Texas CCW non-resident: anyone get one lately?

2SAM22 · Dec 1, 2014

Come to Austin, get some of the best brisket you'll ever have, and you can make fun of the hipsters while eating it.If you plan right I'll bet you can do the class and still make it to get your fingerprints in the same day. The fingerprint scheduling is done online.

My wife and I did the class this past Spring. Had the CHL in hand about a month afterwards.

The class times vary. Some classes go a little longer because they feel the minimum isn't enough time to teach everything.

NormH3 · Dec 1, 2014

2SAM22 said:
Come to Austin, get some of the best brisket you'll ever have, and you can make fun of the hipsters while eating it.If you plan right I'll bet you can do the class and still make it to get your fingerprints in the same day. The fingerprint scheduling is done online.

My wife and I did the class this past Spring. Had the CHL in hand about a month afterwards.

The class times vary. Some classes go a little longer because they feel the minimum isn't enough time to teach everything.

Is the "County Line" still open? Use to travel to Austin when I worked for TI.

2SAM22 · Dec 1, 2014

NormH3 said:
Is the "County Line" still open? Use to travel to Austin when I worked for TI.

As far as I know but there are some other excellent options. A short trip away is Lockhart and at least 4 fantastic BBQ joints.

http://www.lockhart-tx.org/web98/visitors/bbqcapitaloftexas.asp

flyhimd · Dec 1, 2014

Thanks all for tips and ideas. I'm contemplating a January trip to Arkansas anyway, and since Dallas will be a connecting flight anyway, may as well stay a day or two, do the course and prints, then head on to Little Rock. Adding Texas non-resident only gives you TX and PA (if you have UT and FL).

flyhimd · Dec 1, 2014

Great site for reciprocity; very interactive: http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html

Pinecone · Dec 4, 2014

2SAM22 said:
Come to Austin, get some of the best brisket you'll ever have, and you can make fun of the hipsters while eating it.If you plan right I'll bet you can do the class and still make it to get your fingerprints in the same day. The fingerprint scheduling is done online.

My wife and I did the class this past Spring. Had the CHL in hand about a month afterwards.

The class times vary. Some classes go a little longer because they feel the minimum isn't enough time to teach everything.

How do you schedule prints? And are they available on weekends?

We are seriously thinking about a TX trip anyway, and adding the CCW would be great.

pilotguy · Dec 4, 2014

The scheduling system is online so you will see any available dates and times.

Odiferous Maximus · Dec 4, 2014

Pinecone said:
Funny thing is, my UT permit is valid is TX, so I could carry to the carry class.

Even better - no permit is necessary to have a gun in your car in Texas. Furthermore, you CAN carry it concealed from your door (home or hotel) directly to your car, and from your car directly to the business running the CHL class.

ryan_j · Dec 4, 2014

Yeah I carried all the way when I was there except in 30.06 and TABC 51% places as well as others prohibited by law

Pinecone · Dec 4, 2014

pilotguy said:
The scheduling system is online so you will see any available dates and times.

A link?

pilotguy · Dec 5, 2014

I used Lone Star Gun Training:

http://lonestarguntraining.com/

I don't actually need a Texas CCW but since I buy guns from time to time when I am there it really speeds things up when I have a CCW. Some dealers are hesitant to ship to a dealer in another state but if you have a CCW, it is checked daily by Texas DPS, so they know you are good to go. Plus it had a live fire component and I love shooting--and I aced it!

The DPS site is here:

http://www.dps.texas.gov/RSD/CHL/index.htm

FAQ's:

http://www.dps.texas.gov/RSD/CHL/faqs/index.htm

Here is the application site:

https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/chl/

flyhimd · Dec 18, 2014

Question about issuance to Maryland residents...

Well, I'm set up for the training in Dallas in January, but was warned by one place that Texas may not approve it because hey'll only issue if you come from a state with reciprocity, which Maryland has none.

Anyone have any first-hand experience with it? I could call but wanted to check with ya'll first..

pilotguy · Dec 18, 2014

You are fine. Texas does not require you have a MD permit.

ryan_j · Dec 18, 2014

Make sure you practice. You need to qualify, the shooting test isn't particularly hard though. I scored a perfect 200 with my Springfield XDM 45

Who are you doing the class with? Did you schedule your fingerprints as well?

pilotguy · Dec 18, 2014

The Texas CHL is scored on a 250 point course so I think you meant a perfect 250!

It was pretty fun and one of the reasons that I got the permit.

Range Qualifications for Texas CHL

A total of 50 rounds are fired during the course of the qualification test. A score of 70%, or 175 points of a possible 250, is required to pass. The target used is a TX-PT which is a human-shaped silhouette target measuring 45 by 24 inches. All shooting is from the ready position, which means the gun is already in your hands and aimed in. No holster shooting or shooting from concealed is required.

Course of Fire:

3 yard line - 20 shots:

1 shot in 2 seconds, 5 times
2 shots in 3 seconds, 5 times
5 shots in 10 seconds, once

7 yard line - 20 shots:

5 shots in 10 seconds, once
1 shot in 3 seconds, 5 times
2 shots in 4 seconds, once
3 shots in 6 seconds, once
5 shots in 15 seconds, once

15 yard line - 10 shots:

2 shots in 6 seconds, once
3 shots in 9 seconds, once
5 shots in 15 seconds, once

CypherPunk · Dec 18, 2014

Texas law requires 1 self defense shot no faster than every 2 seconds, up to 5 times. This is probably to give the attacker the option to surrender.

If not, you are permitted to make up to 2 shots every 3 seconds, at least 5 times, if you are still under imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death.

There are no exceptions to that rate of fire. I think it's a misdemeanor if you are timed failing to comply.

gamer_jim · Dec 19, 2014

pilotguy said:
The Texas CHL is scored on a 250 point course so I think you meant a perfect 250! It was pretty fun and one of the reasons that I got the permit.

That looks so fun.

Another course I would love to try is the air marshal qualifier. I have no desire to be an air marshal but they could make a boat load of money if they opened that course up to non-applicants.

http://www.thegunzone.com/fam-lawman/fam-qual.html

Vile Shadow · Dec 19, 2014

CypherPunk said:
Texas law requires 1 self defense shot no faster than every 2 seconds, up to 5 times. This is probably to give the attacker the option to surrender.

If not, you are permitted to make up to 2 shots every 3 seconds, at least 5 times, if you are still under imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death.

There are no exceptions to that rate of fire. I think it's a misdemeanor if you are timed failing to comply.

Sounds tough. I'll have to try it next time I'm at the range.

With a rule like that it definitely behooves one to make sure they have enough gun, so to speak.

flyhimd · Dec 21, 2014

@ryan_j: I'm doing the CHL course at Texas handgun academy, helpful and prompt replies by email, $60. Based on the other posts, I'll definitely practice with a shot timer. I didn't understand the slow rate for the test at first, but some of the posters explained it well...provides time to surrender. I've been skilling myself to shoot fast and accurately. Guess the south takes life's pace a little slower.

pilotguy · Dec 21, 2014

It is not really that bad! You won't need to practice if you shoot a few times a year.

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