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Class for Acquiring a CHL
If you are a new student, there are three ways to obtain a CHL Application Packet to get the registration process started with the State of Texas.
- From the instructor at the CHL Class
- Request a packet online from the Texas Department of Public Safety and have it mailed to you*
- Complete the forms online at the Texas Department of Public Safety website and pay $140.00 ($70.00 for senior citizens). Make sure you print your receipt and bring it to the class
You do not need to register with the state before taking the class.
The purpose of the CHL class is not to teach you how to shoot a pistol. You should have experience shooting before taking this course. The Shooting Proficiency portion of the course is to test your ability to safely handle and shoot your firearm. If you need instruction to learn safe handling, shooting and pistol functions before taking the CHL course , please contact us or register on-line for the Pre-CHL course.
Minimum caliber requirements are .32 caliber. Your handgun proficiency certificate will indicate the category of handgun with which you successfully demonstrated proficiency as SA semi-automatic or NSA not semi-automatic (revolver) and will be indicated as such on your license. If you wish to legally carry both SA and NSA you need to qualify with SA. You can modify your NSA license at a later time to include a SA handgun by applying in person to a qualified handgun instructor and successfully demonstrating the required knowledge and proficiency and paying the applicable fees.
DO NOT bring your firearm inside the classroom.
DO NOT bring a loaded firearm to the gun range.
DO NOT have any ammunition in your magazine.
Bring ONLY the firearm you are going to use to qualify with, plus one empty magazine.
Remember, bring the following:
- 2 Passport Photos* (Saturday)
- Semi-automatic pistol (recommended)
- At least 50 rounds of ammunition
- Eye protection
- Ear Protection
*Passport photos can be obtained from most Walgreen Drug Stores or FedEx Kinkos for $8.00.
This hands-on class is designed t train and equip you to pass the Handgun Proficiency portion of the CHL test. In this class we will cover:
- Sight alignment
- Sight picture
- Proper grip
- Proper stance
- Range and gun safety
- Loading/reloading
- Breathing control
- Trigger control and much more
You will need to bring:
- Handgun you will use for the CHL test
- Ear and eye protection
- 100 rounds of ammunition
The course of fire will be a total of 50 rounds. Minimum qualifying score for a concealed handgun license is 175 out of 250 points (70%).
20 rounds fired from the 3 yard line
20 rounds fired from the 7 yard line
10 rounds fired from the 15 yard line
3-Yard Course of Fire
1 round in 2 seconds (x5)
2 rounds in 3 seconds (x5)
5 rounds in 10 seconds
7-Yard Course of Fire
5 rounds in 10 seconds
2 rounds in 4 seconds
3 rounds in 6 seconds
1 round in 3 seconds (x5)
5 rounds in 15 seconds
15-Yard Course of Fire
2 rounds in 6 seconds
3 rounds in 9 seconds
5 rounds in 15 seconds
We advise that you wear a baseball cap, collared shirt, and closed toe shoes to the gun range for the handgun proficiency portion of the class. Also make sure your firearm is clean and in good working condition.
- Application packet with state required paperwork
- Classroom fee
- Range fee
- Fingerprints on the DPS and FBI cards
- Notarization of paperwork
- Texas Concealed Handgun Laws and Selected Statutes Manual
- Targets
If you have never shot a handgun, this class is for you. You will learn the basics in handgun safety and how to shoot a pistol. The course will include:
- Pistol Parts
- Ammunition
- Safe handling
- Operating a pistol
- Shooting fundamentals
- Shooting positions
- Buying a pistol
- Ammunition
- Sight alignment
- Sight picture
- Proper grip
- Proper stance
- Range and gun safety
- Loading/reloading
- Breathing control
- Trigger control and much more
