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Thanks for the welcome 'joe817' and I have to admit I have been in Texas many years longer than I have had a CHL and only missed not having one by a couple of years from the start. Can't believe I have missed this forum with all the time I spend 'surfing'. This issue of the Rodeo is a case in point about having a place to discuss the topic and have input from a wide range of members. As I signed on to the forum in late December of last year I have to say very quickly I learned this is an interesting forum by the range of topics and input.

While my original comment was made 'tongue in cheek' without benefit of a 'smiley' it does have a serious consequences.

A Thanks to Charles for the creation of this forum and the work he does here and in Austin for all 2nd amendment rights.

Mike

joe817 wrote:The cowboys & cowgirls that participate in the rodeo at Will Rogers, pay money just to participate. The sign up with hopes they will win, or to add to their cumulative scores during the year. There's big money involved in winning an event in the final go around. Something like $22,000.00 for calf roping; $17,000.00 for barrel racing, $30,000.00 for bull riding, etc., etc. etc.
(note:those are not exact numbers...just something I've remembered from the past). So there's big money involved in these types of events. So yes, there's no question that this is a professional sporting event by anyone's definition.

And Mike from the buckeye state....no apologies needed! Welcome to TEXAS!

Thank you for that! As a transplanted 'Buckeye' I would have never considered it a 'professional sporting event'. My deepest apologies to all Texas Natives and person understanding the nature of rodeo. MY BAD!
Mike

Keith B wrote:Stay away from the rodeo if carrying; it is a proffesional sporting event.