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Yea I actually mentioned this shooting in my posting regarding the violence in Houston. I really don't think people understand the sheer stupidity of violence & crime here in Houston when it comes to gangs and wanna be thugs. When I mention things like this to friends in Austin they always respo...

Also, yes that is the reason I don't carry the G22 loaded. It's usually in my maxpedition bag, which does have a dedicated carry pouch but I don't want to accidentally discharge it pulling it out the bag. It's possible something could snag the trigger. Unlikely but possible. Plus I haven't been carr...

Wow! Thanks for the info! It does seem like I avoided the Class A by weeks if not days! Hell they probably changed it because of me. lol. I'm pretty sure I got the officer in trouble as well for the way he dealt with the situation. In fact I haven't seen that officer since and he was normally patrol...

I live in Houston. I was stating my experience with previous fights when I was younger. I actually haven't been in any real street fights since 2004. So I was a bit younger when fights were common in my life. The place I grew up in had lots of crimes, gangs, and other madness going on quite a bit. S...

Def good advice to follow and that's what I thought from reading the Texas penal code. Yea I don't understand some peoples logic with drawing their weapon to scare someone off if they verbally assault you. I had a friend a while back who told me he got into a few road rage situations and one of thos...

Zimmerman! Yep! That's why I really don't ever want to be in that situation. I even feel that with my record it makes me look bad enough even if it was justifiable! Which brings to to another subject. What do you guys think about the brandishing law or concealment law. Most of my friends stories and...

Yea a lot of my friends who carry tell me the same thing. For some reason I just don't feel comfortable having it loaded the majority of the time. Even though I've never accidentally pulled the trigger it still bothers me for some reason having it loaded. To me it's more of a problem because if some...

I am trying to learn as much as possible about this. As for the people who don't think I should even own a gun, well all I can say is that despite some petty mistakes I made, I still have rights too! I'm not violent and have plenty of good morals and respect for life. I can't even shoot a squirrel w...

Yes, I am one of those doesn't feel the need to have a round in the chamber when I carry. I've lived 31 years without having to shoot someone and will hopefully live the rest of my life without having to do so. I just want my weapon near, semi-ready to go, just in case. Keep in mind I'm proficient w...

Also I know for a fact that it is a Class B misdemeanor for Evading Arrest on foot. It's a Felony with a motor vehicle. It says Class B on my court papers I signed to accept the probation. I did try to fight the case for a while but I was obviously wasting my time. Also, the officer was being unprof...

Also, the charge I got for the theft was a class C misdemeanor. At least that's what the database told me when i did my own background check. I haven't done one recently since the evading thing. I also don't remember what they sentenced me for the theft but I only really spent 1 week in jail since t...

My last probation papers states I'm allowed to own a firearm and vote! So I'm legal!

Yes, I'm trying to be very honest about the bad decisions I've made. And honestly I haven't done many illegal things in my adult life other than the two incidents mentioned. I never stole anything from anyone ever since I was 18 but am labeled a thief for life! Yes, I have to live with that and dese...

Hey everyone. I was hoping someone with knowledge of the TX law could give me some advice or insight on whether or not I'm eligible for a CHL and if it would be in my best interest to get one. I have been carrying a Glock 22 around with me legally according to my understanding of the TX law. I usual...