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License to Carry Course Information

Reference the calendar to your right for class registration and additional information 

Course Hours
  • 8am-2pm or 2pm-7pm
  • Classes scheduled by request

Mandatory Course Topics
  • Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry & Open Carry
  • Discussion of Texas Law In Regards To Use of Force/Deadly Force
  • Non Violent Dispute Resolution
  • Safe Handling & Storage Of Firearms
  • Basic Marksmanship and Range Brief

Written Test
  • It is required that each applicant take a written test that consists of 25 questions multiple choice and true/false questions.
  • A score of 70% is required to pass the classroom portion of class

Range Qualification
  • It is required that each applicant participate in 50 round course of fire scoring a 70% or better to pass the range portion of class.  
  • .32 caliber and higher Revolver or Semi-Auto is acceptable for qualification
  • Military Range Qualification Record is acceptable.  Must be dated within 5 years from date of application

Student Handbook
  • When you are officially enrolled in a CAPS CHL course an email prior to your class date will be sent with the password to access your student handbook.  

Course Completion Certificate
  • Once you have completed the required class hours, we will give you a CHL-100 to add to your packet to be sent to TXDPS for processing.  
Application Photo
  • Texas Residents will automatically have their TX Driver's License photo  used on the concealed handgun license  
  • Non Residents without a Texas DL or ID will need to complete the Photo Holder Form and send in photo. ( obtain a photo at places such as Walgreens, CVS or Walmart)  It has also been heard that the FAST locations are now offering a photo service, but keep in mind that DPS standards are very strict on clarity of the photos, so make sure your photos are of good quality and choose a reliable source for those photos. 

Application Fingerprints
  • Fingerprints must be obtained from an approved location contracted by DPS
  • You must  get new fingerprints, if you have a set already on file for another purpose will not be allowed to process your application.  
  • The department has been tasked to create procedures for those who live in a county of 46,000 people or less, with no facility capable of processing digital or electronic fingerprints within a 25-mile radius.

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Notice for CHL Renewals

As of September 1, 2013 you no longer are required to take a class to renew your license.  Simply complete the DPS application process as directed on their website.   If you want to attend a class for your peace of mind you are welcome to do so, and at a reduced rate.  Range time is not included, just 4 hours in the classroom.  

Effective January 2014
There is no longer a requirement for social security numbers for new applicants or renewals

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What our clients say

"Attended and completed our CHL course with Julianna and John, and we have to say it was a wonderful class. They covered all the basics for licensing and my wife (Madison) looks forward to shooting with "a girl and a gun" club, as well as I eventually joining some sort of guy club. Madison also looks forward to customizing her Glock, THANK YOU GUYS A BUNCH, AWESOME PEOPLE!!!!"
James/Madison M. (Fort Hood)


"John and Julianna are the best. The range and the class were run in a very professional way. If you are apprehensive at all about taking this class don't be. I was a renewal and if I had known about them the first go round I would taken my initial CHL with them. Hope to see them on my next renewal. I have numerous friends with CHLs; I will recommend you to them for their next class. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!"  
-Karen A. (Leander)