Capitol Area Practical Shooting
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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!

Rental Guns

If you do not yet own a handgun, or would just like to use a different one than you currently own
  • CAPS rental gun $25 includes use of your choice 9mm Glock 19 or Smith & Wesson M&P and 50 rounds of ammunition.  
  • Best of the West Shooting Range (Cedar Park)- Does not offer rental guns
  • Texas Star Shooting Range (Fort Hood)- offers a variety of rental guns/ammo, prices vary

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.

Range Locations:

Cedar Park Classes
Best of the West Shooting Sports
19500 Hwy 29 Liberty Hill Texas
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Fort Hood Classes
Texas Star Shooting Range
860 CR 3384 Kempner Texas
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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)