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First off let me start off saying Thanks for all of the help, the forum has been a real eye opener over the last couple of weeks, to say the least.

Second, why I decided to apply for my CHL. The reason is simple, due to my current employment it requires long durations away from the homestead. During a resent purchase of a AR-15 (my first and hopefully not my last ;-) )the wife decided that she was wanting/willing to make personal defense a priority and ask what she could do.... Granted I had always wanted to get a CHL and I had taken her to the range a few times and she knows how and when to use a weapon (she is a dead on accurate shot by the way). But then it hit me, we have the home front covered, she knows what to do and where to go in an emergency but what about her person, when she is driving to and from wherever… IMHO the "what if" questions came to mind, knowing my wife, she wouldn't have said anything unless she was generally concerned and/or had given it a lot of thought.

So given the "green light" I called up a few shops that I frequent and none of them had an opening (for my current work schedule :totap: ). Typically they have classes once a month, some ever so often (when they have enough people), and then I was able to locate a fairly new shop to our area that just so happen had a class cancel on them just a few hours prior for the following day. Rick R. was very helpful and informative through out the class, answering all of our questions and giving advice when needed. To say the least, I will be a returning customer for quite a while ;-) . If nothing else the class eased her mind and made us grow closer as a couple. Now my only concern is the cost of ammo just sky rocketed literally, three range days over three weeks and she is asking when we can go back... I think I have unleashed something...

All in all it's been a great experience for the both of us to say the least.
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum. :tiphat:
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Welcome ... maybe she can learn reloading empty once-fired brass :mrgreen:
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Expat wrote:If nothing else the class eased her mind and made us grow closer as a couple.
Expat, first, welcome to the forum! What country are you originally from? (I assume that "Expat" means you emigrated from somewhere?).

You'll find that a number of us here are also married to CHL holders, and I agree with what you said about it bringing you closer as a couple. Speaking strictly as the possessor of well developed Y chromosomes, women with guns are hot. No two ways about it. But beyond that, each knowing that the other truly has their back is amazing, isn't it? It expands the partnership into new areas. I still want to be my wife's protector and provider, but the empowerment she feels in being able to defend herself translates into a more confident personality....and confidence is an aphrodisiac. By the way, my son and I own 4 AR15s between us, and I just built a fifth one for my wife a couple of weeks ago. We're going to be wringing it out at the range on Saturday.

Not too shabby for a couple of old farts who will be celebrating our 23rd anniversary next July.
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...welcome...if she never carries, at least she understands your choice better...and may influence others she knows...mine got her plastic and hasn't carried or even bought her own gun...I'm quietly waitin' on that step...betcha the news will make them decide to go on and carry soon...it's not gettin' any better...
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Welcome! If you're in the DFW area, we're having a get-together in a few weeks.
Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th

If you're near Houston, there's a get-together this Saturday.
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The Annoyed Man wrote:
Expat wrote:If nothing else the class eased her mind and made us grow closer as a couple.
Expat, first, welcome to the forum! What country are you originally from? (I assume that "Expat" means you emigrated from somewhere?).

You'll find that a number of us here are also married to CHL holders, and I agree with what you said about it bringing you closer as a couple. Speaking strictly as the possessor of well developed Y chromosomes, women with guns are hot. No two ways about it. But beyond that, each knowing that the other truly has their back is amazing, isn't it? It expands the partnership into new areas. I still want to be my wife's protector and provider, but the empowerment she feels in being able to defend herself translates into a more confident personality....and confidence is an aphrodisiac. By the way, my son and I own 4 AR15s between us, and I just built a fifth one for my wife a couple of weeks ago. We're going to be wringing it out at the range on Saturday.

Not too shabby for a couple of old farts who will be celebrating our 23rd anniversary next July.
TAM you would be correct on the Expat part. Born and bread Texan tho :txflag: but I have been working overseas (Nigeria) for the pass 2 1/2 years for the oil and gas sector which is where the name comes from.

I stumbled accross pics of your collection and I would have to say thats a mighty fine collection you have there.
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Expat wrote:TAM you would be correct on the Expat part. Born and bread Texan tho :txflag: but I have been working overseas (Nigeria) for the pass 2 1/2 years for the oil and gas sector which is where the name comes from.

I stumbled accross pics of your collection and I would have to say thats a mighty fine collection you have there.
My collection is not as sophisticated as some belong to other members here, but thank you. By the way, if you haven't run across it before, you should check out The Lawdog Files, a blog written by an Expat who is now a LEO in Texas, but who grew up in Nigeria as son of an American petroleum engineer. He has so truly great stories to tell. Here is my favorite: http://thelawdogfiles.blogspot.com/2006 ... ht-in.html
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Great introduction! Welcome and congratulations to you and your wife. It's always nice to meet folks who prepare.
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