A little concerned about CHL instruction in Texas.

[Double Naught Spy]

1. know that the person you take your CHL class from will ultimately be put on the stand and have to testify on your behalf if you ever get into a critical incident. imagine your CHL instructor on the stand in front of a jury representing you. if you are comfortable knowing that this person will be one of your "expert witnesses" then you are okay. if not, seek another CHL instructor. there are plenty to choose from.

2. that person's credentials will be put to the test and will reflect upon you. having just a CHL instructor's certification is one thing, but remember, your "expert" witness will be put against the State's "expert" witnesses, who will most likely be "professional firearms instructors," i.e. police academy instructors, use of force experts, and the like. guys who teach full time and have made a career out of it. it's good to have your "expert" witness have equal or stronger credentials as the guys the prosecution may put up against you to say that you did something wrong.

I know several CHL instructors who have had students involved in shooting incidents including my CHL instructor. None have been called in to testify as an expert for their students. I would be very interested in knowing more about how often this happens.

 

[nalioth]

1911 is a 25 yard shooter? Ha! Try the fool is a 25 yard shooter, tops! Another "Blame the pistol for my poor performance and lack of practice" case.

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