Happy Birthday TexasCHLforum!

[Charles L. Cotton]

I can't believe I missed our collective forth birthday yesterday. At 7:42pm on Dec. 22, 2004, the TexasCHLforum was born. Thanks to everyone who has made the forum what it is today. Thanks also to the Moderators who give their time to help maintain an atmosphere where we can express our views without fear of being ridiculed or mocked, or the target of personal attacks.

Today, the title of this forum is a little misleading. While I feel that our members provide the most comprehensive source for information on CHL issues, the scope of the topics covered here is far broader than just Texas Concealed Handgun License matters. We now cover just about anything related to guns, shooting, equipment and self-defense. Of course, the political coverage has been a mainstay since the forum's inception. Several months ago, in response to requests from members, the Moderators swallowed hard and we created an "Off-Topic" sub-forum. To say that the Moderators were concerned that this step might destroy the "family" atmosphere of TexasCHLforum would be an understatement. But once again the members proved our concerns to be unfounded. You are a great group of guys and gals and I thank you for everything you bring to our little corner of the Web.

Happy Birthday folks and thanks for a job very well done!

Chas.

[Wildscar]

Happy Birthday. Thanks for putting this site up to begin with. Its been a great place to learn alot of good information.

[HighVelocity]

Happy Birthday!!

[Liberty]

I can't believe I missed our collective forth birthday yesterday. At 7:42pm on Dec. 22, 2004, the TexasCHLforum was born. Thanks to everyone who has made the forum what it is today. Thanks also to the Moderators who give their time to help maintain an atmosphere where we can express our views without fear of being ridiculed or mocked, or the target of personal attacks.

Today, the title of this forum is a little misleading. While I feel that our members provide the most comprehensive source for information on CHL issues, the scope of the topics covered here is far broader than just Texas Concealed Handgun License matters. We now cover just about anything related to guns, shooting, equipment and self-defense. Of course, the political coverage has been a mainstay since the forum's inception. Several months ago, in response to requests from members, the Moderators swallowed hard and we created an "Off-Topic" sub-forum. To say that the Moderators were concerned that this step might destroy the "family" atmosphere of TexasCHLforum would be an understatement. But once again the members proved our concerns to be unfounded. You are a great group of guys and gals and I thank you for everything you bring to our little corner of the Web.

Happy Birthday folks and thanks for a job very well done!

Chas.

Congradulations. The board has grown expodentially since I have joined not so long ago. It is the best source of information on CHL issues, with some really great people. This forum has played a major roll in keeping my handguns from a dark life living in a closet or a safe.

A briliant concept followed up by hard work is once again proven to be a formula for success.. Thanks Charles

[DoubleJ]

Werd.

[boomerang]

Happy Birthday! . . and . . Thanks!

[Skiprr]

[RPBrown]

Thanks to Charles and all of the Mods. But also to all of the members that have made this forum what it is today. Its one of the leading sources for information on Texas gun rights issues around. So, , Happy Birthday

[bpet]

Nice job and thanks for the opportunity to learn and be entertained.

May there be many more birthday celebrations for this great site.

[ScubaSigGuy]

Thanks for providing this forum Chas.

We just hit 4000 memebers as well. Wow.

[oilman]

Happy Birthday!!

Keep up the good work....

[Hos]

Thanks to the moderators and helpful community members. You prove that a sometimes emotional topic doesn't have to be ruled by your emotions.