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Concerns grow over gun disguised as cellphone

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To Reduce Gun Violence, Potential Offenders Offered Support And Cash

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Brazil Has Nearly 60,000 Murders, And It May Relax Gun Laws

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This is why I will not own any Apple products!

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Apple will fight a federal magistrate's order to help the Obama administration break into an encrypted iPhone belonging to one of the shooters in...
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Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:47 pm
Right to Keep and Bear Stun Guns

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by J.R.@A&M » Mon Mar 28, 2016 1:08 pm

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This is interesting in that it reflects an expansive views of arms , and it was a unanimous (8-0) decision.

Edited to distinguish stun guns from...

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Good ruling.

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Mon Mar 28, 2016 1:15 pm
Academic Medical Centers In Houston Getting Ready For Campus Carry Gun Law In Texas

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by dhoobler » Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:43 am

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SOROS FUNDED MOVEON.ORG TAKES CREDIT FOR VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO

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by Bitter Clinger » Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:41 am
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I am certain that most of us noticed how Obama's visit to Texas was completely free from any counter protest / violence, a tribute to the...

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Let's be aware that no matter the politician, he's first and foremost a politician.

Pandering?

Of course, that's what they do.

None of them are...
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Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:11 pm
The Gun-Control Activist

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by dhoobler » Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:28 am
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They tripped up and used the expression gun control instead of gun safety .

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My comment...

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Fri Mar 25, 2016 5:22 pm
Collin County grand jury ends investigation into Texas AG Ken Paxton’s role in land deal

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by dhoobler » Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:29 am

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Fri Mar 25, 2016 2:17 pm
SCOTUS criminalizes guns in car if in post office parking lot

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by imkopaka » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:21 am
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Good thing Texas law already protects us in parking lots, eh? :txflag:

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Well put Jeff. :iagree: 'Nuff said.
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:59 pm
Kolbe v. Maryland To Be Heard En Banc

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by dlh » Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:47 pm

This is the case from the fourth circuit sending Maryland's ban on AR-15 rifles back to the District Court for review under strict scrutiny.

Now...

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Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:47 pm
Signage on Public housing in El Paso.

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by big454 » Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:03 pm

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I saw this sign at El Paso County Housing Authority front office. Are they not a government entity?Also not in spanish

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They cannot legally ban handguns for an LTC. They know this. And they are not attempting to ban anything. Just posting a humorous sign.

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Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:24 pm
Got a letter today from AG Ken Paxton

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by dhoobler » Fri Feb 26, 2016 7:12 pm
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On October 5 I filed a complaint against the city of Pasadena for wrongly excluding concealed handgun license holders from the Pasadena Convention...

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It's just the way the letter said that since they took down the signs after the show ended, that the complaint could have been closed at that point....
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Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:50 pm
SCOTUS 2A Decision Outside Home Carry

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by SA-TX » Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:43 pm

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Read the decision here

It involves a stun gun not a firearm but it is per curium , decided squarely on 2A grounds, for carry outside the home and...

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Eugene Volokh helped write a friend of the court brief for this case. He has some thoughts on the decision here:

He notes that the SCOTUS did not...

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Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:28 pm
El Paso County Court House

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by WTR » Tue Jan 26, 2016 8:17 pm

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El Paso County Court House to ban weapons in entire building.

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Any updates on what happened after all?

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Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:51 pm
HOMBRE, the movie

Last post by KLB « Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:46 pm
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by Oldgringo » Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:20 am

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Mrs. Oldgringo and I watched the half century old :fire movie, HOMBRE , last evening. The theme of that movie; i.e., six people of low intestinal...

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My favorite Hombre quote is How are you planning to get back down that hill?

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Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:46 pm
Worthless Harvard "study"

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by tx mountaineer » Sat Mar 19, 2016 7:25 pm

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Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:27 pm
Govt working to ban weaponized drones

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by FL450 » Thu Mar 17, 2016 10:33 am
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For anyone that was thinking about it.

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I think the entire legislative issue in Connecticut is a solution looking for a problem. Besides some videos of drones with handguns attached to...
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Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:34 am
Georgia legalizes Campus Carry

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by dhoobler » Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:28 am

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Fri Mar 11, 2016 3:24 pm
Interesting Discussion with "My" State Senator

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by Jusme » Sat Mar 05, 2016 10:31 am

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Last night my wife and I went to an awards banquet for her job. One of the guests, my State Senator Representative Brian Birdwell. His State Senate...

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+1 Ellis County :txflag:

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Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:00 pm
Justice Thomas poses questions, stuns Supreme Court crowd

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by dhoobler » Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:49 pm

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Thomas' questions Monday came in case in which the court is considering placing new limits on the reach of the 1996 law. The court is considering...

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I think Justice Thomas probably liked to use the cross examination discussion time to allow certain other justices to ask questions he would have...

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Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:58 pm
CPAC 2016 - Thank Goodness For Guns In America: A Townhall

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by AndyC » Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:58 am

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Definitely worth watching:

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Great link. Thanks!

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Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:56 pm
West Virginia Passes Permitless Carry

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by baldeagle » Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:18 pm

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The legislature overrode the Governor's veto. West Virginians can now carry openly or concealed without a permit. The legislature also strengthened...

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I am definitely an advocate for constitutional carry but I think the route Texas has taken has been the most correct and easiest way to pass...

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Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:22 pm
Pretty good insights from High School writer

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by Jusme » Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:28 pm

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I found this on line, and thought I would share it, This is from a High School paper in Frisco, Texas. Thought it might be worth sharing.

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:iagree: An excellent way to grasp the issues and understand the opposing views.

Sometimes lawyers don't get to choose their clients. :thumbs2:

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Mon Mar 07, 2016 4:46 pm
De Blasio credits less guns for more stabbings

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by dhoobler » Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:55 pm

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You can't make this stuff up...

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Liberalism is indeed a mental disorder.
De bloodio and his ilk have a optic chiasm that is so twisted and skewed, it leaves one wondering, was he...

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Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:03 pm
CA: Gun Club Put Out of Businees - Lead Pollution

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by jerry_r60 » Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:36 am

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California comes up with another way to make life hard on gun owners. The claim is the lead from spent bullets is leaching into the ground.

While...

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I'd consider taxes to be financial regulations. Six of one, half a dozen of the other, but taxed for eight.

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Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:51 am
Using black rifles for home defense

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by Soap » Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:25 pm
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Prople keep telling me using an Ak or Ar for defense is a bad idea. They argue you'll be prosecuted because you used such a rifle. Im looking for...

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Thank you for taking the time to do that.haha
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Sun Mar 06, 2016 5:31 pm
Strange new Walmart ammo policy attributed to Open Carry

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by VMI77 » Thu Jan 14, 2016 9:34 am
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So, I stopped at a small town Walmart yesterday and checked the ammo counter. To my surprise they had 22 LR (M22 in 1,000 round boxes for $50) and 22...

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I have bought ammo at Wal-Mart for years and have never been walked out . Recently too.

As far as walking out a gun purchase-I very much doubt that...
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Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:52 am
Texas Campus Carry referendum

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by txpilot » Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:40 am

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As you know, the Texas Primary is now history. One thing I noticed is that on the Democratic ballot, there was a referendum to allow public...

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On the Republican ballot question 2 seemed to be about sanctuary cities.
In Favor 121,901 62.39%
Against 73,455 37.60%

From the Dem ballot:...

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Wed Mar 02, 2016 5:52 pm
UH Task Force: Ban Guns in All But One Residence Hall

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by dhoobler » Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:33 am

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Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:20 am
U of H Offers Teachers Helpful Tips For How to Not Get Murdered

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by Vol Texan » Tue Feb 23, 2016 10:32 pm
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From the article:

I don't have words enough to describe this idiocy. I'm so glad my higher education days are long behind me.

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Dr. Snow replied to my email:

And this is my response:
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Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:53 am
Question: Legally allowed to possess firearms?

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by Dannyboy » Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:39 pm

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First, thanks to everyone who has taken the time to elaborate and/or answer my questions:

This question seems to get varied answers and opinions....

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5 years from your date of discharge from deferred, you can petition for an order of non-disclosure.

If granted, you can apply for a CHL the same...

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Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:35 pm
Application of Penal Code sections 30.07 and 46.03, relating to the open carry of handguns, to school districts

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by dhoobler » Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:27 pm

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Subsection 46.03(a)(l) of the Penal Code prohibits handguns from places on which a school-sponsored activity is occurring, which places can include...

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This is the question I would like an exact answer on please?? Drives, parking lots, and walkways excluding any place that could be considered part of...

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Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:56 pm
UNT Campus Carry Policy Accepted by BOR

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by TexasJohnBoy » Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:17 pm

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Sat Feb 27, 2016 8:53 am
I-Team: Houston’s Stolen Gun Market

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by Vol Texan » Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:18 pm

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Ii just finished watching and reading this article. Some of the facts presented are sobering, but some of the conclusions they suggest are pure...

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Everything and in every way.

:iagree:

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Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:20 am
Columbine survivor turned state legislator introduces bill allowing teachers to carry guns saying it would have stopped

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by NotRPB » Thu Feb 25, 2016 7:30 pm

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Didn't see this posted yet here

Columbine survivor turned state legislator introduces bill allowing teachers to carry guns saying it would have...

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Learning from history goes a long way in developing common sense.

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Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:14 am
NRA associate directors election.

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by wil » Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:23 pm

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I have the ballot with that title on it. This is not the board of directors ballot in disguise or something?
I noticed Mr Cotton's name is not...

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Charles is not up for reelection this time. Not all board members terms expire at the same time. As for discussion on voting, see this topic

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Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:39 pm
Senior U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia found dead

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I think if Chairman Maobama get himself in gear we may be in a bit of trouble

Associate Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead of apparent natural...

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Another post-Scalia analysis of Second Amendment prospects: .
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Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:02 am
How's that Gun-Free Policy Working out for Uber?

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by Vol Texan » Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:04 pm

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Per the article:

Gosh, this is disturbing...I figured that their that it would deter anyone from bringing a gun into an Uber car. But I guess those...

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Yes it does, but there will always be statistical anomalies.

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Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:52 pm
SB 11 implementation for junior colleges: Smooth sailing or rough seas?

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by sbrawley » Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:48 am

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With universities now getting to experience the headache of drafting their recommendations on areas they want to prohibit carry, waiting on...

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Many CC campuses are also NOT huge acreages with a bunch of buildings. Many are one really big building or just a couple. El Centro in downtown...

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Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:10 am
Obama has a laugh over Scalia's Death (and replacing him)

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by Vol Texan » Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:13 pm

I didn't want to hijack the other thread about Justice Scalia's death.

All the discussion re: Obama. Should he appoint another? Should the senate...

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Tue Feb 23, 2016 9:08 am
A Good Guy with a gun stopped a bad guy with a gun...

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Those of you in the Fort Worth-Dallas metromess may remember the Christmas-time attack in East Dallas when a Hispanic man shot up Omar's Wheels and...

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Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:05 pm
Gun control group claims suppressors are ‘threat to public safety’

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by AndyC » Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:04 pm
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From the Violence Policy Center again, the folks who brought us the 'assault weapon' term:

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That in red is exactly the mindset I had before joining this forum and actually watching a video of a suppressor in action.

Public education is key.
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Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:01 pm
Firearms on Military Posts

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by Goldspurs » Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:42 pm

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Would appreciate some input from everyone. I have been active duty Army for 15 years and will finally be stationed back in my home state of Texas, at...

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commander JRB Ellington disallows POF on the base, not anyone because the JRB is secure . the Texas Adjutant may have a policy but feds prevail in...

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Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:36 pm
Tarrant County Sheriff candidate Bill Waybourn

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by fickman » Tue Feb 09, 2016 3:23 pm

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I will be careful to keep this gun related and within boundaries of the forum rules.

I had a chance to meet with Bill Waybourn last night and talked...

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That's the beauty of many primary races. . . I love it when you have two people you could support. It makes the decision harder, but the consequences...

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Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:44 pm
San Bernadino rethinks gun control policy

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by Bitter Clinger » Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:18 am

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Two months after terrorists gunned down 14 unarmed San Bernardino county workers in a gun-free zone, one local official is calling for county...

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She could carry there, not openly of course.

The odds of encountering a person with a permit in CA are very small, about 1 in 800. I doubt there is...

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Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:01 pm
University of Texas president approves campus gun rules

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by dhoobler » Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:51 pm

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - University of Texas President Greg Fenves has approved rules that will allow concealed handgun license holders to bring their...

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Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:56 pm
Teary-Eyed Eagles of Death Metal Frontman Says Paris Attacks Caused Him to Rethink Gun Control — Here’s Where He Stands

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by Tracker » Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:55 pm

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two videos. The second is VICE and shows some video of that night

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Read this today, and I actually am not that surprised. Him and co band founder josh homme are both conservative leaning politically and never shy...

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Tue Feb 16, 2016 6:45 pm
Arrested for Illegal Airsoft Gun

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by thatguyoverthere » Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:07 pm
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And the libs and anti's want MORE gun laws. Happening in NJ explains part of it, but isn't that still part of the USA?? I guess I just don't get it....

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That his not possible.
There may be an ordinance against firing a pellet gun in city limits, but they can not change the definition of a firearm.
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Tue Feb 16, 2016 5:22 pm
Denton County Lady Influence on HB 554

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by Greybeard » Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:44 pm

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A couple of us had the opportunity to visit last night with this energetic lady - now running for Denton County Republican Chair. Check out her...

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I am curious if this law applies to all Texas airports or just DFW? When I fly I go over a mental check list, and that one is #2. I am guessing there...

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Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:02 pm

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