Pistol Requirements

If you Qualify with a revolver you will only be licensed to carry a revolver.  We highly recommended you qualify with a semi-auto so you may choose to carry either a semi-auto or revolver.

Pistol must be a .32 caliber or higher for the Range Qualification.  After you get your license you may carry any caliber.


The Course of Fire

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    3 yard line - 20 shots:
  • 1 shot in 2 seconds, 5 times
  • 2 shots in 3 seconds, 5 times
  • 5 shots in 10 seconds, once
    7 yard line - 20 shots:
  • 5 shots in 10 seconds, once
  • 1 shot in 3 seconds, 5 times
  • 2 shots in 4 seconds, once
  • 3 shots in 6 seconds, once
  • 5 shots in 15 seconds, once
    15 yard line - 10 shots:
  • 2 shots in 6 seconds, once
  • 3 shots in 9 seconds, once
  • 5 shots in 15 seconds, once

    Must score 170 to pass

What to bring to the Range

.32 or higher handgun & 2 Mags
50 rounds of ammo
Eye Protection (sunglasses ok)
Ear Protection
Hat
Appropriate weather gear
Closed toe shoes
Ladies- avoid V-neck shirts.  Hot brass is not cool!


Military Range Qualification-
You may opt out from shooting, but you are still required to attend the full course hours. 

Active Duty Military or Veteran with a range qualification within (5) five years can opt out of the range portion of class.  You must provide a copy of the range qualification to us, and also include a copy with your application packet.  

§ 411.1881. EXEMPTION FROM INSTRUCTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS.  

(a)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a person may not be required to complete the range
instruction portion of a handgun proficiency course to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license issued under this subchapter if the person:
    (1)  is currently serving in or is honorably discharged from:               
    (A)  the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States or an auxiliary service or reserve unit of one of those branches of the armed forces;  or(B)  the state military forces, as defined by Section 431.001;  and        

    (2)  has, within the five years preceding the date of     the person's application for an original or renewed license, asapplicable, completed a course of training in handgun proficiency or familiarization as part of the person's service with the armed forces or state military forces.
$20 includes use of
9mm semi-auto handgun and ammo
(If you do yet own a handgun,
or would just like to use one of ours)
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Ammo accepted for use on most ranges
Blount, Inc, CCI
Hornandy MFG Co.
Federal Cartridge C.
Olin/Winchester 
PMC
Remington Arms Co.
Fiocchi of America, Inc
Accurate/Ultra Max
 4W Ammunition
 Black Hills
 NO RELOADS  PLEASE

Handgun Check List

The reason for handgun evaluation is for student safety and to ensure the handgun is in good working order.

CHL Students
IF YOUR FIREARM FAILS THIS SAFETY CHECK, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR FIREARM DURING THE RANGE QUALIFICATION.   

YOU THEN HAVE THE OPTION TO EITHER RENT A FIREARM OR RETURN AT A LATER TIME WITH A SAFE FIREARM TO COMPLETE THE RANGE QUALIFICATION.  


Revolver:
  • Check for modifications that will may render handgun unsafe.  example: check double single action function, unless the gun is a single action revolver.
  • Check for push off.  example: when hammer is cocked back, it can be pushed forward without pulling the trigger.
  • Make sure cylinder opens and closes without binding.  Cylinder should rotate freely with hammer half cocked.  
  • Check for excessive end-shake.  example: cylinder cannot excessively move forward or backwards.
  • Check to ensure cylinder locks up prior to the hammer falling.   "Timing"
  • Check firing pin to ensure it is not chipped or broken.
  • Check sights

Semi-Automatics:
  • Check for modifications that may render the handgun unsafe
  1. Are there safety's present? And are they working properly?
  2. If a de-cocking device is present, does it function properly?
  3. Single action semi-auto
  • Does the hammer stay back with the slide is cycled
  • Push off
  • Does the magazine catch function properly?
  • Does the slide cycle freely without binding?
  • Check extractor and ejector
  • Does handgun function both single and double action?
  • Does the gun fire out of battery?  example: pistol must not fire if slide is not locked forward
  • Check sights
  • example: front and rear sights