving it!

[Divided Attention]

Welcome Liberty and all the new folks! Hope you enjoy this group as much as I have - they have been an invaluable resource the past 15 months or so!

[fishman]

Welcome, lots to read and learn here.