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Testing procedures
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:41 pm
by pkgrif
Thanks for answering my previous questions. So I waded in and took the CHL class and now am waiting for everything to process. But the class was a weird experience. Our instructor gave the test orally (no written questions) and stated that it was mandated by the state to given that way to see if we could follow instructions. Is this true?
Re: Testing procedures
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:47 pm
by GeekwithaGun
I'm not an instructor, one will chime in, but this does not seem "normal" or correct.
Re: Testing procedures
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:13 pm
by bizarrenormality
pkgrif wrote:Thanks for answering my previous questions. So I waded in and took the CHL class and now am waiting for everything to process. But the class was a weird experience. Our instructor gave the test orally (no written questions) and stated that it was mandated by the state to given that way to see if we could follow instructions. Is this true?
That's a new one for me. If that happened to me, I would contact DPS with the instructor's name and instructor number (from the CHL-100) and get an official opinion. I would mention my partial hearing loss (true) as the reason for asking.
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Re: Testing procedures
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:45 pm
by jmra
pkgrif wrote:Thanks for answering my previous questions. So I waded in and took the CHL class and now am waiting for everything to process. But the class was a weird experience. Our instructor gave the test orally (no written questions) and stated that it was mandated by the state to given that way to see if we could follow instructions. Is this true?
The instructor for my renewal class gave the test orally and said we were all required to participate. He said the state required everyone to take the test but didn't spell out how the test had to be administered.
Re: Testing procedures
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:41 pm
by Crossfire
pkgrif wrote:Thanks for answering my previous questions. So I waded in and took the CHL class and now am waiting for everything to process. But the class was a weird experience. Our instructor gave the test orally (no written questions) and stated that it was mandated by the state to given that way to see if we could follow instructions. Is this true?
Um... NO.
Re: Testing procedures
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:04 pm
by wgoforth
jmra wrote:pkgrif wrote:Thanks for answering my previous questions. So I waded in and took the CHL class and now am waiting for everything to process. But the class was a weird experience. Our instructor gave the test orally (no written questions) and stated that it was mandated by the state to given that way to see if we could follow instructions. Is this true?
The instructor for my renewal class gave the test orally and said we were all required to participate. He said the state required everyone to take the test but didn't spell out how the test had to be administered.
Given the fact they have the written test on the instructor side of the DPS website, it appears they were saying this is how this is to be administered.
Re: Testing procedures
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:23 pm
by sjfcontrol
Crossfire wrote:pkgrif wrote:Thanks for answering my previous questions. So I waded in and took the CHL class and now am waiting for everything to process. But the class was a weird experience. Our instructor gave the test orally (no written questions) and stated that it was mandated by the state to given that way to see if we could follow instructions. Is this true?
Um... NO.
Oh, heck no!
Its on the instructor side of the website so STUDENTS can't get a copy before taking the class. This is the first I've ever heard of an oral CHL exam, and its simply WRONG!
The instructor need to be reported. Pronto.
Re: Testing procedures
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:25 pm
by wgoforth
sjfcontrol wrote:Crossfire wrote:pkgrif wrote:Thanks for answering my previous questions. So I waded in and took the CHL class and now am waiting for everything to process. But the class was a weird experience. Our instructor gave the test orally (no written questions) and stated that it was mandated by the state to given that way to see if we could follow instructions. Is this true?
Um... NO.
Oh, heck no!
Its on the instructor side of the website so STUDENTS can't get a copy before taking the class. This is the first I've ever heard of an oral CHL exam, and its simply WRONG!
The instructor need to be reported. Pronto.
I recall another CHL holder who posts on the forum saying they did their test as a group effort of the class.
Re: Testing procedures
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:59 pm
by tbrown
sjfcontrol wrote:Crossfire wrote:pkgrif wrote:Thanks for answering my previous questions. So I waded in and took the CHL class and now am waiting for everything to process. But the class was a weird experience. Our instructor gave the test orally (no written questions) and stated that it was mandated by the state to given that way to see if we could follow instructions. Is this true?
Um... NO.
Oh, heck no!
Its on the instructor side of the website so STUDENTS can't get a copy before taking the class. This is the first I've ever heard of an oral CHL exam, and its simply WRONG!
The instructor need to be reported. Pronto.
If the OP comes back, please use the contact information provided earlier to notify DPS of the instructor's testing procedures so they can fix the problem.
Re: Testing procedures
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:33 pm
by MasterOfNone
GC ยง411.188. HANDGUN PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
(d) Only a qualified handgun instructor may administer the proficiency examination to obtain or to renew a license. The proficiency examination must include:
(1) a written section on the subjects listed in Subsection (b); and
(2) a physical demonstration of proficiency in the use of one or more handguns of specific categories and in handgun safety procedures.
Emphasis added.