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by bmcferren
Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: HB 3784
Replies: 41
Views: 24074

Re: HB 3784

I recently posted this in another thread: As of Wednesday evening - 6/7/2017 1942 ... the Governor HAS NOT YET signed this bill. This past week-end I sent (via the state's contact site) the following email to the Governor: Governor - This is an email concerning "HB3784 - The ability by the DPS ...
by bmcferren
Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: New Laws
Replies: 9
Views: 4104

Re: New Laws

As of Wednesday evening - 6/7/2017 1942 ... the Governor HAS NOT YET signed this bill. This past week-end I sent (via the state's contact site) the following email to the Governor: Governor - This is an email concerning HB3784 - The ability by the DPS to assign an online provider of internet trainin...
by bmcferren
Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: instructor near baytown tx. SE
Replies: 2
Views: 3058

Re: instructor near baytown tx. SE

I teach a Defensive Handgun class once a quarter for the Bay Area Shooting Club in Baytown. Our 200 acre range is north of Baytown - east of Crosby. the web site is http://BASCTX.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by bmcferren
Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: National Rifle Association
Topic: 2014 NRA Board of Directors Election
Replies: 22
Views: 11619

Re: 2014 NRA Board of Directors Election

Chas - You'll certainly have my vote! And thanks for all that you do, not only locally but across our great State and the nation for helping keep our rights intact.
by bmcferren
Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Class Review: First Aid for Firearms
Replies: 6
Views: 6529

Re: Class Review: First Aid for Firearms

I also took this class from PerSys Medical over a year ago. I'm an Instructor and spend many hours on the range or in the company of less experienced individuals with handguns. I wanted to find a class that covered these conditions and not just a first-aid or CPR class and I found it at PerSys. I ag...
by bmcferren
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Passing of a CHL Instructor - Roy Weeks (Capt Roy)
Replies: 13
Views: 2469

Passing of a CHL Instructor - Roy Weeks (Capt Roy)

Roy Lee Weeks Roy Lee Weeks, passed away December 10. He was born April 17, 1946 in Templeton, California. The family will receive friends at 5 pm and a service will be held at 6pm on Sunday, December 15, at Crowder Funeral Home in Webster. A grave side service with full military honors will be at 1...
by bmcferren
Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Certificates Received?
Replies: 75
Views: 17440

Re: Certificates Received?

Looking at these comments, I checked mine (I also attended the 22nd. class) and it's still pending with a lot of items showing waiting ... but I've submitted it all.
by bmcferren
Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Friendswood: CHL Intructor Range Qualification
Replies: 15
Views: 3783

Re: Friendswood: CHL Intructor Range Qualification

Chas - This sounds good. Put down two locals that will be there.
Thanks.
by bmcferren
Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: 2013 Texas Firearms Instructor Conference
Replies: 70
Views: 21442

Re: 2013 Texas Firearms Instructor Conference

Charles - Just a big THANK YOU for the conference. Once again, very timely and full of the knowledge we need to be successful in this endeavor. I enjoyed all aspects of the conference and look forward to the expanded results of the survey.
by bmcferren
Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:12 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Got an email from DPS today about Instructor Renewal
Replies: 48
Views: 9930

Re: Got an email from DPS today about Instructor Renewal

Just a point of information ... I, too, submitted all of the required paperwork upon receipt of the notification from the state. I've had my certificate since 2000 and I am an NRA Basic Pistol Instructor ... I sent this in as required on the CHL-90 form ... and have heard nothing yet. But they sure ...
by bmcferren
Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: 2013 Texas Firearms Instructor Conference
Replies: 70
Views: 21442

Re: 2013 Texas Firearms Instructor Conference

Charles - Any update on the Registration page for the conference? Last year's was great. Looking forward to this one with all of the updates.
Thanks
Bill
by bmcferren
Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Passport Photos no longer needed?
Replies: 36
Views: 9665

Re: Passport Photos no longer needed?

Absolutely! That's currently the preferred way as far as the DPS is concerned. Even if you're just renewing, you can change the photo.
by bmcferren
Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Passport Photos no longer needed?
Replies: 36
Views: 9665

Re: Passport Photos no longer needed?

MikeinTexas, since May of 2011 the procedure has been changed that Renewal License will no longer require NEW photos and fingerprints, unless the ones that the department currently have on file are not of sufficient quality as to be digitized. So, you will not have to provide new photos or fingerpri...
by bmcferren
Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:29 am
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Strange call from "Regulatory services."
Replies: 105
Views: 20003

Re: Strange call from "Regulatory services."

I'm sorry that I continue to stay on this one topic ... WHEN is this new regulatory division going to begin to communicate with all of the instructors around the state? I've been an instructor for 12 years and the amount of DIS-INFORMATION coming out is absolutely amazing. The course of instruction ...
by bmcferren
Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Passport Photos no longer needed?
Replies: 36
Views: 9665

Re: Passport Photos no longer needed?

I found this in the "Rules" section of the DPS web site: ----------------------------- TITLE 37 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS PART 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 6 LICENSE TO CARRY HANDGUNS SUBCHAPTER B ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES RULE §6.12 (3) Photographs. Photog...

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