Texas Concealed Handgun License courses offered in Arlington the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
This page was last updated on: June 3, 2008
Extra Services
Personal Shooting and Coaching
for the individual at their skill level with
Pistol - Rifle - Shotgun - Bow
for
Self Defense - Target - Hunting
Portable 6 station turning target system
The Concealed Handgun License
Course includes the required training curriculum
Plus self help first aid, weapons care, notary service,
range fees and personal coaching if needed.
New License course is - $100
Renewal course is - $75
Passport photos and Fingerprint services are available for $10 each.
It is a violation of DPS guide lines to use class time for these services, for this $20 I will meet you outside of class time and guide you through the paper work of the licensing process.
Out of town classes and group rates are bid individually.
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off your tuition in regular scheduled classes!
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Jonnie York is a Texas Department of Public Safety CHL Certified Instructor # 01419410, Who has instructed people in shooting skills in the Metroplex for over 48 years. Having fired on the UTA rifle team in 1968 and 69 and served as a team captain. He assisted in the instruction and qualification of the ROTC classes both years. From 1968 until 1980 he trained the officers and men of the 105th MP Battalion of the Texas State Guard. Some of whom are now local law enforcement officers. In the 1980s and 90s he has shot with, trained with, and coached, nationally and internationally known champion target shooters. He has been a life member in the NRA, NAHC, and TSRA for over 20 years and a firm supporter of the Second Amendment and your right to defend yourself. This is not just a minimal course to get you your CHL; this is a comprehensive course to help you prepare yourself to survive a life and death situation. Police officers who have taken this course have compared it to police training courses, "a level above the average CHL course."
Two Day Course verses One Day Class
"Training is a Process, not an Event"
The Statutes require that the course should be no less than 10 hours and no more than 15 hours. I prefer to do a split class (4 hours on a week night and 6 hours on Saturday) because you will retain more of the information. It is your responsible that you have received the required training and you must submit an affidavit to that effect. I use a Power Point presentation with slides and video clips that will keep the attention of the experienced shooter and not be beyond the understanding of the novice. The class is an open discussion format so that we all can learn from each others observations and experiences as long as we stay on the subject matter that must be covered. As per Department of Public Safety direction class time is not to be used for finger printing, notary service or passport photos. So they are offered as a separate service done at another time from my home office.
The first class is 4 hours of classroom covering:
Eligibility & Application Process
The CHL Statutes and firearms laws
Firearms Choices
Weapon storage and safety in the home
Marksmanship
The Laws and Your Concealed Handgun License
The second class is 4 hours of classroom covers:
Non Violent Dispute Resolution Use of Force: Legal issues (information your attorney needs to defend you)
Psychological Trauma of having used force
Equipment and weapons maintance and care
First aid and self help
Range safety and marksmanship
Review of statutes and changes and examination
The Final 2+ hours is handgun proficiency and certification.
The average person can only retain 1 1/2 to 2 hours instruction at a time so breaks are necessary to maintain your concentration. To get your minimum 10 hours in and the necessary breaks makes for an extremely long day. Therefore the one day course is not recommended by the DPS staff.
This is an important decision that you are making and should not be taken lightly. The majority of the course is teaching you how to keep from using your handgun and thereby saving yourself thousands of dollars in legal fees and still protecting your life and preserve the lives of other persons. Get the most you can from your CHL course, after all, you are paying for it! It is information you may need some day.
Registered Class Dates and Times at the Arlington Elks Lodge, 601 W Pioneer PKWY:
Sign up early, this class room is limited to 10 people.
New License Class Thursday evening plus the Renewal Class Dates Saturdays
Will give you your required 10 hours training to apply for your license.
If you can not attend these times or dates, other class dates and times can be registered with the DPS with 2 days notice and my time is flexible. I can teach classes for as little as 4 people on short notice.
To get your 4 to 5 year license with no special conditions is $260 and a box of shells.
My services total$120
DPS application fee $140 without special conditions
See the DPS web site for a complete list of discounts for special conditions.
Senior or Veteran $70Active or Reserve Military fees waivedActive or Retired Peace officer $25
I have 9mm and 40 cal. Beretta handguns to qualify with for $30/$35 cleaning fee including ammunition.
!!! The Perfect Last Minute Gift !!!
A CHL-Plus Gift Certificate
A personalized certificate good for all or part of CHL-Plus services
Now Taking Reservations for spesial 2 Day Courses
scheduled for June 10, 11, 2008
Tuesday, 9am-1pm - New License Class: Laws, Rules, and Safety
Wednesday, 9am-1pm - Renewal Class: Non Violent Dispute and Force
Wednesday, 2-5pm - Range Class
or call at 817-274-3901; office or Metro 817-991-7039; cell
The Elks Lodge provides us with a comfortable and professional conference room environment, with refreshments available during breaks. This room can handle up to 12 people in comfort.
Eligibility & Application Process
