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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.

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

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

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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Charles Cotton, as already mentioned.

Tom Estep, Texas City

Both are easy to contact through the forum.

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

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

Thanks for all the info!