Houston Crime Wave?

[Rezin]

I'll tell ya fellas, it's not just Houston.. I live in a tiny little town called Bristol, PA. Even WE feel this. Now, I am doubtful it is Katrina related, but violence and crime are WAY up this year. Heck, we had 3 muggings in a month, and before that, 3 would take 2 years......

Bloods (the gang) have been in town, busted with some AK's I heard....



Somethin's gonna have to give somewhere........

 

[Spreadfire Arms]

i did the Conroe gun show (1 hr north of Houston about) right after the Hurricane refugees from New Orleans arrived. i had got a PD trade of 12 gauge Winchester shotguns in and i was moving them at $150. sold all 12 in a day, people were looking for something inexpensive, reliable, intimidating, and effective.

 

[bigray327]

Hi, all. First post here. I just wanted to say that, after years of shooting other peoples' firearms, this increase in crime is what finally made me purchase one of my very own.

 

[The_Shootist]

Howdy bigray...

....where do you go shooting? Texas City municipal range or is there one closer to home (Sportsmans Indoor range at I-45/Exit 29?).

Once you have a firearm you have to stay in practice.

Funny thing is, so far the body count seems low over the Christmas break. Wonder if that is about to change what with the nice weather and people being out doing bargain shopping or returning stuff.

 

[bigray327]

....where do you go shooting? Texas City municipal range or is there one closer to home (Sportsmans Indoor range at I-45/Exit 29?).

There's a little hole-in-the-wall on FM1266 here in League City that I use. Not the nicest place in the world, but it's very close to my house, and being a volunteer firefighter, it's important to me to stay local. I'm thinking about trying out PSC in Friendswood, which is nicer, has more ranges, and offers a $150/year flat fee. Kinda far, though.

Quite a site here! I've gained a moderate amount of experience over the years from various sources, but look forward to learning more from you all in the future. And, God willing, I'll never have to use that knowledge in anger.

 

[The_Shootist]

League City Ranges?

That place on FM 1266 sounds like the one where I usually take my CCW course and was thinking of trying it out sometime. I think it has beeter hours than my Texas City range.