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TX: Blinn College finally agrees free speech includes talking about guns

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by ELB » Wed May 18, 2016 4:16 pm
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The college will also payh $50K for her time and lawyers' fees.

I remember when this came up, I thought we had a thread about it, but I can't find...

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Not my experience either. I was Navy enlisted through E-9 and officer through O-3E and the only time I heard gun control mentioned it was in...
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Missing CoSponsor for H.R.923 - Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015

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by TacShot » Tue May 17, 2016 4:03 pm
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Attention North Texans! Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX 26th District) has not signed on as a Co Sponsor of H.R.923 - Constitutional Concealed...

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12 Dem, 8 Republican.

Lots of things could be accomplished. First would be to vote on it, so we know who are friends are and who are not. Another...
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Thu May 19, 2016 1:05 pm
FBI may have found way to unlock San Bernardino attacker's iPhone

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by Bitter Clinger » Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:02 pm
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There is ALWAYS a solution! :hurry:

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I'm sure this has already been stated; but who else believes that the FBI has no problem getting into a phone, they are just trying to cover their...
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Tue May 17, 2016 11:55 am
30.06 and Local Governments In Revolt

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by Abraham » Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:51 am
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So, when the final tally is in and many, if not most, Texas city halls, court houses, etc. say we'll post 30.06 signs while they thumb their...

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:iagree:

As I was catching up on this thread, I was mentally composing a similar response. Thanks for posting my thoughts and saving me the time....
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Tue May 17, 2016 9:00 am
Car Burglaries & 30.06

Last post by loscar141 « Mon May 16, 2016 8:36 pm
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by magillapd » Mon May 16, 2016 7:50 pm

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Sitting her pondering lifes issues when I had a radical thought. How many guns have been stolen from vehicles because the owner wasn't allowed to...

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yep. I work at a place that is 30.06, so i bought a lock box that is connected to the car seats with a chain. I can see my car from inside my job. so...

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Mon May 16, 2016 8:36 pm
Is your city getting military equipment?

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Mon May 16, 2016 5:28 pm
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by Rex B » Sun May 15, 2016 10:11 am
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One of my concerns is the militarization of police, fueled by free military equipment from the Feds.

Los Angeles Unified School District announced...

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There's no perhaps about it. When President Eisenhower's administration commissioned the interstate highway system, one of the specifications was...
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Mon May 16, 2016 5:28 pm
Andrea Brauer: Texas should provide free gun locks to save lives

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by dhoobler » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:13 am
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Fri May 13, 2016 6:44 pm
Shoe on the other foot

Last post by VoiceofReason « Fri May 13, 2016 6:30 pm
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by mojo84 » Wed May 04, 2016 2:11 pm
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I love it when we can turn the progressive liberal anti-gunners rhetoric around on them.
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He wants to know what Target is...

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I was beginning to think everyone’s computer locked up all at once or if I had brought something up that no one wanted to think about.
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Fri May 13, 2016 6:30 pm
Ahhhh, Making Plans for Summer Vacation...

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by thatguyoverthere » Tue May 10, 2016 10:05 am

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Looking so forward to the trip. Wife and I will be taking a riding vacation in a few weeks. Eureka Springs, AR, Branson, MO, Nashville, TN, etc. Of...

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Why are you carrying a gun? That's dangerous!!!! Just call the police. :lol:

I think it's very sad that we have to go through this exercise with...

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Wed May 11, 2016 5:22 pm
Hillary Clinton’s claim that the ‘highest per capita number’ of crime guns in New York come from Vermont

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by dhoobler » Tue Apr 12, 2016 6:32 am
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Mon May 09, 2016 7:57 pm
Home owner shoots would-be care thief.

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by loscar141 » Mon May 09, 2016 12:56 pm

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Another Texan defending his property

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Topic already running here

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Mon May 09, 2016 1:12 pm
Report: Mexican Cartels Helping Jihadists Infiltrate US

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by Excaliber » Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:00 am
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This contains information we should all be aware of and take into account in our situational awareness and self defense plans.

It's not new to those...

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Really amused how this thread got sidetracked into a disagreement about spanish wording.

I'm the daughter of spanish speaking immigrants but I am...
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Sun May 08, 2016 9:47 am
DOJ Replaces 'Criminal' With 'Justice-Involved Individual'

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by AndyC » Wed May 04, 2016 11:27 am

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But of course they did :mad5

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You can change the name but you can't change the negative connotation when someone is bad.

First they said criminal was arrested.

That became...

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Sat May 07, 2016 4:31 pm
Talking Heads re Guns

Last post by Liberty « Mon May 02, 2016 11:25 am
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by KLB » Sun May 01, 2016 7:55 pm

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Here's a source for some of the talking heads that appear on television when guns are the topic:

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I fixed it .. My typing was faster than my brain.

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Last post by Liberty
Mon May 02, 2016 11:25 am
Sherrifs Group calls on Officers: Refuse to enforce Gun Control

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by parabelum » Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:35 am

I salute the Constitutional Sherrifs and Peace Officers Association! :patriot:

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Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:35 am
Hillary Clinton thinks there are "too many guns"

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by dmthegreat2001 » Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:26 am
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Not a surprising comment coming from her...

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yea the clintons are so innocent of things. Just look up lolita express bill clinton . I bet you didn't see that reported on cnn or fox news.
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Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:47 pm
"It's beyond insane."

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by mojo84 » Tue Apr 26, 2016 7:37 am

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Excellent article by Dr. Hurd on the support for people suing gun manufacturers.

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With the rash of flooding, hail and tornadoes, where is the call for common sense weather control?? Something must be done!

Do it for the kids!!!...

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Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:22 pm
Letters to the editor

Last post by der Teufel « Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:26 pm
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by doncb » Thu Apr 21, 2016 3:41 pm
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There have been times when I have wanted to write a Letter to the Editor of the local paper. I haven't because of your name, address, etc. having to...

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I've written a few letters to the editor which were published regarding various topics, but mostly 2A. I probably get about one printed per year. So...
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Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:26 pm
University of South Alabama student punished for empty holster

Last post by TexasFlash « Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:42 pm
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by OldAg » Thu Apr 14, 2016 4:40 pm
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I actually can't believe this is real, but, I Googled it and the story shows up in several links:

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..hasn't been my experience with law enforcement. As a rule, respectful and courteous has been the norm. Maybe I've been fortunate.
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Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:42 pm
Dilbert weighs in on Apple

Last post by GlockBrandGlock « Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:55 pm
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by Bitter Clinger » Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:06 am

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Finally, a reliable, objective commentary on the subject of Apple denying a court order (and subsequently getting smoked by the FBI):

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Neither can the NSA! :mrgreen:

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Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:55 pm
NC High School Opening Indoor Shooting Range

Last post by Middle Age Russ « Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:59 pm
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by Middle Age Russ » Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:46 pm

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I am putting this here because in a rational world rather than a politically correct one no news agency would see anything to report at all.

Though...

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Agreed. It baffles me how this made the news. It es essentially a non-event except for the JROTC students.

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Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:59 pm
4 dead in Katy Grayson Lakes murder/suicide

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by Redneck_Buddha » Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:42 am

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Coalition to Ban Guns blames father's conservatism, 9/11 truthing, and gun fetish for murders. From Facebook:

A Texas gun nut/shooting Truther...

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why do they have to involve the kids?? why???

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Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:59 pm
No guns allowed at South Texas State Fair

Last post by AJSully421 « Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:39 pm
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by dhoobler » Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:26 am
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Organizers will not be allowing those carrying firearms into the park because there’s a temporary liquor license for the event. Law states if 51...

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Yep. Federal law prohibits firearms on aircraft being operated under Sec. 135 (Common carrier) unless it is LE or Crew who is authorized, but federal...
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Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:39 pm
Missouri - oops!

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by AndyC » Fri Apr 15, 2016 4:48 pm
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You have to read this:

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If there are veto proof supermajorities in both houses, why not just introduce it the way you like and not depend on the Communists formerly known as...
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Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:52 am
Mississippi-Bloomberg Loses Again

Last post by TexasJohnBoy « Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:23 am
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by OlBill » Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:10 am

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Well done.

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Good news for Mississippi! :thumbs2:

Would love to see something like this in our great state:

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Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:23 am
This is just the tip of the iceburg

Last post by Keith B « Fri Apr 15, 2016 12:10 pm
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by Antares » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:29 am

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Depending on how this case is resolved it could open up a flood of lawsuits against gun manufacturers.

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Already running the link above.

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Fri Apr 15, 2016 12:10 pm
British Firearm Laws...

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by The Marshal » Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:54 am

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Just read this yesterday on another forum, from a guy in London area...

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I've been watching a lot of British crime series on Netflix. Midsomer Murders is great and so is Foyle's War. But I never stop cringing every time...

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Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:07 pm
Sean Payton: Can get 10 guns shipped to your house tomorrow

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by lacie008 » Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:46 am
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I just wish once someone would include a link to these glorious websites they reference.

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This.
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Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:18 pm
Cruz, Lee Attempt to Take Down Operation Choke Point

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by AndyC » Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:46 pm

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Wed Apr 13, 2016 3:58 pm
Texas attorney general takes aim at Brazos County's gun ban at courthouse

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by dhoobler » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:08 am

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Wed Apr 13, 2016 3:43 pm
Anti Gun Australian article - new lever action shotgun

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by philip964 » Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:07 am

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A new kind of lever action shotgun has been made to circumvent Australia's ban of the pump action shotgun. Western Australia actually has shooting...

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I wish people would not use islands as examples of how gun control works . UK, Australia, Hawaii all have low murders per 100,000 people. In addition...

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Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:13 am
Sanity and Reason infecting CA?

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by C-dub » Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:46 am

The political forum might not be the correct location for this, but I thought it might because the people that made it happen are elected.

I...

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Tue Apr 12, 2016 12:06 pm
Chris Christie Loosens Restrictions: Gun Control Taking Too Many Lives

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by dhoobler » Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:37 am

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On April 8 Governor Chris Christie (R) loosened concealed carry restrictions in New Jersey, pointing to the fact that the gun control status quo is...

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Acting AG Issues New Directive for Gun Permits

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Tue Apr 12, 2016 6:56 am
Texas law allows police to disarm licensed gun holders

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by dhoobler » Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:00 am
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Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:57 am
Obama Releases Fast And Furious Records

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by dhoobler » Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:54 am

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Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:48 am
Gun crackdown continues in Texas

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by dhoobler » Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:07 pm

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Sat Apr 09, 2016 9:12 pm
The improvements in RTC over the years

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by shooter37 » Fri Apr 08, 2016 9:47 pm

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From gunwatch blog. This is incredible; check out the changes year over year, might make Hilly fall off her broom.

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Fascinating article! Thanks for posting shooter37! :tiphat:

I had to watch the video a good 2 minutes to realize how far we've come over the recent...

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Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:01 pm
Alaska Senate votes to allow concealed guns on campuses

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by dhoobler » Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:02 am

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High school parents don’t want their teens on armed campuses

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by dhoobler » Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:41 pm

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Taylor County won’t remove signs banning guns from courthouse

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by dhoobler » Wed Apr 06, 2016 11:06 am
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Does the Bible Enshrine a ‘God-Given Right’ to Shoot in Self Defense?

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by dhoobler » Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:40 am
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UT Health Science Center Campus Carry Policy

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Email today from Dr. Henrich, President of the Health Science Center:

Virtually every building on campus is designated off-limits for concealed...

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Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:30 pm
Senator Wants Investigation Into Gun That Looks Like iPhone

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by parabelum » Tue Apr 05, 2016 2:26 pm
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Schumer is apparently worried.
He said that it posed a threat to law enforcement if it was allowed to be sold, because they could find themselves in...

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I'm confused. Guns aren't everyday items?
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Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:26 pm
Austin man continues fight over City Hall gun policy

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by dhoobler » Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:48 pm

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Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:41 pm
Texas AG says gun ban at a Dallas County government center, which houses courts, violates state law

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by dhoobler » Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:22 am

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Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:18 am
AG says Dallas Zoo is Amusement Park?

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by jason812 » Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:27 am

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This was sent by a friend of mine. Don't see how this is possible or if it's an April fool's joke. According to the Dallas Zoo blog, the AG upheld...

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Topic already running here:

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Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:48 am
Nearly 20,000 support petition to allow guns at Republican National Convention

Last post by KLB « Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:06 am
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by Bitter Clinger » Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:28 am

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This should get interesting:

Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition to allow the open carry of firearms at the Republican National Convention...

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And now we find it was a lefty behind the petition (). If the person setting this up thought it would reveal hypocrisy by Republicans not wanting...

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Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:06 am
ABC13 - Panorama Village gun ban

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by Steve5115 » Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:11 am

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Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:23 am
UT Tyler Campus Carry Policy

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by Lynyrd » Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:03 am
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UT Tyler has finalized it's campus carry policy.

If you go to KLTV's facebook page you can read comments about this. Most are very supportive, but...

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If you leave a door or window open, there may be a draft.
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Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:44 pm
Movie theater near west Fort Worth

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I didn't see anything recently about this so I wanted to post for anyone looking for a good place to see a movie in the Fort Worth area. This past...

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Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:18 am

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