HOLEPUNCHER

Sorry, could not copy pictures...........not as cool. Chappell Hill is a small town between Houston and Brenham on Hwy 290. CHAPPELL HILL Any would-be robbers looking to walk into the bank here had best think twice.There is a new sign in town. About a month ago, Chappell Hill Bank president Edward Smith looked at a sign on the front door prohibiting concealed weapons from his business and decided to make a policy change. Licensed to carry a handgun? Come on in, and bring your weapon. The sign, now prominently displayed on the bank's front door, says: "Lawful concealed carry permitted on these premises. Management recognizes the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as an inalienable right of all citizens. We therefore support and encourage the carrying of licensed concealed weapons." Smith said he made the policy change to send a warning to potential robbers, and also to express support to Americans right to bear arms. "We had the sign on the window, the red circle with the pistol inside and a line through it.And I started thinking, We've got this no gun sign up and the guy (robber) can come in and do what he wants. But if you've got a policy allowing handguns, he won't know how many people are going to be in here carrying a concealed weapon. There may be some little old lady who's mad at the government, and she'd love to use it" he said. The bank has been robbed twice in the last three years, including last March when a Western-attired man walked in, ordered bank employees to fill a canvas bag with money and then fled in a pickup truck. The man, who did not brandish a weapon, has not been caught. The sign has made Chappell Hill Bank and Smith somewhat of an Internet sensation. A photo of the sign has made its way around the world, and Smith has even been interviewed for the National Rifle Association's radio networkhttp://www.nranews.com/#/nranews ;. He's also been contacted by other media outlets wanting to do stories. "It's kind of gotten a life of its own" he said. Expressions of support have far outnumbered criticism. Smith has been contacted by officials from larger banks considering taking similar action, and has received e-mails in support from across the United States and even from England, Canada,and Germany .. "I haven't gotten any from Chicago or California , which doesn't surprise me", Smith said with a laugh. "We did get a real nice e-mail from an 88-year-old World War II veteran who said it's about time somebody stood up in this country." The NRA has even invited him to speak at an upcoming convention, but Smith said, "I'm still deciding on that." Smith said he's only received one negative e-mail, from an anonymous sender.

Congrats! It's always nice to make an upgrade.

Do your own thing. Start out doing what makes you comfortable. Tombstone wasn't built over night.

So hot and dry up here, I saw 2 bushes fighting over a dog! You guys outside remember the PROPER fluids.

I know ken jakes. good solid man, conservative views, successful businessman, has public's best at heart.

I have some subcontractors at work that have never shot a real gun. They are from England. One had never held a real gun, until I showed him my LCP. I know some of you are thinking, "he still hasn't held a real gun". What I need is a range recommendation. I have agreed to take them to a range next Saturday. They are staying in the Antioch, Bell Rd area. For their convenience, would like to try and stay on their side of town.. Need to be able to rent guns and I'm thinking buy LOTS of ammo. Would appreciate any and all recommendations.

Good Morning, and special thanks to all active and inactive servicemen and women. My questions are: Are there any members here also a member of the USCCA? If so is it worth the cost? Is the information any better than what we have here? Are the free gifts worth reading? Do you know any more than what is already public about the "Self-Defense Shield?

Don't forget to let your insurance company know your working from home, may save on your car insurance premiums.

Nice Picture.

Thanks! i don't have a revolver yet, semi explains my ignorance.

What are moon clips?

Where bouts in Gallatin is the show?

The gun mags make me want to buy the latest and greatest. This past year I have had 6 different next guns, that i am going to purchase. But in the end I haven't purchased any of them. I keep waiting for the next "latest and greatest". Maybe this year there will not be anymore latest and greatest, but, then, there go the magazines. See my dilemma.

Answers we got, the correct ones, that is still to be seen. Welcome

What does C & R mean?

What area you hunting in?

Okay we give up, who did you do it too?, are they chasing you?, do you need a place to hide for awhile?

I carry the LCP whenever possible, could not justify the price difference to the Walther, for a .380. Little gun has been dependable and has gone bang everytime. good link for more than you will ever need to know about the LCP Elsie Pea Forum - The #1 Ruger LCP Owner Forum and Information Source

Isn't there something about an acorn falling from a tree......congrats, brag and be proud, thank you for your sacrifice and his service.

If you go with the picture be sure you have a back-up gift. She gets the pictures decides no, on puppy, and doesn't have a tangible Christmas gift. One disappointed wife and the kind of Christmas story you don't want remembered.

Do you have any other guns you would like to give to an adopted son? I've always wanted to be adopted.

Ain't nuthin better, you think you love your wife , mom, dad,etc, but the love of them chillin is sumpin else.

kcsteve thanks for the post, i'm new and have never seen this, lol.

This thread is beginning to smell.

hey trekbike, thanks for posting the videos, already learned something on this Thanksgiving morning. Does anyone know how i can bookmark to these videos?