CHL Basic Steps

[WildBill]

I have a newbie question. And sorry for the hijack.

I have been looking at getting my CHL for the last few months. I have very limited handgun experience.

How much should I practice before taking the test? And whats the best range near Garland?

This is really the only think keeping me from signing up.

Thanks for the help.

Just make sure that your gun is reliable and can shoot 50 rounds without having a major malfunction.

[Droshi]

Although I was the only guy to get perfect on both written and shooting...it is very easy. Others got perfect on them as well. Even one guy who looked like he was limp wristing and throwing rounds all over the target still passed easily because of the scoring system. I think it's meant more to test safety and somewhat proficiency with your weapon rather than a real accuracy test. Of course during an encounter it's best to hit where you mean, but to the state I think they just want to know you can at least hit the guy to minimize chances of hitting friendly targets nearby....

Bummer about the pictures...but would rather shell out the extra cash than have the application get delayed. :(

[Spartacus1882]

I have a newbie question. And sorry for the hijack.

I have been looking at getting my CHL for the last few months. I have very limited handgun experience.

How much should I practice before taking the test? And whats the best range near Garland?

This is really the only think keeping me from signing up.

Thanks for the help.

Just make sure that your gun is reliable and can shoot 50 rounds without having a major malfunction.

I plan on taking the test with my Beretta Px4 Storm.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a class near the Garland area? I dont my traveling a little bit.

[MasterOfNone]

I have a newbie question. And sorry for the hijack.

I have been looking at getting my CHL for the last few months. I have very limited handgun experience.

How much should I practice before taking the test? And whats the best range near Garland?

This is really the only think keeping me from signing up.

Thanks for the help.

Just make sure that your gun is reliable and can shoot 50 rounds without having a major malfunction.

I plan on taking the test with my Beretta Px4 Storm.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a class near the Garland area? I dont my traveling a little bit.

I'd be happy to have you in class, but my opinion is a bit biased.

[HotLeadSolutions]

There is a great class taught at Bass Pro Shops!
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I have a newbie question. And sorry for the hijack.

I have been looking at getting my CHL for the last few months. I have very limited handgun experience.

How much should I practice before taking the test? And whats the best range near Garland?

This is really the only think keeping me from signing up.

Thanks for the help.

Just make sure that your gun is reliable and can shoot 50 rounds without having a major malfunction.

I plan on taking the test with my Beretta Px4 Storm.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a class near the Garland area? I dont my traveling a little bit.

[kjolly]

$70 state fee (over 60)
$400 Bersa 9HC
$25 FFL
$30 shipping
$180 Ammo range time
$100 CHL class
$80 Home defense class
$80 Intro to hanfguns
190 Kel tec P-11
$25 FFL
$25 shipping
$75 misc holsters
$250 gun safe

$1530 Total
Ongoing costs
$100 Yarly gun range membership
$20/mo ammo

[Grog]

I've used Texas Handgun Academy on Plano Rd just off I-635 for all my various classes and am happy enough. They have daytime classes seven days a week plus a split class two nights a week.

[punkndisorderly]

Some of those costs, while large, aren't bad when you ammorize it out. For example, a quality gun will last almost forever with minimal need for repairs/parts. For example, $500 gun, kept for 50 years is less than $1 a month. Good carry holster and belt may cost $120, but if it lasts 2 years, it's $5 a month. Ditto for the license, range membership, etc. Overall, you're looking at a cost around what you'd pay for cable or a steak dinner for you and your SO.

Another way to look at it, the more you carry, the more value you get. If you carry every day, it's a buck or so a day. Less than cup of Starbucks. Carry once a month, and that's a lot of money for each time. So save money, and carry all the time. (Not really, but sounds good, doesn't it?)

[tommyg]

I recently bought a Taurus .357 5 shot revolver from
Arlington Tactical Arms
Arlington Texas.
Paid $ 356.00 out the door Tax and all
Brand new in the box never been fired
I load it with .38 +p Ammo. I wanted a stronger gun
for the +p ammo. Probably won't ever load with .357 ammo

I Have a shoulder Holster that I bought from
Deepconceal.com cost abnout $35.00. Made of light canvas
works well for both my .38 and the New .357