Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
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Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
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.........
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.........
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Ruger GP100; Kahr P9; Walther P22; S&W 642 (No Lock); RIA Nickel .45ACP Tactical 1911
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Ruger GP100; Kahr P9; Walther P22; S&W 642 (No Lock); RIA Nickel .45ACP Tactical 1911
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Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Welcome.... NOTHING to be nervous about.
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson USMC 1967-1970 101st. Underwater Mess Kit Repair Battalion - Spoon Platoon.
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
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.
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.
"Eat, Drink and be Merry, for tomorrow we die"
David J Matthews
CHL Class 03/14/09
Mailed to DPS 03/16/09
DPS received 03/19/09
Processing 04/30/09
Approved 06/19/09
In hand 06/23/09
David J Matthews
CHL Class 03/14/09
Mailed to DPS 03/16/09
DPS received 03/19/09
Processing 04/30/09
Approved 06/19/09
In hand 06/23/09
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
FRJEFF,
Where are you taking the class?
Where are you taking the class?
Applied On-Line: 05/01/09
Received PIN: 5/13/09
CHL Class: 05/30/09
Mailed all Forms to DPS: 06/05/09
Processing: 07/07/09
Approved: 08/26/09
In hand: 08/29/09
Received PIN: 5/13/09
CHL Class: 05/30/09
Mailed all Forms to DPS: 06/05/09
Processing: 07/07/09
Approved: 08/26/09
In hand: 08/29/09
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Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
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.
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.
Padre Jeff+
CHL
NRA
Ruger GP100; Kahr P9; Walther P22; S&W 642 (No Lock); RIA Nickel .45ACP Tactical 1911
CHL
NRA
Ruger GP100; Kahr P9; Walther P22; S&W 642 (No Lock); RIA Nickel .45ACP Tactical 1911
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Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
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.
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Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
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.
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.
Padre Jeff+
CHL
NRA
Ruger GP100; Kahr P9; Walther P22; S&W 642 (No Lock); RIA Nickel .45ACP Tactical 1911
CHL
NRA
Ruger GP100; Kahr P9; Walther P22; S&W 642 (No Lock); RIA Nickel .45ACP Tactical 1911
Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
If you can hit the broad side of a barn from the inside you should pass the shooting test OK.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.
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Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
From the inside with the door shut.
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson USMC 1967-1970 101st. Underwater Mess Kit Repair Battalion - Spoon Platoon.
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Ross and Dottie put on a great class. Highly recommended.
01/10/2009 - CHL class
06/16/2009 - Mailed application to DPS
06/18/2009 - Paperwork Received
06/25/2009 - Money Order Cashed
07/15/2009 - PIN Received
09/02/2009 - Application Completed
09/05/2009 - Plastic in Hand
Current Status: License in hand!
06/16/2009 - Mailed application to DPS
06/18/2009 - Paperwork Received
06/25/2009 - Money Order Cashed
07/15/2009 - PIN Received
09/02/2009 - Application Completed
09/05/2009 - Plastic in Hand
Current Status: License in hand!
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Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
good luck ! hope to see you in the WAITING ROOM soon.
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Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with revolvers. I have carried a revolver since the early 80's.
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Re: Newbie in Austin (Manchaca)
is that when your avatar pic was taken ? did you have on a lil buckaroo gun belt ?carlson1 wrote:Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with revolvers. I have carried a revolver since the early 80's.
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I wished! That is my grand son. He is as good looking as his grand pa!usa1 wrote:is that when your avatar pic was taken ?carlson1 wrote:Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with revolvers. I have carried a revolver since the early 80's.
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nice lookin young mancarlson1 wrote:I wished! That is my grand son. He is as good looking as his grand pa!usa1 wrote:is that when your avatar pic was taken ?carlson1 wrote:Welcome to the forum. Nothing wrong with revolvers. I have carried a revolver since the early 80's.
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