Required Classes

[MaconGuns]

Opinions on requiring a class to get a permit for all States.

Texas CHL Shooting Test
The Texas Concealed Handgun License Proficiency Test is not a difficult shooting test to pass. It is a timed test designed with plenty of time to get your shots off.

Handgun CHL Requirements
Must be a .32 caliber or higher to qualify. There is no minimum caliber to legally carry as long as it is a legal pistol.

There is no longer a classification of concealed handgun license. If you qualify with a revolver you can carry a semi-automatic.

Number of Rounds Fired
The shooting test requires 50 rounds of ammunition

CHL Shooting Distances
The CHL Shooting test is fired at three distances:

• 3 yards – 20 rounds fired
• 7 yards – 20 rounds fired
• 15 yards – 10 rounds fired

The majority of students pass the proficiency test when they have completed shooting at 3 and 7 yards.

CHL Shooting Proficiency Test Scoring

• 5 points – shots fired in the X, 10, 9, & 8 rings
• 4 points – shots fired in the 7 ring
• 3 points – shots fired outside the 7 ring but on the silhouette
• 0 points – shots fired outside the silhouette or off the target paper
• Shots that hit just outside the ring but break the line count as the higher score

 

[JohnnyPlant]

I think that would be a great class that everyone should take but required for you to exercise you right

 

[Bypass]

I think that would be a great class that everyone should take but NOT required for you to exercise you right

FTFY

 

[George P. Burdell]

I would imagine most people will think it's a terrible idea to have a required test. I would be curious as to what this test is though. There a a bunch of key details missing such as the time allowed, required score to pass, and target size.

 

[George P. Burdell]

Something I do think would be cool though... Since we are already required to pay a tax on our right to carry... I think it would be cool if they gave you a credit in the amount of the permit cost that could be used towards training of your choice. If it was really about safety this would make a lot of sense. Of course it would be better if we weren't taxed and we could spend our money how we want...

 

[Bypass]

Something I do think would be cool though... Since we are already required to pay a tax on our right to carry... I think it would be cool if they gave you a credit in the amount of the permit cost that could be used towards training of your choice. If it was really about safety this would make a lot of sense. Of course it would be better if we weren't taxed and we could spend our money how we want...

Yep. I have to renew in 2018. I hate the process of getting fingerprinted and all. It makes me feel like a criminal.

 

[JohnnyPlant]

FTFY

Oops, thanks Bypass !

 

[MaconGuns]

Interesting that we pay for a carry permit. You have a right to a lawyer yet, you have to pay for that. You have a right to drive on roads paid by taxes but, you need to pay for a license. Im getting off the subject....

Ive seen plenty of people at the gun counter that have no clue how to operate a firearm. Half come up with no idea what they want and let the guy across the counter talk them into what they like. I would rather that person have some form of familiarization if they plan on carrying that in a mall. We have driving tests since a car is a lethal weapon in the wrong hands. Why not school people on how to protect themselves and others?

 

[cl2sparky]

Yep. I have to renew in 2018. I hate the process of getting fingerprinted and all. It makes me fell like a criminal.

Here in Wyoming we only fill out the Application, pay the $50 and wait for the new permit.


Sent from my 1911-A1

 

[Bypass]

Here in Wyoming we only fill out the Application, pay the $50 and wait for the new permit.


Sent from my 1911-A1

Wish it was that way here as well.