Houston Concealed Handgun License
Jim Pruett's Guns and Ammo keeps a contact list of trusted Concealed Handgun License (CHL) teachers and classes in Houston and surrounding areas. These classes/entities can offer more information regarding handgun ownership and carrying requirements. Due to staffing limitations, we are no longer offering these classes at the store; however, we encourage you to take a class and gain the confidence that all gun and weapon owners should possess.
In the United States, carrying a concealed weapon (CCW, also known as concealed carry) is the legal authorization for private citizens to carry a handgun or other weapons in public in a concealed manner, either on the person or in close proximity to the person. Most CHL courses include all the processing, photographs, fingerprinting, and notarization of documents required by Texas to receive your license or renewal.
Texas requires a minimum of ten hours of training for an original-issue license, and four hours of training for a renewal. In an original-license class, the state requires several areas of instruction to include: weapons laws, non-violent dispute resolution, use of force and deadly force, weapons storage and safety, and basic marksmanship including range qualification. In a concealed handgun license class, many topics will be presented, and discussed by a licensed to teach instructor.
After classroom instruction and demonstration, a proficiency course will be administered. The shooting portion will consist of three (3) distances – at three yards, seven yards, and fifteen yards – for a total of 50 rounds. There are certain time restrictions in each of these sections. Any person attempting this class shall score at least a 70% on the written examination and the shooting proficiency exam to obtain a license. A student will have three (3) attempts to pass both the written exam as well as the shooting proficiency exam.
required materials | chl classes
- Handgun of at least .32 caliber.
- A minimum of 50 rounds of approved ammunition. No reloads, Blazers or Wolf please. Due to weapon malfunctions, you will need additional rounds if you fail to qualify the first time.
- Eye and ear protection (MUST BE SAFTY GLASSES & MUFFS) If you wear eye glasses, that will work but wear a cap. Just a thought, you might want to wear protective eye wear over your glasses to keep them from getting dusty and scratched.
What You DO NOT Bring to the Range
- No pre-loaded mags
- No holsters
- *Please leave your CHL packets in your vehicle.
What You Need to Bring to the Class Room
- Your drivers license or state issued ID card.
- Your 2 Passport type photos.
- For new students a packet will be provided, renewals should have a packet.
- You can bring your pistol in the class room but keep it in the box or bag AT ALL TIMES!
Just a Reminder
Brass from a handgun is HOT. Please wear clothing that will not permit the brass/shell casing from lodging in your shirt. Wear shoes that cover your feet. A shell casing hitting your foot is hot and distracting! Also wear a brimmed cap which will keep shells away from your face. Don't forget your eye and ear protection.
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