Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues
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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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
.45 ACP Hardball
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JLaw »
Sun Feb 26, 2006 6:46 pm
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Read an interesting article in the Feb. '06 issue of Combat Hangguns. It was titled Maximizing the M1911 .45 ACP , written by Chuck Taylor. Without...
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Longtooth,
I usually alternate mine too, if carrying an auto. Kinda curious if others use the same reasoning as i do. My reason is to have some...
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Last post by Lonegun1894
Fri Mar 03, 2006 12:47 am
What to call me/how to pronounce my screenname
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gigag04 »
Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:32 pm
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My screenname is GigAg04
For Gig 'em Aggies c/o 2004.
Giga which to me sounds like jigga comes across like I'm trying to be thugged out. Even...
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I know what to call you, but the is a family forum. :lol: Guess I'll just stick with Nick.
For the record, that was a bad joke people. Laugh with...
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Last post by dws1117
Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:27 pm
Learning experience for me
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sensei »
Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:54 am
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I have been practicing IDPA with either my G-30 or my G-26. Not doing exceptionally well.
Yesterday I met a gentleman at the range practicing also....
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I have as good friend who has a g34 and a g19. He is an execellent shot with the 34. In fact he shoots circles around everyone at the range. When...
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Last post by dws1117
Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:16 pm
Friendswood Police Express Concerns Over Air Soft Rifles
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Paladin »
Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:40 pm
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Excerpt:
SCENARIO: The Friendswood Police Department receives a frantic 911 call in the late evening hours of December 25, 2005. The caller states...
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Hope i didnt give anyone the wrong impression. I know at least in my case, i was given a pelletgun and turned loose after being given the proper...
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Last post by Lonegun1894
Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:25 pm
What do you use to keep moisture out of your gun safe?
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DiverDn »
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:42 pm
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Over the weekend I went to check on the cup full of desiccant that sits in my safe and to my surprise it had water standing in it.
This was inside a...
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What one does in the privacy of one's home is..well....what one does in the privacy of one's home. :woohoo
Anygun
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:09 pm
New shooter Tomorrow
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dws1117 »
Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:55 pm
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Please keep my wife in your prayers. Tomorrow moring we will be going to the hopital ( which is posted 30.06 BTW) for the birth of our little girl....
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Good deal DW ... Wife Unit and I are extremely happy for you...Its hard to express the relief we are feeling for you...
Seriously...Now the fun...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:17 am
Homeowner opens fire on intruder
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Paladin »
Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:52 am
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Appears that the homeowner exceeded his rights defending his home on this one... and that Capt. Jon Cox is largely anti-self defense.
We have 3...
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He was a great dog. Big male Weimaraner. When I filed his papers with the AKC, Mrs. Anygun had named him Gunnar , the german name. I changed it to...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:30 am
Winchester 94 Question
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JLaw »
Thu Dec 29, 2005 7:49 am
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I just traded an old worn out Uberti .44 Mag for a LNIB Winchester 94 Trapper 30-30 lever action. I have no earthly idea how to strip down the...
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i want a trapper in 30-30 so bad. i was going to get one late last year, but got a bolt gun instead and put the trapper off. now everyone wants twice...
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Last post by Chris
Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:35 pm
A Little story
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OverEasy »
Mon Feb 27, 2006 4:00 pm
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You all should get a kick out this one.
This is about 97% true.
I know a couple who have been married about 30 years. They came from a state where...
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Yes. they do not need the gun, they need to give it to me post haste. :lol:
Glenn
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Last post by Baytown
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:29 am
Taurus 85 +p Ammo Question
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Lumberjack98 »
Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:52 pm
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I recently purchased a used stainless Taurus 85.
I called Taurus today and found out that it was manufactured in 1988. I was also told not to run...
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If it were me I would carry the +P once I shot enough of them to determine POA/POI. I think it is safe to say it will not tear your gun up as long as...
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Last post by Baytown
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:25 am
Hey, We Hit A New Record Tonight
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CaptDave »
Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:10 pm
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Just noticed, we hit a new high with number of members online at the same time tonight.
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Wow, we not only set a new one.......we whipped the old one. That is pretty cool....
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Last post by jbirds1210
Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:24 pm
I had the pleasure.......
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jbirds1210 »
Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:23 pm
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Of hanging out and shooting with Highvelocity today....it was truely my pleasure. We did some trading for a Sig, which now belongs to my wife and it...
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Sweet! Post some pics. Hehe. And it's time to bring yourself and the Mrs. to PSC for a few rounds of IDPA :cool: See you out there. :grin:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:24 pm
Your thoughts on flashlights
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KinnyLee »
Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:29 pm
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Lets talk lights. I started collecting flash lights ever since a close friend of mine gave me a Surefire Z2 for Christmas. Ever since then I've been...
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I carry a black aluminum led light i picked up al wallyworld for about $20. The brand name and a lot of the finish have worn off and i dont remember...
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Last post by Lonegun1894
Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:42 pm
All of these kids threads.....
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txinvestigator »
Fri Feb 17, 2006 6:26 pm
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Made me think how much my daughter like shooting and doing tactical stuff with Daddy.
A couple of pics
Lets see your kiddos.....
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I have a friend who has a daughter that loves to go shooting. She doesnt like any of my rifles casue they are still a bit big for her, even the .22s,...
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Last post by Lonegun1894
Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:29 pm
Anyone ever shot one of these...
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JLaw »
Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:05 pm
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It's a .50 cal blackpowder muzzle loading pistol, with a 9 3/4 barrell. The assembly and shooting of this kit looks to have a fun factor of 10++,...
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I have one of the pistols that was asked about. Since you load and measure the powder evry time, you can adjust the power, and therefore the recoil...
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Last post by Lonegun1894
Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:02 pm
Kahr price ?
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gigag04 »
Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:01 pm
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Why are these things so expensive???? They are in the same price range as a Glock/XD...are they that good???
-nick
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Nick,
Please take her to Champion's I think they have a Kahr among the rental guns.
I took my wife several places to shoot different rental guns....
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Last post by OverEasy
Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:21 pm
An unusual poll - but I like it.
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:54 pm
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Here's a poll on whether a state law (Virginia, not Texas) should be passed prohibiting doctors from asking if people have guns in their homes.
Chas.
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Chris, my daughter said the same thing. She's 5 and said she would like shooting her rifle more if I got her a scope. (Have you ever tried to teach...
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Last post by Baytown
Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:31 am
A few less bad guys in Fort Worth
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HighVelocity »
Sat Feb 25, 2006 1:51 pm
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Paper BG's that is. :lol:
I met up with jbirds1210 aka Jason at my local indoor range this morning for some paper punchin'.
A nicer fellow you...
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I agree....the targets are dead. I really liked the store as well....I have a friend that is really into AK stuff...I will pass on the link to the...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:11 am
BUG/Deep Conceal
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bauerdj »
Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:35 am
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I am in the market for a BUG (will also double as a deep conceal gun), and I am undecided between something similar to a Kel Tec P3AT or a revolver....
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Well, I did get to the Conroe show today after all and solved myquestion of Kel Tec P3AT versus S&W 638 - I bought both of them!
Range report will...
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Last post by bauerdj
Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:52 pm
Absent members.
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longtooth »
Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:20 pm
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Just finished the 1st page of contacting members that have not posted in a long time or not at all. This was suggested by someone a while back. While...
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Page one done-five positive responces. longtooth.
Edited Sun. morning before church. 2 more thank you emails & a couple of posts.
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:21 pm
Deputy: Things "getting personal" after Border Inc
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Paladin »
Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:30 pm
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Deputy: Things getting personal after Border Incursion; Families, Officers Threatened
Feb 2, 2006, 06:26 PM CST
EL PASO, TX. - According to law...
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School Financing
But I digress...
Govenors in some states are rather more like cheerleaders in some ways...They Ra-Ra the troops (depending on...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:54 am
Why I carry so much
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gigag04 »
Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:41 am
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I have my gun with me virtually every time I leave my apartment. The reason is surprising though. I don't realistically expect I will need it most...
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My wife used to ask me, I'm going to ......, do you think I need to take my gun?
Used to drive me nuts. I told her if I knew she was going to be in...
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Last post by Baytown
Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:52 pm
Another defensive gun use (Baton Rouge)
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Paladin »
Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:42 pm
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The Brady Campaign says that licensed concealed carry is dangerous, but here's another story they don't want anybody to know about:
Feb 21, 2006,...
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When the BG is already on top of the officer beating him, what good might be accomplished by telling him to stop ? I just don't understand ! At that...
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Last post by Bubba
Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:39 pm
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Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:33 pm
Police chief wants surveillance cameras in Houston apts
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Paladin »
Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:08 am
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Hurtt doesn't want regular folk to carry handguns in their cars, but now he wants surveillance cameras in apartment complexes, downtown streets and...
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Now that's the funniest thing I've seen in a while. Gotta send that guy some email. :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:40 am
ASP Baton
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HighVelocity »
Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:55 pm
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What is the law regarding the ASP baton? Legal for civilian carry or off limits?
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Agreed.
Glenn
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Last post by Baytown
Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:08 pm
What is your daily load?
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dws1117 »
Wed Feb 15, 2006 11:13 pm
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I know I don't carry much, but my wife was shocked when I started to unload after getting home. On me was my Springfield in Tucker OWB holster strong...
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All 4 of my .45acp's are stuffed with only one brand...Fedral HydraShoks in 230gr. weight.
My Kel-Tec P-11...my only 9mm is loaded with Fedral...
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Last post by tex45acp
Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:26 pm
Lake O the Pines - For Longtooth
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dpatterson »
Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:24 am
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I know this has nothing to do with CHL's or even guns but... I did get to meet a fellow member who actually lives less than a mile from me...
He...
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Man, that is low...
Our place is up in Wood County, and the water levels in the lakes up that way is pretty much the same...
My cousin seems to...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:58 am
mexico wants to borrow $ for guns!
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graysoncountyffl »
Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:22 pm
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well, I guess at least they kinda have the right idea. 'mother of all battles'....maybe bagdad bob is now working with V. Fox. :lol:
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Most of that money will probably end up in drug runners hands.
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:03 pm
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Last post by dpatterson
Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:28 pm
C.T.A.C. problem
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KinnyLee »
Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:50 am
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I just started carrying my Springfield Loaded with the CompTac CTAC. I noticed that every time I cleared the firearm from the holster that the safety...
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Sounds good. I shall do that. Thanks. :cool:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:35 am
Cheney Accidentally Shoots Fellow Hunter
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dws1117 »
Sun Feb 12, 2006 4:41 pm
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Cheney Accidentally Shoots Fellow Hunter
By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer 19 minutes ago
Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot and...
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I would have given him the bird if he shot me!
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Last post by Kalrog
Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:05 pm
NY Senator
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:37 pm
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I had no idea.....I thought the fellow was against this sort of thing :?: :razz:
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Nope - just against John Q Public having that sort of thing.
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Last post by Kalrog
Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:04 pm
Bersa .380
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longtooth »
Sun Feb 12, 2006 6:23 pm
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Need a recomendation of this gun. Lady that just went through CHL class ask me about it. She will carry 24-7 I am sure. Talk to me about weight as...
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I took my CHL with a new Bersa T380 a couple of years ago and right out of the box with CCI Blazer ammo I shot 249 out of 250. The Bersa only weights...
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Last post by slow944
Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:41 am
How many rounds?
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ghentry »
Wed Feb 15, 2006 11:16 am
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....Does it take to make you feel better when you just found out you just lost your job?
Ok, this isn't really a gun topic , but I need to vent and...
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You WILL get through this, brother...If you need a good networking resource in the Houston area, PM me.
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Last post by nuparadigm
Thu Feb 16, 2006 6:57 am
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Last post by dws1117
Wed Feb 15, 2006 11:32 pm
On the lighter side....this is a joke......I hope!
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:42 am
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I found this little joke on the internet.....thought I would pass it along.
Treasury Department to recall 25 million coins.
Washington D.C. Sat....
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Yeah...Ok, sure...
Send me a new quarter = .25 cents...Preferably a Texas quarter...
And with that, send me a self addressed stamped envelope with...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Feb 15, 2006 6:59 pm
Hunting-related accidents rare, state data show
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Paladin »
Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:27 pm
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Feb. 13, 2006, 12:05AM
Hunting-related accidents rare, state data show
29 incidents were reported in 2004, which had the lowest rate on record in...
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when i was younger, my brother's friend, who was about 14 at the time, had bird shot in his head from being peppered on a bird hunting trip when he...
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Last post by Chris
Wed Feb 15, 2006 6:38 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:52 pm
Kimber Desert Warrior
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seadawg221 »
Sun Feb 12, 2006 12:28 pm
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I am thinking about purchasing the new Kimber Desert Warrior as a replacement for the TLE I had.
Anybody here have any experience with one of these?...
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Awesome! I will be happy if I get a job that lets me conceal carry. Letting it sit on the desk is not neccesary. lol. But I'll plan to be at PSC on...
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Last post by KinnyLee
Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:07 pm
My new airline
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da.suxor »
Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:08 pm
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Turn up your speakers
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THey have a big discussion about this exact topic over at:
Some folks really need to lighten up!!!!!
:cool:
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Last post by tex45acp
Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:28 am
HELP!! Need place to shoot while in West Houston.. Anyone?
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dpatterson »
Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:30 am
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Anyone know of an indoor place to shoot while I am in Houston this week? I am staying at Wilcrest and Westheimer west of Beltway 8.
Any help is...
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Oh it's worse than that Kevin... That's just the pistol course. If you want to shoot a rifle, it's another 8 bucks or so for the rifle range fee.
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Last post by John
Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:44 pm
NON Texas CHL flying to Philadelphia from DFW
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JLinTX »
Sun Feb 12, 2006 11:44 pm
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Guys, I'm not sure if this is the correct forum but a quick question:
I have a .45 in texas with me and want to travel back to Philadelphia to go...
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Awesome, that was the vote of confidence I was looking for :) :!:
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Last post by JLinTX
Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:54 pm
Problem with my SIG
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jbirds1210 »
Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:59 pm
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I had a great day at the range....I got to hang out with Seadawg and Elgato, which was delightful as always! I banged out around 400 rounds today out...
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I followed the advice of the earlier post and cleaned the pistol really reallly well. Although the gun was very clean and lubed before shooting it,...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Sun Feb 12, 2006 6:33 pm
XD Sub-compact 9mm
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jbirds1210 »
Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:21 pm
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Does anyone in the Houston/Galveston area own a Springfield XD Sub-compact in 9mm that would be willing to let my wife shoot a few times??
Throughout...
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+1 - although keep a regular size 10rd as well because sometimes the pearce extensions can print out a bit more. I carried regulary with stock 10 rd,...
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Last post by gigag04
Sun Feb 12, 2006 4:00 pm
500 coming up
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longtooth »
Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:37 pm
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Who will be # 500? When will we meet him or her? Great growth is due to the great info. I think.
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Were now at 499. Who will be #500?
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Last post by dws1117
Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:15 pm
Quality Time
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DaveT »
Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:10 pm
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Lots of high paid shrink types are always spouting off about ways to spend quality time with your kids.
Bet they would never think about a gun range...
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DaveT,
Thanks for the reply. Tell your son that DPS is one fine organization. Congrats on raising him.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:13 pm
Making Friends @ the Range
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ElGato »
Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:37 pm
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At least half the fun of shooting is visiting with the people you meet and those that you have met at the range or in a class and feel that you have...
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Probably a good indicator that they were raised right !
I don't require the response sir from any of the young people I shoot with either, but it...
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Last post by flintknapper
Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:50 pm
The Good News (New Gun) The Bad News (Blown UP Kimber)
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seadawg221 »
Sat Feb 04, 2006 6:22 pm
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Well this morning started out nice, I got up and went to the Pasadena Gun show and finally purchased the Kimber Ultra Carry I have been wanting! I...
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I have decided to sell the parts. A new 5 1911 is on the Horizon :)
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Last post by seadawg221
Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:03 am
TSRA show
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dws1117 »
Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:56 pm
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OK for those of us that had to miss out. How was it. Give us the skinny.
Other than meeting forum members, what did you get out of the weekend?...
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WARNING! BEFORE reading farther, please read the disclaimer at the end of the post.
It wasn't too bad!
Some nice folks handed me a piece of paper...
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Last post by JohnKSa
Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:05 am
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