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I'm not a CHL instructor, nor am I self employed - but I'll answer based on what I used as criteria when I scheduled my class. Most of the classes seemed to charge about $80 - $150 for the class. Cabelas has a class for only $50, but they don't have a pistol range. One other class close by charged $100, but then you had to travel to a range for the shooting portion (they only had the classroom).

I went with the class at Winchester shooting gallery mainly because it was "complete" and close by. They had the classroom, range, photos and paperwork etc. right there in one place at one time. For me that was the main selling point. I did my app online, and scheduled a fingerprint appointment, then when I went to the class I got everything I needed to complete my application I didn't have to find passport photos, didn't have to drive to a different range, just put in the 10 hours and left with a complete packet. I paid $125 for the class, and thought it was well worth the money.

I guess my point is that while it is great to be giving a service at a discount, do you rent out a room for the day (10 hours rental is going to cost something unless you own a building). Where do you plan to have them qualify? Do you own a range? Does it include the photographs and anything else they might need? Are you going to print out copies of the CHL handbook to pass out? What about making copies of the pre-tests, tests, waivers and other classroom materials? Do you have a copy machine, toner, paper, pens, pencils and all the other supplies?

I admire your reasons for doing this, but not knowing your circumstances I just don't see how it would be possible to provide a complete CHL class for such a small amount of money, and if it's not an "all-in-one" class you might not attract as many applicants as you want.