Explain shooting requirement for TX CHL

Status
Not open for further replies.
N

newbie4help

Member
Joined
Feb 11, 2008
Messages
229
I know you have 20 rounds 3 yards, 20 rounds 7 yards, and 10 rounds 15 yards, and you must get 175/250 points.

How are points determined? How does this work?

TYIA
 
Thanks, that was very helpful.

I'm kinda nervous - can I use my laser sight to help me out?
 
Why are you nervous? Can you spend some time at the range before your class? If so, buy a couple B-27 silhouettes, and run yourself through the course at a range.

What kind of pistol are you planning to use? Have you had a chance to shoot it much? Be certain to know how to safely operate your handgun. Disqualifications normally occur because someone is unsafe on the range, or (rarely) because they fire shots after the time limit.

As for the laser sight, I have never seen anyone use one in a qualification. I haven't seen anything that says you can't. *shrugs*

Good luck on the course, I'm confident you'll do fine. And let me know if you are in the Houston area.

Regards
--Dan
 
Testing

All the above is good advice. However, consider the following points


1. Recommend you use a semi-auto for your test. If you use a revolver, you will be limited to carrying a revolver.

2. Buy 3 boxes of factory ammo and take 2 to the range for practice at 10 yds. Load 2-5 rounds per magazine and learn to shoot the pistol. If your already experienced with this pistol, just practice with above mentioned target. Score is kept by the number of hits within the various rings. X rings getting the most points. Outside the outer ring, no points.

3. Take factory ammo for the test. I use the CCI Brand with the aluminum hulls, That way the instructor is sure there are no reloads in your gun. Most of them feel that the chance of a misfire is too great and disruptive during the test.

4. Pay attention to the instructor, follow their instructions and stay calm.

You'll do fine, good luck.
 


If youu can keep your shots in the 5 zone at the 3 and 7 yard ranges, you'll qualify even if all your 15 yard miss the target.

This is the style target I used this past June for my CHL qualification.

TBCHL_range_target.jpg

The thorax scores 5. The next is 4 and outer body hits 3.
​

​
 
calaverasslim said:
Score is kept by the number of hits within the various rings. X rings getting the most points. Outside the outer ring, no points.
Click to expand...
I may be mistaken but if the link that Dan the Man posted is correct then they get 3 points if the shot is on the paper, even if it is outside of the outer ring.

If you didn't hit the inside the rings once you would still be close to passing (Score = 150), so it shouldn't be that difficult.
 
Thanks for all the help!

1) I am familiar with this gun, I've taken it to the range ~10 times (it's my first handgun) - not as much as I'd like, but I was very busy with work this summer. I've definitely gotten pretty damn accurate at around 7 yards, but I've rarely shot farther than that, and the timing is what has me nervous.

2) My test is on Friday afternoon. I'm going to an indoor range that allows rapid fire today and tomorrow and putting about 200 rounds each day just to make sure I can do this.

3) I am in the Houston area Dan - what range can I go to that meets my needs? I'll be coming up 288 from the south so preferably something on the south side of town, or anywhere within the 610 would be fine too. Thanks!
 
I took my test in Houston with Sheryl/CDShoot using Hot Wells range for the live fire. They did not grade or score any of the targets. Apparently it was subjective - I think that only one person might have failed. It was a little woman (4-something ft tall) shooting her boyfriends's sig .20 apparently for the first time. She managed to hit concrete several times and was visibly shaking. As one of the coaches, I tried to pull her from the line, but my wife (her coach) said to back off, it was her call. I did however bring this to the attention of the instructor.

Anyway, we were told that they don't score because if one scores high and and has to use deadly force, a prosecutor might ask why one didn't try and shoot a leg or some silliness. Or if you scored low, carrying can be seen as negligent. So, we all asked in unison, "What was my score?" and he replied "You passed." They said that they were going to burn the targets as well - my wife had asked to keep hers.

The practical part is REALLY easy. Keep them all on paper and you're almost GTG.
 
Anyway, we were told that they don't score because if one scores high and and has to use deadly force, a prosecutor might ask why one didn't try and shoot a leg or some silliness. Or if you scored low, carrying can be seen as negligent. So, we all asked in unison, "What was my score?" and he replied "You passed." They said that they were going to burn the targets as well - my wife had asked to keep hers.
Click to expand...

Is there another Texas I don't know about?
 
I'm with bdickens: That's not how it went when I took the Texas test, at all. Not only were we scored, but we were allowed to keep our targets (I didn't; I've done better). The practical test was very easy, and the timing is not a problem, in the least. You'll have plenty of time to make sure every shot is on the paper, at the very least, and, if you have any talent, at all, you can make them all COM or head shots in the allotted time. I don't think they could make it any easier and still call it a "test"!
 


While the TR-100 only reflects pass or fail, scoring is mandated by DPS rules. A minimum score of 70% or 175 is the passing cut off. Scoring of the target with the rings is explained under the pic:

b27-target.jpg

Scoring

8,9,10 and X rings = 5 Points
7 ring = 4 Points
On target, Outside rings = 3 Points

PASSING SCORE = 175/250


​

​
 
Last edited:
I have never seen anyone fail the shooting portion, nor have I heard of anyone failing it.

If you can hit the paper, its a safe bet you'll pass.
 
It would seem that taking the test with a .22 semiauto target type pistol would be almost too easy.
 
To yesit'sloaded:
You must use at least .32 caliber.

To kevindsingleton:
I was refering to the paranoia about what some prosecutor might say.
 
The test is really easy, don't sweat it at all. My sister-in-law had 3 weeks shooting experience/practice before she took it and passed with no problems. The next time I have to qualify, I'm going to fudge a little and shoot a .45 ACP target pistol. I think it will be fun. If you can keep all your shots on a shoot-n-see target during practice, you'll do fine.
 
My original class, they made me buy ammo from the instructor. Some do require this.

If you can at least look down the sites at the target and shoot, you will do fine. The only people I have seen struggle look like they have never or hardly ever shot a gun before. IMO, those people need to take a beginner's course.
 
If you can't pass the shooting part of the Texas CHL test, you really really DON'T have any business with a handgun.

Of all the advice above, I think the best is "slow down".

I coached my son's girlfriend before she took hers and slow down...take your time was my constant refrain.

When she finished, her instructor told her, "I don't know who's been coaching you, but everybody should shoot this course like you did. Slow and easy."
 
Last edited:
The first and most important thing to keep in mind:

THIS TEST WAS NOT DESIGNED TO EXCLUDE PEOPLE FROM GETTING A TEXAS CHL.

This test was fully and intentionally designed so that anyone that can safely handle a firearm can pass the test.

More than a full third of your score comes from firing at a target 3 yards away. At that distance, you can almost reach out and touch the target with the muzzle of your weapon.



My personal experience:

I had known there was an actual shooting test for the CHL, but the only handguns I had at my disposal at that time were a .38 Spl Taurus revolver, and a Raven MP25. The Raven doesn't meet the minimum caliber requirement, and the revolver only gives you a revolver permit. I asked the instructor if I could borrow one of his pistols (he brings a briefcase full of 'em just for that purpose), and he handed me a double stack .45 Para Ordnance 1911.

I had never handled one of those before. I hope I never have to use one in defense of life and limb. The grip was uncomfortable, and I did not bring shooting gloves (I could've sworn they were in the gym bag along with my shooting glasses and earmuffs, but they weren't!). Worse than that, it was the beginning of January and the wind was blowing. I was rapidly losing sensation in my fingertips by the time he got the targets set up downrange.

After the first 10 shots, I had developed a flinch, from being unused to the grip, and the recoil of the gun. Halfway through the second portion of test, I could no longer feel my trigger finger from the cold and the wind.

Around the beginning of the 3rd portion of the test, I could feel my denim jacket losing its effectiveness, and I was beginning to shiver a little.




My final score was still over 275


Edit: I was meaning to type '175', as in the minimum score. Can't believe I didn't notice the typo until now.
 
Last edited:
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

L
  • Locked
Help with TX CHL Test Prep
2
Replies
28
Views
4K
rich636
R
tepin
  • Locked
Car Carry in TX without CHL
2
Replies
25
Views
2K
GEM
G
S
  • Locked
CHL/CCW Shooting Test
Replies
21
Views
1K
sc1911cwp
S
D
  • Locked
Texas CHL Training Course of Fire
Replies
16
Views
1K
dracphelan
D
J
  • Locked
First box of rounds through the P89
Replies
3
Views
404
high country
high country
Back
Top