Pending class at DCSA or written proof of an approved class by a certified instructor elsewhere. DCSA facilities safety orientation checklist, membership application/liability release and class paperwork requires approx. 1 hour, typically at beginning of all classes (be on time!). Fee includes use of specific DCSA training and/or testing areas for initial use only. Orientation for new Personal Protection Associate Members (CHL, LEO, FFDO) and for new Recreational Shooter Associate Members (NRA class students or Hunter Ed. class students) varies slightly, but the required fee is the same for all first time participants:  $30 + $1.88 state tax (6.25%). 

 $31.88 per person

Texas Department of Public Safety Concealed Handgun License (CHL). Minimum 10 Hour Course for Original License Certification.  Typical course length under current DCSA lesson plan: approx. 11½ hours.  50-round "practice run" and 50-round shooting test on separate day than class: add  $40.00 to $90 price shown at right. See "CHL Home Study +P" page for many more details on "hybrid" option for beginners. Private class (1 or 2 experienced students) option: $400.00

Minimum $90.00 Per Student

or +$40 

or $220 for Home Study

Texas Department of Public Safety Concealed Handgun License. Minimum 4 Hour Course for Renewal License Certification. Minimum class size for pricing shown at right: 4 students. Minimum course length under current DCSA lesson plan: approx. 5 hours. Private class (1 or 2 students) option: $200 (1 rather long ½ day or evening).

Per Student

NRA First Steps - Pistol. Geared for beginning shooters and/or those considering purchase of a handgun. 4 students (min./max.) for pricing shown at right. Typical course length: approx: 4 1/2  hours (including the hour in first box above). Private course (1 or 2 ) option: $200 (1/2 day or evening).

Per Student

NRA First Steps - Rifle. Geared for beginning shooters and/or those considering purchase of a rifle. 4 students (min./max.) for pricing shown at right. Typical course length approx: 4 1/2  hours (including the hour in first box above). Private course (1 or 2 students) option: $200 (1/2 day or evening).

Per Student

Outdoor Life Hunter Education Home Study Course Packet.

Texas Parks and Wildlife's contract for production of the Outdoor Life packets expired and will likely eventually be replaced entirely by the "internet study" option. At the time of revision to this page (07-12-07), the packets were still available via mail order through TP&W's office. DCSA sometimes stocks the home study packets and has available at manufacturer's suggested retail price during "open house" periods only.

$15.92   

Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study Course Testing and Certification. 5 intense hours. Often removed from web site after 8 students pre-register. During decent weather, possibly a few more students (willing to attend approx. one hour more than the first eight) accepted in certain classes. Open House attendance is recommended for anyone seeking "stand by" status or possible slot #9, 10 or above during busy seasons. Be sure to read the the text in TOP BOX ABOVE & ALL specified "home study" web pages.

Per Student

In conjunction with "required reading" pages on this web site and orientation (see top box above), subsequent on-site walk-through and  paperwork requires about another one-half hour (often recommended during Open House periods). Options available to add other family members, depending on total # of "position hours" desired (rounded up to nearest hour each visit). Pricing includes Self Defense insurance for first CHL holder. See Freedom Plan pages for details.

$100 to

$400 yr.

plus tax