Additional Class Info

Want to know more about the class, the written test or the practical shooting exercise?

We try to keep our classes small, usually under 20 people. About 1/3 of our students are women and a surprising number of both men and women who attend our class have never fired a handgun before.

The day's schedule typically runs like this:

• 8:00 - 9:45 - Classroom - Qualification, Gun Safety, Gun Handling, Range Briefing
• 10:00 - 11:00 - Shooting Proficiency at The Shooting Gallery in Fort Worth
• 11:00- 12:00 - Lunch
• 12:00 - 5:00 - Classroom - Use of Force, Firearms Laws, Non-Violent Dispute Resolution
• 5:00 - 6:00 - Classroom - Written Test, Wrap-up

This information will be presented using colorful onscreen presentations interspersed with video and real life examples and practical tips. We also add a special section you won't get with other CHL classes:

• Practical Aspects of Concealed Carry

The written exam consists of 50 questions, some Multiple Choice, some True/False. The passing grade is 70%. By the time you take the exam, the answers will be very familiar to you because of the way the class is taught. You will have no problem passing the written exam and you will learn a lot in the process.

We take the required Passport Photos in class.

At the Range

Please DO NOT bring your firearm to the classroom unless you already have a CHL and are carrying concealed. Bring your firearm to the range unloaded and in its case.

You will need the following during the range portion of the class:

• Firearm - Minimum .32 Caliber (must be in good operating condition)
• Semi-Automatic versus Revolver. We discourage qualifying with a revolver becuse in the State of Texas if you use a revolver for the handgun proficiency test for CHL, you can only carry a revolver. If you use a semi-automatic, you can carry either. If you don't have a semi-automatic, just let us know and we'll loan you one.
• 50 rounds of ammunition - new and from a major manufacturer (no reloads)
• Ear and Eye Protection (the range can provide this at not charge)

The following clothing requirements are designed to protect you from hot brass expended during firing:

• Baseball cap
• No open-toed shoes
• No shorts
• No low-cut shirts or blouses

The Shooting Proficiency test is fired using a B27 target and consists of:

• 20 rounds fired from 3 yards
  • 5-round, one-shot exercise - 2 seconds per shot
  • 10-round, two-shot exercise - 3 seconds per shot
  • 5 rounds in 10 seconds
• 20 rounds fired from 7 yards
  • 5 shots in 10 seconds
  • 5 shots - 2 in 4 seconds, 3 in 6 seconds
  • 5 shots - 3 seconds each
  • 5 shots in 15 seconds
• 10 rounds fired from 15 yards
  • 2 rounds in 6 seconds
  • 3 rounds in 9 seconds
  • 5 rounds in 15 seconds

Scoring: 8, 9 & 10 rings count 5 points, 7 ring counts 4 points, outside the rings but on target is 3 points. Maximum Score is 250; minimum passing score is 175 (70%).