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STEPS TO OBTAIN YOUR TEXAS CHL
1. Take the Training Course and Shooting Qualification Test
(Fee for Training paid to Big Texas Training.)
Taking the training course for your new CHL will require 10 hours, and includes a written examination and firearms qualification. You must pass both with a score of 70% or better.
The written exam covers law, nonviolent dispute resolution, and safe handgun handling, use, and storage.
The shooting practical requires you to fire fifty rounds (slow fire) from a handgun of .32 caliber or greater, 20 rounds at three yards, 20 rounds at seven yards, and 10 at fifteen yards. If you qualify with a semi-auto you will be able to carry a semi automatic or a revolver. If you qualify with a revolver you are only certified to carry a revolver. If you shoot a Taurus Judge you must use .45 LC not the 410 shot shells.
Proficiency Test - Course of Fire
(State Approved B-27 Target - Red, Green, Black or Blue))
B27 Target 3 yard line 20 shots:
1 shot, 5 times
2 shots, 5 times
5 shots, once
7 yard line 20 shots:
5 shots, once
1 shot, 5 times
2 shots, once
3 shots, once
5 shot, once
15 yard line 10 shots:
2 shots, once
3 shots, once
5 shots, once
Scoring
8,9,10 and X rings = 5 Points
7 ring = 4 Points
On target, Outside rings = 3 Points
After you pass the written test and handgun qualification you will receive your “Certificate of Training” (CHL-100).
2. Submit your application to the...
Texas Department of Public Safety Regulatory Licensing Service Concealed Handgun Licensing Bureau
Go to the Texas Department of Public Safety Regulatory Licensing Service Concealed Handgun Licensing.
Click HERE to Apply
For that you must have:
- Social security number
- Valid driver license or identification car
- Current demographic, address, contact, and employment information
- Residential and employment information for the last five years (new users only)
- Information regarding any psychiatric, drug, alcohol, or criminal history (new users only)
- Valid email address
- Valid credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express) ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Texas DPS License Fee Schedule
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NEW
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RENEWAL
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Handgun License - Standard Condition
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$140.00
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$70.00
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Active Judicial Officer
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$25.00
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$25.00
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Retired Judicial Officer
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$25.00
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$25.00
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Active Military / Discharged within the last year
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$0.00
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$0.00
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Active Texas Peace Officer
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$25.00
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$25.00
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Retired Texas Peace Officer
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$25.00
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$25.00
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Retired Federal Officer
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$25.00
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$25.00
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Senior Citizen
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$70.00
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$35.00
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Indigent
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$70.00
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$35.00
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Felony Prosecuting Attorney
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$0.00
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$0.00
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Veteran
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$70.00
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$35.00
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Other / Assistant Prosecutor
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$140.00
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$70.00
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3. Get Your Fingerprints & Passport Photo
You will need two passport photos. (Remember: no hats, caps, scarves or other head coverings or sunglasses.)
Under State law Texas DPS must conduct a fingerprint based State and FBI Criminal History background check as part of the application process for both original and renewal applicants.
As of March 1, 2011 applicants must use Electronic Fingerprint Submission through L-1 Identity Solutions.
L-1 Electronic Fingerprint Info
4. Mail Paperwork to DPS
For on-line applicants you still must mail a few follow-up documents to the DPS.
Original Certificate of Training (Form: CHL-100)
Photo Holder/ID Signature (Form: CHL-6 for signature ONLY) Make sure to sign this form in center of Signature Box??
Receipt for fingerprints from L-1 Identity Solutions
Any supporting legal documents necessary.
For all paper document applicants you must mail your entire completed document package with payment to the DPS. (Payment must be by: personal check, cashier’s check, money order)
Mail to:
REGULATORY SERVICES DIVISION MSC 0245
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PO BOX 4087
AUSTIN TX 78773-0245
If you have questions call DPS at (800) 224-5744
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