If you were in the Early group for the range you had the added excitement of a wind gust sending 25 or so loose targets out across the range in front of all the shooters. Also every loose item in the shooting bags also blew down to the corner of the range along with the pile of spare targets.Chrispy wrote:Hi All! I got back to Houston Friday afternoon but due to a three day swim meet have finally been able to sit down and collect my thoughts about the class last week. Here are a few random ones.
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- The range was a nice experience although a little nerve racking. Having the turning targets and having to start from the ready position makes it a little more difficult. Of course I passed with both guns but didn't leave a nice group in the center like I do on a normal day at the range.
- Now time to start prepping for my first class. No date set yet. Still trying to figure out the where and the when but looking forward to it.
Chris
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- Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:56 am
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- Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:03 pm
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My recollection on the L-1 gear was $17K to buy the equipment and $1500 per year in software/hardware maintenance. L-1 has developed a "dear instructor" letter that should be sent out by the state soon.TDDude wrote:...MasterOfNone wrote:For those attending, if the instructors/presenters indicate that something is new, please share it here. We'd all appreciate it.
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With L-1 doing the prints and all the forms filled out online, the only service that could happen at the class would be passport photos. They are looking into having the L-1 picture also count as the passport photo but it’s not happening yet. The L-1 gear costs $14k I believe so having a gun range or individual teacher purchasing one isn’t really an option. L-1 is looking for partners to open up locations but only in areas that aren’t covered very well such as small towns. If applicants live out in the boonies, they are out of luck and will simply have to drive the hundred or so miles to a location. L-1 and DPS realize this is a problem but so far it has no solution. Paper print cards will not be accepted for any reason.
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Instructors will have "Instructor" on there CHL card when they renew or change address next.
TX DPS NO longer provides any type of printed form. All instructors and students must download forms and print their own if they want any type of "paper" application etc. This includes the CHL-16
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:51 pm
- Forum: Instructors' Corner
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More concerning is the number of people NOT using common sense and asking "What if" regarding every permutation of a hypothetical situation. One person in the back of the room today was trying to discern the difference in theft vs. burglary regarding use of force for engaging criminals (shooting them) at night.Luggo1 wrote:+1 there seem to be a lot of eager beavers just dying to pull the trigger on someone...kinda disconcerting that these folks will instruct others....MasterOfNone wrote:"But what if a guy is waving a pencil in a threatening manner? Can I shoot him then?"
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:39 pm
- Forum: Instructors' Corner
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You get all the info (packet) you need Day 1 of classArt S wrote:Just checking on how class is going. I am scheduled for the April 25th class and wondering what to expect.
One other question when did you get your packet for class? I got notice by e-mail with forms to be filled out but no packet yet.
Any info would be helpful.
Art S
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:09 pm
- Forum: Instructors' Corner
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Oh the number of what if questions in the class .... oh the humanity ....
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:43 pm
- Forum: Instructors' Corner
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I just made it to Austin for this class. I will be well rested in the AM but I am sure I will be snoozing in the afternoon from the look of the dry content on the syllabus. Luckily there is a Starbucks about a 1/2 mile up the hill from the classroom building.