Rifles Only is now offering training and certification for the Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL). The training format consists of two days with the first day being required in order to receive your license and the second day attendance is optional. The training material and testing covered the first day is required by the State of Texas. The training provided on the second day of the course will improve your chances of surving an encounter with a scumbag where your sidearm was needed. We strongly recommend you attend the second day of trainging if you plan to defend your life and family with a firearm.
The sole purpose is to qualify responsible individuals who desire to defend themselves and their families. Course curriculum provided in this class is structured according to Texas Department of Public Safety requirements. Course duration is 10 hours and includes classroom instruction, testing and firearms qualification.
Instructor Shall Provide
- Texas DPS approved classroom curriculum using powerpoint presentation and video.
- B-27 targets for firearm proficiency testing.
- TR100 – The instructor certification for completed classroom curriculum and firearm qualification test.
- Complete Texas DPS CHL Application Packet.
Students Shall Bring to Class
- A valid drivers license.
- Semi-automatic handgun or revolver (of at least .32 caliber).
- A minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition (100 rounds recommended).
- A baseball cap.
- Safety glasses (will have loaners available).
- Ear protection (ear plugs will be available).
- A sack lunch and drinks (water, soft drinks, etc.. – NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED).
- Writing utensils & notepad.
Handgun Requirements
Minimum caliber requirement is .32 caliber. You may qualify with either a revolver (NSA) or a semi-automatic (SA); however, if you choose to qualify with the revolver you will only be certified to carry a revolver. Qualifying with a semi-automatic (SA) allows you to carry both the revolver and semi-automatic; therefore, if you wish to carry both a semi-automatic and a revolver you need to qualify with a semi-automatic handgun.
Questions and Answers
You may contact your instructor, Beau Hester (DPS Instructor # 01878467), at (361) 219-0404 for preregistration or questions regarding the course.
For questions regarding Texas CHL requirements you are encouraged to visit the Texas DPS website:
www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlsindex.htm
You may also wish to process an online application for your CHL at this site by clicking Apply for a New Concealed Handgun License or Instructor Certificate
on the Homepage; which also allows you to process applications fees due to TxDPS via a credit card.
Range Information
Students will demonstrate proficiency and safe handling of a handgun. Flagging or an accidental discharge during firearm qualifications will result in immediate removal from the range and class.
The handgun proficiency course consists of 50 rounds fired into a B-27 target. Minimum qualify score as dictated by DPS is 175 out of 250 (70%). The course of fire consists of the following:
3 Yards – 20 rounds
1 round in 2 seconds – 5 times (5 rounds total)
2 rounds in 3 seconds – 5 times (10 rounds total)
5 rounds in 10 seconds – 1 time (5 rounds total)
7 Yards – 20 rounds
5 rounds in 10 seconds – 1 time (5 rounds total)
2 rounds in 4 seconds – 1 time (2 rounds total)
3 rounds in 6 seconds – 1 time (3 rounds total)
1 round in 3 seconds – 5 times (5 rounds total)
5 rounds in 15 seconds – 1 time (5 rounds total)
15 Yards – 10 rounds
2 rounds in 6 seconds – 1 time (2 rounds total)
3 rounds in 9 seconds – 1 time (3 rounds total)
5 rounds in 15 seconds – 1 time (5 rounds total)
Training will focus on establishing a foundation in the safe, proper, and effective use of a pistol in a defensive role. Subjects covered include safety, drawing, loading, malfunction clearance, stress operation, specialized drills and representations of short range confrontations, night and lowlight firing as well as the proper mindset. These fundamental skills are essential in establishing a strong foundation for applying defensive handgun skills under the physical and mental stress that is prevalent in potentially dangerous encounters. The course is defensive in nature.
Training Topics
Safe use and handling
Fundamentals of marksmanship
Barricade and positional shooting
Moving targets
Low light shooting
Efficient communications
Adaptability to unconventional scenarios
Weak side shooting, injury shooting
Malfunction and reloading drills
Proper use of cover
Cover selection
Multiple targets at multiple distances
Equipment List
Handgun
Eye and ear protection
Long sleeved shirts and long pants
Durable boots or footwear
Leather gloves
Rucksack or backpack to carry all gear
Ammunition
2 extra magazines
Pouches for extra magazines
Thigh or belt holster
Additional Recommended Equipment
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Hat or Ball Cap
Rain Gear
None
2 Days (second day optional)
7:30am - 6:00pm
$100 (does not include Texas license fees)
$150
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