General Discussion

In Texas you attend a 10hr class with a closed book test you must make a 70% or better on. Along with a live fire test of 50 rds.


CHL SHOOTING TEST
3 yards, 20 rounds
•1 shot, 2 seconds, 5 times
•2 shots, 3 seconds, 5 times
•5 shots, 10 seconds, 1 time
7 yards, 20 rounds
•5 shots, 10 seconds, 1 time
•2 shots, 4 seconds, 1 time
•3 shots, 6 seconds, 1 time
•1 shot, 3 seconds, 5 times
•5 shots, 15 seconds, 1 time
15 yards, 10 rounds
•2 shots, 6 seconds, 1 time
•3 shots, 9 seconds, 1 time
•5 shots, 15 seconds, 1 time

Scoring
8,9 and 10 rings = 5 points

7 ring = 4 points

on target, outside rings = 3 points


All strings start from 'low ready'. All shooting may be done with one or two hands. Until 2006, the test was shot using the TXPT target shown in the photos. The 5 point area on the target is approximately 12" across. Starting in 2006 the traditional B27 target will be used for CHL qualification. either a revolver or semi-auto of any caliber. If you only qualify with a revolver (non-semiauto/NSA category) you cannot legally carry a semi-auto. You get three attempts to pass. A 70% score

You are then given both a state and federal background check.
The background check is the same as given LE in Texas and your Texas CHL can be used instead of a NCIS call in when purchasing a firearm.

Cost of the package is $140 for the state and $100 for the class. $240 total. License is good for 5 years.

Oneshooter
Armed and Livin in Texas