What does it take to qualify for 28hr course instead of 40hr

[secure]

I am in the process of applying for my CHL instructor license and noticed the dates of the 40 hr class conflict with a family vacation.
I could make the 28 hr course though. In the PDF on the site it states that you must qualify for the 28hr course. What does it take to do so?
I am already a CHL holder. Would that work in my favor?
Sorry if this has been answered before. I could not find it in the search.

[Crossfire]

POST certified handgun instructor, or NRA Basic Pistol Instructor will get you into the abbreviated class.

At least, that is what I seem to remember from my first time... which was more than a day or two ago, and I'm old, memory is not what it used to be, and it may have changed.

I suggest you email or call the DPS helpline. Marion will answer your question. Not necessarily quickly, but she WILL answer.

[secure]

Thanks. I will give a call to DPS in the morning.

[Reloader]

I hope Dan Walker is no longer then instructor for the course. I was bounced out of the class because I had 51 holes in my target. He wasn't interested in that some one had 49. I was told the person that did that was in "law enforcement " and could NOT make mistakes. I would have to do the 40 hour course since I questioned his authority and I was being flunked. I had told him I questioned his MATH, not his authority.

[Rusty]

I was in the short class in 95,and was allowed for being a USAF instuctor at one time.Walker was the head guy and strict.I saw one guy moved out of the short class for firing 3 instead of 2 on the 2shot -3 shot exersise.That one shot cost him 2 more days in Austin ,at his own expense.I do not think that they are as rough now,but should be. How can you teach someone,if you cannot do right yourself?

[Reborn]

Prior experience in teaching firearms. I had 10 years in with teaching LEOs when I started in 1995, so I was in a short class. Now my partner had experience with teaching in IDPA and he had to do the 40 hour course.