If you are wanting to get your concealed handgun license, you've come to the right place!
The process for obtaining your CHL requires online payment and registration with the DPS. You can do this before class (Click Here) or we will be glad to assist you on the day of the class. You will also learn where to go to have your electronic fingerprints taken. (We recommend waiting a day or two after you complete registration on the DPS site befire contacting the fingerprinting facility.) Note that as of 9-1-2013 passport photo requirements have changed. If you wish , you may have a passport photo made at another facility than ours; we no longer provide this service. We are advising our students to indicat on the Photo Holder/ID Signature Form to "use driver;s license photo".
With completion of the class, you will receive a FREE 30 day range pass.
Click here for our Concealed Handgun Course Schedule. Pick the date that works best for you and then contact us by phone or e-mail to reserve your spot. Reservations are required.
Classes are very informal, so dress comfortably. Remember that part of the class involves a brief period of time on the gun range, so bring appropriate clothing for outdoor wear. On the day of class, please arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to scheduled class time. You will be asked to fill out a brief information sheet.
During the classroom portion of the training, we use a PowerPoint presentation to walk through the various laws and regulations relating to the use of deadly force, concealed carry rules and regulations as well as dispute resolution. Also covered will be legal, moral and ethical ramifications of the use of deadly force. We can't guarantee that you will pass, but we've never had a student fail yet. Since the range and classroom are at the same location, there is no travel time to the range, or any additional charges to use the range.
The "shooting" part of the class involves firing a total of 50 rounds of ammunition at a DPS approved silhouette target. You fire 20 rounds from 3 yards, another 20 rounds from 7 yards, and the final 10 rounds from 15 yards. It is a rare shooter who fails to pass the test; most folks have passed before they leave the 7 yard test line!
If your weapon malfunctions, you will have to rent a weapon from the gun shop. Gun rentals are $15, plus the cost of ammo (if needed). Our instructors will inspect weapons prior to the shooting qualification.
If you do not have experience operating a weapon, you will need to take the Beginner Handgun Lesson(s) prior to taking the CHL course. The CHL course is not the class to learn how to shoot. We have several classes during the year for this, but with enough notice, we can arrange a private class if necessary. Contact the Gun Shop for more details.
For a more detailed course description, please click here.
| General Public: | $ 70.00 |
| General Public - Senior Citizen (60 and over) | $ 60.00 |
| Gun Club Members: | $ 60.00 |
| Military, Law Enforcement, and Veterans: | $ 50.00 |
| Group of 10 or more: | $ 50.00 per person (call for details) |