Gotta wait another year to jump through Texas' hoops?! Sigh.

[firearms_instructor]

So this year we moved out of the overpriced tropical paradise known as South Florida and relocated to Austin, Texas.

We were busy with new jobs\projects\settling in to new home, so I wasn't in a big rush to become active with organizing firearms courses.

I had heard that I had to take a course from the DPS to teach in Texas (Florida didn't require that, my NRA creds were good enough for Florida). OK.

I had heard that it cost $100. I must say, Texas sure seems pro-active about revenue collection.

But the kicker is that I finally got down to business today and went onto the DPS website, only to find out that they only teach the course once a year and I missed it for this year - it was in June. Aaargh.

On top of that, they ask for tons of info - I stopped when they asked for my employer - how the heck is that relevant?

I was planning to my services as an instructor for a fund raiser firearms course with the proceeds donated to Ron Paul's election campaign.

Texas' CCW Instructor program leaves much to be desired.

 

[makarova]

asked for your employer

First thing I would do is look up both the law and relevant code. Make em show you where that question is authorized. That might be interesting

 

[El Tejon]

Thank goodness I live in a state where all of that nonsense is not required!

Toward that day when it is this good everywhere!

 

[Art Eatman]

I suggest you get all your paperwork in order. Get your CHL, for starters, since that will give you some better familiarity with "the system". And, in the meantime, find out about advertising potential and what others around Austin are doing to attract customers.

And for all that it's off-topic, if Paul survives the primaries, you then, after June, can give money. The election is November, 2008.

makarova, if the questions about such as employer were on-line, I guarantee you that it's part of what's required under the law. "Self" works, of course, if such be the case.

The Department of Public Safety is quite cooperative about folks who want a CHL, but they're picky about the quality of the instructors. Maybe even "plumb snoopy". I would be. After all, there's some liability as to any sort of certification...

Art

 

[44Brent]

1. Utah licenses are recognized in Texas, even for residents.
2. If you become certified with the State of Utah, you can teach the Utah class in Texas.
3. A Utah license costs about $60 (far cheaper than the $140 Texas license).
4. Save some Texas residents $80 by getting a Utah license.

 

[Elza]

firearms_instructor: Texas sure seems pro-active about revenue collection.

You ain't seen anything yet! Otherwise, Texas isn't a bad place to live.

 

[AndyC]

I'll be doing mine next year as well - hopefully my permanent residence is in by then *sigh*