Tal Posted August 11, 2011 Report Posted August 11, 2011 Well...I took the plunge. I'm signed up for my CHL class on August 27th, at San Jac college. Price was reasonable at $75.00. I understand I have to submit the class paperwork and $125 to State of Texas to get my license, which is good for 5 years. I understand the shooting requirements. and frankly from what I've seen, if you can't score 175 on the shooting part, you may as well take a track course to run away from you attackers.. ;D Class goes from 7:30 in the AM till 7:00 in the PM...Anyway..For you guys that have went through it, was wondering if you'd share your experiences and thoughts..Thanks..
imschur Posted August 11, 2011 Report Posted August 11, 2011 FYi Im sure Madhouse will reply upon his return but he's vacationing in Maine currentlyWhat is a CHL? Concealed handgun license?
asmurff Posted August 11, 2011 Report Posted August 11, 2011 Well your cost are compareable to NM's and time is about the same we require 16 hours, so you have to give up a whole weekend. Ours are only good for 4 years, pulse you have to do a 2 year range requalification, usually not more than a couple of hours time. Hopefully the 2 year requal will go away this coming legislative session. The range portion here is a piece of cake for anyone with just a minimum of training.
George Wood Posted August 11, 2011 Report Posted August 11, 2011 Got my Texas CHL a few years ago and have renewed twice not hard at all just a little time and money. My instructor is a local PD Caption and really knows his stuff. Great experience.
Tal Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Posted August 11, 2011 Got my Texas CHL a few years ago and have renewed twice not hard at all just a little time and money. My instructor is a local PD Caption and really knows his stuff. Great experience.Thanks George. Am looking forward to it..
techmike Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 Ohio requires 12 hours of class, with at least 2 hours range time. When CC became law here, I had the opportunity to take a NRA Instructor class, which was two full days. It was great, with tactical shooting scenarios and really good instruction. Nice thing is, I do not have to re-take the class to re-qualify when my CHL is due for renewal. Enjoy your class!
rodent.22 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 here in Virginia you can take your class online and get certified for $29.95!!! I got mine in '95, I submitted my DD214 and was exempted from the firearms safety course. Now the permit renewal is automatic, just give the local government money-grubbers their fee, good for 5 years.
lmao_37 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 . My instructor is a local PD Caption What does he say ? ;Dsorry being a smart butt today
Tal Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Posted August 18, 2011 Am really looking forward to this. Next Saturday the 27th..Been at the range, popping round after round with my Beretta..Here's the link to the CHL class I'm enrolled in, and a lot of info about Texas CHL..http://www.sanjacchl.com/The 7:30 A.M start time may be a little rough..You know...Musician hours and all.. ;D
Microgunner Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 We offer the CCW classes here in Florida for $75. All is required is a 4 hour lecture and the firing of a few rounds.
Tal Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Posted August 29, 2011 Well...It's done..The longest Saturday ever. We started at 7:30 in the morning. Talked about gun safety, course objectives. Then off to the range.. On a B27 target you had to shoot a minimum of 170. I scored 250.(Perfect.)..Not as impressive as it sounds. Perfect score is anything in the 8 ring, from 3, yards, 7 yards, and 15 yards. We only had one nail driver, all 50 shots in the 10 ring. I'm not the nail driver.. ;DThen it was back to class, for the MANDATORY 10 hours class. Laws, responsibilites, liabilities, and on and on. About 7:30 that night, we walked out of there, and I have my certificate for completion of the course. The instructor kept things lively in the classroom, and was very good, but 10 hours is 10 hours.. ;DAnybody have any questions about Texas handgun law, as of this point my aged mind has it in place. Interesting class..All kinds of people from an engineer at NASA, offshore helicopter pilot. couple of married couples. 11 total. Something I didn't know. State of Texas you can legally keep a loaded handgun in your vehicle, WITHOUT a CHL. I will definitely think about that the next time I get the urge to flip somebody off, that cut me off on the freeway.. ;D
Madhouse Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 congrats buddy, and you're right, it's a long day!
Madhouse Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 One thing that's kind of nice, when you re-up, it's only 5 hours, and that's only every other time. In 6 years you'll have to go for 5 hours, then you can do the next one via the mail. :thumb:
Tal Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Posted August 29, 2011 Thanks MadHouse... :beer:Yeah..we had a class of 11 1st timers, and 2 renewals...Us 11 watched jealously as the renewals got to leave about 1/2 way through... ;D
Tal Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Posted August 30, 2011 Do you live SE of town?Yep M.H. Down in Seabrook..What part of town are you in?
Madhouse Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Opposite end, NW. Out near B-8 and 290.
Tal Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 Yep...Jersey Village is a long way from Seabrook. I'll let you know, but I'm fixing to join a gun club on this side of town, if they decide to take in new applicants..If so..I'll give you a shout..Maybe shoot a little one weekend..
Microgunner Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Congratulations. Now you're legal.
Tal Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 Pearland Shooting Club?Yep...That's the one..They're having their meetings today..Can't say I wont miss blowing gun powder out of my nose for a couple of days, after shooting at my local indoor range... ;DThanks MicroGunner. 8)
Madhouse Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Right on. I've got a couple of friends who shoot there. Enjoy!
Tal Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Posted September 2, 2011 Right on. I've got a couple of friends who shoot there. Enjoy!Yep, they met...I'm just sitting on the net, trying to be the 1st one to sign up...
Tal Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Posted September 3, 2011 Yep...Ready to go, and my usual luck holds up..PSC has closed new membership until further notice....Damn...http://www.psc-range.com/From what I gather the 1st time they've done it, and they wait to do it when I want to join.. ???
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