Introduce yourself

[WildBill]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself......

Woman - 40 something
Married w/ 3 children (almost empty nester)
Billing/Systems Manager
Taking my CHL (with Hubby) on Saturday (8/11)
will carry XD40 Subcompact

Welcome to the forum! You are in with a good group of people.

[TFTLLC]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Ryan and I'm new to the forum (actually never joined any forum before but this seams like a good one). I just wanted to start out with an intro.

Age: 35
Gender: Male
Hail From: NY (S. of Buffalo)
Lived: All Over (NY, NM, TX and 10 Yrs Italy, 1 Yr Rep. South Korea)
Current Location: Ft Worth
Profession: Military AD (USAF 17+ Yrs)
Side Business: Firearms Instructor
Education: Wrapping up BA in Criminal Justice & bull in Professional Aeronautics next fall
Marital: Married (wife is Italian)
CHL: 9 Yrs Ago New Mexico, 9 Yrs Ago (Current) Florida, 4 Yrs Ago (Current) New York, 2 Yrs Ago (Current) TX, 1 Yr Ago (Current) TX CHL Inst.
TXHR: 99
Carry Equipment: I won't get into the 'caliber' or 'make' discussions/arguments that are out there. I look at things as picking the right tool for the the job at hand. It all depends on what I'm doing...
Primary Equipment: XDm 9mm

I grew up in NY State (don't hold that against me), but got to TX as fast as I could as they say :). Grew up hunting/fishing/reloading/etc. I love the Ft Worth area and my wife and I hope we can stay put for a while (long term actually). I am studying and pursuing a career in Law Enforcement for when I wrap up my current commitments. Working on wrapping up two bachelors and as many certifications as I can. I am an NRA Inst. (every discipline except muzzle-loaders), TX CHL Inst. and also teach various tactical courses when I can. I also teach Refuse to be a Victim courses and will be teaching CPR/AED courses as well. I am also working on getting my TX PSB LVL IV in the next couple months and some Exec. Protection courses thereafter.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone.

Regards,
Ryan

[Jaydeescot]

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[Rabbit212]

Howdy/hola frome deep in the RGV. Long time lurker just joined.

Male
43
Sales
CHL, printing!!!!!!!!!
Ruger SP101 357 mag.
Bersa Thunder 9 Ultra Compact
Remington 879 Super Magnum, holding down the fort.

[TxFisherman]

Hello, I'm new to the forum.

Male
Age 39
Teacher
Smith M&P 9c

[BigGuy]

Joined the forum a couple of weeks ago. I just now ran across this thread.
56-year-old white male.
Army brat. Born Fort. Campbell, lived at Fort Bragg, and Fort Sill, A couple of places in Germany. Finally moved to the old home stead of south east Arkansas when dad retired.
Currently live in Texarkana Texas.
More than you could possible care to know on my website: http://www.guywheatley.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I do a biker blog for the newspaper I work for: http://www.texarkanagazette.com/Bikers-Blog/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Waiting PATIENTLY for my plastic.
Mailed 7/30/12. Status changed to "Background check : under review" 8/13/2012.

[The Annoyed Man]

Joined the forum a couple of weeks ago. I just now ran across this thread.
56-year-old white male.
Army brat. Born Fort. Campbell, lived at Fort Bragg, and Fort Sill, A couple of places in Germany. Finally moved to the old home stead of south east Arkansas when dad retired.
Currently live in Texarkana Texas.
More than you could possible care to know on my website: http://www.guywheatley.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I do a biker blog for the newspaper I work for: http://www.texarkanagazette.com/Bikers-Blog/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Waiting PATIENTLY for my plastic.
Mailed 7/30/12. Status changed to "Background check : under review" 8/13/2012.

Shame on your for tipping that nice motorcycle over all by yourself like that!

Been there and done that. I'm willing to bet, from looking at the video, that you got a little oil or sand under the tire and at max lean simply rode off the edge of the front tire and washing it out from under yourself. That one was pretty small potatoes. I did one like that, but at 60 mph on a mountain road. Bent her over into a turn, caught a wisp of sand under the front tire at max lean and found myself sliding off onto the shoulder on my back. Fortunately was wearing a full set of racing leathers. Pretty embarrassing though as the first vehicle to stop and render aid was the last guy I had passed a mile or so earlier, and had to listen to his "I told you so" comments.

[AJHutton]

Hey all figure I might as well throw this up for everyone interested -
41
Male
Profession: Information Technology
Married 15 years
Still waiting for my plastic
Tex St Rep Dist 66
Beretta Px4 Storm 9mm

Glad there's a community like this and glad to be a part of it.

[WildBill]

Hey all figure I might as well throw this up for everyone interested -
41
Male
Profession: Information Technology
Married 15 years
Still waiting for my plastic
Tex St Rep Dist 66
Beretta Px4 Storm 9mm

Glad there's a community like this and glad to be a part of it.

Welcome AJ.

[SHeston]

Age: 44
Gender: Male
Profession/school status: IT - Software
Marital status: Married w/ two children
Years CHL: 2.5 years
Texas State Representative House District : 20
Carry guns/equipment:

• S&W Sigma .40
  Beretta 96 FS .40

[Mustang-PaPa]

Hello all! I've been pretty active on most of the larger forums over the years. Many may know me from some of those. Decided to join this forum after finding it a few days ago. CHL is an important right IMO. I own and collect many brands and types of guns. Just like good quality guns. Happily married and getting quite a large number of grandkids that are a blast. Been retired for quite a few years now and enjoy gardening and yard work. Just wish we would be rid of all this 100* heat and no rain. Kinda hard to make things look good when it's all you can do to keep them alive.

[WildBill]

Hello all! I've been pretty active on most of the larger forums over the years. Many may know me from some of those. Decided to join this forum after finding it a few days ago. CHL is an important right IMO. I own and collect many brands and types of guns. Just like good quality guns. Happily married and getting quite a large number of grandkids that are a blast. Been retired for quite a few years now and enjoy gardening and yard work. Just wish we would be rid of all this 100* heat and no rain. Kinda hard to make things look good when it's all you can do to keep them alive.

Welcome to the forum PaPa. Is your wife Mustang-Sally?

[WildBill]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Ryan and I'm new to the forum (actually never joined any forum before but this seams like a good one). I just wanted to start out with an intro.
Ryan

Welcome Ryan. This IS THE BEST forum that there is so you made a great choice.

[SDenton]

Another New Member:

Steve Denton
Age 41
Male
Occupation: 07 FFL/02 SOT

Grew up in England, owned handguns there back when they were still legal. Lived in Austin, Texas since '96.

[natgas]

I've been a lurker here since before I relocated from OK to TX this year. Thought I should register and post.

Also wanted to put a shout out to Howdy!

Looking forward to getting my CHL in TX since my OK license has been terminated.