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punkndisorderly wrote:If at all possible, bring a spare semi and spare revolver, also bring spare ammo. Most importantly, shoot what you are bringing before you show up.

I was amazed at the number of people who failed the range portion one or two times because of equipment failures. I know I loaned out my revolver to one guy who was having issues with his S&W model 29 (and yes he was shooting magnums).and loaned out my glock to two people who had equipment failures with their semi's. I also sold my spare ammo to folks that brought only 50 rounds and failed to qualify the first time.

I'd hate to waste all that time and money only to have Murphy kick me in the crotch and have my equipment go down.

howdy wrote:

2firfun50 wrote:

sjfcontrol wrote:

CainA wrote:I brought reloads(commercially made, not home rolled-not sure it matters). I agree with howdy about the range requirements, the range I went to only allows brass. Make sure you have 50 rounds.

You best have AT LEAST 50 rounds for each firearm. Better to allow for the possibility of having to re-qualify.

Thanks a bunch. I've got 1 box of remington .38 spl and 1 box of amacor 9mm. I'd see them on the list. Got a little time to find some more.

.38 is not that hard to find. My local Academy always has it. The Range Officers at the DPS range Do check your ammo. They are very strict on range rules and they have no sense of humor when it comes to infractions (as it should be) Many of the students bring extra ammo. They might sell you a box if needed, but I would not count on that. You need to think about bringing a spare pistol too. Every time I have gone for requal,there is a least one shooter with a broken pistol. Someone has always had a gun they could shoot, but again, don't count on it. You must score 90% so a strange pistol might not be good. It is a beautiful range in the middle of no where. Be sure to watch your mileage when you turn off the main road. That is about the only way to find the little road leading to the range. I don't recall if it was on my GPS.

I know this is off subject...but. Don't show up with a 2 inch barrel revolver. I know that is what people carry, but don't try to qualify with that. I use a 6" S&W that is a nail driver. I see guys with the Matt Dillion 9" special cowboy revolver. Make it easy on yourself. Same for your pistol.

sjfcontrol wrote:

CainA wrote:I brought reloads(commercially made, not home rolled-not sure it matters). I agree with howdy about the range requirements, the range I went to only allows brass. Make sure you have 50 rounds.

You best have AT LEAST 50 rounds for each firearm. Better to allow for the possibility of having to re-qualify.

RottenApple wrote:

2firfun50 wrote:For the CHL Instuctor profiecency test, is there an approved list of ammo? Due the problems of getting ammo, I want to start looking early.

There are no ammo requirements other than .32 cal an above.