Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
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Excaliber »
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm
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Manufacturers have been busy churning out holsters with retention features that are suitable for concealed or open carry. Here are a few that may be...
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I chose a RDR holster after I viewed a video where Colin Noir said it was his favorite holster for ease of on and off. I have been happy with it....
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:39 pm
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:07 pm
8 Grocery Employees Stabbed in Tennessee
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Lodge2004 »
Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:53 am
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Great article except for the closing comment by the Memphis Police officer. It would have been much better if he gave something along the line of......
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Man critically injured with egg timer in a sock!
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Last post by jbirds1210
Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:52 am
Question about air guns
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Lodge2004 »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:02 pm
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Indirectly related to CHL...because I am teaching my daughter to shoot and she will some day apply for one.
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The Daisy 747 has a Walther barrel on it, and while I don't own one (yet), I think that will be my next project. I do own a 853C rifle with a Walther...
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Last post by res1b3uq
Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:08 pm
1911 Verses Glock
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carlson1 »
Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:42 am
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DELETED! I thought it was funny, maybe it was too harsh.
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deleted too, my attempt at being funny
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Last post by DiverDn
Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:39 am
Burglars Posing as Cops Invade Lubbock Home
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Paladin »
Thu May 11, 2006 11:03 am
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5/10/06
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Maybe times of change since the days of my involvement, but mask were used to protect the undercover agent and the CI not to protect identites from...
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:11 pm
Texas Star targets - where to get one
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DiverDn »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:17 pm
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Does anyone have for sale a Texas Star target or know where I could find one?
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This is the doc file.
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Last post by lrb111
Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:01 pm
New guy
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DDuck »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:42 pm
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Hello everyone,
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And how!
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:03 am
Road Trip (shopping Options)
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lrb111 »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:23 pm
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Going from Odessa to Abilene, then south to north Austin. If the price is right i would like to pick up two or three 1911 frames somewhere. I'm...
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Ah. :sad: Thanks for the update wrt45... you saved me from wasting a little gas, or at least a phone call to check their hours! :grin:
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Last post by sparx
Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:57 am
Locking up the guns.....
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DaveT »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:06 pm
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Well, it is time to lock up all the guns, I won't be carrying for a while.
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You are in our thoughts and prayers for a sppedy victory over the cancer!! It can be done...we will welcome you back soon to those carrying !!!
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Last post by Skipper5
Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:23 am
Customer Subdues Robber With Applesauce
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Crossfire »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:10 pm
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If you are still waiting on your CHL, applesauce seems to be effective...
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I almost feel bad that we're all making fun of this so much. And now that feeling's gone. :lol: ;-)
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Last post by WNallG30
Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:36 pm
Question About Shipping
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carlson1 »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:19 pm
(B9) May a nonlicensee ship a firearm by carrier? A nonlicensee may ship a firearm by carrier to a resident of his or her own state or to a licensee...
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:19 pm
The Mighty Mighty Redhawk
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jbirds1210 »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:37 pm
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I have posted pics of her before, but always with rubber grips. Today she is wearing factory grips that I received in the mail from a good friend a...
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I've got e CRKT MIL M16 and I put it through hell - its my second one. First one was replaced after over a year being carried on my person daily,...
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Last post by cyphur
Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:22 pm
Range report
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WNallG30 »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:18 pm
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We went out right after I was done with work today to put some rounds through the new hardware. I didn't even change out of my scrubs from the...
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DWS, I'm sorry, I know you're dissappointed in me. Would you believe I was so excited to get to the range I didn't even take the camera!! I'll work...
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Last post by WNallG30
Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:19 pm
Betcha don't have one of these!!
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jbirds1210 »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 4:23 pm
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That's right...it is bubble gum pink kydex. I wanted the perfect anniversary gift for the perfect wife.....this is what I found! In case you are...
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Soon as I saw the picture of the girls with the rifles, I showed my wife, told her thats a future birthday gift for my twin daughters - their own...
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Last post by cyphur
Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:36 pm
Parkerized
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stash »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:31 am
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Good morning guys - This may be a dumb question but could someone tell me what parkerizing a weapon does. Does it protect the metal from rust or is...
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Springfield Parkerized. It takes holster wears well, and it is a dull non-reflective finish.
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Last post by KinnyLee
Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:33 am
The Clintons’ War on Gun Rights
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Paladin »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:58 am
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Not sure who Fitton is, but some interesting and unsurprising charges here:
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I would also like to see Condoleeza Rice run for president.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:59 pm
AWESOME day at the gun store!!!
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WNallG30 »
Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:48 pm
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I did it, and BOY did I do it big!!!
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Have you tried the presentation that you showed me at lunch on the B-in-L? It was very convincing.
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:46 pm
Reply to Texag06..
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Reysc »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:53 pm
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You wrote;
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It's a COLT 45lc Model 1917. It's the Liberty Model. Trigger and Hammer are gold plated and it's for sale for $ 650.00... Had it not been refished...
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Last post by Reysc
Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:13 pm
Mailing Firearms Out Of State
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carlson1 »
Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:11 pm
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:deadhorse: I know I have read this on here somewhere, but can't find it. Can someone in laymens terms tell me if it is legal to mail a pistol out of...
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That much I do remember being true after reading the ATF page.
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Last post by cyphur
Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:57 pm
DPS Question, Does Anyone Know....
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DaveT »
Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:00 pm
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Does anyone know what make and model handgun DPS Troopers carry on duty these days ?
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If you got him a 229, which is a little shorter than the 226, he can practice with it and latter use it for off duty. Once he becomes proficient with...
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Last post by charlie
Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:55 pm
S&W Stainless 65-5 DAO
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tex45acp »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:18 am
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I need some good information on a double action only, 3 stainless 65-5, in .357mag, I found in a local gunstore. It is used and very clean. I did the...
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Nope. Ain't it grand? :razz:
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Last post by Thane
Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:34 pm
Anybody going to the IDPA match this Sunday near Austin?
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j1132s »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:53 pm
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Finally, I think I'll be free to go this Sunday... to my _FIRST_ IDPA match!
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Too bad you missed it, I heard it was a good one, but very HOT! I'm usually there, but was in N. Texas this past weekend at the North Texas Regional,...
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Last post by AggieMM
Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:28 pm
Blazer "Brass" Ammo
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Commander »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:26 am
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I was in WalMart yesterday buying some ammo when I noticed they had some CCI Blazer Brass ammo. A box of 50 9mm was $5.00. I pulled a cartridge out...
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Academy keeps more on their shelves AND they price-match Walmart.
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Last post by propellerhead
Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:36 pm
Interesting trip itinerary...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:04 pm
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My Dad Called from Pueblo, Colorado while attending a Little-Britches rodeo final my niece is participating in...They'll be there for a few day for...
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Good job Stevie_d. The reward WE get is that our grandchildren live free.
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:10 pm
My Wife Has a Shotgun!
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jbirds1210 »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:31 am
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First off........my wife is going to kill me for posting this...but this is her first shot from a scattergun! She was a little nervous about it, but...
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Somebody double tapped . :grin:
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Last post by flintknapper
Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:47 am
Good buy at Shooter's Station
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JLaw »
Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:53 pm
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Had a very busy day setting up the church for VBS. Figured a calming visit to a gun store was in order, so I packed up the cash and headed for...
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See I've been tryin to tell ya Shooter's is a pretty good store. It isn't the best, but its pretty close. Nice deal.
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Last post by dws1117
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:56 pm
9mm Wolf?
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tvone »
Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:38 am
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I shoot a lot of 9mm, and I'm getting low. I have a 9mm AR that doesn't like aluminum cased Blazer ammunition.
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No, definitely not a myth.
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Last post by Johnny
Sat Jul 15, 2006 6:48 pm
Remington Spartan series shotguns, need opinions
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cyphur »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:38 pm
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Have the opportunity to pick up a Remington Spartan Over/Under 12ga shotgun for 300 shipped with only about 150 shells through it. I realize its...
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I appreciate the reply flint!
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Last post by cyphur
Sat Jul 15, 2006 3:21 pm
Odessa homeowner shoots man in auto burglary
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lrb111 »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:16 pm
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Odessa homeowner shoots man in auto burglary |
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Just had to fix the sign. :evil:
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Last post by KD5NRH
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:23 am
Prayer Request
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:39 pm
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Carlson1 is back in the hospital and needs our prayers. I'll give more of an update when I can.
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Glad you're getting better.......
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Last post by Jim101
Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:41 am
Montgomery County
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JLaw »
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:31 pm
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Does Montgomery County S.O. have certain duty pistols and ammunition (caliber and type) that they are required by the department to carry? If so,...
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My daughter loves the G26, I am trying to convince her the 17 or the 19 is more suitable for duty. G26 is fine for off duty but I thought barrel...
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Last post by bauerdj
Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:20 am
Gun Control at it's Finest
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DiverDn »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:11 am
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Two Texans Attacked at National Mall
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Perhaps they haven't been brainwashed at all, but are instead the ones in charge of DOING the brainwashing of the clueless masses in order to...
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Last post by sparx
Sat Jul 15, 2006 12:58 am
The Twins have been liberated.
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HighVelocity »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:32 pm
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Finally... I busted the twins out of jail (aka layaway at local fun store).
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I missed out on a chance to buy a Vaquero from my dad a few months ago. By the time I got the cash (a few days), he'd already sold it. It was a...
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Last post by cjlandry
Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:56 pm
What gun for IDPA and general questions...
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j1132s »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:06 pm
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I'm considering one of the following:
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Thanks for your advise, and I think I'll stick w/ the Glock this Sunday.
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Last post by j1132s
Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:17 pm
Police: Homeowner shoots man in attempted home invasion
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Paladin »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:32 am
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Police: Homeowner shoots man in attempted home invasion
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I'm going to start praticeing warning shots :lol: so now when you see me miss you will know it was on purpose! ;-)
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Last post by ElGato
Fri Jul 14, 2006 4:48 pm
one less anti-gun person
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j1132s »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:14 pm
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Hey, I don't believe this, but my wife (who is anti-guns) has decided to get a CHL. She's already taken the class (and passed the shooting part 1st...
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Ha! As much as I like guns and shooting, I don't think I'll ever shoot a liberal unless he/she is trying to kill me :) Even then, I 'll only shoot to...
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Last post by j1132s
Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:59 pm
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Last post by Greybeard
Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:05 pm
Great Billboard
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spud »
Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:39 pm
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*golf clap*
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:cheers2: :iagree: :thumbsup:
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Last post by ElGato
Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:46 pm
UN small arms conference ends in "total meltdown"
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Paladin »
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:39 am
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UN small arms conference ends in total meltdown
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I'd love to see Rebecca Peters spinning like the proverbial top! :rolll :smilelol5:
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:41 pm
Heard the funniest thing the other day
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Venus Pax »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:47 am
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I was camping with friends the last few days. One said that his dad, who trained new recruits in the military, recommended keeping the chamber empty...
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:iagree: I absolutely agree!! Teach them or risk losing them.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:29 pm
Alan Gottlieb on the United Nations: Q&A
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Paladin »
Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:32 pm
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Alan Gottlieb on the United Nations: Q&A
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Hm. Good article.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:56 am
Carjackings in north austin
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fadlan12 »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:25 am
Police investigate North Austin carjackings
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Last post by fadlan12
Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:25 am
.308 rifle guys....what ammo do you shoot?
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cyphur »
Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:01 pm
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I finally got out to the range with my Rem700 PSS the other day. Shot some pretty tight groups as long as I was sticking with the basics and shot...
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My National Match M1A loves South African 7.62mm NATO. I usually average 3 groups at 100 yards with open sights. It would probably shoot smaller...
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Last post by Scroggwe
Tue Jul 11, 2006 6:21 pm
Pocket Mag Holster
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jbirds1210 »
Sun Jul 09, 2006 4:08 pm
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I have read reviews on a few of the popular ones out there.such as the Nemesis by Desanti....I just wanted to see what you guys/gals might suggest. I...
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Thank you very much! This is very friendly of you...which is what I have come to love and expect from the folks in this forum. Take care. PM sent...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:12 pm
AR-15 - Doublefeeds and Failures to Extract - How to Clear
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Paladin »
Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:02 pm
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Decent video on how to clear malfunctions on an AR-15:
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M16/M4/ARx are some of the easiest weapons I've encountered, immediate action on those is stupid simple.
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Last post by cyphur
Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:05 pm
1911 bug getting worse!
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WNallG30 »
Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:38 am
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Alright, this 1911 bug is getting me pretty bad. Now my brother's got it too. He started with a Para 645 LDA and now he can't stop, he's looking for...
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Another sub $400 1911 is the Firestorm 45 Government model (not an exact gi clone because grips are not interchangable but important working parts ie...
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Last post by Jeremae
Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:35 pm
Article: Gun control is a political loser
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Paladin »
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:21 am
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Packing heat on the hill
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The irony is that most of the fanatical gun-ban advocates don't benefit from that position. They are from states or districts where any Democrat with...
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Last post by seamusTX
Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:15 am
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:26 am
Tactical Flashlights
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Texasdoc »
Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:28 pm
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well I let a bud barrow my Surelight and he lost it in a Swat call out the other night and I need one to replace,,So I went to GT's in Austin and...
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I'm all about buying Made In USA, but when its twice the price and 100% of the value, thats tough to argue against. At least with my budget.
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Last post by cyphur
Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:53 am
Stranger in the Night
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Rugrash »
Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:04 am
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At about 12:15am this morning, as I was about to goto sleep, I heard my doorbell ring a few times. No one I know would come around at that time of...
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I've gotten some rings at night time too. Scary. Had no firearms then.
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Last post by Boma
Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:44 am
speedloader for semi-auto?
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Russell »
Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:14 pm
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Is there a such thing as a speedloader for a semi-automatic? IE, something you can just pop a magazine into and it inserts the shells for you?
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That's the one I use, as well. Yes, it is a thumb-saver. :thumbsup:
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Last post by quidni
Sun Jul 09, 2006 12:50 am
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