Episode #19 - The Great American Divorce

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In this Episode:  I discuss the division among Americans and the importance of Constitutional protections like the Second Amendment.

Show Topics:

  • In The Crosshairs: The Great American Divorce
  • In The News: Texas Municipal Police Association working with anti-gun group;
  • Women & Guns: Concealed Carry for Women
  • Guns & Gear: Houston area gunsmith Ed Vanden Berg
  • Today’s Safety Tip: Using holsters safely – a matter of equipment and technique
  • Q&A: 1) How about a TFC YouTube channel; 2) I just started reloading. How can I clean my brass?

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Episode #18 - The 2017 Tex. Leg. Session - What Can What We Expect?

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In this Episode:

  • In The Crosshairs: What to Expect in the 2017 Texas Legislative Session
  • In The News: 1) AG Opinion KP-108 dealing with guns on governmental property – abused by some; 2) Crime stats for 2015; 3) Fall and winter format for Youth Action Pistol League; 4) Federal judge denies UT professors’ request for temporary injunction to bar campus-carry.
  • Your NRA:  Join the NRA now!!! If Hillary wins and Dems take the Senate . . .;
  • Q&A: 1) Reloading – Do you still recommend reloading?; 2) Is a bulge under your shirt a problem, now that open-carry is legal?; 3) I have a friend that wants an LTC, but she’s scared she can’t pass the shooting qualification. What do you suggest?; 4) Why don’t we see NRA ads in Texas for Trump?

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Episode #17 - The Cultural War on American Freedom

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In this Episode:

  • In The Crosshairs:The Cultural War on American Freedom
  • In The News:  Waller County DA sues citizen for following the law; 2) Media and Democrats falsely claim Trump encouraged an assassination attempt on Hillary Clinton; 3) more Clinton emails released by WikiLeaks; 4) KP-108 re 30.06 signs on government property used by private entities.
  • Guns & Gear:  SIG P238 - the miniscule .380ACP
  • Q&A:  1)  Where have you been[?]; 2) what are the chances Heller will be overturned[?]; 3)  when will more seminars be offered?

In this episode I will be discussing the massive attack on traditional American values by well-funded factions.

 

 

Episode #16 - Time to Close Human Hunting Grounds

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In this Episode:

  • In The Crosshairs: Time to close human hunting grounds
  • In The News: 1) The U.S. Senate kills four gun-related bills; 2) Democrats once again prove to be excellent firearms sales agents; 3) the FBI releases the allegedly unedited transcript of the 911 call made by the mass-murderer in Orlando.
  • Your NRA: The NRA response to the Orlando murders;.
  • The Real Story: The Four Gun-Related Bills Killed in the Senate
  • Guns & Gear: Comp-Tac Holsters and Other Gear

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Episode #15 - The Horrendous 9th Circuit Peruta Case

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In this Episode:

  • In The Crosshairs: The Peruta Case: A Textbook Example of Dishonest Federal Judges
  • Q&A: Questions about 1) availability of AR-15 magazines; 2) carrying a round in the chamber of your self-defense handgun; and 3) where you can and cannot carry your handgun.
  • Today’s Safety Tip: When to put your finger on the trigger.

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Episode #14 - Katie Couric, Youth Shooting Programs and More

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In this Episode:

  • In The Crosshairs: Youth Shooting Programs
  • In The News: Another lying journalist caught in the act – The downfall of Katie Couric
  • Guns & Gear: A Fix for Fuzzy Front Sights
  • Today’s Safety Tip: Hang-fires

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Episode #13 - The 2016 NRA Annual Meeting & Convention

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 In this Episode:

  • In The Crosshairs: The 2016 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits a/k/a Convention
  • In The News: UPDATE: AG Opinion K-89 regarding the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority’s authority to ban open-carry; NRA Board election and recall petition results;
  • Q&A:   Listeners are asking about three subjects: 1) the TexasCHLforum.com; 2) how to find out about gun laws in other states when traveling; and 3) how to subscribe to the TFC Podcast so you get notification automatically.
  • Today’s Safety Tip: The potential danger of squib loads and how to prevent injury or damage to your gun.
  • Your NRA: The Civil Rights Defense Fund – it’s mission, impact and funding.

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Episode #12 - Here's the Hard Cold Fact - It's Either Hillary or Trump

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 In this Episode:

  • In The Crosshairs: Here’s the Hard Cold Fact – It’s Either Hillary or Trump
  • In The News: 1) Hillary Clinton vows to use executive orders to bypass Congress on gun control; 2) Lavaca-Navidad River Authority asked the AG if it has the authority to ban possession of handguns; 3) Senator John McCain falling behind in his Senate reelection bid;
  • Q&A Topics: Changes/additions to the TFC Podcast; LTC application time; 2017 legislative agenda; and constitutional carry in 2017?
  • Today’s Safety Tip: S&W revolvers; reversible jackets and holsters;
  • Heroes of the Second Amendment: Marian Hammer.

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Episode #11 - Respect & Empower the Most Law-Abiding of Texans

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 In this Episode:

  • In The Crosshairs:  Respect & Empower the Most Law-Abiding of Texans;
  • In The News: Tex. AG sending warning letters to government officials - obey the law;
  • History of Concealed-Carry in Texas: The final installment in the series: History of concealed-carry in Texas;
  • Guns & Gear: CajunGunWorks and the CZ75 series pistols.

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Episode #10 - Kids & Guns Don't Mix - Or Do They?

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 In this Episode:

  • In The Crosshairs: Kids & Guns Don’t Mix -Or Do They?
  • In The News: Guns In Texas Psychiatric Hospitals.
  • Q&A: 1) Do I need to take another class to carry openly; 2) Should I subscribe to a pre-paid legal program or get self-defense insurance?
  • History of Concealed-Carry in Texas: Another installment of the History of concealed-carry in Texas. The 2013 Texas Legislative Session

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