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Just dial 911 they said...

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by Paladin » Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:58 am

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This isn't the first time that a major city on the Gulf coast experienced 911 failure

Preparedness is being ready for likely and recurring...

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Time for the Louisiana State Police and National Guard to come confiscate everyone's firearms. Oops, I think they passed a law against that 'some...

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Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:39 am
Fourth Amendment Forbids Handcuffing Driver Just Because He Has Gun + Gun Permit

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by Grayling813 » Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:28 am

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Judge gets it right.

Fourth Amendment Forbids Handcuffing Driver Just Because He Has Gun + Gun Permit

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By extension or logic (I am not a lawyer) wouldn't this prohibition and violation of the Fourth Amendment apply to any one in with a long gun in...

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Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:29 pm
Biden to Nominate Gun Control Activist as ATF Director

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by Paladin » Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:24 am
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Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:06 pm
South Africa: armed citizen militias preventing violence in suburban areas under attack

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by philip964 » Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:26 pm

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Had the government been successful in passing laws against private gun ownership, the carnage would be far worse.

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South Africa used to be one of the most civilized just like Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) used to be one of the most prosperous with both agricultural...

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Mon Aug 09, 2021 1:16 pm
Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over their problems

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by philip964 » Wed Aug 04, 2021 4:20 pm

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Not good for us.

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That is Biden's fault more than Mexico. Mexico agreed with Bush to hold them on their side of the border pending asylum hearings and such. And I...

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Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:21 pm
Florida Ag Commissioner suspends 22 CHL permits for arrested penetrators.

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by philip964 » Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:51 pm

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How’s that normally work, arrested and charged, license suspended, or only after convicted?

From the reporting, sounds like Jan 6 for the Capitol...

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:rolll

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Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:39 pm
Czech Republic may get a 2nd Amendment

Last post by RoyGBiv « Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:32 pm
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by philip964 » Tue Jul 28, 2020 2:28 pm

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Only time they couldn't have guns was when they were ruled by the Nazi's or the Communists.

This will differ with the rest of the EU.

Kinda tells...

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Vynikající!! :txflag:

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Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:32 pm
Cuomo Issues Gun "Disaster Emergency"

Last post by puma guy « Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:59 am
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by chasfm11 » Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:49 pm

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He is going to try to go after suppliers. It looks like shaky ground to me but INAL.

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Cuomo killed more people in nursing homes than guns in NY since the pandemic began. :mad5

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Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:59 am
Question about 18-20 year olds

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by The Annoyed Man » Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:07 am

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Quick question…. How does unlicensed carry treat 18-20 year olds who are on active military duty? As I recall, they were eligible to obtain an LTC....

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Thanks!

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Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:00 am
Many Foreign Tourists -- and Most Foreign Students -- Are Barred from Going to Shooting Ranges

Last post by RoyGBiv « Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:17 pm
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by KLB » Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:53 pm

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When I was a kid, we had exchange students stay with us on multiple occasions. Though I don't recall taking any of them to a shooting range, we could...

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I'm laughing here because my friends visa is specifically for Sports work. He's a professional athlete..
I'll call the range tomorrow (from a...

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Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:17 pm
District Attorney Shakes The Hornet's Nest

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by dlh » Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:13 pm
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This came as a surprise to me.
I do not know all of the evidence but I smell a ham sandwich...

Here is another link:

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I think that's a little extreme, but I understand your argument a little better after looking at the

Hmmm.

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Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:07 pm
San Jose Ca. To tax gun owners

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by gtolbert09 » Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:27 pm

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Gun owners in San Jose, California, will soon face a yearly tax and be required to carry additional insurance after their city council voted...

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yep and a whole lot not registering IAW with a local city ordinance that is above state requirements
but still CRAZY as a bag of rats trapped in a...

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Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:06 pm
Biden reminds gun owners the government has F-15’s and nuclear weapons

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by Grayling813 » Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:44 am
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Biden Reminds Gun Owners the Government Has Nuclear Weapons

And his speech was full of outright lies and distortions of facts.

Kurt Schlicter...

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It doesn't appear the semi-veiled threats of nuclear weapon usage on the american public are aimed at a public insurgency or something along those...
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Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:23 am
obamacare upheld

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by comp73 » Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:15 am
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per scotusblog, Chief Justice joins the left to uphold obamacare

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How did obombacare end up under Gun & Self Defense Political?
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Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:13 am
History: Private Cannon Ownership in Early America

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by Grayling813 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:48 am

Private Cannon Ownership in Early America

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Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:31 am
History: How Texans Lost the Right to Bear Handguns

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:44 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:39 am

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This article was recently reprinted by the TSRA. Great read!

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Ok, I see your point, but consider this……

In the face of federal infringements, we at least still have the original text of the 2nd Amendment, which...

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Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:44 pm
Xiden announces zero tolerance policy towards gun dealers

Last post by puma guy « Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:45 am
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by philip964 » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:59 am

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This is the root cause of the rise in violence during his watch, gun dealers violating the law.

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:thumbs2:

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Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:45 am
TX: Texas State Guard anti-extremism training?

Last post by AndyC1911 « Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:41 pm
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by ELB » Wed Jun 16, 2021 12:49 pm

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Andy Hopper says he is a Warrant Officer in the Texas State Guard and attended anti-extremism training at Camp Mabry on 22 May 2021.

RTWT

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The entire Guard should just resign en masse.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:41 pm
Texas Democrats Ask Gov. Abbott to Veto Constitutional Carry After Austin Shooting

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by Paladin » Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:44 am

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AWR Hawkins reacts :cool:

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In other news, Democrats asked that oranges be banned after bad apples found on produce aisle. :roll:

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:47 am
Biden's Chice to Head the BATF

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by ORIGINAL TEX » Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:41 am

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Biden’s choice to head up the BATF is insanity, just as many things the communist-democrat party is trying to do. By trying to appoint this feces as...

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Topic already running here:

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Sat Jun 12, 2021 4:06 pm
Why I Need an AR-15

Last post by crazy2medic « Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:31 am
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by Grayling813 » Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:29 pm

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Why I Need an AR-15

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Why do the Democrats want Gun Control? Because they are planning to do something they know we'll shoot them for!

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Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:31 am
Online comments now open: Definition of Frame or Receiver and Identification of Firearms

Last post by crazy2medic « Fri May 28, 2021 3:46 pm
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by Paladin » Tue May 25, 2021 3:16 pm

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Make your comment here:

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B.A.T.F.E. Should become B.A.T.E. problem solved

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Fri May 28, 2021 3:46 pm
Travis County Bond Policies

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Wed May 26, 2021 9:32 pm
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by srothstein » Tue May 25, 2021 10:03 pm

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I happened to catch this on a YouTube video. Has anyone here seen the new gun policies that Travis County District Attorney has just put into place...

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I was wondering about this.

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Wed May 26, 2021 9:32 pm
Acevedo weighs in on HB 1927

Last post by Paladin « Wed May 26, 2021 3:30 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed May 26, 2021 11:09 am

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Three guesses as to his opinion.

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Wow! Acevedo is really well informed! The man knows every responsible gun owner and all the chiefs, sheriffs, and officers too, did a quick secret...

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Wed May 26, 2021 3:30 pm
Need a new Senator

Last post by Middle Age Russ « Mon May 17, 2021 8:49 am
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by crazy2medic » Mon May 17, 2021 7:05 am

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Mon May 17, 2021 8:49 am
Fauci says gun violence is a public health issue

Last post by Chemist45 « Wed May 12, 2021 8:46 pm
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by philip964 » Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:14 pm
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I never liked him.

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Remember when Harvey Weinstein was no longer able to hide his decades of sexual abuse and harassment of women?
How when he was caught and even his...
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Wed May 12, 2021 8:46 pm
The Three Little Pigs

Last post by Flightmare « Tue May 11, 2021 1:20 pm
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by dlh » Tue May 11, 2021 8:44 am

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How could I miss this? Hilarious.

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That was the exact topic of conversation between myself and someone else at breakfast at Rudy's last Saturday.

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Tue May 11, 2021 1:20 pm
Support for Gun Control Plummets with Young People, Hispanics

Last post by RoyGBiv « Mon May 10, 2021 11:47 am
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by Paladin » Mon May 10, 2021 8:37 am

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Mon May 10, 2021 11:47 am
Patron in Restaurant pulls gun on armed BLM marchers

Last post by cirus « Thu May 06, 2021 4:54 pm
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by howdy » Tue May 04, 2021 5:59 pm
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Look at the gun this guy pulls on BLM protestors that entered the restaurant where he was eating. The article says several BLM members were visibly...

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:iagree:
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Thu May 06, 2021 4:54 pm
Texas 06 Congressional District election

Last post by SA-TX « Mon May 03, 2021 12:33 pm
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by philip964 » Sat May 01, 2021 11:18 pm

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Trump endorsed candidate most vote getter. It will be a Republican Republican runoff.

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As an Ellis County resident I can tell you that the Ds had near zero presence where I live and drive (Midlothian and Waxahachie areas). Nearly all...

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Mon May 03, 2021 12:33 pm
Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues (Constitutional Carry hearings)

Last post by AF-Odin « Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:27 pm
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by Vol Texan » Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:56 pm
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Texas Legislature Online

Live now:

Currently it's a never-ending stream of moms demanding action.

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RHenriksen is correct. According to Lott's testimony, Carry Permit applications increased over time after an initial dip. Again, according to Lott,...
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Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:27 pm
Two LEOs shot in NC

Last post by Vol Texan « Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:41 am

by Vol Texan » Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:41 am

My nephew is a deputy in a county adjacent to this. He knows a lot of the folks in the Watauga County SO where this is currently still an active...

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Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:41 am
Supreme Court Grants Cert in Second Amendment Concealed Carry Case

Last post by TomV « Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:17 pm
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by RoyGBiv » Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:12 am
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Might this be the end of May Issue ...? :thumbs2:

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In Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski, the Court decided 8-1. Roberts was the lone dissenting justice. His criticism of the other 8 was quite the read.
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Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:17 pm
Oklahoma 2A "Sanctuary"

Last post by cirus « Mon Apr 26, 2021 5:48 pm
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by K.Mooneyham » Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:14 am

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Well, those darned Okies did it again. They passed Constitutional Carry some time back, and now they've passed a 2A sanctuary bill into law. I'm not...

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I'm not talking about sealed off from travel and trade. Illegal immigrants. Down to a trickle like Trump was in office. The cartels wouldn't send...

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Mon Apr 26, 2021 5:48 pm
Normal capacity magazine ban bill introduced in the House

Last post by Paladin « Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:42 pm
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by philip964 » Thu Apr 15, 2021 5:17 pm
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Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:42 pm
Texas Senator John Cornyn open to finding "Common Ground" on gun control.

Last post by MaduroBU « Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:44 pm
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by Chemist45 » Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:25 am

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The article is from Politico, but they actually quote Senator Cornyn.

You can contact the senator here:

Here is what I wrote:
No new gun...

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I'm open to a bill that keeps mental defectives from obtaining firearms. The issue is that literally nobody is Adjudicated mentally defective any...

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Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:44 pm
Bill passes US House to make DC 51st State

Last post by AF-Odin « Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:52 am
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by jb2012 » Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:26 pm

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Article just for reference. If this passes the senate, we’re in trouble. We’re talking about pass any leftist legislation they want, pack the courts,...

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Yep, solely up to Congress to admit. However, the fact that DC was created in the first place is a Constitutional issue that the Capital may not be...

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Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:52 am
Incredible account of Parkland shooting

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by Ruark » Tue Jan 01, 2019 7:23 pm
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This came out a couple of days ago. It's a minute-by-minute account of the Parkland school shooting. It's intensely absorbing; I wanted to grab my...

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If I were wagering, I would bet with you. It is nice to see that somebody is calling him on something.
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Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:21 pm
House to vote on DC statehood on Tuesday

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by philip964 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:39 pm

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Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:32 pm
2nd Amendment audit of arm brace

Last post by puma guy « Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:49 am
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by 03Lightningrocks » Fri Apr 16, 2021 2:07 am

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I just watched this video of a fellow doing a second amendment audit in Oklahoma when he is confronted by police. I was curious what some opinions on...

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I have mixed feelings about video audits. In most of the ones I've seen the videographer has an agenda that includes intentionally trying to provoke...

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Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:49 am
Setting the stage for "assault weapon ban"

Last post by eyedoc « Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:12 pm
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by Ruark » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:13 am

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Here's a new video from MSNBC, designed to get people psyched up to support an AR ban. Pretty intense propaganda, especially for non-gun-owners who...

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If 5.56 is so lethal, why was the 6.8SPC developed?

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:12 pm
Are you brave enough?

Last post by MaduroBU « Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:21 pm
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by philip964 » Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:06 pm

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To send a letter to the new head of the ATF ratting out Hunter Biden for lying on his Form 4473 when he purchased a gun?

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The cognitive dissonance necessary for Democrats to at once decry privilege by shouting at some lady that her double-wide is a symbol of white...

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Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:21 pm
Shooting in Bryan ?

Last post by carlson1 « Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:20 pm
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by crazy2medic » Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:36 pm

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Anybody have any additional info on reported shooting in Bryan Tx

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A Trooper was shot and is in serious, but stable condition. Suspect is now in custody.

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Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:20 pm
Biden Plans Thursday Executive Action On Guns

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by Paladin » Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:11 pm
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Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:27 am
Victim of 'Draw Muhammad' ISIS-inspired terror attack sues FBI

Last post by Paladin « Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:14 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:03 pm

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In light of terrorist shootings being used to assault our second amendment rights, this event that took place in Texas should never be forgotten:...

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Unfortunately it seems to be standard operating procedure:

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Last post by Paladin
Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:14 pm
FOIA Request Shows FBI Adding Non-Prohibited Buyers to NICS Preventing Gun Purchases

Last post by Syntyr « Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:48 pm
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by AndyC1911 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:36 pm

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Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:48 pm
Iowa Becomes 19th State to End Concealed Carry Permit Requirement

Last post by puma guy « Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:57 pm
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by Paladin » Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:48 pm

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When I originally got my CHL, Vermont was the only state that didn't require a permit for concealed carry. We are rapidly approaching a majority of...

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:thumbs2: We need Texas to be number 20!

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Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:57 pm
Video: Republicans react to Democrats on guns

Last post by puma guy « Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:00 pm
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by Chemist45 » Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:55 pm

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About 5 min long and very entertaining.
Its nice to hear our elected officials say what we have been saying all along.

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rlol

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Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:00 pm
Gun Ownership vs Homicide rate - World

Last post by J.R.@A&M « Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:18 pm
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by Chemist45 » Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:00 pm
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03Lightningrocks asked me to post this as a thread for discussion.

Interesting negative correlation.
It also puts the lie to the claim If we just...

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They also hang those who commit multiple or heinous murders.
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Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:18 pm
Semi automatic rifle ban

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:32 pm
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by philip964 » Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:09 pm
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Feinstein reveals it’s coming.

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Exactly
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Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:32 pm

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