What is minimum caliber language TX CHL?

[couzin]

Already searched and probably missed it, but can someone tell me what the current language in the TX code for minimum caliber to use for the TX CHL test? I thought it was .32 but a googly search found an current (2015) instructor's webpage noting a .32 semi-auto OR a .38 revolver are the minimum calibers. The others were web pages put up in the 2011 / 2013 range and I just am not sure they are current. My wife has finally decided (on her own) to take the test. She does not get along with semi-autos and prefers a smaller caliber revolver

[Keith B]

Your Google search found some instructor's site that was incorrect. It is .32 caliber or larger. It's found in the government code http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/txstatutes/ ... /H/411.188" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

GC §411.188. HANDGUN PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT.
(a) The director by rule shall establish minimum standards for handgun proficiency and shall develop
a course to teach handgun proficiency and examinations to measure handgun
proficiency. The course to teach handgun proficiency is required for each person
who seeks to obtain or renew a license and must contain training sessions
divided into two parts. One part of the course must be classroom instruction
and the other part must be range instruction and an actual demonstration by the
applicant of the applicant’s ability to safely and proficiently use a handgun. An
applicant must be able to demonstrate, at a minimum, the degree of proficiency
that is required to effectively operate a handgun of .32 caliber or above. The
department shall distribute the standards, course requirements, and examinations
on request to any qualified handgun instructor.
(b) Only qualified handgun instructors may administer the classroom instruction
part or the range instruction part of the handgun proficiency course. The
classroom instruction part of the course must include not less than four hours
and not more than six hours of instruction on:
(1) the laws that relate to weapons and to the use of deadly force;
(2) handgun use and safety;
(3) nonviolent dispute resolution; and
(4) proper storage practices for handguns with an emphasis on storage
practices that eliminate the possibility of accidental injury to a child.
(c) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 156 (S.B. 864), Sec. 3, and Ch.
1387 (H.B. 48), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013

[couzin]

Thank you - exactly what I was needing!!

[Deltaboy]

But once your qualified you can carry a 22.

[MeMelYup]

But once your qualified you can carry a 22.

Why would you want to carry a 22 unless it's as backup.

[Taypo]

But once your qualified you can carry a 22.

Why would you want to carry a 22 unless it's as backup.

Small, light, cheap, easy to shoot and you still don't want to get hit with a .22, despite the popular opinion.

[Javier730]

But once your qualified you can carry a 22.

Why would you want to carry a 22 unless it's as backup.

Small, light, cheap, easy to shoot and you still don't want to get hit with a .22, despite the popular opinion.

:iagree:While its not my preferred choice of caliber, I would not feel like I didn't have enough gun if I had to carry my buckmark for self defense against any threats here in the city. The low recoil helps your accuracy and gives you faster follow up shots. Pepper a bad guy with a few mini mags or some stingers and I guarantee you will ruin his day.

[Taypo]

But once your qualified you can carry a 22.

Why would you want to carry a 22 unless it's as backup.

Small, light, cheap, easy to shoot and you still don't want to get hit with a .22, despite the popular opinion.

:iagree:While its not my preferred choice of caliber, I would not feel like I didn't have enough gun if I had to carry my buckmark for self defense against any threats here in the city. The low recoil helps your accuracy and gives you faster follow up shots. Pepper a bad guy with a few mini mags or some stingers and I guarantee you will ruin his day.

I threw a cheap Browning red dot on my Buckmark right before .22 went extinct and loved shooting that thing. Now that I'm getting my stock back up, may be time to take it out for a drive again.

[Deltaboy]

I'm working on getting another H&R or Irver Johnson with a 2-3 inch barreled revolver cause they are so easy to carry out walking or bike riding.