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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
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
What to expect in Harris County for Car-Carry without CHL
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Paladin »
Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:19 pm
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In the future I may be able to give more details, but for now all I can say is that I've got some inside info on how Car-Carry of a handgun(on or...
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If you are still interested in this case, check with TSRA. They ,and to a lesser extent the NRA, are staying posted. I was recently solicited by a...
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Last post by ThunderDownUnder
Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:46 pm
Back from Colorado w/o incident
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gigag04 »
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:14 am
Carried my XD9 and a buddies Barretta 92 to CO and back.
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Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:14 am
Man shoots burglar at residence
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Paladin »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:21 am
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Man shoots burglar at residence
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Only one?
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Last post by gigag04
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:08 am
Helped a neighbor out today
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RPBrown »
Wed Dec 28, 2005 5:16 pm
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After Charles told me we may not be able to set up a scholarship fund, I set my neighbor up with CHL class. She is a single mother of 2 and barely...
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I have convinced people like you describe above to go ahead and take the CHL class. I tell them the benefits of learning Texas' Use of Force Laws,...
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sun Jan 08, 2006 3:07 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:51 pm
Shootings against Border Patrol escalating
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Paladin »
Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:13 pm
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Shootings against Border Patrol escalating
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The Coast Guard is a civil military , whose classification has gotten murkier in recent years.
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:23 am
IDPA tutor or shooting partner
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sensei »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:40 pm
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I thought I posted this already but I can't find it anywhere so I'm going to post it again.
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No problem Tom, bring her out to the range on Sunday. I'll bring a birthday cake and we can all sing Happy Birthday to her! :shock: :smilelol5:
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Last post by CaptDave
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:58 pm
"On the road again, . . ."
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:44 pm
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I'm in a lonely hotel room in D.C. (actually Arlington, VA across the river from D.C.) with my wife, guns and dogs over a thousand miles away. I'm...
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And VA has reciprocity with TX, where NE doesn't even have CHL.
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Last post by jimlongley
Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:58 pm
Hey 1911 guys...
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JLaw »
Sat Dec 31, 2005 7:37 pm
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Had an interesting conversation with a fellow from work today. I found out he carries a Rock Island 1911 with a 4 barrell (Commander length??). He...
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When (not if) I get a 1911 - the C-Tac is what I plan on carrying it in.
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Last post by Kalrog
Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:08 am
Adios TSA
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jimlongley »
Mon Jan 02, 2006 6:46 pm
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Not totally gun, shooting, or equipment related, but I will probably get to shoot more.
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Well, here I sit in Omaha, NE going to some training starting tomorrow, and the TSA has already chapped my butt. They opened my bag and didn't do a...
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Last post by jimlongley
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:31 pm
New Guy Here! Pic of my gun!
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TacticalM4 »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:54 pm
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I'm new to this forum and it looks like a good place to hang out.
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Well, there's another great idea I missed! :banghead: My niece's new husband just deployed to Iraq at the end of last month and I never even thought...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:54 pm
One hand access
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longtooth »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:57 pm
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Went to the range this morning for some one hand access practice. We have an outdoor range & some area where you can bring your own stands & set up...
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None of the techniques require any great strength, and ALL have the purpose of gaining you a little time or distance so that you can better access...
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Last post by flintknapper
Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:57 pm
New store
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longtooth »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:16 pm
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Monday headline in Lufkin Daily Liberal Dribble was that Gander Mountain was looking at a prime location here that has just been vacated by Randal's....
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Thanks gentlemen. KB, I may spend too much time in there but I am a major tight wad. Am satisfied w/ what I have. Shoot all I own & if I don't NEED...
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:19 pm
I've got $800 burning a hole in my pocket...
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:38 am
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And a SigPro 2340 I am thinking of selling, to up the ante...I figure its worth about $400...
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I know I'm late, but is your wife type person still wanting a 1911? I couldn't think of a better way to spent $800 smackers. :lol: :razz:
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Last post by dws1117
Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:53 pm
What were your gun related Christmas gifts?
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dws1117 »
Sun Dec 25, 2005 10:56 pm
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I was very lucky this year. My sweet bride bought me the Kel-tec P3AT that I've been wanting.
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Winchester 1300 Defender.
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Last post by AggieMM
Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:56 pm
Houston: 23 percent more homicides last year than in 2004
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Paladin »
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:03 pm
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Jan. 2, 2006, 2:50AM
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Another article:
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Last post by Paladin
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:44 pm
An oldie but a goodie
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RPBrown »
Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:30 pm
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40 Reasons for gun control....
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I agree, its really sad the way things are so twisted. :(
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Last post by 1TallTXn
Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:12 pm
Comment on CZ 9mm ?
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Piney »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:13 pm
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Greetings--
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Piney,
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Last post by BobCat
Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:22 pm
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Mon Jan 02, 2006 5:59 pm
kAHR MK40
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carlson1 »
Mon Jan 02, 2006 2:09 am
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What is the general opinion of Kahrs? I have an opportunity to receive a Kahr MK 40 in Stainless. From what I can find they run around 500. Is the...
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I carry the PM40. 750 rounds and no problems. Pretty accurate-3-6 inch groupings at 15 yards. Picked it up at the show last year for 500.00
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Last post by RPBrown
Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:32 pm
Bible translations - CLOSED
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CaptDave »
Sat Dec 31, 2005 1:20 am
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BTW: It was a FISH that swallowed Jonah.... Let's keep our biblical quotes straight here.
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I knew that after three pages of discussion...Starting off with pelletgun penetration opinions...Sewing needle impalements...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:44 am
Carrying a cocked, SA, no saftery firearm
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the real deal »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:41 pm
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Hi ya'll. I have been around firearms my whole life. Shooting them as a child, all they way up to now (31 yo). I finally submitted for the CHL. I am...
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Put another way, x action refers to the number of actions performed by the trigger.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:21 pm
Happy New Year
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carlson1 »
Sun Jan 01, 2006 1:13 am
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I know it is not CHL, but
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Happy New Year folks and try to get some range time in today!
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sun Jan 01, 2006 10:50 am
Chihuahuas attack a police officer
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tomneal »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 2:34 pm
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It's hard to resist an article like this.
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Damn funny! Thanks for posting.
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:33 am
Another fool
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RPBrown »
Mon Dec 26, 2005 7:35 pm
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My blood is boiling on this.
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Makes me think of flower gardens and music playing as people were led to the showers in Germany.
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Last post by Lodge2004
Sat Dec 31, 2005 11:10 am
PDO down again
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RPBrown »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:10 pm
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Is PDO down again today or is it me? Seems like they are going down a lot lately.
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I tried early this morning, then two or three more times and it will not come up.
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:58 pm
hey, ghentry
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sensei »
Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:41 pm
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I inherited a Winchester 1894 that looks about the same as the one you inherited. Has quite a few pits in the reciever.
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I wish I had some great method I used, however, it was the first gun I had cleaned up and I probably did things that would make people cringe. I...
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Last post by ghentry
Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:00 pm
Firepower
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CaptDave »
Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:27 am
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For anyone interested, the History Channel's Mail Call segment on Jan. 3 is running their special on the Knob Creek Gun Range.
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For any that may be interested, here is the link.
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:46 am
Funny read from PDO
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RPBrown »
Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:26 pm
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Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.
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From the mouths of crackheads....
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Last post by dws1117
Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:58 am
air rifles and birds
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isa268 »
Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:20 pm
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Hello,
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Those illegal Robins my boys shot sure did taste good. Couldn't tell the difference when they were on the platter next to the doves.
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:59 am
Merry Christmas
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longtooth »
Sat Dec 24, 2005 10:18 pm
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To keep this arms related. Merry Christmas to all who support the 2nd Amendment. :patriot: Happy New Year to all who have helped me with several Q's...
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:oops: I just assumed. :oops:
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Last post by John
Mon Dec 26, 2005 8:22 am
TSRA Annual Meeting & FONRA Dinner
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Dec 21, 2005 3:39 pm
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The Texas State Rifle Assoc. Annual Meeting and other events are scheduled for February 3 - 5, 2006 in Mesquite, Texas. I have to be there late...
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Count me in.
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Last post by SteyrM40
Sat Dec 24, 2005 3:59 am
Cop tazers non-violent granny in police station
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gigag04 »
Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:17 pm
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Saw this on the news last night. Could be a media slant, but from what I gathered a cop tazered a grandma because she would not stand up and turn...
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Chris - I am glad to know that people still believe in the notion of integrity! I appreciate your efforts and your thoughts on thinking this...
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Last post by gigag04
Sat Dec 24, 2005 3:58 am
Adding to the arsenal...
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gigag04 »
Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:44 am
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I want to get a new option for a carry gun. I want to go Kimber Ultra sized. My question is which one. I've got it down to two:
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Yup, another C-Note for all of the above= No brainer.
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Last post by flintknapper
Fri Dec 23, 2005 7:46 pm
Interesting Quote...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:35 am
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I am not sure of its authenticity, but it struck me (upside the head)...
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I saw that on PDO. Oh, the irony... !
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:18 pm
What will the threat look like?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:33 pm
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Well the timing of this story is pretty good, at least in relation to our recent NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course.
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Well the threat did look like Santa. He robbed a bank.
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Last post by RPBrown
Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:27 am
Reccomendation on good 1991 gun smith in SE Texas
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DiverDn »
Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:37 am
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I have an old government Colt that I would like to make into an IDPA gun. It does not have the original slide so it isn't a collector’s piece....
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Chas,
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Last post by DiverDn
Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:27 pm
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Last post by HighVelocity
Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:41 pm
Police video of a shootout
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Paladin »
Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:15 am
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This video is wild. Apparently it took place in the Dallas area (it mentions Plano and 'central')
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I think I remember seeing this on the nightly news. Seems like they one of the guys several months later as he was trying to escape back into mexico.
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Last post by graysoncountyffl
Tue Dec 20, 2005 6:41 pm
Fugitives fleeing from Katrina arrested in Texas
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Paladin »
Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:01 pm
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Dec. 19, 2005, 10:56AM
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Ok, before everyone labels me as negative nancy today...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Dec 20, 2005 2:05 pm
Fun today @ PSC range
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ElGato »
Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:45 pm
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I really enjoyed myself today, :lol: I went to PSC range and shot with Charles, Tracoun, and CaptDave, they are a lot of fun to shoot with and I'm...
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Hey Tom, thanks for the kind words, I enjoyed shooting with you, Charles and Marc as well.
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Last post by CaptDave
Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:04 pm
Police "Shoot-No-Shoot" video
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:20 pm
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I cannot find a shoot-no-shoot video. I've seen some great ones over the years, but I can't find one now.
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You need to let me know sometime and I'll buy you the worst cup of coffee around. ;)
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:10 pm
Iraq Holds Democratic Election
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windplex »
Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:24 pm
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I am writing to thank all our service men and women who serve abroad and home for their sucess!
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It warms my heart to read all these troop supporting responses!
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Last post by windplex
Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:47 pm
My Vegas trip.
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KinnyLee »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:10 am
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Yup. I get to bored you with them. :)
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Hi DiverDown. I took their 4 day defensive handgun course. They basically start you from the ground up. And if you developed some bad habits, they...
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Last post by KinnyLee
Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:48 am
Another interesting incident...
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:56 am
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If you put yourself in this senario...
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The CO has almost certainly never been involved in a shooting of any kind, but has probably been involved in use-of-force in his job. He's been...
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:16 am
Scenario for Discussion
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ghentry »
Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:10 pm
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After reading Steves Another Interesting Incident I thought of the possibility of the following scenario happening. How would you handle it?...
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+1 :lol:
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Last post by gigag04
Thu Dec 15, 2005 9:16 pm
Christmas gifts for shooters
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dws1117 »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:48 am
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Besides the obvious guns and ammo what are some unique gifts for shooters. What is that one gadget or gizmo for a shooter that noone really thinks...
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A nice range bag.
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Last post by GlockenHammer
Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:24 am
Police: Dallas Homeowner Confronts, Shoots Alleged Burglar
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Paladin »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:55 am
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Police: Dallas Homeowner Confronts, Shoots Alleged Burglar
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I did not research this at all. This is what I get for listening to my CHL instructor. He esentially said that if you shoot someone for stealing your...
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Last post by suXor
Wed Dec 14, 2005 4:37 pm
Texans game (Reliant Stadium)...
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:32 pm
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Wife Unit and I went to the game last night...Not much of a game, and for the most part we had a great time...We had some tickets and a primo parking...
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True...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:25 pm
I thought I'd better post this over here...
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:18 pm
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For all intensive purposes, a must read...
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Its not polite to cuss about my backside in any language sir! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:59 am
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