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Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 12:22 pm
by frjeff
Been lurking here after finding this site a few days ago. Have learned a bunch and appreciate all of the sharing.
New to handguns, but not new to firearms. So, have been only shooting pistol and revolver for about five weeks. Getting better, but need much practice.
Take CHL class May 30, so getting a bit nervous.........
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 12:45 pm
by Commander Cody
Welcome.... NOTHING to be nervous about.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 3:30 pm
by Biga9999
Absolutely nothing to be worried about. If you can hit the target, you can pass. The shooting part sounds bad when you read it, but when you get there, it is a piece of cake.
I had only shot my pistol/any pistol (that was not attached to an arcade game) maybe 5 or 6 times before taking my test. Scored 245.
You will be fine.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 3:52 pm
by UPSteve98
FRJEFF,
Where are you taking the class?
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 4:06 pm
by frjeff
Taking the class with CHL-Texas (
http://www.Chl-Texas.com) and the class will be at the Lone Star Gun Range in Lockhart.
Matt Billingsley(at the range) could give you info or, you can register at the Chl-Texas website.
Ross and Dottie Bransford are the instructors.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 6:45 pm
by Hunter11
I took the class in the same place from Ross and Dottie on 2/14. The DPS web site says my license was issued today. You will not get bored at their class and nothing to worry about.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:26 pm
by frjeff
Thanks to all for the encouragement.
Looking forward to the class actually, just don't know if I'm a good enough shot. Have likely put about 300 rounds thru the Kahr P9. Matt says I'll probably not have any problem passing, but I'm the perpetual "what if" type.
I'll just keep practicing with the Kahr (and, more cheaply get some additional trigger time with my little Walther P22).
I'll keep ya'll posted.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:08 pm
by boomerang
FRJEFF wrote:Looking forward to the class actually, just don't know if I'm a good enough shot. Have likely put about 300 rounds thru the Kahr P9. Matt says I'll probably not have any problem passing, but I'm the perpetual "what if" type.
If you can hit the broad side of a barn from the inside you should pass the shooting test OK.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 8:16 am
by Commander Cody
From the inside with the door shut.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:34 am
by RiveraRa
Ross and Dottie put on a great class. Highly recommended.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 10:23 am
by USA1
good luck !
hope to see you in the WAITING ROOM soon.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 12:37 pm
by carlson1
Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with revolvers. I have carried a revolver since the early 80's.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 12:50 pm
by USA1
carlson1 wrote:Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with revolvers. I have carried a revolver since the early 80's.
is that when your avatar pic was taken ? did you have on a lil buckaroo gun belt ?
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 12:53 pm
by carlson1
usa1 wrote:carlson1 wrote:Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with revolvers. I have carried a revolver since the early 80's.
is that when your avatar pic was taken ?
I wished! That is my grand son. He is as good looking as his grand pa!
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 1:01 pm
by USA1
carlson1 wrote:usa1 wrote:carlson1 wrote:Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with revolvers. I have carried a revolver since the early 80's.
is that when your avatar pic was taken ?
I wished! That is my grand son. He is as good looking as his grand pa!
nice lookin young man
