Introduce yourself

[w squared]

Hello, all.

I've recently arrived in Houston from Calgary, Alberta (Canada). Not surprisingly, I work in the oil & energy sector.

I've taken the DPS required CHL course, made my application, and scheduled my fingerprinting session (two days from now, actually) - so I am obviously not carrying any firearms yet - but I have an H&K USP compact and a S&W M&P Shield.

I'm a relatively new pistol shooter, and am brand-new to carrying for personal defense, but I've been around firearms (mostly long guns) for most of my life, including six years in the Canadian military (infantry).

[WildBill]

Hello, all.

I've recently arrived in Houston from Calgary, Alberta (Canada). Not surprisingly, I work in the oil & energy sector.

I've taken the DPS required CHL course, made my application, and scheduled my fingerprinting session (two days from now, actually) - so I am obviously not carrying any firearms yet - but I have an H&K USP compact and a S&W M&P Shield.

I'm a relatively new pistol shooter, and am brand-new to carrying for personal defense, but I've been around firearms (mostly long guns) for most of my life, including six years in the Canadian military (infantry).

Welcome w squared. We look forward to your contribution to the forum. I visited Calgary once, during the Stampede.

[Crosbo]

Age: 49
Gender: Male
Profession: Director -- Broadband Satellite System Integration
Marital status: Married, empty-nesters
Years CHL: 0, preparing
EDC: None at the moment

Been shooting since I received my first BB gun at the age of nine...mostly shot guns and long guns for long distances. Did quite a bit of target shooting with pistols during the off-season in Montana. Many years later after moving to Texas, hunting clay pigeons and recently purchased my first 9mil. Now working to reach the proficiency level I want to reach with the 9mil, before taking the next step and attending a CHL class here in the San Antonio area.

Love the forum and since I've been lurking for a couple of weeks; learning lots. Thanx guys.

[tomtexan]

Age: 49
Gender: Male
Profession: Director -- Broadband Satellite System Integration
Marital status: Married, empty-nesters
Years CHL: 0, preparing
EDC: None at the moment

Been shooting since I received my first BB gun at the age of nine...mostly shot guns and long guns for long distances. Did quite a bit of target shooting with pistols during the off-season in Montana. Many years later after moving to Texas, hunting clay pigeons and recently purchased my first 9mil. Now working to reach the proficiency level I want to reach with the 9mil, before taking the next step and attending a CHL class here in the San Antonio area.

Love the forum and since I've been lurking for a couple of weeks; learning lots. Thanx guys.

Welcome aboard!

[Redneck_Buddha]

Already posted on a couple of threads and just found this thread. Awesome forum!

Male - 50, Austin, TX (a.k.a. East San Francisco)
Married 15 years no kids
CHL Application submitted 12/13/2012
Software Engineer/Technical trainer
Own Springfield Armory XDs .45 ACP

I am pursuing CHL for self-defense and my wife is following suit...also, just because I can.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

[daddyhuck]

Male - 32(until Christmas Day)
Live in McKinney
Married 9 years w/ one son
CHL carrier for almost a year
Mortgage Servicing business
I carry a Taurus PT-111 Melinium Pro 9mm.

Great Forum guys! learned a lot already.
God Bless America

[Duckman62]

Hello everyone,

Male- 50
Live in Deep South Texas. Spitting distance from the Mexican border.
Married to the same great woman for 26 years.
Three children, 23, 20, 14.
Mechanic for about 25 years, last 15 with the USBP.
Have been around firearms since I was very young. Most of my very large family hunts.
Sig Sauer P250c .40cal
Taurus TCP 738
Glock 27
Great site I came across when researching CHL.
Thanks for letting me in!

[sodchemist]

Age: 36
Gender: Male
Profession/school status: Professor
Marital status: Married. with one son and another on the way
Years CHL: 3 months (recently moved to Texas)
Texas State Representative House District: 17
Carry guns/equipment: For carry: Sig 220 or Ruger LCP, and a cute little foldable 22 pistol for jogging (I don't even know the name!). For the zombies: Saiga 12, M4, Taurus Judge.

Other: I've lived in Washington State (Spokane), Los Angeles, Boston, and now Waco. Where has this state been my whole life!!! I am actually the normal guy in this state! At least for now.

[nitrogen]

I'm baaaack...

Age 37
Liberal as all hell, yet extremely pro gun
Been here a while, stayed away a while, coming back because I missed y'all

Got CHL in 2005, renewed once already, still carrying quite a bit.

[Taurus.40]

35
Male
Self-employed
Married with one boy but working on another
Taurus gen1 24/7
CHL next month or so
I just ordered a White Hat IWB Maxtuck with the Constitution Kydex

[sliktoxic]

Hey everyone, the wife and I are now CHL holders as of October 2012. Have been reading this forum for several months now and decided it was time to say Hey. I am 48 and the wife is a little older (thats as much as I am allowed to say...lol) we have 2 boys and a new grandson. We enjoy shooting, go to the range at least twice a month. My carry is a Ruger LC9 or SCCY CPX-2 and the wife carries a KAHR CW45. We are always reading and learning, trying to stay up on any and all CHL changes. Of course keeping a keen eye on Washington right now as well. Well enough for now. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Clayton and Kimberly Phillips

[mikedude]

45
Male
LEO
Married 19 years
First CHL 1991. Still hold one even though I don't need it due to my work.
Glock 23 (duty and some off duty) Blackhawk Serpa. Kel Tec PF9 Fobus. I also carry the Kel Tec in a blackhawk ankle holster when warranted and as my back up.
Came here to find like minded people.

[The Dude]

I'm baaaack...

Age 37
Liberal as all heck, yet extremely pro gun
Been here a while, stayed away a while, coming back because I missed y'all

Got CHL in 2005, renewed once already, still carrying quite a bit.

Welcome back. The way I see it all true liberals are pro gun. It's the communists who don't trust The People.

[The Dude]

45
Male
LEO
Married 19 years
First CHL 1991. Still hold one even though I don't need it due to my work.
Glock 23 (duty and some off duty) Blackhawk Serpa. Kel Tec PF9 Fobus. I also carry the Kel Tec in a blackhawk ankle holster when warranted and as my back up.
Came here to find like minded people.

Welcome Mike. What state issued your first CHL?

[mikedude]

45
Male
LEO
Married 19 years
First CHL 1991. Still hold one even though I don't need it due to my work.
Glock 23 (duty and some off duty) Blackhawk Serpa. Kel Tec PF9 Fobus. I also carry the Kel Tec in a blackhawk ankle holster when warranted and as my back up.
Came here to find like minded people.

Welcome Mike. What state issued your first CHL?

Peoples Republic of CA.