CHL Class Information

You MUST have all of the following PRIOR to taking the CHL class:

  • Your CHL Packet from TXDPS (if you have not sent for it you can find a request form online.   NEW LICENSE STUDENTS need to request application packets online.

  • If you are a RENEWAL STUDENT and you have not yet received your blue renewal card in the mail and you have less than 6 months till it expires, contact TXDPS (800) 224.5744 Option 4.

  • Sign up for the Class online or at the Rifle & Pistol Proshop prior to the class.

  • 50 rounds (100 recommended) of factory ammunition (no reloads allowed) for the caliber gun you plan to qualify with.  (Ammo can be purchased in the Rifle & Pistol proshop).

  • Handgun must be .32 caliber or larger

  • Eye & Ear protection is mandatory. (both are available in any proshop)

  • Pen, Pencil, and Paper for note taking.

Our cost for the class is $99 for Renewals and $165 for New Applicants.  This includes the required fingerprinting, photographs, notary service, and CHL Certificate.

The course is 12 hours for New Applicants and 8 Hours for Renewals. (Course length is mandated by the State and cannot be changed by the instructor).

Class begins at 8am and ends about 4pm for Renewals and around 7:30pm for New Applicants.  There will be periodic short breaks through out the course.

**Students must be in the classroom by 8:15am as the doors will be locked after that time.  All late students will have to reschedule for the next available course.

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