Texas PI Mom wrote:hangfour wrote:When I went to FAST to get my fingerprints in Austin, I too was 'grilled' about why I wanted to carry a gun. I eventually replied that I was too old to run away from attackers anymore. I thought that they were entitled to ask as I was new to CHL procedures. But I did think it was a bit strange that I was grilled. Knowing what I know now I would have said: "for personal reasons". Live and learn.
Oh, the retrospect of 20/20. All answers should be "2nd Amendment, Moron."

I've used "in case your daddy comes home early." By they time it sinks in, you'll be out the door.
