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Re: PC 46.02. What does "recklessly carry" Mean?
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K5GU »
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:50 am
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In regards to Texas Penal Code, Section 46 Weapons :
Does anyone know of any cases, opinions, or interpretations related to the reckless carry...
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Moot point:
IF you have a CHL:
(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
(1) is in the actual discharge of official duties as a member of...
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Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:42 pm
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Tue Mar 24, 2015 7:29 pm
The History of Gun Rights In Texas
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baldeagle »
Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:02 pm
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For those who are interested in this subject, the might be very helpful. It discusses the development of the right through the four Constitutions of...
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Yeah, any time someone says politics is dirtier now than it's ever been, I chuckle. You should read what was said about Jefferson back in the day....
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Last post by baldeagle
Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:37 pm
Looking for a little help, on some OLD firearm law.
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G.A. Heath »
Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:23 pm
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I am looking for the TEXT (photo or scanned image will work) of HB115 which was filed by Frederick Edward Grothaus from the 12th legislature (1871)....
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That is great, since we are forum family and I have invited Mike to guest cohost on April 2, the offer extends to you as well. So the question is you...
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:13 pm
'gun shop' appears as ruse to preach anti-firearm message
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Bitter Clinger »
Thu Mar 19, 2015 12:19 pm
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A gun shop that suddenly appeared in the heart of Manhattan last week only to close its doors after...
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People collect Nazi stuff; whats the difference? I bet you people would still buy it and maybe at a premium.
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Last post by winters
Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:29 pm
States United to Prevent Gun Violence gun store...
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Javi07 »
Sun Mar 22, 2015 5:38 pm
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Came across this video, felt insulted, to tell you the truth. What do you guys think?
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Already running here, onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;, I think?
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Last post by Oldgringo
Sun Mar 22, 2015 5:52 pm
Uh, say what????
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baldeagle »
Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:44 pm
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It no longer exists because it was a hoax. The post was false.
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Last post by jayinsat
Sun Mar 22, 2015 4:12 pm
Parking lot law
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Mexicanjoe »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 4:49 pm
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Ok guys, here it is.... My employer has sent out an email which reiterates: no firearms on property, even for CHL holders.i don't have a CHL;...
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Do not overlook that the whole issue of workplace violence is such a hot button in the HR crowd that reports of an employee with a firearm are...
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Last post by Jumping Frog
Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:23 pm
How Did Texas Become Known As a Gun-Friendly State?
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AlaskanInTexas »
Thu Mar 19, 2015 2:32 pm
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One of the first few things people say to me when they hear that I am living in Texas is something along the lines of it being a lawless gun haven....
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:iagree:
Lived in a couple other gun friendly states that weren't nearly as convenient to carry in as Texas.
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Last post by jmra
Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:10 pm
ATF Director B. Todd Jones Resigns
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TexasGal »
Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:05 am
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If this is posted elsewhere, I apologize. I sure would like to have been a fly on the wall to hear all the conversations that went into this. Can we...
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Thanks! Sorry for the duplicate. I'm always late for the party :biggrinjester:
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Last post by TexasGal
Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:11 am
Bexar Co. Comm Court anti-OC RACIST remark.
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jayinsat »
Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:14 am
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Click the link above. On the right side, click on item number 67. Start the video on the left side and...
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That's how you get elected. Welcome to sheeple based Democracy.
who is the minority in SA - That's an awesome point.
Politicians caught on tape.....
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Last post by cb1000rider
Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:51 pm
CSGV campaigns to have Emily Miller fired
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AndyC »
Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:53 am
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Alright, then - 2 can play that game. I set up a petition on change.org - please sign and share the...
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Looks like CSGV is delivering their petition to Emily's boss this coming up Tuesday.
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Last post by comp73
Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:54 pm
ISIS Mall Attack - How can we prepare?
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ScottDLS »
Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:56 pm
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With the world political situation as it is and our porous southern border, I'm becoming more concerned about a potential attack by ISIS in a high...
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Gecko45?
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Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:46 am
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Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:36 am
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:10 am
Texas Open Carry Legislation
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SSwt00SS »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:52 am
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Came across this and thought I'd share. Mods, please lock if duplicate thread exists. Thanks.
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Last post by Pawpaw
Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:35 am
No video of police with 100' if carrying gun.
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C-dub »
Mon Mar 16, 2015 5:56 pm
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When I first the headline I figured this must be a democrat lawmaker because no republican would do this, right? Why would he want to do this?...
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Thanks.
So many to keep up with, I missed that one.
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Last post by C-dub
Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:52 pm
The JPFO
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VoiceofReason »
Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:11 pm
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I don’t know how many people are aware of this organization, ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) but judging only by appearance, we have...
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They were one of the greatest pro-gun organizations in existence. They were recently bought out and co-opted by Alan Gotlieb (spelling?), famous so...
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Last post by VMI77
Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:13 am
News Media
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VoiceofReason »
Mon Mar 09, 2015 7:28 pm
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I person could be the richest man in the world if he started a news network that was truly accurate and fair. It would stand out as the only one in...
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I can only speak for myself.
I don't tweet.
I don't Facebook.
I can barely spell soshal meedia much less use it.
I don't watch any broadcast tv...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:27 am
"Gun Geo Marker" App.
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VoiceofReason »
Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:50 pm
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It looks like they are going ahead with the Gun Geo Marker App.
Missouri State Senator Asks Google to Completely Remove Gun Geo Marker App...
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With only ten downloads, I don't think he is doing much widespread damage.
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Last post by mojo84
Sun Mar 08, 2015 1:04 pm
Net Neutrality
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USA1 »
Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:26 am
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If it aint broke...obama will fix it until it is. :???:
Clearly, the Obama administration did not hear the clarion call from Americans in...
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I don't believe that. I mean I believe it at face value - how can you force a policy into what is essentially private property? But then I think back...
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Last post by cb1000rider
Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:51 am
Campus carry misunderstood??
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RogueUSMC »
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:49 am
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I had a conversation yesterday with someone who I consider to be an intelligent young man.
The conversation moved to the open carry and campus carry...
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I should have clarified that 324 is the maximum possible number of CHL holders in the 18-20 age range, not necessarily the exact number.
The Texas...
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Last post by Bladed
Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:02 pm
What would you ask Police Chief nominees if given a chance?
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timtheteacher »
Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:20 pm
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Found this in my email today. What would you ask if given a chance?
City of McKinney invites residents to meet Police Chief finalists
Residents of...
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You could ask a highly intelligent question that was asked of one of our former presidents by this country's future...
Boxers or briefs?
I'm torn...
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Last post by PaJ
Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:51 pm
German Penal Law Applies in Montana Shooting???
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Jim Beaux »
Tue May 20, 2014 9:16 am
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This incident is outrageous in so many ways it's difficult to know where to begin!
A homeowner is accused of setting a trap after he kills a...
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One thing is for sure, neither is likely to repeat their offense.
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Last post by jmra
Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:15 am
Everytown "for gun safety" found a historical quote...
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AndyC »
Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:41 pm
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They and other anti-gun groups are gloating about it - problem for them is, the entire thing reads like this:
No Student shall, within the...
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Those people are turning into just another Bloomberg joke.
Don't they have campus carry in a lot of other states and soon in Texas?
They are...
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Last post by VoiceofReason
Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:18 pm
CHL Arrested in Friendswood for Unlawful Carry
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Tireshred »
Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:56 am
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I get the Friendswood Police Activity Report weekly and this was in this weeks email. In fact, I've seen this sort of thing a couple of times lately...
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Since when does the friendswood police respond to anything near baybrook mall? If it really was friendswood police they are lucky they didn't get the...
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Last post by winters
Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:21 pm
Emily Miller gets her CC permit in DC
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philip964 »
Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:33 pm
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She is one of the 16.
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I think they didn't want to see her making any more news through the appeals process and onward to SCOTUS.
As a DC resident she has standing .
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Thu Feb 26, 2015 9:58 am
Texas HB 176 status
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mrrooster2u »
Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:14 pm
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Can anyone tell me the current status of this bill?
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Yes.
I am. :biggrinjester:
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Last post by CleverNickname
Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:51 pm
Small town signage very politically incorrect.
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Greybeard »
Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:32 pm
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Good to see some Yankees doing this. I can envision such as well in some West Texas towns like Pampa, Wheeler, Groom, Dalhart and Ballinger and...
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PA allows open carry with no permit...except for Philly. But it's the state law that exempts Philly so it won't be possible to sue Philadelphia to...
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Last post by maintenanceguy
Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:31 pm
New member with a question.
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Voodoo95 »
Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:11 am
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Hi all. As the title states, I am new to the forum so please excuse me if my question is misplaced. I am 19 years of age and I am interested in...
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This thread is a great example of why I follow this forum closely. Don't know AndyC , but I am willing to bet experience and personal situations have...
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Last post by Texas_Blaze
Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:43 pm
Proposed US Federal ban of greater than 10 round mags
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VMI77 »
Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:12 pm
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Five years for you peasants with an 11 round mag or two 10 round mags taped or coupled together. Take that you miserable oxygen wasting and useless...
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Well I have had two stripped lowers for about 3 years now. I swear one day I will get a roundtoit and build them but in the mean time I have stocked...
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Last post by Syntyr
Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:29 pm
New Bullet Device meant to save lives
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howdy »
Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:53 pm
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Short advertisement before video. another GREAT idea. :shock:
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Last post by joe817
Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:59 pm
BATFE To Ban Common AR-15 Ammo
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Bitter Clinger »
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:40 pm
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In a move clearly intended by the Obama Administration to suppress the acquisition, ownership and use...
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Last post by baldeagle
Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:20 pm
Open Carry issues and benefits.
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Strat9mm »
Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:20 pm
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Just read an opinion from someone regarding open carry and whether it benefits anyone.
After thinking about it, two situations come to mind.
1 - It...
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I think it makes no difference. They will come, open carry or not. Their zealotry and hate way outweigh the OC talisman effect. If they see OC, they...
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Last post by Grit
Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:51 am
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Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:48 pm
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Fri Feb 13, 2015 1:33 pm
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Last post by n5wd
Thu Feb 12, 2015 3:08 pm
Texas Senate Committee discussing SB 11 and 17 now.
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K5GU »
Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:12 pm
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Senate State Affairs committee meeting in progress. Video will also be archived soon.
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Last post by steveincowtown
Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:13 pm
More Texas Women are Packing Heat
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Jim Beaux »
Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:52 pm
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The numbers speak volumes.
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My wife moved from that same gun to a Springfield XDs 9 mm. Smaller size is easy to conceal but shoots like a bigger gun. Just one of many to...
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Last post by PaJ
Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:22 am
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Last post by carlson1
Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:44 pm
Another School District Allowing Armed Teachers!
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Vol Texan »
Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:42 pm
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But in Pakistan, not Texas...
From the article:
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ABILENE, Texas - A school marshal – with the ability to carry a concealed firearm and operate without students knowing who it is – has been approved...
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Last post by joe817
Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:54 pm
scary question
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mayor »
Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:25 pm
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my son is 18 and moved to an apartment. can i give him one of my handguns?
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Possibly also gift him or he can get a small safe that can be bolted to something to keep it in when he's not home.
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Last post by C-dub
Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:17 pm
This story is driving me nuts
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baldeagle »
Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:10 pm
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On the news today - onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; - a day care worker in Frisco climbed up a structure and looked in a neighbor's...
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Now see, this is something that really trips my trigger (so to speak):
A Frisco woman was arrested on terroristic threat charges
Our...
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Last post by Rex B
Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:06 pm
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Last post by sugar land dave
Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:16 pm
Fort Hood victims to receive Purple Heart
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fickman »
Fri Feb 06, 2015 2:40 pm
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An update to a long conversation we've had here:
What did it take? An act of Congress.
Kudos to those who kept fighting. Shame on those who stood...
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Its the mandatory review and appeals process.. even if the accused DEMANDED to be put to death, signed every piece of paper the prosecution and...
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Last post by E.Marquez
Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:48 pm
Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership
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A-R »
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:02 am
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Didn't realize such a group existed. Glad to know not all docs are quacks.
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I give lessons twice a week.
I studied at the Don Rickles Academy of insults. A true pioneer in the field of snarkyness. :rules:
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Last post by VoiceofReason
Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:27 am
"Gun Violence" Groups Playbook
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Salty1 »
Fri Feb 06, 2015 11:23 am
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The below link brings you to a Play Book written for the anti-firearm movement. It seems that they have organized a documented effort to bring their...
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True. Criminals don't obey gun laws. No logical debate needed beyond this.
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Last post by TXBO
Fri Feb 06, 2015 4:32 pm
Psychology and Firearms
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MeMelYup »
Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:33 am
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A good read on Psychology and Firearms: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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this is also a point to read maybe Charles can comment on what he is saying.
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Last post by suthdj
Fri Feb 06, 2015 11:27 am
House Bill to Ban Body Armor for us peasants
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VMI77 »
Tue Feb 03, 2015 6:08 pm
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Government employees exempted of course. While I don't think this Bill will go anywhere, I do think people should know the face of evil. There is no...
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I was in just for the post-retirement health care. Now that there is a body-armor bonus, I'm going to have to start the job search...
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Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:29 am
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Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:52 pm
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