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    Shooting on Ft. Hood!!!

    imported post The local news just broke in and is doing continuing coverage.... The info is scattered and largely un-confirmed, but there are 7 dead and 12-15 wounded. 1 shooter is in custody and it appears that there is another on the loose! local schools are on 'soft' lockdown (what exactly...
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    New 'toy store' close to home!

    imported post Just thought that I would let you know that I discovered a new Gun Store just opened up right down the road from my house!!! Its name is "The Great Texas Gun Company" located on Hwy 21 about 2.5 miles East of Bypass 6! The proprietor is super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful...
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    Car Carry Question

    imported post I travel into LA regularly from Texas (where I live) Here in Texas I can legally carry my loaded side arm in my vehicle as long as it is CONCEALED! However, looking at the LA law, it would appear that as soon as I cross the state line, I need to UN-conceal my pistol... Is this...
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    Because I look scary like this...

    imported post I'm in Texas, so I have to CC or not carry, this is my normal attire, just how am I supposed to comfortably CC in this? Without 'printing'?
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    Hunting in East TX?

    imported post Howdy folks! I know that this is pretty far off-topic for this forum, but I figured this might be a good place to ask.... I moved to the Brazos Valley a year ago, and as of yet haven't found a place to hunt (deer/turkey/hogs...). I am looking for a 'year-round' lease within about...
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    Ammo shortage...

    imported post As I'm sure we all have been experiencing, ammo (of all calibers) is getting more and more difficult to find! And when you do find it, its getting more and more expensive! Even reloading supplies are getting more and more scarce! Even CheaperThanDirt is "Out of Stock" on much of...
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    OC Magizines in CC state?

    imported post It is illegal in Texas for me to open carry my handgun in public, but what about my spare mags? My gun is concealed according to the law, but spare magazines are not 'handguns' in and of themselves, and there is no regulation (to my knowledge) regarding the carrying of ammunition...
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    Can the US live in peace with its guns?

    imported post http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/chris_ayres/article6054873.ece The day that my US Green Card arrived in the post, I remember thinking to myself: “Oh cool, now I can go out and buy a high-powered semi-automatic assault weapon.” Approximately two millionths...
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    One more reason....

    imported post http://www.abc40.com/Global/story.asp?S=9653586 not very many details....
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    First Grader Takes Loaded Gun to School...

    imported post http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/story/526353.html Older brother reported it to bus driver, bus driver takes it... all ends well, but still disturbing...
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    News '6' in College Station, TX

    imported post Well, I turned on the TV a little late I guess, but I caught the tail end of a report on Concealed Carry on Campus and getting local opinions. I missed most of the report, but what I did see showed only negative opinions... Hopefully the rest of the report was more positive!
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    Non-Res Permit question?

    imported post Given the expense, time lapse, requirements, hoops, etc involved in getting a Texas CHL, I have been considering getting a 'Non-Resident Permit' from a 'friendly' shall issue state. So far my research shows that Virginia might be one of the best/easiest/fastest states to get...
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    New EBR

    imported post Smith & Wesson I-Bolt 25-06 Nikon Buckmaster 4.5 - 14 Scope with 'BDC' (Bullet Drop Compensation) and crosshair range focus. Haven't made it to the range yet though... Anybody have any experience with these?
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    A Christmas Soldier...

    imported post To all The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter...
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    Open Carry of Claw Hammers

    imported post Somebody in another thread mentioned that people are constantly walking around with hammers, or even chainsaws and nobody pays any attention, yet, another tool, your gun, brings in the cavalry! That got me to thinking.... Maybe we should start walking around with a hammer at our...
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