All original classes are 8:00AM to 6:30PM

The Texas Department of Public Safety currently requires a minimum of 10 hours of training for an original license. The majority of the class is the law and other aspects of carrying a handgun for self defense.

Why is the class 10 hours? See the Instructors Forum

 The State requires several instructional areas:

• Use of Force
• Weapons Storage and Safety
• Weapons Laws
• License Administration
• Non-Violent Dispute Resolution

Practical areas:

• Basic Marksmanship with Range Qualification
• A written examination with multiple choice and true/false questions.

 We also include the: Fingerprinting / Passport Photos / Notary Service

We will provide you with an application packet if you don't have one.

Or, you can go the State website, order a packet and even prepay for your license.

Going to the State website will speed up you applicaiton process.

Equipment:

• Handgun semi or revolver .32 caliber or higher.  (For semi & revolver licenses see FAQ’s)
• (We have loaner guns if you don’t have a gun or a semi and want a semi license.)
• At least 50 rounds of ammo for the gun.
• Hearing and eye protection. (We have loaners)