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by nightmare69
Wed May 29, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
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Re: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders

couzin wrote:HB48 will have an adverse effect on CHL instructors if no class is required for renewal?! I am assuming the proficiency form goes away for renewals??
I see alot of income for instructors going away. A guy I work with was going to get his instructors certificate and with this new law he choose not to.
by nightmare69
Wed May 29, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
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switch wrote: Just glad it's not like Hunter Safety - it's 10 hours too - but HAS to be held over 2 days. :( (Probably makes for a better class. The mind can only absorb what the rear can endure. :) )
When I took hunter safety it was 12hr course. I took it at age 22 and thought it was a huge waste of time but I had to have it in order to hunt by myself.

It was all common sense stuff like, lay the gun down on the ground when crossing a fence, don't put the gun in your mouth ect.
by nightmare69
Tue May 28, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
Views: 35967

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talltex wrote: Maybe it's changed in recent years, but part of the core curriculum (required for graduation) in Texas high schools used to be "U.S. Government" which focused on the U.S. Constitution and the federal structure (legislative, judicial and executive branches), but also included a section on the State Government which covered how and when the State Legislature is in session. Maybe you were out sick a lot that year... ;-)
I took a government/economics class but it was 90% federal related and I was busy chasing women in HS.
by nightmare69
Tue May 28, 2013 10:17 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
Views: 35967

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anygunanywhere wrote: We only ALLOW them to meet every other year.

Anygunanywhere
My whole life, 28yrs. Be nice to us younger guys, we choose your nursing home. I never got into politics much until all this anti gun legislation was introduced on the Federal level. Its all new to me but I enjoy learning about it.
by nightmare69
Tue May 28, 2013 10:10 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
Views: 35967

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Keith B wrote: Session is over so no more bills introduced until next session in 2015.
They only meet every 2yrs or you trolling me?
by nightmare69
Tue May 28, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
Views: 35967

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Off topic but I wish someone would propose a bill adding to the posting requirements of the 30.06. Right now it says the sign must be posted in a conspicuous manner visible to the public. What should be added is, and must be posted at any and all public entrances.
by nightmare69
Thu May 23, 2013 6:54 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
Views: 35967

Re: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders

jmra wrote: "Renewal CHL students have to take the same test as initial students, so every instructor must cover the material in 4 hours now, and this includes range time.
Surely, you don't think students remember anything from a class five years earlier."
Quote from Chas.

I take it upon myself to research and continue learning as much as I can. Even this past weekend I took out my CHL law book I got when I took the class and took a hour of reflection.

Carrying a CCW is IMO a huge responsibility and liability so I want to know as much as I can so I can be prepared for any situation that may arise.

The more you know......
by nightmare69
Wed May 22, 2013 3:29 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
Views: 35967

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Charles L. Cotton wrote:
dave_in_austin wrote: Expecting half of the price for half of the time is not reasonable. You are paying for much more than your instructor's in-class time when you pay your class tuition. Just because the instructor spend only half as much time with you does not mean that his expenses are half as much.
Although I'm not going to take a position on the appropriate price for a class, I agree with Dave. There are fixed expenses to giving a class that will not change based upon the classroom hours. Plus, you aren't hiring an instructor by the hour, you're paying for a class.

Class prices already vary widely around the State, so I'm certain some instructors will reduce prices and some will not. Some people will chose an instructor based on price alone, some will consider other factors. My personal view of selecting an instructor solely on price is that it's somewhat like a governmental entity selecting the lowest bidder to build roads. You may save money initially, but be ready to spend more filling potholes for the next 30 years.

Chas.
Gotcha, I know a few people who want to get a CHL but the cost of the entire process is keeping them from it.
by nightmare69
Wed May 22, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
Views: 35967

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The_Busy_Mom wrote:
I haven't had any cancellations, but I am making sure that I have at least a break-even point for my summer classes. I'm getting into prep mode for that September stampede as well. I just don't see where I am going to be able to really cut down the curriculum without teaching the test. It's do-able, I know, but really hard when you think all the information is good information!

:txflag: TBM
My question for yall CHL instructors is, are yall going to reduce your fee? Since you are no longer going to have to teach for 10hrs the fee should be reduced significantly. Half the time, half the price. When I took the course it was $100, Im sure come September the price will be dropping.
by nightmare69
Wed May 22, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders
Replies: 197
Views: 35967

Re: Major advancements for Texas CHL holders

So these bills have passed and been signed by Perry and will be put into effect September 1st?

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