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Germany sees record requests for gun permits
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Vol Texan »
Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:18 am
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This sounds good, but when you read the details, it's not really a gun permit:
But still, it's citizens deciding to protect themselves. It's a...
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According to this guy it's just a criminal records check and payment for the permit. It's ridiculous for a fake firearm but their laws aren't really...
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Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:36 pm
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Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:43 pm
I deal with this every day...
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jb2012 »
Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:46 am
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Well maybe not every day but seriously, probably once a week. Unless you actually visit a college campus, you probably wouldn't even believe some of...
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Or a different take: Perhaps they are so afraid of people with guns because they are projecting what they would do in any situation if THEY had guns....
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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:27 pm
What are you afraid of?
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TexasTornado »
Mon Aug 15, 2016 2:25 pm
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It's come to my attention with this latest #DisarmHate propaganda that liberals are truely afraid of the second amendment and what it may (or may...
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I'll make you a deal...get the Democrats/Liberals/Progressives to start treating the Constitution like it was written and intended, and I'll consider...
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Tue Sep 06, 2016 3:41 pm
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Sun Sep 04, 2016 5:23 pm
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Last post by Jusme
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:11 pm
Gun buyback - Throwing good taxpayer money away
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mojo84 »
Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:36 am
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Be sure to check out the homemade shotgun they purchased.
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There was a thread on this forum several years ago, maybe 2010, 2011 in that area, where the issue of Hi-Points came up and a lot of criticism came...
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Wed Aug 31, 2016 2:50 pm
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Last post by AndyC
Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:59 pm
Why I changed my mind about gun control
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bblhd672 »
Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:20 pm
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Good article on TSRA website- too bad everyone who opposes firearms isn't so willing to do their own research and decision making.
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:iagree:
That would be really nice, however, most people are lazy and will simply read what they can find rather than work to find the truth. But...
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Last post by pushpullpete
Tue Aug 30, 2016 1:45 pm
If a pro gun candidate makes office....
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jb2012 »
Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:05 am
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I.E. Johnson or Trump, do y'all think we might could start removing toys from the NFA list one by one? For instance begin with de-regulation of...
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I definitely agree with this. I was severely disappointed in their choice of candidate this time around.
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Last post by jailbird
Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:43 am
Campus carry up date
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tommyg »
Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:22 pm
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This is a copy of an E mail from Texas State Rifle Association we won :thewave
Dear TSRA members, Family and Friends
Yesterday in Austin the U.S....
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Already been covered:
The judge only denied the preliminary injunction. We won a small battle, but not the war... yet.
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Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:34 pm
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Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:16 pm
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Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:30 pm
Ladies Will You CC at Target?
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ScottDLS »
Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:32 pm
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Since I currently identify as male...I have less of a hangup with Target Corp.'s new LGBTQIA friendly bathroom policy. However, I am encouraging my...
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Apple designs their products that way, while I do believe they should have helped the FBI I do also believe in our rights to privacy. If you put a...
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Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:20 am
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Last post by MadMonkey
Tue Aug 16, 2016 7:33 pm
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Last post by Flightmare
Tue Aug 16, 2016 8:09 am
TAA lease asking for LTC?
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TexasJohnBoy »
Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:51 am
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A friend of mine at work currently rents an apartment, and he's up to renew. He told me this morning that he noticed a new sheet in the TAA lease...
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Ive lived in an apartment with a clause in the main lease that says no firearms are allowed on the complex, for years(and ive had guns they know...
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Sun Aug 14, 2016 8:33 pm
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Sun Aug 14, 2016 7:58 am
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Thu Aug 11, 2016 4:08 pm
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Thu Aug 11, 2016 8:58 am
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Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:59 pm
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Last post by goose
Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:13 pm
Campus Carry Survey for Faculty
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Jazz99 »
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:41 am
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I received this survey from a colleague. It's all open ended questions and they asked to pass on the info to other faculty.
If you teach, please...
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I am curious about several things. The Principle Investigator is in Speech Communication (not Criminology or Law or any policy or social science...
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Last post by J.R.@A&M
Wed Aug 10, 2016 7:16 am
What Would You Do If Stopped By A Mob?
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Jim Beaux »
Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:22 pm
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After the initial video click on some of the other videos that follow. I didnt realize how many innocent motorists were targeted.
After considering...
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I think it's time to finish my design for a tear gas dispenser for the truck.
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Last post by jmorris
Tue Aug 09, 2016 7:43 pm
Garland shooter bought pistol through fast & furious
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The Annoyed Man »
Sat Aug 01, 2015 8:17 pm
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Garland shooter bought pistol through ATF’s controversial gun running sting to track drug cartels
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So according to Hillary's statements of record, the original provider of the gun should be open to a lawsuit... i.e. the current administration!
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Last post by flechero
Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:49 am
HCSO: ARMED ROBBER SHOT 12 TIMES BY OFF-DUTY DEPUTY
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oljames3 »
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:47 am
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Maybe the perps thought What-A-Burger's reported policy vis-à-vis open carry meant the restaurants were Gun Free Zones. Wrong answer.
My favorite...
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and don't forget the robber is an innocent angel who was at the wrong place at the wrong time. :roll:
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Last post by sbrawley
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:37 pm
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Last post by blackdog8200
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:21 pm
GAO Report on ATF Firearms Data Compliance
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gthaustex »
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:54 pm
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The GAO recently did a report for Congress on ATF compliance with laws concerning deletion / aggregation of firearm owner data. Some ATF systems were...
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It wasn't me! I DIDN'T DO IT!! And I do not remember when I did not do it! :biggrinjester:
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Last post by joe817
Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:27 pm
Is the Gadsden flag racist?
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BulldogBorders »
Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:44 am
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I sure hope not because I own several!
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My phone is now racist. Thanks for the properly formatted picture for wallpaper.
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Last post by jason812
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:48 am
Students for Concealed Carry file complaint with AG...
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ELB »
Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:49 am
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...against UT-Austin and UTSA over their campus carry rules allowing professors to designate their offices as no-carry zones.
I have a Tweet on my...
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That's just it. It makes sense, therefore won't happen.
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Last post by sbrawley
Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:06 pm
Philippine president-elect urges public to kill drug dealers
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Vol Texan »
Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:30 pm
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While I don't support vigilante justice, I can appreciate an administration that recognizes the citizens' right to protect themselves and their...
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Well, there is a huge problem with drugs and gangs there, so I support the stance.
That sends a message, that's for sure.
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Last post by parabelum
Sun Aug 07, 2016 12:53 pm
Now That's Funny Right There...
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thatguyoverthere »
Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:37 pm
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I really hope the reverend is not prosecuted. But do you think a regular citizen would get the benefit of the doubt from the prosecutor?
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:iagree:
I just wonder what would have happened, if he had bought 3k worth of raffle tickets, and not won the rifle? How would his grandstanding...
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Last post by Jusme
Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:45 am
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Last post by bagman45
Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:22 am
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Last post by bagman45
Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:15 am
Mayors Roundtable
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mayor »
Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:08 pm
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I have an opportunity to attend a round table with Congresswoman Kay Granger. If you could attend, what questions would you ask?
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Any building the GSA owns or leases is a Federal Building. Since she is a Rep, she is given an allowance (by the taxpayers) through GSA.
As stated...
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Last post by steveincowtown
Wed Aug 03, 2016 8:11 am
A "Not So Smart" "Smart Gun"
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atx2a »
Fri Jul 29, 2016 4:27 pm
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I think all smart guns are stupid, but this one might take the cake. :banghead:
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I don't know if there is somewhere you can watch past episodes of 60 Minutes, but there was a segment on smart guns about a month ago. It was pretty...
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Last post by LucasMcCain
Mon Aug 01, 2016 2:46 pm
Find the Mistakes
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tommyg »
Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:10 pm
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Below came from the University of Texas concerning campus carry There are at two things that they got wrong
Please find their mistakes...
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Pg. 50. PC §46.035. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER.
Pg. 51 Text of subsection effective on Aug. 1, 2016
(b) A license holder commits...
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Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:43 am
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Sun Jul 31, 2016 3:51 am
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Last post by vjallen75
Thu Jul 28, 2016 12:14 pm
Ban It!
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Revet »
Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:29 pm
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Liberal web-rag, Vox.com, showed people 11 different firearms, then asked which ones should be banned.
Nearly 3 out of 4 Democrats ( 42% overall...
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Heh, with the muzzle pointed straight up.... :shock:
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Last post by Ruark
Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:55 pm
Clinton Cash Movie
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TexasJohnBoy »
Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:10 pm
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I post this here because Clinton getting the White House would be a disaster for gun rights -- that's my connection to gun related political issues....
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I'm watching it now on YouTube. Nothing so far has surprised me. :mad5
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Last post by usurp31
Mon Jul 25, 2016 2:27 pm
Gun pulled during argument in Cinemark theater in Kentucky
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bblhd672 »
Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:41 am
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This incident could cause Cinemark theaters to ban concealed carry. So many better ways to handle this situation than getting into an argument.
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:iagree:
Yeah...logic and reason...My bad. :biggrinjester:
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Last post by ScottDLS
Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:38 am
Texas state agency meeting notices - Government Documents
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oljames3 »
Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:04 am
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I found this list of Texas state agency meetings comprising 179 meetings from 7/24/16 to 9/14/16. Obviously, this list is not effective notice.
I...
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Ctrl+F can be your friend. Instead of having to wade through that whole thing.
I think the OP is correct in that those notices were effective notice...
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Last post by C-dub
Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:44 am
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Jul 21, 2016 4:52 pm
Large protests at RNC and open carry
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mojo84 »
Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:55 am
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Listening to the police scanner for Cleveland. There are large groups of Trump protesters. The cops are tracking some open carriers. So far, they...
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Might be a good thing as having a camera present seems to hinder the better judgment of protesters.
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Last post by suthdj
Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:26 am
Cleveland cop openly states he doesn't care about constitution for RNC
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denwego »
Sun Jul 17, 2016 1:18 pm
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( emphasis added )
Wow, and cops wonder why so many people have a general attitude of us-versus-them. I'm glad Kasich responded in a way that shows...
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Does not matter if it was his personal assessment ... Anyone who supports suspension of constitutional rights, as a personal assessment or direct...
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Last post by cyphertext
Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:42 am
Is this true?
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tomtexan »
Mon Jul 18, 2016 10:45 pm
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I sincerely hope not.
If so, we may be seeing the last of Straus.
Not sure how reliable this site is.
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The whole idea sounds like an exercise in futility. If you are bound by rule to appoint an equal number of people diametrically opposed, what can you...
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Last post by Jusme
Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:03 pm
Marcus Luttrell's speech at RNC
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bblhd672 »
Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:18 am
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A stirring speech from the heart of one of America's warriors:
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had me in tears, when he said the world is a dark, scary place and AMERICA is the light , she'll always be worth fighting for ! :patriot: :txflag:
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Tue Jul 19, 2016 6:52 pm
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Last post by LSUTiger
Tue Jul 19, 2016 2:26 pm
The History of the "Assault Style Rifle" According to CNN
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atx2a »
Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:08 pm
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Several things come to mind about this report...
- incomplete at best and lacking key, vital comparisons and details
- incorrect on many points
-...
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There is a very good article in the current issue of TSRA magazine about history of the AR/M-16.
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Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:44 am
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