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(214) 390-4896
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All-in-one-day CHL Class
All-in-one-day CHL -- This course is the state required prerequisite for applying for a Texas permit to carry a concealed handgun. The course includes classroom coverage of the CHL laws, the required shooting test in an indoor range, and all of the required paperwork. This is a 10-hour course as required by state law. Students with little or no handgun experience are strongly encouraged to take the NRA Basic Pistol Course prior to the CHL course, because the NRA Basic Pistol course will prepare you to pass the CHL range test with a high score on the first try.
NRA Basic Pistol Class
NRA Basic Pistol -- This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA's rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate. Successful completion of the NRA Basic Pistol course will prepare the student to easily pass the CHL range test with a high score on the first try, and students may take the CHL range test on the same day (and get a discount on the CHL course). This course requires about 8 hours to complete. Enrollment limit for the NRA Basic Pistol Course is 10 students, due to the intensive, hands-on nature of the course.
- CHL Class $110
- CHL Renewal Class $60
- New: NRA Basic Pistol class $129
- Coming Soon: NRA Refuse To Be A Victim
- Group & Family discounts available
- Gift Certificates Available!
Maximum of 28 Students per class
Some classes will have lower enrollment limit
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Firearms Instructor 
Texas Certified
Concealed Handgun License Instructor
Certificate #01528065
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
Instructor # 169072675
Co-Teacher,
Firearms Instructor Thomas E. Harkness
Texas Certified
Concealed Handgun License Instructor
Certificate #01711693
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
Instructor # 149316972
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Announcements
(Last updated 29 August 2010)
Here is the class details page for the August 29th renewal-only class..
The next NRA Basic Pistol class will be in October, but the date is currently up in the air, because I am re-working my October and November schedule around some conflicts. The demand for the NRA class exceeded my expectations, so I will be trying to fit in more of those in the future.
My phone line is now mostly working. There are a few things that are not yet back functioning, but I am getting all my calls. I am switching to another VoIP service, and my new number, (214) 390-4896, is already in service. I plan to keep the old number until January or February 2011. The best way to contact me is still email. Note that while I am teaching, my phone is OFF, but I check messages and email during breaks.
Because of the increase in renewal students, I am now holding separate renewal-only classes. However, renewal applicants who need to enroll in a regular class due to schedule constraints may still do so (at the renewal price, of course). That class is paced for the initial applicants, and renewal in those classes will take more than the minimum 4 hours to complete the class. If there is not a renewal option for the date you need, email me or give me a call.
My brother Tom has joined me as a co-instructor to help me meet the increasing
demand for CHL classes. I have increased the class enrollment limit to 28 for
the classes that I have him available to help me. Limit is 16 otherwise.
Ammunition appears to be getting a little more reasonable, even though still a bit hard to find. The current handgun rental rate at the range I use is $30/person, including 50 rounds, which is a reasonable deal. I have students who rent just because they want to try out a Glock. Note that due to the fluctuation in ammunition prices, this rental rate is subject to change. I will quote the current rate in the reminder letter that I send to all registrants.
The DPS has announced that renewal applicants will no longer be required
to submit fingerprints and photos. Because of this, I have reduced the renewal
class fee from $70 to $60.
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