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Hi,

The class runs 8-5 with usually a 45 min lunch. We usually took breaks every 50 mins - 1 hour (10 min).

The test is Scan-tron, 85 questions and closed book. It's multiple choice and very easy. Not a single person failed it and we had 154 in my class. I believe most classes are about 80 students though.

Coffee, drinks and snacks are fine. As a matter of fact, they do have a concession table set-up in the room that runs on the 'honor system', so be sure to bring some dollar bills if you want anything. They do brew fresh coffee every break in the morning, however, it isn't the best and if you're not sitting on the left side of the room, don't count on getting any. If you want to be the first in the restroom, then sit on the right side... :)

On the first morning you need to be there early to register (with ID), at that time you will be given a name badge that is used for ID purposes for the rest of the week. You'll also need that ID badge when at the range in Florence.

At no time in the class is audio or video recording permitted (or picture taking). Don't bother bringing your laptop or tablet.

For every section they cover, you will receive a hand out which becomes part of your personal instructor lesson plan (it's a printed version of the power point on screen). There is plenty of room on it for note taking in each slides 'notes' area. You'll also be provided a 3-ring binder with tabs for free. When you get there on morning one, all that stuff along with a pencil will be in front of every seat. In other words, you don't need to bring anything.

I would recommend you bring a back-up semi to the range. During our class we had 5-6 guns go down (broken firing pins etc.). Make sure your revolver isn't susceptible to hammer push-off, a trooper will inspect each firearm used.

Overall, I really enjoyed the class. Not so much for the content of the course, but for the quality of the people I met and was surrounded by all week. Don't miss the opportunity to network with other people.

I'm sorry for being a little long here, hopefully a little I've written here might help someone.

Anyhow, good luck to everyone.

Matt

Hello all,

I attended the class in early January. If anyone has any questions about it, feel free to ask.

I would highly recommend the Best Western hotel on San Gabriel Dr. for a number of reasons (use the CHL discount code). It's clean,
has a gun friendly staff, and is on the correct side of the highway. While they don't have in-room safes, they did electronically seal my room (at my request, didn't want the maids in there).

On the adjacent side of the highway there is a Wall-mart (less than a mile off Williams DR.), to the south, there is a H.E.B. Grocery store on the same side at 35/University, and if you head west on University, there is a Walgreen's on the right.

If you like coffee from McDonald's in the morning, leave this hotel and head North on the 35 access road (Mc Donald's has a really messed up parking lot, this is the only decent way to get there).

Concealed carry is fine in class, it took a few days for people to get that threw their heads... There are no 30.06 signs at the community center, obviously no 51% signs... Expect to see some semi-open carry, those are cops.

If you choose to shoot on the first relay, you better bring gloves if it's cold out.

Targets are turn-style, meaning they flip left to right, then turn back. It's not hard at all.

Any violation of safety rules, they will remove you from the range. We had one removed.

Once entering the DPS range in Florence (driving in), stay to the left and drive about a mile. That is where the pistol range is.

At the Best Western I stayed at, there was a fridge and microwave in the room. Tv dinners and pizza left-overs feed me, cheaper than
eating out every night. I made a few friends that stayed at the Candlewood Suites where there was a little kitchen (range top),
but I can' t speak to that. They seemed happy...

Good Luck,

Matt