I've been reading this board thru my CHL process - found it so useful that I didn't need to ask any questions, but I do want to be an active member so I made an account.
I live in Austin and yes am a liberal (per strict dictionary definition) - so if you think all 'libs' are coming to take your guns- it's not true... unless you are selling real cheap!
I love shooting, have an 'assault' rifle, and am looking for a .45 as my next purchase - maybe an FN FNX or a Kimber Ultra II - or an FN five-seven just to be a little different and hi-tech. As a result of that addiction and recent troubles we've had with our hood, the whole family has started shooting - wife has a Bursa and son has no got his first rifle, a black & silver 10/22 I bought and decked out with a scope and bi-pod.
I'm also a recovering motorcycle addict (but that will be solved as soon as I get the battery issues resolved on my Buell).
Glad to be here and learning more about the responsibilities of CHL - have a great 4th!