hi from a soon-to-be Texan (I hope!)

[israel67]

Welcome aboard! Good to hear from you, and good luck getting over here. You know what some people say, "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!" Seriously though, it's nice to see someone from Europe here, I find it encouraging personally. I guess it's not true when you hear anti-gunners say the whole world is making fun of us!

Oh it's true what you hear: the US (and Texas in particular) doesn't get a good press. But I was in Texas last month, and flying back out of Dallas, boy could you spot the Frenchies a mile off! The guys were all dressed like girls, little pastel-coloured pullover worn draped over the shoulders, small handbag...

French women are renowned as being hot, and a lot of them are (my ex was smokin'), but frankly, when a country has a chick like this... http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8082/9 ... essoh5.jpg amongst its citizenry, you don't have to envy anyone.

[ZARASTER]

Welcome to the forum and hurry up and get here

[israel67]

Welcome to the forum and hurry up and get here

I know, I know....

[dustyb]

French women are renowned as being hot, and a lot of them are (my ex was smokin'), but frankly, when a country has a chick like this... http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8082/9 ... essoh5.jpg amongst its citizenry, you don't have to envy anyone.

I heard today that Jessica Alba just got married. Are you originally from France? Are you Israeli? (guessing from your name)

[israel67]

French women are renowned as being hot, and a lot of them are (my ex was smokin'), but frankly, when a country has a chick like this... http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8082/9 ... essoh5.jpg amongst its citizenry, you don't have to envy anyone.

I heard today that Jessica Alba just got married. Are you originally from France? Are you Israeli? (guessing from your name)

No, I'm British, and Jewish.

[dustyb]

Welcome aboard. I hope you like it here.

[israel67]

Welcome aboard. I hope you like it here.

Thanks, I'm learning a lot every day. Prior to going to Texas for the first time in 2004 (Plano), I'd never even touched a handgun. Then when I was there in April of this year, I was helping family clear out a garage after the death of her husband. I knew the deceased had had guns, but thought they'd been taken away after his death. I stumbled across a semi-automatic pistol; no idea of the make. Thanks to having been lurking here for a few months, I was pretty happy with how I reacted. I pointed the weapon at the ground, right finger along the trigger guard, and I dropped the magazine. I then racked the slide and visually checked the chamber to make sure it was unloaded.

If I hadn't been lurking here, I might never have known to do that. I learned that even before getting my own gun!

Here in Europe, guns are ''evil'. You can't get a licence to have a gun for love nor money, and as for concealed carry: forget it, dude. If you're caught with a gun, you're going to prison, end of story.

At the same time, French cops swagger about with their Manhurin ...



... which to my untrained eye looks like a Sig of some sort. P229 ?

Anyway, my vision of a republic is one run by the people, for the people, and where all are equal. How can France claim to be a republic, when its citizens and residents are denied the right to defend themselves? If you're a police officer and you get attacked, you've got the equipment to fight back. If you're an average joe and you're attacked, too bad dude, 'cos Kansas is going bye-bye.

It's not fair.

So yes, G-d willing I'll soon be a Texan-by-adoption. I'm not coming there just to carry a gun, but it will be refreshing not to walk around in fear of being targeted by a druggie who wants your telephone (that you worked and paid for) to pay for an ounce of crack.

Who knows, I might even get to meet some of y'all. Anyone here in Amarillo?

I quite fancy a Kimber Gold Match ...



... but might change my mind before next year... and I've found a company that'll do me grips with the Star of David and the Star of Texas on each side.

'can't wait.

[flintknapper]

You'll like this:

[TommyGlock]

I'm surprised that noone else has told you, but coming from france and calling yourself a Texan ain't so simple. First, you will have to renounce your citizenship. Second, you will have to have a child born here. Third, you will have to wait for the end of a 40 year probationary period where you will be expected to be polite to every American you come into contact with. Good luck.

Thanks for the encouragement ..

Seriously, you can keep your citizenship from another country .. they abolished the requirement to renounce your initial citizenship a few years ago.

And I'm always polite, thanks to my father (G-d rest his soul) who was LEO for 27 years.

I was just teasing you. I'm in Plano. I'd be glad to get together with you when you get here.

[israel67]

You'll like this:

LOL!!! Where do I sign ???

[israel67]

I'm surprised that noone else has told you, but coming from france and calling yourself a Texan ain't so simple. First, you will have to renounce your citizenship. Second, you will have to have a child born here. Third, you will have to wait for the end of a 40 year probationary period where you will be expected to be polite to every American you come into contact with. Good luck.

Thanks for the encouragement ..

Seriously, you can keep your citizenship from another country .. they abolished the requirement to renounce your initial citizenship a few years ago.

And I'm always polite, thanks to my father (G-d rest his soul) who was LEO for 27 years.

I was just teasing you. I'm in Plano. I'd be glad to get together with you when you get here.

Hey, I was in Plano in 2004! Stayed at the Renaissance Hotel, and was working at Nortel's offices just around the corner. Next time I'll there, I'll let you know.

[wtchdr4011]

Welcome aboard. I hope you like it here.

Thanks, I'm learning a lot every day. Prior to going to Texas for the first time in 2004 (Plano), I'd never even touched a handgun. Then when I was there in April of this year, I was helping family clear out a garage after the death of her husband. I knew the deceased had had guns, but thought they'd been taken away after his death. I stumbled across a semi-automatic pistol; no idea of the make. Thanks to having been lurking here for a few months, I was pretty happy with how I reacted. I pointed the weapon at the ground, right finger along the trigger guard, and I dropped the magazine. I then racked the slide and visually checked the chamber to make sure it was unloaded.

If I hadn't been lurking here, I might never have known to do that. I learned that even before getting my own gun!

Here in Europe, guns are ''evil'. You can't get a licence to have a gun for love nor money, and as for concealed carry: forget it, dude. If you're caught with a gun, you're going to prison, end of story.

At the same time, French cops swagger about with their Manhurin ...



... which to my untrained eye looks like a Sig of some sort. P229 ?

Anyway, my vision of a republic is one run by the people, for the people, and where all are equal. How can France claim to be a republic, when its citizens and residents are denied the right to defend themselves? If you're a police officer and you get attacked, you've got the equipment to fight back. If you're an average joe and you're attacked, too bad dude, 'cos Kansas is going bye-bye.

It's not fair.

So yes, G-d willing I'll soon be a Texan-by-adoption. I'm not coming there just to carry a gun, but it will be refreshing not to walk around in fear of being targeted by a druggie who wants your telephone (that you worked and paid for) to pay for an ounce of crack.

Who knows, I might even get to meet some of y'all. Anyone here in Amarillo?

I quite fancy a Kimber Gold Match ...



... but might change my mind before next year... and I've found a company that'll do me grips with the Star of David and the Star of Texas on each side.

'can't wait.

I am about 2 hours south of Amarillo. Do buy a heavy coat, winters are cold up there.

[israel67]

I am about 2 hours south of Amarillo. Do buy a heavy coat, winters are cold up there.

Totally, I love cold weather!! Winter here in France is my favourite time, seriously. The wind is less attractive: we went to Cadillac Ranch, and ended up getting most of our paint back in our faces, such were the gales blowing at us.

[wtchdr4011]

Panhandle weather is hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and the most beautiful brown skies in the spring.

[israel67]

Panhandle weather is hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and the most beautiful brown skies in the spring.

LOL ... April was nice !

It was pleasant to take the family dog out into the yard at 4 am, and to be dressed in shorts and a light T-shirt. Plus I tan well.

Roll on fall 2009 !!