Recommended CHL Class

[2K_Kid]

My son is on terminal leave from the Air Force and would like to get his CHL class and application completed soon. I've done forum searches and looked through the Class & Training area but nothing specifically talked about classes and/or venues that others like.

We are in the South Houston (Pearland, Friendswood, League City) area so anywhere in Houston would be good.

So, anyone have a recommendation for a excellent class with a very knowledgeable instructor? I'm hoping for a class taught by someone like Excalibur, someone who is the voice of reason, and does not advocate coming out "gun blazing" for every situation. Someone who will teach de-escalation / avoidance at the first, second and third resort and the use of one's weapon as a last resort, when all lesser means have failed or cannot be reasonably employed...

In other words, someone who will teach gung-ho young men that the true weapon is your mind, and the pistol is a tool that should hopefully not have to be used if you engage your mind first etc.

The greatest fear I have (second to having a loved one murdered) would be to have to see my son incarcerated because he wasn't properly trained.

Thanks in advance for your time in responding.

[USA1]

That's easy...Charles Cotton.
Why settle for less when you can have the best.

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[bnc]

Charles runs a great class and PSC is a great place to shoot.

[cbr600]

Have you considered Mr. Cotton's seminar next Friday, 22 October? It's not a replacement for the CHL class but is a good supplement to get a "deep dive" on the section of the penal code regarding force and deadly force.
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[LarryH]

Charles Cotton, as already mentioned.

Tom Estep, Texas City

Both are easy to contact through the forum.

[jamisjockey]

Another vote for Mr. Cotton's class. I took it a couple weeks ago and its excellent!

[inertiajason]

So, anyone have a recommendation for a excellent class with a very knowledgeable instructor? I'm hoping for a class taught by someone like Excalibur, someone who is the voice of reason, and does not advocate coming out "gun blazing" for every situation. Someone who will teach de-escalation / avoidance at the first, second and third resort and the use of one's weapon as a last resort, when all lesser means have failed or cannot be reasonably employed...

I would like to think that we don't have instructors teaching people to be "gun blazing for every situation". Non-Violent Dispute Resolution is a major part of the required CHL training. When I attended the DPS's Instructor training I didn't really meet anyone who was advocating going Rambo on anyone.

Having said that, not everyone is going to be a great teacher or have a teaching style that makes things interesting and keeps your interest, but I am sure the recommendations made here should help you in your search. Good Luck!

-Jason

[2K_Kid]

Thanks for all the info!