TX CHL

checkmyswag · September 8, 2011, 06:53 PM

What does this allow me to carry? What I mean is...after the class and I have the license...can I carry any pistol or do I have to have them "added" to my CHL?

big_bad_kitty · September 8, 2011, 07:37 PM

If you qualify with a semi-auto you can carry either a revolver or semi-auto. If you qualify with a revolver, you can only carry a revolver. Your license will specify which you qualify with and when your instructor signs off on your qualification round, he/she will note what you used on the paperwork that you send to DPS.

ClayInTx · September 8, 2011, 07:57 PM

You do not have to list each gun you carry, or will carry.

You must qualify with a .32 or bigger.

Even if you intend to carry a revolver it’s better to use an auto for the course and not be limited to only a revolver. Rent one if you don’t have one.

orionengnr · September 8, 2011, 08:00 PM

There is no provision to "add" anything to your CHL.

You must use a .32 cal or larger to qualify; after that (subject to the revolver/semi exclusion referenced above..and your budget) you may carry whatever you can effectively conceal.

If you are in the DFW area and looking for a good CHL class/instructor, please pm me. I am not a CHL instuctor, nor do I have and any financial interest in his operation, but the one I go to is very good and reasonably priced.

PS--Clay types faster than I do.

Deaf Smith · September 8, 2011, 09:37 PM

Once you have your CHL, if qualifying with a simi-auto, you can carry what you please.

You can carry as many as you want (but all of them must be concealed.)

Yes you can pack a twin shoulder holster with a pair of .45s, two IWB Glocks, two J .38s in ankle holsters, a pair of LCP's in Thunderwear, and a derringer in every pocket.

But they must be concealed!

But after a while you will get tired of carrying all that stuff and settle down for a nice handgun or two to pack.

Deaf

Charlie98 · September 9, 2011, 08:31 PM

...and don't psych yourself out about the qualification... if you are a decent shot, can listen to instructions and know your weapon, you'll be fine. My buddy just about talked himself out of it because he made such a big deal about the qualification.

TXGunNut · September 9, 2011, 10:05 PM

Agreed about the quals, important stuff is in the classroom. Relatively certain I and most instructors could qualify blindfolded. I know some excellent instructors in the D/FW area as well. PM if you need input. And no, I'm not an instructor, just know a half-dozen and help with quals on occasion.
If you'll NEVER carry a semi-auto or drive a vehicle where one may possibly reside the restricted revolver permit may work for you.

farmerboy · September 10, 2011, 01:11 AM

And it's not after youve completed the class you get to carry, it's when you get your actual license is when you get to.

bikerbill · September 14, 2011, 09:49 AM

Aside from being allowed to carry, your CHL means you can buy any legal firearm without any kind of waiting period ... walk in, hand the salesman your plastic, fill out the form and 15 minutes later walk out with your purchase ...

psyfly · September 14, 2011, 10:25 AM

If you aren't already pretty familiar with firearms and, in particular, firearms safety, then please get some basic instruction in same before you go take the CHL qualification.

The 'training' is (my opinion only, of course) not sufficient to make you safe if you don't already know the basics.

Best,

Will

twobit · September 14, 2011, 01:14 PM

Agreed ^ The course exposes you to the rules and regulations. The shooting part of it only checks to see if you are proficient enough with a handgun to be safe. It does not teach anyone how to safely handle a firearm. Learn that first somewhere else. One option that can help is a Texas hunters safety course offered by state licensed instructors.

Glenn E. Meyer · September 14, 2011, 01:45 PM

More training! I once had someone pontificate to me that he was a trained pistolero and SD whiz as he took the CHL course. Blah!

Course and shooting part is easy.

secret_agent_man · September 14, 2011, 02:08 PM

They say if you can shoot at and hit an attacking coyote while running, the Texas CHL is fee is waived, compliments of the Governor's Office.

Deaf Smith · September 14, 2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

They say if you can shoot at and hit an attacking coyote while running, the Texas CHL is fee is waived, compliments of the Governor's Office.

But you have to use a LCP .380!

Deaf

checkmyswag · September 14, 2011, 09:50 PM

Fees are reduced for certain things I see.

Veteran

Senior citizen

Disabled (I think)

Not for coyote shooting! That's a joke only for those who keep up on TX governors who shoot coyotes and run for president and used to be democrats news.

Class was good. I'm capable at handling firearms pre-class. Felt bad for some people (women) who weren't. They had too much of the wrong kind of help. Qualifying was very easy.

I learned a thing or two.

ftttu · September 27, 2011, 03:04 PM

If you are in Texas, you can can carry a handgun in your vehicle or a vehicle which is under your control.....if it isn't in plain view. Yes, it is the poor man's CHL and it only protects you while you are in your vehicle and/or to and from it. There are some other rules you have to follow like weapons free zones, you can't be a gang member, etc.

But, go through the CHL training and you can't lose.

hartlock · September 27, 2011, 04:10 PM

A perfect score on the qualification is 250, and minimum was
175. Believe me, I was next to a guy who shot the minimum on
my second renewal, and this guy gave me the willies, knowing
he was gonna be out on the streets,with a gun! Man, there
were bullet holes from the top to the bottom!

September 8, 2011, 06:53 PM	#1
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	TX CHL What does this allow me to carry? What I mean is...after the class and I have the license...can I carry any pistol or do I have to have them "added" to my CHL?

September 8, 2011, 07:37 PM	#2
big_bad_kitty Member Join Date: April 22, 2010 Posts: 73	If you qualify with a semi-auto you can carry either a revolver or semi-auto. If you qualify with a revolver, you can only carry a revolver. Your license will specify which you qualify with and when your instructor signs off on your qualification round, he/she will note what you used on the paperwork that you send to DPS. __________________ NRA Endowment Life Member - TX Concealed Handgun Instructor Experience - What you get when you don't get what you wanted! texasconcealedhandguninstructor.com

September 8, 2011, 07:57 PM	#3
ClayInTx Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,066	You do not have to list each gun you carry, or will carry. You must qualify with a .32 or bigger. Even if you intend to carry a revolver it’s better to use an auto for the course and not be limited to only a revolver. Rent one if you don’t have one. __________________ . No people should have to fear the will of their government; all governments should have to fear the will of their people.

September 8, 2011, 08:00 PM	#4
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,173	There is no provision to "add" anything to your CHL. You must use a .32 cal or larger to qualify; after that (subject to the revolver/semi exclusion referenced above..and your budget) you may carry whatever you can effectively conceal. If you are in the DFW area and looking for a good CHL class/instructor, please pm me. I am not a CHL instuctor, nor do I have and any financial interest in his operation, but the one I go to is very good and reasonably priced. PS--Clay types faster than I do. Last edited by orionengnr; September 8, 2011 at 08:06 PM.

September 8, 2011, 09:37 PM	#5
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	Once you have your CHL, if qualifying with a simi-auto, you can carry what you please. You can carry as many as you want (but all of them must be concealed.) Yes you can pack a twin shoulder holster with a pair of .45s, two IWB Glocks, two J .38s in ankle holsters, a pair of LCP's in Thunderwear, and a derringer in every pocket. But they must be concealed! But after a while you will get tired of carrying all that stuff and settle down for a nice handgun or two to pack. Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides

September 9, 2011, 08:31 PM	#6
Charlie98 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2006 Location: Great state of Texas Posts: 1,077	...and don't psych yourself out about the qualification... if you are a decent shot, can listen to instructions and know your weapon, you'll be fine. My buddy just about talked himself out of it because he made such a big deal about the qualification.

September 9, 2011, 10:05 PM	#7
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Agreed about the quals, important stuff is in the classroom. Relatively certain I and most instructors could qualify blindfolded. I know some excellent instructors in the D/FW area as well. PM if you need input. And no, I'm not an instructor, just know a half-dozen and help with quals on occasion. If you'll *NEVER* carry a semi-auto or drive a vehicle where one may possibly reside the restricted revolver permit may work for you. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

September 10, 2011, 01:11 AM	#8
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	And it's not after youve completed the class you get to carry, it's when you get your actual license is when you get to.

September 14, 2011, 09:49 AM	#9
bikerbill Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Location: Lago Vista TX Posts: 2,425	Aside from being allowed to carry, your CHL means you can buy any legal firearm without any kind of waiting period ... walk in, hand the salesman your plastic, fill out the form and 15 minutes later walk out with your purchase ... __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus

September 14, 2011, 10:25 AM	#10
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 932	If you aren't already pretty familiar with firearms and, in particular, firearms safety, then please get some basic instruction in same before you go take the CHL qualification. The 'training' is (my opinion only, of course) not sufficient to make you safe if you don't already know the basics. Best, Will __________________ Show me the data

September 14, 2011, 01:14 PM	#11
twobit Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2010 Location: Coyote Creak, SW Texas Posts: 597	Agreed ^ The course exposes you to the rules and regulations. The shooting part of it only checks to see if you are proficient enough with a handgun to be safe. It does not teach anyone how to safely handle a firearm. Learn that first somewhere else. One option that can help is a Texas hunters safety course offered by state licensed instructors. __________________ Twobit, Strive to live up to the opinion that your dog has of you.

September 14, 2011, 01:45 PM	#12
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	More training! I once had someone pontificate to me that he was a trained pistolero and SD whiz as he took the CHL course. Blah! Course and shooting part is easy. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

September 14, 2011, 02:08 PM	#13
secret_agent_man Junior member Join Date: March 25, 2011 Posts: 463	They say if you can shoot at and hit an attacking coyote while running, the Texas CHL is fee is waived, compliments of the Governor's Office.

September 14, 2011, 09:50 PM	#15
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	Fees are reduced for certain things I see. Veteran Senior citizen Disabled (I think) Not for coyote shooting! That's a joke only for those who keep up on TX governors who shoot coyotes and run for president and used to be democrats news. Class was good. I'm capable at handling firearms pre-class. Felt bad for some people (women) who weren't. They had too much of the wrong kind of help. Qualifying was very easy. I learned a thing or two.

September 27, 2011, 03:04 PM	#16
ftttu Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2011 Posts: 226	TX CHL If you are in Texas, you can can carry a handgun in your vehicle or a vehicle which is under your control.....if it isn't in plain view. Yes, it is the poor man's CHL and it only protects you while you are in your vehicle and/or to and from it. There are some other rules you have to follow like weapons free zones, you can't be a gang member, etc. But, go through the CHL training and you can't lose.

September 27, 2011, 04:10 PM	#17
hartlock Junior member Join Date: January 10, 2010 Location: lockhart, texas Posts: 161	A perfect score on the qualification is 250, and minimum was 175. Believe me, I was next to a guy who shot the minimum on my second renewal, and this guy gave me the willies, knowing he was gonna be out on the streets,with a gun! Man, there were bullet holes from the top to the bottom!