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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
Cannot find a post I read yesterday
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o b juan »
Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:56 am
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Someone posted a 12 page Doc. about the new rules etc. etc.
Will someone steer me to it?
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Thats it thanks
I owe you
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Last post by o b juan
Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:36 pm
Recert class
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switch »
Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:41 am
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I was at the Thursday PM class.
Several people have posted about other classes getting bogged down discussing the online training program.
There is...
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I think the main reason for the new online LTC course was for active military/recent discharged vets living out of state. These persons would never...
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Last post by infoman
Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:38 am
Instructor recert comment
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kg5ie »
Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:53 pm
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We were told in the Wed. afternoon class to expect undercover agents to come to our class sometime in the future. We were also told that they would...
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Wednesday, it was mentioned that the main reason for auditing a class would be because of complaints but not the only reason. Audits were more common...
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Last post by twomillenium
Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:20 pm
Thursday Afternoon Class Report
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RossA »
Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:20 am
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Took the class yesterday afternoon. The instructors, both civilian and the DPS officer, all understood that most of what they were saying was old...
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Heard some of that, too! :banghead:
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Last post by RossA
Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:25 pm
Instructor recertification class
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jmorris »
Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:01 am
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If you want a seat at a table be here at least 15 minutes before the registration time. Looks like a third are scattered in seats around the edge....
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There were roughly 120 in the Thursday afternoon class.
The RSD presentation was fine. I felt for the trooper. He'd obviously been told he needed to...
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Last post by Scott B.
Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:06 pm
Georgetown Address
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howdy »
Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:31 pm
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I have looked and I can't find the address for the Instructor requal class in Georgetown. Can someone please help a lost seniorish fellow Instructor?
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It isn't.
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Last post by KC5AV
Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:07 am
Travel to NYC
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howdy »
Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:52 am
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I try to teach this in my classes.... you are traveling to Maine to hunt and your aircraft diverts to Laguardia/JFK or Newark airports for weather....
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And, your bag doesn't always go where you are headed.
My daughter was working in Columbia, MO after college at MIZZOU. She was traveling from St...
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Last post by Keith B
Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:09 pm
Bi-annual instructor's conference
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switch »
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:42 pm
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Is Charles hosting an instructor's conference again this year?
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And if you do hold one, Charles, can those of us in the 'Instructor Waiting Room' (i.e. just awaiting the class to be scheduled) come?
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Last post by Vol Texan
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:27 pm
Instructor Range qualification in Austin?
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by
kjolly »
Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:55 am
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Is anyone planning a Instructor range qualification for the Austin area? I would be interested.
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Aug 20 would be good for me.
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Last post by kjolly
Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:30 pm
Year End Instructor Recertification?
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RossA »
Thu Mar 16, 2017 2:00 pm
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If I am correct, a lot of us will see our certificates expire at the end of the year. I know that it's only March, and most people are more concerned...
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Thank you so much for answering! I really appreciate it! I took care of everything and waiting on a date now!
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Last post by nsnodgrass73
Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:44 am
Electronic Signature LTC-100
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kg5ie »
Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:14 am
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I think I know the answer but I want to check before I hose a bunch of students.
I can use an electronic signature on the LTC-100? Instructions do...
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Got it; thanks for the help.
There appear to be two sign icons that do different things. I was clicking on one, which didn't offer the signature...
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Last post by mloamiller
Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:15 pm
LTC Instructor schedule. What day for you?
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twomillenium »
Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:50 pm
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I have scheduled the August 16, PM class. Anyone else in this class, we could meet after for dinner or before for lunch. Class is 1-5 PM.
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Received confirmation for Monday 8/14 morning class. Plan on going up Saturday or Sunday.
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Last post by gpeloq
Wed Aug 02, 2017 1:27 pm
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Last post by dogflight
Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:26 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Jul 28, 2017 11:51 am
New LTC-100
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RossA »
Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:45 am
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Got an email from DPS this morning saying to start using new LTC-100's. Time to get new ones printed.
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They have also change the CHL-8 (now LTC-8). The email from DPS did not mention that nor say anything about using the new form after 9/1.
A close...
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Last post by switch
Wed Jul 26, 2017 5:50 pm
Spanish LTC Class
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Neverpanic1 »
Sun Jan 01, 2017 5:21 pm
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I've been doing Spanish License to Carry classes in the Odessa/Midland area, but lately have been having second thoughts. I've been doing LTC/CHL for...
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I get it.
This was posted in the Instructor's Corner. If you have something to add which helps, please do. If you don't, do you believe that the...
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Last post by Scott B.
Wed Jul 26, 2017 4:40 pm
Finally got my email! Now a New Question
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RossA »
Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:16 am
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OK, I got my email last Friday giving me a choice of dates and times. I immediately responded with my choice. Do I just assume that I am now assigned...
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thanks
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Last post by RossA
Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:39 am
Need info on qual for instructors
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thetexan »
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:13 am
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I cant find any official info on this.
Can someone tell me and give the reference to the following please...
Do instructors renewing our...
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We do not shoot on class day but we do have to qualify. I received info from RSD. We shoot both firearms, certified by another instructor and they...
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Last post by kjolly
Sat Jul 22, 2017 3:27 pm
Friendswood: LTC Instructor Range Certification
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Jul 11, 2017 1:28 pm
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Guys & Gals in the Houston/Friendswood area. I am going to schedule the range qualification for LTC instructors renewing their certificate. It will...
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Just sent my CHL 100 in. Thanks Charles for the shoot and fellowship. Yes it was hot, but fun and the comradery amongst fellow instructors was great....
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Last post by twomillenium
Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:46 am
Husband can't get an LTC; what about wife?
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mloamiller »
Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:39 pm
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I co-worker of my - a woman - asked to be in one of my LTC classes. I said of course and asked if her husband was interested as well. She kind of...
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You might point out that people w/misdemeanor convictions can still get FL or AZ licenses that are valid in TX. You TX class/CHL-100 would qualify...
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Last post by switch
Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:54 pm
DPS Contact Info
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RossA »
Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:05 pm
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OK, I know the rule about not openly posting DPS direct phone numbers, so I am not asking for that to be done. However, since I have heard nothing...
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512-424-7293. Call early- 7am-9am or later 5:30pm-6:45pm. Never call on a Monday.
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Last post by infoman
Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:29 pm
Barcode no longer needed?
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skeathley »
Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:13 pm
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I am told second-hand that DPS no longer requires that barcode to be sent in with the CHL-100. I have not heard that directly from RSD. Does anyone...
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It's never been required. if someone applies as standard or senior citizen & born in USA, they only need to send CHL-100.
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Last post by infoman
Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:32 pm
Looks like DPS Says I'm Good--How Long To Notification?
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RossA »
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:33 pm
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OK, I checked online with DPS today and I have check marks by everything except the last line which says:
Certificate : Issuance pending completion...
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We have not been sent anything about a class date. We also did not pay our fee until the end of June beginning of Juy.
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Last post by mommagamber
Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:00 am
Recommended First Aid training
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mloamiller »
Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:03 pm
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Looking for recommendations/suggestions on a good first aid course to take. As an instructor, I want to be as prepared as possible should things go...
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Either $300 or $350 for the the two days, depending on how far in advance you register.
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Last post by mloamiller
Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:18 pm
DPS Update for Instructors
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:32 pm
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Fellow LTC Instructors, DPS has published an update for the renewal procedures.
Chas.
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They send that with confirmation on the class date/time you selected.
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Last post by Scott B.
Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:00 pm
Range Day for Re-cert Fort Worth Area
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kg5ie »
Thu Jun 15, 2017 5:30 pm
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Is anyone planning a re-cert range day in the Fort Worth area? I'm in Weatherford and can either host or drive to another range.
Thanks,
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Got the shooting portion of recert out of the way this morning thanks to Jack! :tiphat:
All paperwork submitted. Now the wait for Georgetown!...
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Last post by kg5ie
Sat Jul 15, 2017 3:40 pm
San Antonio East Side Instructor Shoot
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jmorris »
Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:15 am
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I'm in Cibolo, are there any instructors that want to get together for a recertification shoot? While I think all meeting some where for a one-time...
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Ok, I'm taken care of (thanks Mike) but if anyone else this side of SA need certification let me know.
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Last post by jmorris
Sat Jul 15, 2017 2:10 pm
Need help with online renewal
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RossA »
Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:46 am
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I THINK that I get my renewal paperwork submitted online OK.
Now I am trying to help a friend who is even more computer illiterate than I am. We...
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Likely the browser you were using was remembering your saved data. Clearing your cache might have helped too. Glad you got it figured out.
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Last post by mommagamber
Sat Jul 01, 2017 5:33 pm
Course of Fire Link
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kg5ie »
Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:17 am
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Could someone please provide the link to the course of fire? I need some more copies. The only one I have remaining is taped to my electronic...
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Thanks! :cheers2:
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Last post by kg5ie
Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:27 pm
class schedules for re-cert
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switch »
Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:09 am
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I understand some people have been able to schedule their re-cert classes. Did they get notified by mail or email? I get a lot of email and delete...
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Thanks, didn't put mine in until the 14th.
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Last post by Scott B.
Mon Jun 26, 2017 11:09 pm
CHL 90 New boxes to check.....
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by
sf340b »
Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:56 pm
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So I see a new box option.
Which one are we going to check?
I regularly instruct others in the use of handguns and I am applying for the renewal...
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Go back to the same place where you filled out the chl-90. You can see status there.
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Last post by kg5ie
Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:50 pm
Range day for re-cert: NW Houston?
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rob777 »
Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:32 pm
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Anybody offering an instructor range qualification gathering on the NW side of Houston?
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If you need somebody to sign off on you and Shiloh works, give me a shout. Long as it's not a Saturday (teach almost every one), I can meet you....
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Last post by Scott B.
Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:35 pm
emailing DPS
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switch »
Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:23 am
Anyone else have a problem emailing DPS when using the Google browser?
I can Contact DPS and transmit the CHL- 8 and have been successful...
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Last post by switch
Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:23 am
LTC Recert Range Proficiency Test
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by
BCGlocker »
Sat Jun 24, 2017 10:01 pm
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Do we need submit two CHL100s (one for revolver one for semi) signed off by another LTC instructor?
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I know of at least two cases where that was due to mechanical issues, and they had to change guns and shoot again.
:banghead:
:fire
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Last post by skeathley
Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:43 pm
Signed Up For Renewal. Questions
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RossA »
Thu Jun 22, 2017 12:49 pm
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Went online yesterday, paid fee, filled out forms, uploaded NRA certificate, etc. Received a message that DPS would try to use my previous set of...
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It is not universal, most people do NOT need to get new prints taken again. You're in the small minority. Some people do have the get new ones taken...
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Last post by infoman
Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:42 am
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Last post by goheeled
Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:45 pm
51% sign and not TABC licensed
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Neverpanic1 »
Sat Jun 17, 2017 7:43 am
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How do you handle seeing a 51% sign with no mention of that business in TABC's public query system ? Do you cover this topic in class ?
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So this brings me back around to Tupp's Brewery in McKinney. It's a small local brewery that has a bar inside, where they sell their product on tap....
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Last post by n5wmk
Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:03 am
Bill 3784 online class question?
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kjolly »
Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:54 am
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Does anyone know about the newly signed Bill to allow classes to be online?
House Bill 3784 allows persons approved by the Texas Department of...
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The bill says the DPS CAN approve an online class. It doesn't say they MUST do it. I doubt this is real high on their priority list.
I suppose we...
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Last post by Crossfire
Sat Jun 17, 2017 12:54 pm
Impact of new laws on offering LTC classes now
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mloamiller »
Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:50 am
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Based on the outcome of the latest congressional session, or the expected outcome of the upcoming special session, is there any reason to hold off...
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I'd recommend the following:
- Until the dust settles on the changes to law from this Legislative session, teach what the current law is as well as...
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Last post by Mike S
Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:41 am
LTC Records Retention
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kg5ie »
Tue Jun 06, 2017 3:08 pm
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Hope I am not opening up a can of worms here, but I noticed today that the CHL-100 instruction sheet (12/15) says that per 6.87 of the Admin Code we...
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You're not supposed to ask that question. We're just supposed to learn these things by osmosis. I'm guessing we might find out up at Florence, but...
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Last post by Scott B.
Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:56 am
Texas Administrative Code
by
jmorris »
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:40 pm
Looking at:
TITLE 37 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 6 LICENSE TO CARRY HANDGUNS
There was an update...
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Last post by jmorris
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:40 pm
School Safety Officer class 3/16-17
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switch »
Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:28 pm
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Who is going to be there w/me? :)
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I got it. It sounds like there won't be another class until Aug.
:confused5
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Last post by skeathley
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:30 pm
New Laws
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by
BCGlocker »
Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:26 am
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Effective Sept.1, 2017, two things directly affecting LTC classes:
1. Online courses available. I assume this to replace the classroom portion of...
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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...
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Last post by bmcferren
Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:44 pm
NRA Class Registration
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by
kg5ie »
Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:27 am
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In the past, I have gone to the NRA instructor website and registered my LTC classes under the category of other just to have a record there of...
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Thanks! I'll re-visit.
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Last post by kg5ie
Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:24 pm
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Last post by switch
Fri Jun 02, 2017 9:24 am
DPS Address not listed on Checklist anymore?
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by
hitwsr »
Tue May 02, 2017 8:57 am
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I was helping out a student to apply on line the other day. I noticed that there was no DPS mailing address at the bottom left of the Checklist....
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Called DPS on another matter earlier today and asked about this. They said that the know it's not there, but not sure if it's intentional? Yes,...
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Last post by hitwsr
Tue May 02, 2017 5:50 pm
HB 1911
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Neverpanic1 »
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:26 pm
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April 26th, 2017. Any thoughts from current instructors on HB 1911 ?
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see
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Last post by allisji
Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:48 am
Constitutional Carry Impact on LTC Classes
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by
BCGlocker »
Sat Apr 01, 2017 5:17 pm
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Just wonder everyone's thoughts on constitutional carry impact on LTC classes?
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There you go. Interrupting our baseless speculation with relevant facts....
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:04 am
LTC Range near Cibolo (NW San Antonio)?
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by
Timba »
Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:00 pm
First post
Greetings,
I'm looking for a range that I can use for the proficiency exam for six students on April 15th.
I tried Bracken a few months ago for...
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Folks, thanks for all the input.
I wound up making a reservation at Cedar Ridge in Bulverde, which is under 20 miles from the student's home....
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Last post by Timba
Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:27 pm
School safety Instructors
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by
o b juan »
Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:50 pm
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I attended the End of Jan.. Class
Is there anyway to up the volume on the Powerpoint Especially the VA Tech Interview.
My computer skills are (you...
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OB Juan, no I am not an instructor and have never had the desire to be one. I assist a friend with his classes and also assisted with setting up his...
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Last post by Salty1
Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:16 pm
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