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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
New Instructor Site: Automated forms and online registration
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:20 am
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To help fund the Texas Firearms Coalition, I have developed an online registration service for Texas CHL instructors. CHL-100s and CHL-8's are also...
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For a limited time, CHLregistration.com offered 6 month subscriptions to let instructors try our service. This limited time offer is now closed, but...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:53 pm
Photos?
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Catfight »
Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:52 am
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Ok, Im working on getting all the paperwork logistical issues out of the way while I wait on my instructor packet to be processed and Im not sure how...
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Thanks for sharing the above software info, Chas. It's time for us to renew our passports so I purchased and downloaded this program this afternoon...
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Last post by Oldgringo
Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:37 pm
Question on liability insurance
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Catfight »
Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:01 pm
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Hey all, Im new here (obviously) and I am currently processing with DPS for my CHL instructor certification. I am working on putting together a list...
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I may be completely wrong, but I believe that is for ownership of firearms, not conducting training classes where theres a potential for injury or...
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Last post by Catfight
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:21 pm
CHL PowerPoint Presentation
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Sigirl »
Tue Feb 03, 2009 8:53 pm
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Do any of you know where I can buy a CHL PowerPoint Presentation?
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I did do that and they replied withing a couple of days. I emailed them on Saturday and they had me an answer on Tuesday AM
Thanks for the reply....
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Last post by CWOOD
Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:51 pm
B-27 Targets
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Sigirl »
Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:19 pm
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Where do ya'll buy your B-27 Targets?
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For practice sessions I save every cardboard box bigger than a lunch box, cut it until it is flat, and spray paint on the whatever target I want....
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Last post by ELB
Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:12 pm
Wanted: Houston area CHL instructor for hearing impaired
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apostate »
Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:11 pm
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Does anyone have suggestions for firearms and CHL training for deaf and hearing impaired folk in the Houston/Galveston area?
Better yet... if you...
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I bet it would take a crew of people to work a 10 hr. class!
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:55 pm
Looking for a private group CHL class
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by
grim-bob »
Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:05 pm
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Hello Instructors!
I have a group of friends and wives who all are looking to get their initial CHL. I believe we have between 8 and 10 people who...
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PM(s) sent. For whatever reason, the PMs often go into my spam box, so best to hit me directly at dcsa1996@yahoo.com.
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Last post by Greybeard
Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:53 am
Pin # for document access on DPS website
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match308 »
Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:40 pm
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Anyone know if you can go somewhere on the DPS website to get a Pin # for instructor document access on DPS website? Or must you call the 1-800 and...
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I swear I had this in a file. just about the time I want to download something, I cannot remember. PM, Please? thank you..
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Last post by lrb111
Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:51 pm
Question regarding instructor 'style'
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DoubleActionCHL »
Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:45 pm
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Recently, I received an email from a lady who had taken a CHL class from another instructor. She indicated that she, and others in the class, were...
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yep
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Last post by oilman
Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:57 pm
What does it take to qualify for 28hr course instead of 40hr
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secure »
Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:57 pm
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I am in the process of applying for my CHL instructor license and noticed the dates of the 40 hr class conflict with a family vacation.
I could make...
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Prior experience in teaching firearms. I had 10 years in with teaching LEOs when I started in 1995, so I was in a short class. Now my partner had...
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Last post by Reborn
Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:49 pm
One on one CHL class?
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texasmr2 »
Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:22 pm
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Hello to all the instructors here and Merry Christmas :cheers2: !!!!!!
My question is are there any instructor's who would be willing to do a...
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Charles,
The reason I asked is because his son is worried about him having the patience to sit in a class because he is 80yr's old yet very spry. It...
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Last post by texasmr2
Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:43 am
Same day classes(10 and 4 hour)
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Rusty »
Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:01 am
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I just received an e-mail about an instuctor having a regular 10 hour class (7AM-6PM),and having the renewals come in at 1 PM. I have been an...
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At my initial, both were there. I just finished my renewal and both were still there. In fact the renewals went to the range, fingerprints, and...
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Last post by RPBrown
Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:53 pm
Fingerprinting certification by PD
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maximus2161 »
Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:48 pm
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Ok I know to be certified to do prints I need a letter from a law enforcement agency. What does the letter need to say? I have a dept that will do it...
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I can only tell you what I was told a couple of years ago by DPS. I spoke to them several times on the phone and via email while trying to get...
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Last post by DoubleActionCHL
Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:21 pm
Is DPS Renewal packet needed for CHL class?
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RodJ »
Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:00 pm
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Hi there,
I apologize for barging in to this forum since I'm not an instructor, but I thought someone here could help.
Is it required that I have a...
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Sorry to post so many times, but I was notified by a forum moderator that my post included inappropriate language and had to be corrected. I'm...
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Last post by RodJ
Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:05 am
Instructors` Packet question
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garcia946 »
Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:44 pm
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Just got my Instructors` packet , question...
The grey form ( CR-90T ) , it if you ( I ) have every successfully completed a handgun instructors...
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Ok , thank you for the info. I just want o tmake sure I get all my ducks lined in a row , so there is nothing to slow down my application.
again...
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Last post by garcia946
Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:17 pm
Sloooooooow(er) Processing of TR-100 Orders
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Greybeard »
Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:32 am
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An order of TR-100's received several weeks ago did not have the normal re-order form in it. I promptly called and left word on you-know-whos voice...
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50 packets that were ordered online June 28 arrived Tuesday July 22, About a month.
Short one fingerprint card.
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Last post by lrb111
Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:58 pm
CHL Instructors - Are More Needed and Is It Worth It?
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by
TDDude »
Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:21 am
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I've been considering the idea of becoming a CHL instructor. Like everyone on this board I enjoy just about everything firearms related and becoming...
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True, you won’t get rich. But, you can nicely supplement your income. In my case, teaching CHL and other classes is something I enjoy and a big...
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Last post by G.C.Montgomery
Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:24 am
CHL Instructor Charged With Murder----During a Class!
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wrt45 »
Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:19 am
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Gun Shop Closed After Central Lubbock Homicide
Source: Lubbock Co. Sheriff's Dept.
A Lubbock gun shop is closed, after an employee allegedly...
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Well another note: More research.
Lubbock Grand Jury Declines To Indict Ricky Parrish
Courtesy: Lubbock Sheriff's Office Murder charges against a...
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Last post by Deaf Smith
Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:15 pm
Instructor Renewal School & 30.06
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:05 pm
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It has been reported to me that DPS staff attorney, Ms. O'Shaw, recently stated in an Instructor Renewal School that public schools can post 30.06...
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oh man, Sorry to hear that. Sounds like our legal department is showing her California bureaucrat leanings again. Last time we were down there we...
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Last post by lrb111
Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:34 pm
Fingerprint Certification - Houston
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neal6325 »
Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:21 pm
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Can anyone point me in the right direction to get certified to handle fingerprints in the Houston area?
Does anyone know what it takes?
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One of the best reasons I learned about early for not doing fingerprints came out of Lewisville. Instructor friend there is retired from DPS, a...
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Last post by Greybeard
Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:34 am
Printing TR-100's
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:49 pm
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I'm real tired of filling out TR-100's. DPS said we can use a stamp and I might do that, but that's a lot of stamping! We have to stamp each of the 4...
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Y'all are very resourceful, but you're doing it the hard way:
Marion Stahl, the Administrative Assistant for the CHL department (ie, the one who...
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Last post by Rick.Berry
Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:28 pm
What's the final like for the Instructors class?
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shortround »
Wed May 28, 2008 7:05 pm
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I'm headed to the instructors class next month. From the schedule the final is an hour long. Do you need to study prior to the course or is it like...
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It's very much like the CHL exam. If you stay awake and pay attention, you'll do fine.
You'll review before the exam, so if you're unclear on any of...
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Last post by DoubleActionCHL
Fri May 30, 2008 2:27 am
Revolver Qual for Instructors
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shortround »
Sat May 24, 2008 3:39 pm
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Okay, this is my first time question. On the revolver part of the Instructors qualification: is it purely trigger pull?
Is it okay to cock the...
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The DPS range master at my qualification chastised us and instructed us NOT to cock the hammer and fire single action during the revolver...
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Last post by extremist
Wed May 28, 2008 9:42 pm
Instructor Renewal.....how soon?
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maximus2161 »
Thu May 08, 2008 9:32 am
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I was thinking....my instructor renewal will be due Aug of 2009 approx....well thats when I took the class. Does DPS send us something or do we have...
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good catch, thanks..
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Last post by lrb111
Sun May 11, 2008 10:24 am
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Last post by linman
Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:55 pm
Third renewal
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mec »
Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:48 pm
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Can anybody describe exactly what material should be submitted for renewal when the refresher course/ certificate is not needed. DPS does not return...
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Eligibility to skip a renewal class begins at the third renewal (does not count the initial cetification class). So, as of right now, the only...
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Last post by mec
Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:32 pm
Where to teach
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CodeJockey »
Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:54 pm
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All, I'm thinking of applying to become an instructor. My home is not particularly conducive to it, so I just wanted to get some ideas as to where...
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People tend not to think of wheelchair access until someone shows up in a wheelchair. :???:
Another aspect of using your home, which I should have...
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Last post by seamusTX
Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:58 am
Instructors Application
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CHL/LEO »
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:20 pm
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I just received my Instructors Packet from DPS and have a question. On the Instructor Application (CR-90T-gray sheet) question #7 ask for the...
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Quote/Question: So after I send my app. what else can I expect?
Wait. And wait. And wait. ;-) They'll eventually get you a packet with more...
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Last post by Greybeard
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:45 am
Thoughts on The Renewal Course
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cxm »
Thu Nov 08, 2007 7:35 pm
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As everyone probably knows, Texas requires Concealed Handgun License (CHL) instructors to re-qualify every two years. Not really a bad idea because...
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Holmes is a nice guy, but I got the feeling during his presentation that he was seeing the material for the first time. The other officer (Riggs?)...
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Last post by DoubleActionCHL
Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:41 pm
Instructor renewal and 30.06
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Reloader »
Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:35 pm
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You never met Chuckie Rosenburg, The DA of Harris County.
He will prosecute any one with firearms, regardless if they are legally carrying or not. It...
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It's Rosenthal and he's not longer a problem. :nono:
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Last post by DoubleActionCHL
Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:30 pm
Finger Print Certification Offer - DFW area
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cxm »
Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:03 pm
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Several people have asked about finding someone to certify CHL instructors in fingerprinting so they can do their own printing.
I was talking to a...
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Another very fitting charity to donate to would be Russ Martin's Police and Fire Foundation. He cuts a HUGE check (in the range of $30,000 IIRC) to...
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Last post by Target1911
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:05 am
"my CHL instructor said the law has changed"
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switch »
Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:27 am
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In the last issue of Guns and Ammo mag, there was an article praising the SAA revolver for self-defense use.
A reader wrote that he agreed. In his...
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WHEEEW I thought my blinker was broke,lol if you blink that fast you could create enough wind resistance to blow a bad guy backwards :lol:
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Last post by dukalmighty
Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:20 am
New Guy
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River City CHL »
Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:52 pm
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Hey everyone,
I just found this website. My name is Randy Miller and I've been an instructor for a little over a year now. I teach in New Braunfels,...
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Welcome aboard from me too.
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Last post by longtooth
Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:06 pm
2007 Student Test
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Crossfire »
Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:56 pm
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I just downloaded the 2007 student test and answer key.
I really, REALLY have problems with the way some of these questions are worded. I don't...
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By writing a tricky or confusing test, the powers that be are forcing us to teach for the test rather than teaching concepts.
The students are...
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Last post by DoubleActionCHL
Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:32 pm
DPS Website Has New Instructor Information
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VViper »
Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:33 am
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Just noticed that the DPS website has an updated Instructor Information section. They have a new test and answer key available for download. The test...
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It looks like the answer key was updated on October 23. The answer to question 21 has been corrected.
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Last post by VViper
Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:35 am
TR-100s
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by
match308 »
Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:00 pm
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Anyone know the wait time to get the TR-100s after you order online?
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I ordered mine and got them in 4 days!
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Last post by Hardlyangelschl
Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:56 pm
DPS Range
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Sigirl »
Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:31 am
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I got back last night from my CHL Instructor Renewal class and wanted to suggest that anyone going may want to buy some type of anti-fogging spray...
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Fortunately I put some anti-fog stuff on my eye pro but what I needed were windshield wipers. The Sept 11th class shot during a drizzle.
I also...
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Last post by ThunderDownUnder
Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:42 am
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Last post by extremist
Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:25 am
MY renewal class...9-13-07
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CWOOD »
Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:16 pm
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We were asked to report at 0730 and, of course, one person had to be late, which held everyone up by a good half hour. The traffic is not too bad at...
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I guess I was right behind you. Second row on the right and second from the right. DARN!
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Last post by CWOOD
Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:08 pm
10/16 Renewal Class
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TC-TX »
Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:03 pm
:?: :?: Any of you instructors going to be there with me??? :lol: :lol:
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Last post by TC-TX
Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:03 pm
Instructor Renewal
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Sigirl »
Thu Sep 13, 2007 1:09 pm
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Anybody going to the September 20th class? That's my date for CHL Instructor renewal. I have not heald one class yet, due to my husband's surgeries....
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La Quinta? I must have read the letter on a dead brain cell day. Is it not at the Windgate, where the original class is held?
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Last post by lrb111
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:29 pm
2007 Renooul Skul Dates
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Greybeard »
Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:37 pm
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Came in the mail today on single page form to return by fax or mail.
July 31
August 1 7 9 14 16 21 23 28 30
Sept. 4 6 11 13 18 20
Oct. 2 4 11 16 18...
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Anybody going going to the September 20th class? That's my date for CHL Instructor renewal. I have not heald one class yet, due to my husband's...
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Last post by Sigirl
Thu Sep 13, 2007 1:06 pm
Anyone else here taking Aug. 30 session?
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CWOOD »
Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:15 pm
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That is my date. It would be nice to meet some TexasCHLForum folks.
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It came through just fine.
I would love to experience Chas's seminar on deadly force.
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Last post by CWOOD
Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:24 pm
Hi Y'all!
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by
45ACP »
Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:05 am
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Hello everyone!
I moved to Austin in January after living in South Florida for the last 15 years. I grew up in Houston, so I'm not new to Texas.
I...
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Welcome! Lots of good people here.
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Last post by Starvin
Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:42 pm
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Last post by Starvin
Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:45 pm
Instructor renewal class question
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CWOOD »
Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:15 pm
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I have the dates.
This is my first instructor renewal. Is the class and live fire qualification all in one day? Sounds too good to be true.
Thanks...
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You are supposed to jump and fire 2 rounds before you hit the ground.
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Last post by switch
Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:01 pm
Sources/Recommendations for training/demo videos
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CWOOD »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:18 pm
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I can understand why someone might not want to disclose proprietaru information related to part of their business, but I'll try anyway.
Could some...
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I took a class Sat from Linda Watson so I could get a UT license. She had several short videos. It gave me the idea and I got several links on...
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Last post by switch
Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:59 pm
Incredible CHL class
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WarHawk-AVG »
Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:54 pm
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I don't want to sound like I am advertising, I just want to put a shout out for an INCREDIBLE group of CHL instructors I had the privilege of going...
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I'm glad you enjoyed it.
- Jim
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Last post by seamusTX
Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:32 pm
Got a quick question...
Replies: 8
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:42 am
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I've looked as fast as I can, but figured someone has the true scoop...
Does a non-felony juvenile record (out of state) need to be noted on any...
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I agree. Have them list the information.
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Last post by maximus2161
Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:34 pm
Why did you become an instructor?
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dws1117 »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:33 pm
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What was you motivation to take on such a task? I'm sure it isn't the money. :lol:
What have you taken away from the experience of being a CHL...
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Just checking in! After returning from the certification course I have been hard a work trying to make a power point presentation for my course. I...
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Last post by Starvin
Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:54 pm
218 carry by retired LEO
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switch »
Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:51 am
First post
Sort of off topic for the CHL forum, however...
Anyone familiar with agencies that are certifying retired LEOs from other agencies in TX? I have a...
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Texarkana PD occasionally has qualification courses for retirees.
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Last post by KBCraig
Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:36 pm
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