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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
New Instructor Site: Automated forms and online registration
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:20 am
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To help fund the Texas Firearms Coalition, I have developed an online registration service for Texas CHL instructors. CHL-100s and CHL-8's are also...
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For a limited time, CHLregistration.com offered 6 month subscriptions to let instructors try our service. This limited time offer is now closed, but...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:53 pm
FAST photos rejected?
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secure »
Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:53 pm
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I had a student call today to inform me that DPS rejected the photos that were provided by FAST. She went through the process to register online and...
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thanks for the info Charles, I knew that was true, now you clarified it for us.
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Last post by infoman
Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:49 pm
Instructor Course Proficiency Exam Tips
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CarryTexas »
Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:47 pm
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Let's try this again without the verboten link...
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:iagree:
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Last post by A-R
Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:27 am
NAICS occupation code
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superchief »
Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:22 pm
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from reading various posts in this forum, I believe CHL instruction fees are exempt from sales tax. I also plan to sell books and maybe some self...
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If that is as close as you can find, use it.
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Last post by texasjeep44
Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:39 am
July 19-23 Class Blog
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superchief »
Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:59 am
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My intent is to update this post daily with comments and observations on the CHL instructor's class that starts tomorrow, July 19, 2010. Check back...
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Saw a few problem guns myself. Someone had an older Sig (P225?) with rust on it. Someone else was told they would not be allowed to use their old...
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Last post by A-R
Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:58 pm
For instructors without a range
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superchief »
Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:13 pm
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How do you handle the arrangements with the ranges you do your prof tests at? I've seen some post about the requirement for liability insurance which...
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The place we will teach has the gun shop, classroom and range all at the same location.
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Last post by texasjeep44
Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:34 pm
Best price on B27 targets
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A-R »
Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:07 pm
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What is the best place to buy B27 targets for CHL qualifying? Looking for best price and best service/fastest shipping etc.
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I just got 100 of the B-27s in Black from Midwayusa.com for $36.49...
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Last post by TXHNTR
Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:06 pm
THANKS to sjfcontrol!
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Crossfire »
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:11 am
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Many of you know I have recently hurt my back. Well.... back problems that I have been dealing with for many years, but this past week had the acute...
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Sjfcontrol - A friend in need is a friend in deed. :tiphat:
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Last post by WildBill
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:32 am
My first class!
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MoJo »
Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:22 pm
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I held my first CHL class today. I had 6 new licenses and 2 renewals - - - everything went well. Lowest score on the written test was 94 and everyone...
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Cool, Hope you have many moore. I will be conducting my first class the first weekend in Aug. I'm putting a ladies only class the first weekend in...
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Last post by Rick343
Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:47 pm
July 19-23 GET TOGETHER
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A-R »
Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:36 pm
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Hey guys and gals who're in the class this week July 19-23 .... anyone want to try to get together a forum group for lunch or dinner this week? Maybe...
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Any suggestions on time and location? :mrgreen:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:09 am
Odd Situation
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CodeJockey »
Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:49 am
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All, I have had something come up that I haven't dealt with before so I'd like your advice. I am teaching a class this week. The classroom portion...
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Is there no way that the range time can be done this week with the one individual?
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Last post by flb_78
Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:02 pm
Jul 5-9'rs: How's it going so far?
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superchief »
Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:17 pm
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anybody able to comment on the first 2 days of class? Location better? Air conditioned? Any of you staying at the LaQuinta? If you have any stories,...
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I thought for as many people that were present we were actually under quota for special people in the class as compared to the general public- I of...
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Last post by charlieb
Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:40 am
New DPS Procedures
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garcia946 »
Thu Jul 01, 2010 4:57 pm
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Thought it would be good to have this info here also for some of us that may miss it.
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They told us in class last week they prefer the blue card.
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Last post by charlieb
Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:29 am
for those at most recent instructor class ....
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A-R »
Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:02 pm
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Is it OK to bring in a laptop? Or do instructors frown on that (potential distraction). Is there WiFi available at the new location - Georgetown...
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Yes if it is at the Chamber in Georgtown they have hi speed Wi-Fi. It worked great last week. I checked e-mail, etc during breaks.
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Last post by texas1234
Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:10 pm
revolver portion of test
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superchief »
Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:17 pm
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For revolver, how did you do your load out?
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We shoot tommorow.
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Last post by texasjeep44
Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:41 pm
Places to practice near Georgetown
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KinnyLee »
Sun Jul 04, 2010 4:19 pm
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July 19-23 class. Anyone down for some practice somewhere after class or dinner before that Friday? :fire
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Right back at ya. :tiphat:
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Last post by KinnyLee
Mon Jul 05, 2010 7:46 am
Has anyone stayed at the Class location hotel?
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Heritage1 »
Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:28 pm
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I booked reservations when I was fisrt set for the class but from what I'm seeing about breakins and such possibly looking to change.
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Yikes! :fire
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:51 am
7/19 - 7/23 Class Location Change
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Heritage1 »
Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:52 pm
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I called the CHL Instructos department at DPS this morning and found out the July 19th to 23rd instructors class has been moved to Georgetown. It is...
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You noticed that too, huh? Good thing we're all upstanding citizens, and wouldn't stoop to selling all those email addresses to spam sites! :evil2:...
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:01 pm
July 19-23 new instructor's course
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A-R »
Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:54 pm
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Got my official notification in the mail today from DPS that I'm registered for the July 19-23 course (36-hour full course) :hurry:
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Hopefully everyone else scheduled for this class received this email this week:
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Last post by A-R
Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:46 am
July 5-9 Class Change of Location
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texasjeep44 »
Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:20 pm
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I just got an email from the DPS and the class location for the July 5-9th class has been moved from the St. Micheal Plaza to Georgetown. Here is a...
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Anyone else besides Rick going to be at the July 5-9 class?
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Last post by texasjeep44
Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:22 am
Apply online before or after class?
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Heritage1 »
Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:38 pm
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Fist post, hello everyone! :tiphat: Headed to the July 19th class.
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I inform my students of the option to apply online prior to our class. If they do not apply, I still send them to the website to apply after our...
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Last post by TSUalum05
Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:10 pm
Shooting Glasses for qualification day
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Rick343 »
Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:29 am
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I have to wear glasses all the time and was wondering , should I get a pair of shooting glasses to wear over my regular prescription glasses when I...
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I personally switched to wileyx goggles recently after having hot brass get lodged behind my glasses during a class. They are a bit pricey but well...
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Last post by secure
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:39 pm
Business Entity for Instructors
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texasjeep44 »
Fri Jun 11, 2010 10:54 am
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The wife and I are both attending the instructor course the week of July 5 - 9, and are all gear up for it. Anyway, I am already self employed and...
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We used legalzoom to setup an LLC as well. The paperwork is a pain but not too difficult.
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Last post by secure
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:35 pm
June 14th Class
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BigBody07 »
Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:57 pm
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Hello all, I just got in from the CHL Insructors class and passed with flying colors. I have been waiting on this for a while and feel great to have...
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Congrats. Now all you have to do is get as many people as you can to get their CHL. It's their right as Texans.
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Last post by Rick343
Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:16 pm
New procedure from Austin
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rjr5545 »
Sat May 29, 2010 7:28 am
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When a student applies on line they will no longer get an application package from the state. They get a receipt that tells them what they must get...
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I don't know about other people, but when I got to that part, I looked up the referenced laws online and read them carefully. I was not about to sign...
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Last post by baldeagle
Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:50 pm
Attire- Input from those that took Instructor's Course
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JAguirre »
Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:42 pm
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Im taking the June 14-18 Instructor's Course, and after reading that (what I am assuming) is a ballroom at St. Michael's was very hot and crowded, Im...
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Next class starts on Monday. I'll be there.
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Last post by KC5AV
Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:36 pm
Finger print gear
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longtooth »
Mon May 31, 2010 9:18 pm
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Non-LEOs
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I actually built my own on the recommendation of a printing veteran and business owner.
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Last post by secure
Tue Jun 08, 2010 2:17 pm
July 5-9 class, where to stay
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Rick343 »
Sat Jun 05, 2010 5:49 pm
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I went to Google Earth and found out where the Drury Inn is located in relation to St. Michaels. I stayed in one a couple of weeks ago in Houston,...
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I think any hotel along this section of
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Last post by Bill
Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:57 pm
Back Home From Class
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Capt Roy »
Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:35 pm
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The course is now complete and I passed everything just fine... I didn't care for the location of the class, but that is what it is... Three trucks...
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interesting note is about 50% maybe more of the class was LEO, I think they need the extra money as a lot of the side jobs are not there especially...
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Last post by Bill
Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:39 pm
Back from Class
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Bill »
Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:26 am
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Its finished, and am so glad the renewals with be online.
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Well congrats Bill!!! And welcome to the club! :txflag:
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Last post by Papacub
Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:24 pm
Got it!
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MoJo »
Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:09 pm
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I finished the CHL Ingtructor Class today other than the room being too warm and the chairs uncomfortable I had a great time. I learned a lot and...
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Congrats MoJo!!!!!!! :tiphat:
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Last post by Papacub
Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:17 pm
Taxes
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TSUalum05 »
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:57 am
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I do not believe state taxes are required but what about federal taxes for you classes?
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Also beware, if you do this as a part time thing and have little income then all those expenses will be converted from deductions to non deductions...
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Last post by Bill
Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:27 pm
This week’s CHL instructor class
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bkj »
Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:58 pm
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I stayed at the Best Western Atrium North; located one block west of the Saint Michael Plaza Hotel at 183 and Gasser. To get to the St. Mich. I went...
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The room was very full with 100 students. I do not think they could get everyone in if they used tables. And I think the next classes are 150...
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Last post by bkj
Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:33 am
Tomorrow is the day!
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MoJo »
Mon May 31, 2010 7:22 pm
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Sittin' at my daughter's house in Round Rock waiting for 0800 tomorrow when the June 1-4 CHL Instructor's class starts. I'm about 30 minutes away....
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The first day's classes went real well.
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Last post by MoJo
Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:43 pm
packing in class
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Bill »
Wed May 05, 2010 8:08 pm
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I assume we can carry in class unless the Hotel of choice is posted, is this correct, how about the range, I carry my 23 but will shoot my 17. I...
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If you have a license you may carry, but it must remain concealed and you may not take it out for any reason unless you NEED it for self-defense....
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Last post by GrannyGlock
Sat May 29, 2010 9:49 am
Places to stay
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Bill »
Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:24 pm
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I was going to book my room June 1-3 at the St Michael Hotel, but after looking at trip advisor I may look elsewhere. Yea, its nice to be right there...
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sjfcontrol
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Last post by Bill
Fri May 28, 2010 10:50 pm
Dilema
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Tha_Veteran »
Sat May 22, 2010 11:52 am
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Ok, so I have been registered for the July 5-9 class for a while now, but just found out that, that week will be finals week for the summer mester im...
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Me too :clapping:
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Last post by Tha_Veteran
Fri May 28, 2010 2:33 pm
Good Luck....
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Papacub »
Tue May 18, 2010 3:15 pm
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.....to all you New Instructors as you take your classroom and shooting range classes!!!!
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whoray for you. :clapping:
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Last post by longtooth
Tue May 25, 2010 1:35 pm
Instructors Presentations - Best source to get a good one
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secure »
Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:50 pm
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I know some of the associations have them for sale. Are there any out there that are better than the others?
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I purchased this months ago and definitely edited then entire presentation. It's worked fine for me over the past 8-10 months...
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Last post by TSUalum05
Mon May 24, 2010 9:57 am
DPS Approved ranges? Anyone have the list?
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Catfight »
Fri May 21, 2010 9:18 pm
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Hey guys, Im looking for the list of DPS approved ranges as I have an opportunity to teach a class outside my normal haunt. I recall seeing it on the...
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Nice... So, I can use any range even uncle elmer's back pasture?
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Last post by Catfight
Sat May 22, 2010 9:42 am
Rent Revolver in Austin?
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croc870 »
Mon May 17, 2010 6:21 am
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This may seem like a silly question to some of the old-timers here, but does anyone know where I can rent a revolver in Austin? I'm taking the June...
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Ahhh.
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Last post by fickman
Wed May 19, 2010 5:21 pm
I borrowed a S&W 28-2
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Bill »
Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:15 pm
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Went to the zone today to practice with the 357 revolver. I must say it was humbling :cryin . I was OK at 3-7 with most rounds 10s but at 15...
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Train for the worst case hope for the best!
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Last post by MoJo
Wed May 19, 2010 9:30 am
CHL Classroom space available in Pasadena, Texas...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sun May 16, 2010 9:16 pm
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Ok,
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Ohhh, there is plenty of parking available, it is on Southmore Ave., second floor, in a very nice office building...Plenty of tables, chairs for...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue May 18, 2010 11:46 am
Postmarked by the 30th!!!
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texas1234 »
Wed May 12, 2010 11:19 am
So I sent in my application complete post marked by the 30th sent US Postal Service Overnighted. I called DPS and they say they didnt receive it...
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Last post by texas1234
Wed May 12, 2010 11:19 am
Qualification Question
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mbw »
Mon May 10, 2010 1:09 pm
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I just decided to get my instructor certification and found out that I am too late to do it this year. Bummer!!
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NRA has a basic instructor class that you must take before you can take the pistole instructor class
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Last post by bkj
Mon May 10, 2010 8:55 pm
Two questions
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bkj »
Fri May 07, 2010 10:42 pm
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Is the range indoor or outdoor
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When I last printed the PDF, I zoomed in on the print setup ., Making it quite a bit larger. Then printed it collated on both sides of the paper....
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Last post by lrb111
Sun May 09, 2010 8:24 am
Kudos to the DPS CHL Section
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Papacub »
Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:53 am
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Just wanted to publicly say how much I appreciate the people working in the CHL section of the DPS. I had a question come up last night and just...
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Gotta givem props. :cheers2:
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Last post by USA1
Mon May 03, 2010 5:13 pm
Extra Application Packet
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The Habernatho »
Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:33 pm
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Just curious if anyone has an extra packet they'd be willing to ship to me at my expense. I want to take the class this summer, but DPS said it would...
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Last year I found out on a Thursday that the packet was due on that next Monday. I took care of all my paper work on that Friday and drove to Austin...
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Last post by TSUalum05
Sun May 02, 2010 2:22 pm
Questions
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JAguirre »
Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:26 pm
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*Disclaimer* I have searched here, and the DPS website and I cannot find out how much the class to become an instructor costs. ( I am a 1st year law...
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Checked the mail this morning. (drum roll please....) ta dah! A check for $50 from Tx Comptroller /DPS.
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Last post by gemini
Sat May 01, 2010 11:33 am
Processing Finger Print's and Photo's
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inertiajason »
Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:11 pm
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I've already applied to become a Texas Notary but was wondering If anyone could point me in the right direction to get certified to take fingerprints...
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InertiaJackson, I'm not sure how to add links to past topics, but if you'll look at the following topics, I think your questions may be answered,...
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Last post by Papacub
Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:57 pm
Questions about instructor certification
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A-R »
Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:14 pm
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OK, so I just dropped off my packet (finger prints, affidavits etc) at DPS Building I in Austin this morning. Hopefully will be taking the instructor...
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Thanks Griz. I might also be able to borrow a S&W 6-shot from a friend of mine in San Antonio. But I'll look you up for sure that week.
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Last post by A-R
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:01 pm
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