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LAYGO wrote:I just took my course on 8/4 & the instructor said he had lots of cancellations because they were going to wait for the shorter class requirements. He said the joke was on them because he'd still teach a 10hour course anyways.

Of the 3 classes I've been to, his was the best.

First, that's a crappy attitude since the students aren't trying to get over on the instructor. They are simply exercising an option that the state legislature has given them. As far as the class length is concerned, instructors can still make the class as long as they choose. But the required information & test have to be given within the mandated 4-6 hours. Anything after that should be presented as optional.

If you're in the Houston area, I'd highly recommend our own Charles Cotton-who teaches a monthly class at PSC in Friendswood or Brian Mobley at The Arms Room in League City.

All of the required material will be covered in either class. New licenses and renewals have taken the same test & the renewals were only required to take a 4hr class.

The longer class may give you an opportunity to get additional information about concealed carry that is not required but usually added to get to the minimum time. The shorter class won't leave you with that mentally exhausted feeling of being in a classroom all day long. Based on comments that I've seen, instructors won't be lowering their prices for the shorter class. Another thing to consider is that the longer class may be a bit more fluid since the instructors have been teaching to the 8-10hr mark. They'll have to make some adjustments for the shorter class, and those things will probably take a while to iron out.

Should be clear as mud for you! Good luck with whichever route you ultimately choose.