Class Day
What to bring & how to prepare
Show up with the right gear and the day goes smoothly. Print this page or pull it up the night before class.
Required gear
- Handgun, .22 caliber or larger, in working order
- 50 rounds of factory ammunition (no reloads)
- Holster or a case to transport your handgun
- Eye protection (wraparound preferred)
- Ear protection (muffs or plugs)
- Magazines — at least two if you have them
Documents
- Valid Texas driver license or state ID
- Payment confirmation or receipt
- Proof of residency if your ID address is outdated
- Military DD-214 if applying under the 18+ service rule
- A pen and something to take notes with
Comfort & dress
- Closed-toe shoes — required on the range
- High-neck shirt (no scoop or V-neck) to stop hot brass
- Ball cap with a brim
- Water and a snack; class runs about four hours
- Weather-appropriate layers — the range is outdoors
Don't own gear yet?
You can use mine
You may qualify with my handgun, and I keep loaner eye and ear protection on hand. Just tell me on your registration form so I bring enough for everyone. Range fee and gun rental are not included in tuition, and you still need 50 rounds of ammunition to qualify.
Register and pick your gear optionsYour day
How class day runs
Check-in
Arrive 15 minutes early with your ID. We verify eligibility and hand out materials.
Classroom
About four hours covering the four state-required modules, with live Q&A throughout.
Written exam
The state-approved written test. Everything on it is covered in class — nobody is surprised.
Range qualification
50-round DPS proficiency course of fire at 3, 7, and 15 yards, scored and reviewed with you.
Leave these at home
- Loaded firearms — arrive with your handgun unloaded and cased
- Reloaded, steel-core, or tracer ammunition
- Alcohol or anything impairing — you will be sent home
- Open-toe shoes, sandals, or low-cut shirts
- Firearms in unsafe condition or with known malfunctions
- Guests who are not registered for the class