[CMC#5]

Some of you might have noticed I've been really really quiet around here (pretty uncommon for me). I've been stupid busy at work, in Argentina for some two weeks....and starting to plan for a move to Houston. Yep, all the cool kids are moving to Texas these days! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

To tell you guys the truth, I'm a little disappointed with the quantity of houses I've seen on har.com with 4 or more garage spaces. I've been concentrating on the west Spring, Cypress area since that appears to offer a good balance of high end schools/decent commute into downtown/big house for not too much $. We'll see though, I've only been outside of downtown Houston once and that was to Spring so I'm a little biased since I don't know anything else. Any advice here would be appreciated!

I cant imagine what those poor movers are going to think when they open up the garage and see things like LT1 engine blocks, a hydraulic press, band saw, etc sitting there waiting for them (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've already packed the things they wont move: long sticks of metal, chemicals, explosives, ammunition, the race car...normal stuff (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[trackbird]

Anyone have any input on how easy/difficult it is in reality to get a carry permit??

Difficult to carry a gun in Texas? I'm betting they are one of the easier states for a CCW/CHL. Everybody carries guns in Texas.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

My son just got his CHL. One day class with everything included. I think the permit is $140 plus the class. There is a 6 month residency requirement. When I got mine, I was told TX was the ONLY state that also did an FBI background check, thus the 2 sets of fingerprints. Because of that TX has reciprocity with a large number of other states.

Ohio does electronic finger printing, at least they did when I got my permit and I believe they do the full FBI check as well. It's only $45, but it takes "forever" to get approved.

Somehow I think Al will fit right in with the Texans. Heck, after trading a trunk full of guns for a car, you should have been qualified as a Texas resident on the spot.

[AndyJ]

Difficult to carry a gun in Texas? I'm betting they are one of the easier states for a CCW/CHL. Everybody carries guns in Texas.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Texas has a law on the books commonly called the "Travel Law" -- basically it says if you are traveling overnight and more than 2 counties away, you can conceal a handgun in your car. You can't carry it on your person, but you can have it in the glovebox, under the seat etc. You can also take it into the motel with you.

You can also shoot someone in Texas for trespassing.

And, they have the Nightime Mischief law-- if someone is vandalizing your car or property AT NIGHT you may shoot them.

Also, we have Texas Rangers that just deal with cattle rustlers.

But enough of that......