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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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Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:53 pm
Getting Started
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Chrispy »
Sat Jan 08, 2011 2:15 am
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Hi all. I've been monitoring this forum for quite some time now and I'm finally making a post. I received my CHL last year and really got interested...
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You guys are all awesome. Thanks for your different perspectives and advice!
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Last post by Chrispy
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:20 am
Any instructors in the DFW area willing to let me sit in?
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HotLeadSolutions »
Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:40 am
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I would like to see anothers point of view in the classroom. I can help out in any way you need me too. Thanks in advance.
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A possibility starting at 8:00 January 22. If ya don't mind maybe sitting on a 5-gallon bucket ;-) til renewal students leave around 2:00.
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Last post by Greybeard
Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:48 am
Starting a CHL Instructor business
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sstevens »
Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:24 pm
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Hey all... I just joined this forum and there is a ton of good info here! Thanks for having it! I received my CHL instructors' certification this...
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Thanks guys.. man, didn't realize this would spark such a debate! Thought we were all on the same side here?! All of you have offered great info and...
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Last post by sstevens
Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:10 pm
Appling by mail in an electronic world
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bkj »
Tue Jan 04, 2011 9:29 pm
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When they go to electronic finger prints how will applying by mail work
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The only requirement I have seen is that your application must be in the system before going to L-1 for prints.
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Last post by MasterOfNone
Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:10 pm
What would you do?
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texasjeep44 »
Wed Dec 15, 2010 2:10 pm
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The question is what would you do as an instructor if you became aware that another instructor in your area was following the rules for CHL classes....
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Alright...what IS your threshold for finally getting off your behind and investigating?
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Last post by Purplehood
Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:36 am
2-?s
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longtooth »
Sat Dec 25, 2010 6:18 am
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Lawyers or legal eagles:
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I haven't seen anything prohibiting shooting a person in the back in TPC anywhere. Just the reasonable defense to using force, up to and including...
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Last post by jamisjockey
Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:30 am
Range ear plugs
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longtooth »
Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:13 pm
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I am about out of ear plugs.
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thanks for sharing
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Last post by benlin910
Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:35 pm
Copying Military ID
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MasterOfNone »
Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:58 am
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Military applicants are required to submit a copy of their military ID cards. But copying the ID is prohibited by 18 USC Sec. 701:
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I'm not quoting any law, just what I saw last week at Office Depot.
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Last post by Seabear
Fri Dec 24, 2010 4:16 pm
Carrying concealed in a clinic
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Rick343 »
Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:32 pm
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According to PC 46.035, Unlawful carrying of handgun by license holder #4 on the premises of a hospitol licensed under Chapter 241 Health and Safety...
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YW, but just a note, apparently the particular AOW I showed is a subcatagory of AOW considered a smooth bore pistol, so it's still a pistol so......
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Last post by RPB
Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:44 pm
New App Packets from DPS
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Rick343 »
Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:37 pm
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I just received a box of about 50 envelopes with all the necessary forms and new applications in it with easy to understand instructions. Everything...
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Thanks!!
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Last post by MrPaul
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:52 am
Gun Self Defense Myths
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troglodyte »
Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:59 pm
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I'm looking for some self defense myths that have shown up in your classes.
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Why the idiot star on the 24 hrs. after stabbing himself, racked the slide of his pistol TWICE? :totap:
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Last post by Beiruty
Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:22 pm
Class B Misdemeanor
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Rick343 »
Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:07 pm
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I just got a call from a potential client wanting to know if he can get a CHL with a class B misdemeanor conviction for maryjane in 2000 and 1998....
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Thanks so much for all of your imputs. I know the way laws are written that sometimes they have to read many times before they are understood....
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Last post by Rick343
Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:05 am
2011 Las Vegas Shot Show
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Capt Roy »
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:22 am
Is anyone headed out to the Shot Show in Jan? I got a kitchen pass from my wife and am going to attend for the first time..
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Last post by Capt Roy
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:22 am
Instructor Renewal
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troglodyte »
Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:35 pm
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Trying to get my renewal set up during the summer that is going to be very busy.
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Actually, the shooting portion was waived.
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Last post by CWOOD
Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:33 pm
found it on here please delete
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tauruspt145 »
Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:42 pm
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On my certification of class completion form under the student portion it says student name ,drivers liscense # then it says certificate #(fail) if...
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That is no longer done. It's from the old numbered forms. It was only filled our if you failed.
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Last post by MoJo
Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:10 pm
Rejected Photographs -- a coming trend?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:30 pm
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I shoot photos on a Canon Rebel XTi and use the highest quality (a/k/a largest) setting. My CHL photos are almost 4 MB each! In the last three weeks,...
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So far I have only had one person with photos being rejected recently, they were blurry. And yes they were blurry after going back and looking at...
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Last post by texasjeep44
Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:41 pm
Finger Print rejection
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Rick343 »
Sat Oct 30, 2010 6:52 pm
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The last 2 classes I've had at least 4 persons had their finger print cards rejected. These cards were done by the local police dept using digital...
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And yet, DPS will force us to go with L1 in March 2011. Even though OUR reject rate is practically nil.
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Last post by Crossfire
Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:23 am
How long is CHL-100 form good?
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A-R »
Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:39 pm
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I've been looking all over for this answer in the statutes, in DPS' FAQs section and can't seem to find it.
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The initial CHL-100 is good for two years while renewals are good only for 6 months. The application has to be in the DPS Office in Austin by the...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:47 pm
New Update for Instructors DPS website
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infoman »
Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:40 pm
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Starting March 1, 2011 DPS will no longer except ink rolled fingerprint cards, all applicants will HAVE to get their prints taken via L1...
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I have one & will start trying to trace it down as soon as I get off the board here.
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:37 pm
Digital prints
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Rusty »
Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:52 am
Personally,I think that if this is what DPS wants,then they should be required to do prints at their licensing office.
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Last post by Rusty
Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:52 am
Wife wants a CHL
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Capt Roy »
Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:35 pm
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My wife and her girlfriends have been really pestering me to teach them to shoot... So I gave in and 3 weeks ago did a NRA basic pistol course with...
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AS above, you can certify your wife. Mom will need a renewal before the wife will & I cant wait to certify Mom at 81 then Wife at 62.
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:01 pm
FNP-9
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Capt Roy »
Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:27 pm
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I thought I would pass this on. FNP is offering a special for NRA Pistol Instructors.. Here they are:
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I bought an FNP9 at a gun show for I think $420. It was a close out as they were all tan. I really like it. Well made. I Liked having the exposed...
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Last post by philip964
Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:32 pm
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Last post by CompVest
Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:20 pm
Class Completion Form
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texas1234 »
Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:59 pm
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What is the Certificate Number? On the form underneath that column it says (fail). I cant find this in my forms booklet and dont remember it being...
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In my class book, beside the slide for the Certificate of Class Completion , my notes state: Must be SNAIL mailed
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:00 pm
instructors class
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priusron »
Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:56 am
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Waiting to start. It appears well organized so far. They moved us through registration quickly. Nice facilities. Plenty of parking across the...
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It would be nice if the lawyers had their chl, they would have a better understanding of the laws. If you already have your chl, you are one up on...
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Last post by priusron
Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:03 pm
Question
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TSUalum05 »
Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:30 am
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Hello fellow instructors,
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I had a renewal just before they quit sending out the packets.
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Sep 18, 2010 5:32 pm
Cardboard Targets
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fwgrace »
Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:40 pm
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I'm a new instructor preparing for my first class and am researching my target options. Does anyone use cardboard targets? Do you buy paper targets...
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Thank you as well. I appreciate all the helpful information, and of course pictures are always great!
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Last post by fwgrace
Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:20 am
New CHL News
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wally775 »
Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:00 pm
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As of September, 03 2010
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No.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Sep 10, 2010 4:44 pm
Please clear up a few things for me
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secure »
Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:37 pm
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1) Do renewals still have to shoot? I was told this changed and they no longer had to shoot. True?
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Here's what I do,
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Last post by Papacub
Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:15 pm
Deposits for your classes
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TSUalum05 »
Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:46 pm
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If you have a website - how do you receive your deposits? Paypal or other providers?
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We don't take deposits. Students pay in full at the class. We do have a few no-shows, but we also have walk-ins that didn't register in advance, so...
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Last post by Crossfire
Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:31 pm
Photos for Renewals
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Crossfire »
Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:22 pm
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DPS says that renewal students no longer need to submit photos or fingerprints. However, nearly ALL of our renewals from our last few classes have...
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You make it sound like your Kiddo's natural color is Martian ! :biggrinjester:
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:43 pm
September CHL classes Beaumont area.
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MoJo »
Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:47 am
I have two CHL classes scheduled for September both are Saturday classes one on 9/11 (what better day to take a CHL class) and the other on 9/25 (you...
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Last post by MoJo
Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:47 am
Class
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longtooth »
Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:44 pm
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Diboll is not exactly the Metroplex & I know I am just getting started. Kinda disappointed today though. Have had 1's & 3's. I was the only one at my...
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I didn't take registration payments prior to my first class last weekend. I ended up with 19, but I offered a very discounted class for the first...
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Last post by texasjeep44
Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:39 am
sales tax on CHL Classes?
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superchief »
Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:32 am
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anyone ever gotten an official ruling from the Comptroller's office that CHL instruction is not taxable?
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thanks, amigos. I'm into doing this now (at long last) and just want to make sure I keep it all square.
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Last post by superchief
Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:23 pm
New DPS forms
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infoman »
Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:55 am
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Everyone needs to check out the website: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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Thanks for heads up , knew they were coming but we all know how it goes..... :thumbs2:
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Last post by garcia946
Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:31 am
1st Class Finished
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texasjeep44 »
Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:19 pm
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What a day.
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The shop I was teaching at had some rental guns, and had plenty of ammo available. I will let him make the money off of that end.
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Last post by texasjeep44
Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:56 am
Application Packets
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longtooth »
Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:41 am
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I talked to a good friend this morning. Also an instructor. We are both just about out of App Packets.
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Staples had it. I am sure that Office Depot or any other similar store will have the same color paper.
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Last post by texasjeep44
Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:09 pm
Fast Print Question
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longtooth »
Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:10 pm
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When folks go to fast print they request finger print cards?
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got it.
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:10 pm
Back from class
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Rick343 »
Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:28 pm
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Wow, what a great experience. Nothing at all like the previous classes. The Georgetown Chamber facility is like brand new. Cool and comfortable, and...
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Rick apparently we took the class the same week and I have to agree the Georgetown location was very nice. Instructors very good and the class very...
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Last post by Max
Sun Aug 15, 2010 5:31 am
1st Class
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Rick343 »
Sat Aug 07, 2010 8:33 pm
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Got through my first class today. Had to make up my own packets by downloading all the forms from DPS site. Only had 7 in the class. Sat all of them...
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Got an e-mail from DPS the other day and they said they were waiting for some forms to come in , when they get them, they will be sending out...
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Last post by Rick343
Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:50 pm
Liability Insurance?
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charlieb »
Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:26 am
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Anybody have a good liability insurance company for CHL instructor coverage? Th range I want to utilize for classes requires insurance prior to...
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Thanks for the info.
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Last post by Rick343
Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:01 pm
L-1 is now in Lufkin
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longtooth »
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:01 am
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For students that choose to go to L-1 for prints:
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That's what they're looking for.
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Last post by KFP
Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:37 pm
ReTabs
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longtooth »
Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:29 pm
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Where do you guys get the ReTabs for the print cards.????
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As silly as it sounds to some, I still struggle w/ computers & especially search stuff.
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:02 am
NCR CHL 100
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superchief »
Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:29 pm
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I am wanting to create a 3 part no-carbon-required form to use for the CHL 100 (class completion) form. I can download it at the DPS site use the...
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excellent idea. I knew someone could help!
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Last post by superchief
Sat Aug 07, 2010 11:24 pm
Thanks
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longtooth »
Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:23 pm
Thanks to Tom & Charles for helping me w/ much needed packets.
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:23 pm
FAST photos rejected?
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secure »
Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:53 pm
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I had a student call today to inform me that DPS rejected the photos that were provided by FAST. She went through the process to register online and...
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thanks for the info Charles, I knew that was true, now you clarified it for us.
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Last post by infoman
Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:49 pm
Instructor Course Proficiency Exam Tips
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CarryTexas »
Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:47 pm
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Let's try this again without the verboten link...
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:iagree:
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Last post by A-R
Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:27 am
NAICS occupation code
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superchief »
Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:22 pm
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from reading various posts in this forum, I believe CHL instruction fees are exempt from sales tax. I also plan to sell books and maybe some self...
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If that is as close as you can find, use it.
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Last post by texasjeep44
Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:39 am
July 19-23 Class Blog
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superchief »
Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:59 am
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My intent is to update this post daily with comments and observations on the CHL instructor's class that starts tomorrow, July 19, 2010. Check back...
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Saw a few problem guns myself. Someone had an older Sig (P225?) with rust on it. Someone else was told they would not be allowed to use their old...
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Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:58 pm
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