The items that you will need to bring on the day of your CHL Class/Renewal Class:

1)  Minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition for your weapon (if available, an additional magazine for your weapon is recommended).  Additional rounds may be required due to mis-fires or should you need to retake the shooting test.

2)  Towel/rag/pad for your weapon to lie on.

3)  Eye protection (impact resistant glasses/sunglasses are acceptable).

4)  Hearing protection (your choice of in-ear or ear muffs).

Optional:  DPS is currently moving towards online applications only.  Should you be using a paper application please bring the packet to the class and we will assist you if needed.  A photo ID (driver’s license, government/business issued ID card) is required for notarizing of paperwork.

CHL Classroom instructions:

Please leave your weapon in your vehicle.  When instructed, bring your unloaded weapon and magazine(s) in a holster or case plus your ammunition into the classroom.  Ammunition should be of good quality and what you normally shoot.  Re-loaded ammunition will not be permitted for this class.  Renewal students:  please bring your unloaded weapon and magazine(s) into the classroom when you arrive.

Please wear acceptable attire for an outdoor range (closed toe shoes) based on the weather predicted for the day of the class.  We recommend that you not wear loose fitting tops/shirts as the brass being ejected from your or someone else's gun is extremely hot.  Long sleeves are not required but should be considered.  Baseball caps are recommended.

Class will begin promptly at the stated time.  We will be begin taking passport photos 15 minutes prior to the class start time so please arrive early if possible.

Handgun Basics Class:

Please insure that your weapon is unloaded when you arrive for the class.  You will need a cleaning kit for your particular type of gun, rags and the owner's manual if available.  Please bring a towel or cleaning pad for your work area.

You will need 50 rounds of ammunition for the range.  Re-loaded ammunition will not be permitted for this class.  You will also need items #2, #3 and #4 from the list above.