Introduce yourself

[C-dub]

Thanks guys. I'm learning that.

I've jumped into a couple of threads. Even though this is mostly anonymous it is still nice to get to talk with others with CHLs that have probably already gone through many scenarios that I have yet to encounter. No one else in my family or close friends have CHLs. Very few even have firearms in their homes. However, none of them are condeming me for making this choice.

[carver]

A big TX Howdy! I think this is my 5th post here, and I just found the "Introduce yourself" post (sometimes I'm a little slow).

I live in East TX, am a DAV (U.S.A.F.), and retired U.S. Postal worker, yes one of those! I'm a young 60, and have been hunting on my own since I was 9. I reload for my pistols, and been doing so since 1977. My carry gun is either a Norinco copy of the 1911A (Customized by Jim Clark), a Tuarus PT58HC + in SS, or a Charter Arms Bull Dog. Since I am on the heavy side all my CCW's are carried in Yaquie style holsters. I am a member of several gun forums, and owner/moderator of two others (motorcycle related, but not used much anymore). I am married, and have 4 grown children, none at home, two of which are tattoo artist, here in TX. I have my own personal range out to 100yds. Love to shoot, and talk about guns. I am a NRA member. My latest purchase is a Magnum Research semi-auto in WMR. Won't disclose the number of guns and ammo in my home, but I feel that I have enough of both.

[GeekwithaGun]

Hi all,

I'm Rob from Oak Point (just east of Denton and near Little Elm), 43, married 21 yrs in June, 3 kids: 19, 17 and 16. I am a consultant in the computer software industry (geek with a gun).

I took my CHL class April 19 and joined the forum on April 21. Been lurking around the forum and getting lots of good information while I wait on the application process.

[USA1]

Been lurking around the forum and getting lots of good information while I wait on the application process.

hi Rob, nice to meet you , you came to the right place for good information

[T3hK1w1]

Welcome aboard. You've come to the right place.

[Silverdawg]

Hey All,

48 (for now) year old male who just completed his CHL class on 5/22. I will mail all the stuff in Tuesday, and start the shot close.

Currently a senior level manager for an automotive OEM in the DFW area. Got my CHL mainly for my long bike trips (Harley) and other assorted uses.

I currently have a Glock 19 9mm and a Sig P229 DAK 40 cal. Looking into a Springfield XD subcompact for my on person carry weapon.

Good to find this site and hope to learn a ton.

John aka Silverdawg!

[USA1]

Hey All,

48 (for now) year old male who just completed his CHL class on 5/22. I will mail all the stuff in Tuesday, and start the shot close.

Currently a senior level manager for an automotive OEM in the DFW area. Got my CHL mainly for my long bike trips (Harley) and other assorted uses.

I currently have a Glock 19 9mm and a Sig P229 DAK 40 cal. Looking into a Springfield XD subcompact for my on person carry weapon.

Good to find this site and hope to learn a ton.

John aka Silverdawg!

hi Silverdawg
welcome to the forum, .
most likely , anything you want to know can be answered here.

[SecurityGeek]

Age = 44
Gender = male
Profession/school status = IT director (InfoSec specialist) for F1000 retailer
Marital status = married (20 years in Sept.)
Years CHL = 10+
Texas State Representative House District = Texas House District 64 (Little Elm, TX)
Carry guns/equipment = S&W 1911 PD Gunsite is my main (in MSVMII), Taurus 445 when I'm on my bike (custom holster in jacket), Kel-Tec P3AT as BUG/always gun. I admit I am jonesing for a Dan Wesson CBOB.

[myron243]

Like carter above, I already have a few posts up and finally saw this thread. Almost more threads than an old man can keep up with

But to introduce myself:

71 year old male happily married to a young 70 year old girl for nearly 51 years now. Proud papa of 4 sons and very proud grandpa of 6 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. We're in far northeast Houston.

USN submariner for 4 years in late 50s.

Profession: Retired pipeline operations manager since 12/31/1992

Favorite pass time: Anything to kill time til time kills me

[mblud]

Hello All- Like some of the other new members, I found this thread after I had been on the forum for a few days. Looks like there is a wealth of info here!

Age: 43
Gender: Male
Profession/school status: Marine repair. College graduate
Marital status: Married for 12 years. Hope to start a family soon.
Years CHL: Took the CHL class from Tom Estep on May 29, 2009
Texas State Representative House District: House District 24--Representative Larry Taylor
Carry guns/equipment: Kel-Tec PF-9 will be my primary carry when I get my CHL. K&K USP .40S&W- Absolutely fantastic firearm and the best shooting pistol I have ever fired. Will carry when it is practical to carry a full frame weapon.

Monty

[seamusTX]

Welcome to the forum. You must live in Galveston County.

- Jim

[joe817]

Hi Monty, welcome to the forum! You are a lot further along than I am(look at my signature line).

There's a wealth of information here on this board, and the people are fantastic. Hope you enjoy your stay!

[Drewthetexan]

Hello all,

I'm 27, born in Louisiana but properly raised here in Texas. I was introduced to handguns about 10 months ago. I currently live in the Metroplex. I'm down to 15 hours on an electrical engineering degree at UTA. I've been working in aerospace engineering for the last 3 years. I'm single again so I suddenly have extra spending money for my new hobby and lifestyle as a CHL holder.

Only about 2 weeks into the long wait for my CHL to come back, so in the meantime I've been e-stalking all of you on the forum here, trying to learn what I can.

Currently, I have a S&W M&P 9mm full-size and an old Llama IIIa. I am still looking around for a good holster for the M&P, but I'm not a big guy (5'8" 145 lbs) so concealment *may* be an issue during summer months, so I may go buy something a little more concealable (rats! ) in the near future.

[joe817]

Hi Drew and welcome to the forumm! There's a wealth of information here at your fingertips, and a great crowd who frequents this board. This is first forum that I've joined where all people act civilly towards one another, even though they may disagree.

Good luck on the CHL. I'm in a 3 tier waiting mode for mine, and I've taken the first step by applying to DPS online. Now I'm waiting on the packet to wait on taking the course, so I can wait on the plactic.

What practice range do you go to? I go to Winchester Gallery range at 820 & Lancaster in F.W. Hope to see you there someday!

[Drewthetexan]

Hi Joe,

Actually, when I took the CHL class that's where we went for the range test. I hadn't been before, and I haven't practiced since but I definitely have "the itch" already. I just moved to Richland Hills, so I had actually figured on going back there since it is only about 5 or 6 minutes south.

It seems everyone here is pretty friendly, which reminds me of the quote: "an armed society is a civil society". Guess that carries through on the web too.

Hope to learn more, and maybe contribute a bit too. Thanks on the CHL, hope your wait isn't as punishing as mine!