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I am so confused about what to do with CHL class. I am schedule for Jan. 12th, and not sure what I need to do, take the class then go to pay the State (which I think is to high and stupid) and mail everything in or go to the State first. Not sure if this is even worth it. I think it is. any suggestions?

Thanks
GG

gguess66 wrote:I am so confused about what to do with CHL class. I am schedule for Jan. 12th, and not sure what I need to do, take the class then go to pay the State (which I think is to high and stupid) and mail everything in or go to the State first. Not sure if this is even worth it. I think it is. any suggestions?

Thanks
GG

If you want to get your CHL, apply on-line before you take the class. Either way you have to pay the state of Texas for your license. The price of the CHL class is a seperate cost.

What is the source of your confusion? What makes you think that the fee is "too high and stupid" and not "even worth it"?

Paying the State of Texas now, or after you take your class, won't change the time it takes for them to do thier work and to issue your CHL.

if it was me, I would take the class, as you are not sure if it is worth it or not, then decide if it is worth it.
At least if, for you, it isn't worth it, you are only out the class fee and not both.

I am with Teamless. If you are not convinced you are going to apply for the license, then take the class first, so you can make an informed decision.

If you know that you will get the license, then do the online application first. Then all you have to do after the class is send in your class completion paperwork, and wait on the state.

Teamless wrote:Paying the State of Texas now, or after you take your class, won't change the time it takes for them to do thier work and to issue your CHL.

if it was me, I would take the class, as you are not sure if it is worth it or not, then decide if it is worth it.
At least if, for you, it isn't worth it, you are only out the class fee and not both.

That said, the fees are too high; BUT, they are what they are.

gguess66 wrote:I am so confused about what to do with CHL class. I am schedule for Jan. 12th, and not sure what I need to do, take the class then go to pay the State (which I think is to high and stupid) and mail everything in or go to the State first. Not sure if this is even worth it. I think it is. any suggestions?

Thanks
GG

gguess, I assume you own a handgun. If you do, definitely take the class. the information covered in that class is invaluable, even if you don't plan on carrying a handgun in public. Understanding the laws and responsibility of gun ownership makes the CHL class well worth it.

As far as the CHL license, I believe it is invaluable as well. If you do things like buying/selling on craigslist or any private transaction making you have to meet someone you don't know, being legally armed in public is a must.

Just my opinion. At the least, take the class.

I can't speak for anyone else, but my life is sure worth a couple hundred bucks!

Songbird wrote:I can't speak for anyone else, but my life is sure worth a couple hundred bucks!

I think the question/point is why is your life worth a couple hundred bucks in Texas when that same life is only worth a fraction of that in other nearby states.

I'm in the same boat gguess. The first thing the DPS website recommends is to read a 63 page "pamphlet" called "CHL-16." After I read it, I thought, "Great, DPS wants the only people in Texas allowed to carry to be Lawyers."

I just posted a new thread called Stepwise TXCHL in this forum, in hopes of breaking it down for Joe Everyman. Sure, we all need to know the laws, but you shouldn't have to pass the bar exam in order to be able to (legally) defend your family.

The class will help make sense of the CHL-16.

I registered through the state today and am signed up to go through the class on January 12, through crossfire here in fort worth

Well finished class today

gguess66 wrote:Well finished class today

What are your thought and inclinations after taking the class? Do you feel more or less likely to follow through and get your CHL? Do you think the class by itself was worth the time and money?

For me, the first thing I did was to apply online and pay the state, then take the class, then the fingerprints, etc. Of course I knew for sure I wanted my CHL. After taking the class I was even more resolved to follow through on the other steps. I understand that now you have the option to simply use the same photo as your DL so the passport photo step is now optional.

I'm coming up on having my CHL for a year and I carry everyday and everywhere I legally can. It's made a world of difference in the way I experience and interact with the world, and in a positive way. Obviously you have to make the decisions that are right for you. It's good to know that we have the options that we do as Texans and Americans. Our choices come with great responsibility and the fact that we have these choices should not be taken for granted. Ok, I'm rambling now, good luck and be safe!

Kadelic wrote:

gguess66 wrote:Well finished class today

What are your thought and inclinations after taking the class? Do you feel more or less likely to follow through and get your CHL? Do you think the class by itself was worth the time and money?

For me, the first thing I did was to apply online and pay the state, then take the class, then the fingerprints, etc. Of course I knew for sure I wanted my CHL. After taking the class I was even more resolved to follow through on the other steps. I understand that now you have the option to simply use the same photo as your DL so the passport photo step is now optional.

I'm coming up on having my CHL for a year and I carry everyday and everywhere I legally can. It's made a world of difference in the way I experience and interact with the world, and in a positive way. Obviously you have to make the decisions that are right for you. It's good to know that we have the options that we do as Texans and Americans. Our choices come with great responsibility and the fact that we have these choices should not be taken for granted. Ok, I'm rambling now, good luck and be safe!

It was worth it. As a matter of fact I filled out the State paperwork first & then took the class and am mailing my paperwork off tomorrow.