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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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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
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On-line Student Proficiency
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kg5ie » Fri Feb 09, 2018 4:21 pm
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So, if we now have approved On-line Instructors , doesn't it naturally follow that some of us may start getting proficiency testing request from...
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Chas says: As a practical matter, if online courses are to be offered, DPS should be doing it.
Yep. Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. did it many...
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Last post by Greybeard
Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:15 pm
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School Safety Course PPT updated
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Mike S » Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:23 pm
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I'm on the road today, but just saw an email from the RSD that they've updated the Power Point slides with the videos embedded. I haven't had a...
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They embedded more video. I believe its\'s about 180 mb now. Takes a while to download. Doesn't ask for password until you open.
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Last post by kg5ie
Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:32 pm
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RSD lost my LTC-8
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mloamiller » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:10 pm
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Not sure if there is anything to do about this, but I wanted to pass it along.
I was following up with RSD about my School Safety Instructor...
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There is a bug with the upload process. Even if it shows it uploaded and even if you get the email notification, that does not mean they actually...
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Last post by ChrisR
Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:42 pm
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Printed LTC-16s
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Crossfire » Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:22 am
Folks, you may know we have printed LTC-16s for other instructors in the past, and we are ready to do that again with the new version.
Quantity of 1...
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Last post by Crossfire
Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:22 am
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New Online teaching.
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mommagamber » Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:41 am
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Are any of y'all going to try to do the online teaching? I would like too but don't know how or what qualifies as online teaching? A Youtube video...
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Just got my certification from DPS to teach online. Trying to figure it all out now.
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Last post by cmaricle
Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:09 pm
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New Password for LTC Instructors
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hitwsr » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:38 am
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Got an email yesterday stating that the instructor password will change Feb 1
Then, got a corrected email. LOL
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I got an email on the 30th with new password
then 1 that said anew one would be coming
Nothing yet
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Last post by o b juan
Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:15 pm
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Sending LTC-100 to RSD
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hitwsr » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:50 am
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Anyone else notice the Physical Address for DPS RSD come & go on the Checklist?
Forever the physical address to send the LTC-100 was at the bottom...
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I tell the student every blue moon that they can snail mail, but send a copy of the bar code for their application along with it. It will have to be...
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Last post by twomillenium
Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:27 pm
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Question about Carrying into a Correctional Facility
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Vol Texan » Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:57 pm
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I'm a new instructor, and I'm putting together my training materials. To be honest, I've had a good grip on the 'where can I carry / where can I not...
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My mistake, I accidentally overlooked the part of the statute where it changes from handguns to location-restricted knives. :oops:
From :
So...
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Last post by imkopaka
Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:52 pm
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Blind student
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infoman » Fri Jan 12, 2018 3:09 pm
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We had a guy ask if he could teach & give LTC class to a person who was 100% completely blind? He said the guy could see earlier in his life & could...
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The law doesn't require that I see the sign to be given notice, only that the sign meets the requirements.
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Last post by ninjabread
Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:46 pm
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Target size to distance formula?
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Neverpanic1 » Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:33 pm
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Not sure if this has been brought up before, but is there a formula to simulate a smaller target as to what the distance would be of an average sized...
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I resemble that remark.
I collect and use old slipsticks, and have shown more than one fine young engineer (usually the purple variety) how to...
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Last post by SRO1911
Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:05 pm
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The wait is over now where to stay...
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Swift » Fri Nov 03, 2017 3:52 pm
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Well I got the email. Class is on December 20. Now I'm wondering which hotel does everyone think is the best?
Clean, smoke free and reasonably...
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Yes, it was a great facility, and the class was good.
I'm glad they let us shoot on Thursday (fantastic weather) instead of Friday (nasty cold and...
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Last post by Vol Texan
Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:07 pm
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Last post by superchief
Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:49 pm
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Carry in a courtroom
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skeathley » Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:34 pm
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It has always been my understanding that carry was always disallowed in a courtroom or the premises of a court. I had an LTC student this week who...
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I had this issue when attending an event in the courtroom that was not court. Our county considers the courtroom always off limits and is posted at...
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Last post by NNT
Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:56 am
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Email Address for RSD Customer Relations
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kg5ie » Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:08 pm
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Could someone please share a WORKING email address for RSD Customer Relations?
I have tried:
rsd_customer_relations@dps.texas.gov (bounce)
rsd...
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You should remove your PII from the forum. You need to contact DPS for changes to your license.
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Last post by pbwalker
Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:59 pm
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Excel form for LTC-8 and LTC-100
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bwilie » Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:24 pm
A few years ago, I uploaded a program from this forum that was set up where you could fill out multiple students' information (name, DL #, etc )and...
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Last post by bwilie
Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:24 pm
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How long to wait?
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Vol Texan » Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:26 pm
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I see countless discussions on here as to how long it may take to obtain a new or renewed LTC, but this one I’ve not heard yet...
Assuming I pass...
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When I took the my original course years ago, I left with the certification in hand, that is even how they handled renewals. Now days, I understand...
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Last post by twomillenium
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:16 pm
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Volunteer First Responders ID
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jmorris » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:33 pm
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I'm planning on doing some kind of free class for volunteer first responders. I assume* there's a Texas ID for fire, ems, etc but is there anything...
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Yes, this is the way I'm thinking I'm going to go.
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Last post by jmorris
Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:08 pm
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Minimum Caliber for Instructor Proficiency
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Vol Texan » Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:27 pm
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I'm scheduled to take the LTC Instructor course in Florence in late December. I received my information packet (email) this week.
One of the...
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In this years meeting the question was asked if instructors can qualify with a .22 and we were informed to stay with the standard calibers.
A 9mm...
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Last post by kjolly
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:26 pm
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Keeping Records for 6 Years
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superchief » Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:12 pm
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I guess I missed the start of this requirement to keep the records for 6 years vs. 3 years. It looks like it counts after March 15 of this year. I...
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Regarding the documents to keep in record for 6 years effective April 2017, when it is mentioned copies of reports submitted to the department it is...
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Last post by jaray456
Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:50 pm
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NOV 27 Class
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clarionite » Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:15 am
Is anyone in here going to the Nov 27 Instructor's Renewal class?
If so it'd be nice to meet and bull.
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Last post by clarionite
Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:15 am
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Maximum LTC Class Size ?
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extremist » Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:54 pm
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Anyone ever seen anything in writing that sets a maximum class size for instructors to teach? I've been an instructor since 1997 and never seen any...
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I remember going to something, not a gun show but some kind of outdoor show, many years ago in the AT&T coliseum and someone was doing a CHL class at...
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Last post by jmorris
Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:06 pm
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Instructor proficiency in Houston
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Dinofenix » Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:10 pm
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Any instructors in the Houston area able/willing to record my instructor proficiency? I live in the downtown area. I'm willing to do the same for any...
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Adam, I still need to qualify as well. I use a range near Beltway 8 and Almeda Rd. (FM521) Not too far from downtown. Let me know what times you are...
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Last post by gpeloq
Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:12 am
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Range Rental - North Fort Worth ??
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Sangiovese » Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:35 pm
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Does anyone know of a small private range in the North Fort Worth/Keller/Roanoke area that will rent the facility to an outside instructor for chl...
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I don't think the issue is 'controlling everyone on their range'. After all, they will still have their own RSO's overseeing everything. Why wouldn't...
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Last post by switch
Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:50 am
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LTC-8 Upload does accept from Mac Computer
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BCGlocker » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:37 pm
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I just found out that the DPS site no long accept LTC8 upload via a Mac (first time encountered this problem in tow years) I called Austin and they...
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Same computer, same software, and one month later, it is working now.
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Last post by BCGlocker
Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:17 pm
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Instructor proficiency in North Dallas
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fatPete » Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:35 pm
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Hello, Is anyone hosting or able to record an instructor proficiency in the Allen /Plano area?
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I have a class Oct 28, E of McKinney. You could shoot with that class. Email me if you want in.
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Last post by skeathley
Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:58 am
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Instructor proficiency - LTC-8?
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mloamiller » Sun Sep 24, 2017 1:23 pm
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Me and a friend of mine who, is also an LTC instructor, shot our renewal proficiency together yesterday and signed each other's LTC-100. Do we each...
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I submitted an LTC-8 when I hosted the instructor session at PSC. The purpose of the document is to help DPS confirm that an LTC-100/CHL-100 is...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:59 am
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October Breast Cancer Awareness Targets
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Neverpanic1 » Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:53 pm
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I've seen many past posts of students posing with pink targets (Breast Cancer Awareness Month). Is there any official word on the use of these...
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For the LTC Proficiency:
All courses of fire will be scored on a standard B-27 target. The B-27 target must be 24 inches by 45 inches and may be one...
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Last post by Mike S
Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:08 pm
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Owner of 51% business able to carry on premesis?
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boomstick » Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:33 am
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I know that the general population is not able to carry in establishments with a TABC 51% sign. A fellow came thru my class the other day who is an...
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As long as the Bar is property under the control of the manager, there will be no criminal legal issue. TABC may have an opinion as stated above that...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:11 pm
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Instructor's LTC
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jmorris » Thu Sep 28, 2017 8:57 pm
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I could have sworn I read here someone saying that an instructor's LTC had instructor printed on it. I just renewed for the first time since getting...
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They need to have a category for those who have been instructors for a long time called 'Veteran Instructor' :mrgreen:
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Last post by Keith B
Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:49 pm
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Used wrong number on LTC-8
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mloamiller » Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:38 am
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I recently finished an instructor renewal proficiency with a friend who is also an instructor, and submitted my LTC-8 for him. After I submitted it,...
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I called DPS about sending in a corrected form, and the said that in this instance - an instructor renewal proficiency - we do not have to submit the...
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Last post by mloamiller
Tue Sep 26, 2017 12:44 pm
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DPS Certified CHL Instructor Logo
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kg5ie » Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:53 am
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OK, we were told in class not to use the DPS Certified CHL Instructor logo on our website or other materials. What are we allowed to use?
Thanks,...
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I was looking through Marketplace and saw this one today. Dang close. I would consider it a spinoff that is too close; IMO
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Last post by billypat
Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:33 am
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Instructors Class tomorrow question
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mommagamber » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:01 am
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Me and the Hubby are taking the instructor course tomorrow morning. If you have taken the class is the classroom overly cool or hot? Trying to figure...
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New instructor classes won't occur until 2018
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Last post by infoman
Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:41 pm
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Houston Area Instructor Proficiency
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twomillenium » Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:12 am
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I have already did the proficiency test and sent in my results. I am making this offer to any instructor who, for whatever reason, needs to have...
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PM sent
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Last post by twomillenium
Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:13 pm
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Instructor's Renewal Sept 11-14
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BCGlocker » Wed Sep 06, 2017 3:46 pm
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How is gas availability and price in Georgetown?
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Most of the DPS employees read the forum. they'll prob know the handshake too.
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Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:02 pm
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Last post by Greybeard
Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:47 pm
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Instructor Certificate
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howdy » Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:55 pm
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I received my new Instructor certificate in the mail today. I guess I am good for 2 more years. This just might be my last renewal.
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I received my LTC and SSC instructor certs, last Tuesday. I just opened Saturday and Mondays mail this morning. Tuesday was the first mail delivery...
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Last post by twomillenium
Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:01 am
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letting instructor certification expire
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feltoncorbett » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:44 pm
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I am currently a Texas LTC instructor. I am letting my certification expire at the end of this year. I also have my LTC. I only have the one card...
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I think DPS knows if you don't renew your instructor certification, but now I wonder how much weight you're allowed to gain or lose before you have...
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Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:41 pm
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Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:59 am
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Instructor Range Qualification-Conroe area
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Papacub » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:31 am
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Finally received my day for the renewal class so I figured I'd see if anyone in the Conroe area would be interested in a range day for...
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Awesome Scott!! Willing to reciprocate ... See you at Blackwood on 9/9! I will PM you my info
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Last post by montgomery
Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:47 am
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Southeast Texas Instructor Proficiency needed and offered.
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GTCHL » Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:11 am
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Any instructors in the Beaumont or surrounding areas able/willing to record my instructor proficiency? I live in Lumberton and I'm willing to do the...
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I'm in Beaumont and will be glad to help.
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Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:27 am
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Last post by montgomery
Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:54 am
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Cannot find a post I read yesterday
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o b juan » Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:56 am
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Someone posted a 12 page Doc. about the new rules etc. etc.
Will someone steer me to it?
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Thats it thanks
I owe you
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Last post by o b juan
Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:36 pm
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Recert class
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switch » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:41 am
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I was at the Thursday PM class.
Several people have posted about other classes getting bogged down discussing the online training program.
There is...
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I think the main reason for the new online LTC course was for active military/recent discharged vets living out of state. These persons would never...
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Last post by infoman
Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:38 am
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Instructor recert comment
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kg5ie » Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:53 pm
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We were told in the Wed. afternoon class to expect undercover agents to come to our class sometime in the future. We were also told that they would...
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Wednesday, it was mentioned that the main reason for auditing a class would be because of complaints but not the only reason. Audits were more common...
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Last post by twomillenium
Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:20 pm
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Thursday Afternoon Class Report
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RossA » Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:20 am
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Took the class yesterday afternoon. The instructors, both civilian and the DPS officer, all understood that most of what they were saying was old...
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Heard some of that, too! :banghead:
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Last post by RossA
Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:25 pm
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Instructor recertification class
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jmorris » Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:01 am
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If you want a seat at a table be here at least 15 minutes before the registration time. Looks like a third are scattered in seats around the edge....
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There were roughly 120 in the Thursday afternoon class.
The RSD presentation was fine. I felt for the trooper. He'd obviously been told he needed to...
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Last post by Scott B.
Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:06 pm
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Georgetown Address
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howdy » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:31 pm
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I have looked and I can't find the address for the Instructor requal class in Georgetown. Can someone please help a lost seniorish fellow Instructor?
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It isn't.
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Last post by KC5AV
Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:07 am
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Travel to NYC
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howdy » Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:52 am
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I try to teach this in my classes.... you are traveling to Maine to hunt and your aircraft diverts to Laguardia/JFK or Newark airports for weather....
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And, your bag doesn't always go where you are headed.
My daughter was working in Columbia, MO after college at MIZZOU. She was traveling from St...
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Last post by Keith B
Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:09 pm
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Bi-annual instructor's conference
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switch » Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:42 pm
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Is Charles hosting an instructor's conference again this year?
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And if you do hold one, Charles, can those of us in the 'Instructor Waiting Room' (i.e. just awaiting the class to be scheduled) come?
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Last post by Vol Texan
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:27 pm
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Instructor Range qualification in Austin?
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kjolly » Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:55 am
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Is anyone planning a Instructor range qualification for the Austin area? I would be interested.
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Aug 20 would be good for me.
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Last post by kjolly
Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:30 pm
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