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  1. Ian

    Texas, We Have a Problem

    I guess I didn't truly realize how big of an issue this was until last night when I went to business after business that was posted 30.07. I'm guessing that Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America has ran a huge campaign contacting Texas business associations and getting them to spread info...
  2. Ian

    SB17 Referred to House Homeland Security & Public Safety

    http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=SB17 I know you all have been waiting for SOMETHING to finally happen during this stalemate between the House and Senate bills. Looks like the House gave in and started SB17 moving again. Doesn't appear to be a date set...
  3. Ian

    HB 910 - Licensed Open Carry - Officially Passed Out of Texas House of Representative

    It's official people! HB 910 has passed out of the Texas House today! http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=HB910 Looks like they might have added some amendments to it today. I'm going to take a look at the Journal when it's posted to see if we can get more...
  4. Ian

    LA OC Experience Reports

    I noticed you guys don't have a thread dedicated to just OC experiences like a lot of other states do so I figured I would make one and get the ball rolling. The main purpose of this thread is to show people new to the idea of open carry that it's completely normal and most interactions with...
  5. Ian

    Question about R.S. 40:1379.3 (N)

    Hi there ya'll from the Lone Star State. I'm going to most likely be coming down to Baton Rouge until July for work and I'm trying to go through all of the local and state firearm laws when a question popped up. Every website I see, handgunlaw.us, lsp.org, etc has the same quoted text and I...
  6. Ian

    SB17 Allowing Permitted Open Carry Has Just Passed The Texas State Senate

    Just now, SB17 was given a final vote in the Texas State Senate and was passed in a 20-10 vote and will now move to the House. SB 17 has the following amendments: 1. Effective date of legislation, if passed, will be January 1st, 2016. 2. Additional training requirements that address open carry...
  7. Ian

    SB17 Status and Senate Floor Amendments

    I've been following along with the live broadcast of the Texas State Senate and I figured I would give those of you that did not have the opportunity to watch an update. Current status of SB17: Passed to engrossment as amended. Third and final reading will be on 03/17/15 as well as a possible...
  8. Ian

    My favorite scene from Strange Wilderness

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2GGr7PR5O0
  9. Ian

    Need someone to head up Texas movement

    imported post Hey guys, I moved to Colorado a month ago so I can't really do much for Texas up here. I need someone to take over the OC petition that I started that's at almost 62,000 signatures and to also head up the front for the legislature. I'd prefer someone that lives in or near...
  10. Ian

    Forming Colorado Springs OC Group

    imported post Hey guys, Figured I'd take the wheel and get together an organized group for OC meet-ups in Colorado Springs. If anyone's interested, I'm forming a list so we have good communication. PM me your name, cell number, and email address so I can get the ball rolling on this. Carry on.
  11. Ian

    District 9

    imported post Hey guys, Is there anyone in the Springs that is interested in going to see District 9? This movie is getting crazy good reviews, but my girlfriend says she does NOT want to go see it. Just moved here from Texas so I don't really have any guy friends yet that I can go see movies...
  12. Ian

    Anyone want to take a reloading class from a NRA instructor?

    imported post I talked to an instructor at the Personal Defense Institute of Colorado and he said they are going to start offering NRA reloading courses at the end of the month. I wanted to see if anyone wanted to take the course with me to make sure that we'll have enough people to keep the...
  13. Ian

    Verification on Garden of the Gods "No Firearms" Sign

    imported post Was just checking. The "No Firearms" sign at Garden of the Gods is not a legal sign and unenforceable, correct?
  14. Ian

    Streamlight Tactical Laser/Light For Sale

    imported post Hey guys, looking for someone that wants to buy my Streamlight TLR. I'm selling it because it won't fit in my holster and I'm going to have to get a smaller tac light without the laser. Asking $230. In awesome condition, this thing is BRIGHT! These are $300 new+tax.
  15. Ian

    My New Serpa Level 3 Holster

    imported post Hey guys. Recently got my Blackhawk Serpa level 3 retention holster for my Glock 23. I love this thing! Talk about insane retention, there is no way a BG is getting my gun from me. I've had my friends try to take the gun from me while I just stand there AFTER I explain how it...
  16. Ian

    Anyone know a good gun attorney in the Springs?

    imported post I'm not in any type of legal trouble, just looking to see if anyone on the boards can give me a referral for a good gun law attorney in the Springs so I have one in case I need it. Also, it would be nice to have a lawyer to consult with on gun laws so that I can be positive I stay...
  17. Ian

    Question About OC on Pike's Peak Cog Train

    imported post Hey guys, going to be a resident of Colorado within a week, very excited! Anyways, I was curious about open carry on the Pike's Peak cog train that goes to the top of the mountain and if that would be considered public transportation and if it would be illegal to OC (excluding...
  18. Ian

    My New Holster

    imported post Just got my Glock 23 the day after my new Blackhawk level 3 Serpa came in the mail. Talk about retention! I'd like to see someone try to grab my gun. I'll be moving to the Springs in a few months. Until then, I just have to enjoy this in my own home here in Texas.
  19. Ian

    URGENT - Open Carry In Texas Needs Your Help!

    imported post This message went out last night to all valid email addresses of people that signed the petition: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Texas Open Carry Petition Signer, At over 55,000 signatures, we...
  20. Ian

    OCDO's Ian McCarthy to be on Houston's KTRH AM 740 at 7:00a.m. Friday Dec. 12

    imported post Hey guys, Everyone, and especially those in the Houston area, I'm going to be on KTRH starting at 7:00am tomorrow Friday Dec. 12. They are going to do an interview at 7 and then replay clips from the interview throughout the day and take calls. Please call in and get heard on...
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