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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
New Instructor Site: Automated forms and online registration
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:20 am
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To help fund the Texas Firearms Coalition, I have developed an online registration service for Texas CHL instructors. CHL-100s and CHL-8's are also...
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For a limited time, CHLregistration.com offered 6 month subscriptions to let instructors try our service. This limited time offer is now closed, but...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:53 pm
LTC 104
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AF-Odin »
Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:39 pm
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Back in January I (and I assume all other Instructors) received an email from RSD about the new LTC-104 that would replace the LTC 100 and LTC 101....
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Thankfully, I have copies (partially completed) of the LTC-100. And a private class on April 27. In reseaching the DPS web site, I found NO way to...
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Last post by Greybeard
Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:30 pm
It figures
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jmorris »
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:47 pm
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Since 2024 was a LTC cert renewal year, 2023 was not so great business year, and I turned 70 in January, I just figured that it was time to retire...
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Yeah, I know I'm the baby of old farts here. Like I said, 2023 was a lousy year, few classes made, and I've grown tired of hauling all the stuff back...
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Last post by jmorris
Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:48 pm
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Last post by Neverpanic1
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:47 am
More School Guardians?
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Paladin »
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:26 pm
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Reading up on HB 3, it sounds like there may be more demand for School Guardian training going forward:
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From a RAND study:
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Last post by Paladin
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:32 pm
First Responder Training 21-23 Sept
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AF-Odin »
Sun Sep 18, 2022 6:38 pm
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Anyone else on the Forum attending this iteration of this course? :tiphat:
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IIRC DPS stated that they had not received any class completions for FR training. Great instructor course, glad I took it, but really do not see that...
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Last post by AF-Odin
Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:30 pm
Instructor qualification DFW area.
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wally775 »
Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:05 pm
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Waited kind of late this year but need to get instructor qualified. I am retired so can meet anytime.
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Send me a private message. I will be in Plano at bullet trap for an LTC class in the morning and I can range qualify you with everyone else.
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Last post by Tex1961
Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:15 pm
October Breast Cancer Awareness Targets
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Neverpanic1 »
Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:53 pm
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I've seen many past posts of students posing with pink targets (Breast Cancer Awareness Month). Is there any official word on the use of these...
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One of the ranges I teach at uses the B 27 in Orange. They did have RSD come by and audit them and we’re told that the orange was an acceptable color
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Last post by Tex1961
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:03 pm
2023 Instructor Renewals
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infoman »
Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:03 pm
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You will need to:
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Well, all three certs arrived last night. Actually, not too bad, sent in first application and supporting docs on 18 August and new certs on 14...
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Last post by AF-Odin
Fri Sep 15, 2023 7:14 am
LTC Instructor Renewal Range Qualification - West Houston
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Vol Texan »
Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:13 pm
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It's that time again - looks like we get to have another range day together!
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I’ll be back out to the range early Saturday morning on 9 September here in west Houston.
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Last post by Vol Texan
Tue Sep 05, 2023 12:34 pm
B27E targets
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Neverpanic1 »
Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:04 pm
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I've only used the standard B27 target, but are the B27e targets allowed as well ? Just curious..
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:tiphat:
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Last post by Neverpanic1
Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:11 pm
Lost Renewal Paperwork
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Neverpanic1 »
Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:03 pm
Anyone else have to resubmit Instructor renewal paperwork? I was notified via email that i was missing my ltc-100, ltc-90, and credentials. I had to...
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Last post by Neverpanic1
Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:03 pm
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Last post by jeffbird
Thu Jul 13, 2023 9:54 pm
When should I get notification
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Tex1961 »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:20 pm
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My Instructor certificate shows expires 12/31/2023. When should I expect notification to renew ?
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Weirdly, I have not received an email from the state. Got the paper notification. Started to do all my stuff but talked to a buddy who said he'd...
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Last post by Scott B.
Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:00 pm
Course of Fire
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Neverpanic1 »
Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:32 am
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I'm noticing instructors using different methods on the course of fire, firing from on target and starting exercise from a low ready or compressed...
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:tiphat:
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Last post by Mike S
Tue May 02, 2023 8:20 pm
Time to modernize qual - allow Red Dots
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Scott B. »
Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:35 am
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With the explosion of red dots on guns including OEM direct from the manufacturer, has there been any movement from RSD/DPS to modernize the...
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We were told the same at our FRC.
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Last post by troglodyte
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:49 pm
Level III Requalification
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Vol Texan »
Tue Oct 18, 2022 4:25 pm
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I've had a number of folks call me recently to ask if I can conduct their firearms re-qualification for their Level III security license.
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Thank you sir. I figured that was the case, but I wanted to be sure.
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Last post by Vol Texan
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:54 pm
LTC Instructor position open DFW
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Tex1961 »
Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:17 pm
If anyone is looking for a contract LTC Instructor job, please PM me. This position is for the North Texas (Carrolton area). The position is for...
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Last post by Tex1961
Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:17 pm
First Responder Training Aug. 10-12 report Day 3 Update
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troglodyte »
Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:24 pm
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We finished up our first day. Nothing too exciting. Intro, qual, definitions, and laws. I think the troopers were expecting the same spirited...
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Over on another thread regarding the 1st Responder class we had a quick discussion about class size. I never felt in danger with 30 of us in class....
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Last post by troglodyte
Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:15 pm
B-27 targets
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howdy »
Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:43 pm
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I get ads from a company named CDNN and they had a good price for paper B-27 targets. Shipping is $9.99 for as many packs as you want so it makes it...
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The company with a NRA instructor discount is Challenge Targets.
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Last post by jmorris
Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:02 pm
Taking LTC classes under 21
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Tex1961 »
Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:05 pm
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Correct me if I’m wrong.
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Yeah, I'm with you. I have a private class coming up and one of them is 20 right now. I'll defiantly be letting them know..
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Last post by Tex1961
Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:28 am
Want to get your opinion on a student
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Tex1961 »
Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:07 am
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I would like to get a few opinions from some other instructors about a student. Had a class over the weekend and everyone was great except one...
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flashing military hand signals from the back of the class. OMG.
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Last post by philip964
Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:06 pm
(Next?) First Responders Training Aug. 10-12
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troglodyte »
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:03 pm
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I got my invite this morning for what I'm guessing is the next training. Aug 10-12
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Thanks, no invite here. :cryin Got my application in about 6PM the day they initial call came out. We will see what happens.
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Last post by AF-Odin
Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:48 am
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Last post by Vol Texan
Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:16 pm
Instructor position in DFW area
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Tex1961 »
Thu May 19, 2022 7:02 am
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Fellow instructors,
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Ok, Last bump. Any instructors looking for a little side work in DFW.
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Last post by Tex1961
Mon May 30, 2022 8:15 am
Teacher with LTC
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Tex1961 »
Fri May 27, 2022 11:03 am
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I should know this but it's escaping me right now.
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Though the School Safety Class is not a requirement as long as the individual has written permission, it is still a good idea to take the class as it...
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Last post by AF-Odin
Sun May 29, 2022 4:40 pm
Beware scam/phishing aimed at LTC instructors
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Scott B. »
Wed May 11, 2022 4:46 pm
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Just got this lovely gem in my email inbox:
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Known scammer, confirmed with reverse lookup. You can report to:
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Last post by parabelum
Sat May 14, 2022 9:44 am
You're criteria for failing a student
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Tex1961 »
Sat May 07, 2022 4:31 pm
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So this thread is for other instructors...
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My head is sore from nodding over and over reading y'all's posts... Even in my relativity short stint ( 2 years) as a LTC instructor I've already...
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Last post by Tex1961
Sat May 07, 2022 8:37 pm
Anybody go to 1st Responder Instructor Training?
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hitwsr »
Sat May 07, 2022 6:02 am
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Does anyone on this forum know how the 1st Responder Instructor Training went?
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Let's see.. This is 2022... The invite came out on a Friday I think and I submitted my form on Sunday. So I'm thinking late 2024 for me.
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Last post by Tex1961
Sat May 07, 2022 1:32 pm
DPS requiring SAAMI ammo for some, but not others???
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Paladin »
Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:50 pm
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It has come to my attention that for a number of months the DPS has waived the SAAMI ammo requirement and has been allowing NEW LTC instructor quals...
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According to the Additional Information/Requirements First responder Certification Instructor Class that was provided to one of my colleagues who is...
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Last post by AF-Odin
Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:38 am
First Responder Instructor Certification Training Course
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Tex1961 »
Fri Mar 18, 2022 4:46 pm
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Hey,
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I'm certainly not disparaging DPS's professionalism, I just think Getting training from DPS instructors at the academy in low light, running and...
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Last post by extremist
Fri Apr 01, 2022 9:09 pm
LTC-101 Going Away?
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hitwsr »
Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:28 am
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Not confirmed but heard from another instructor that the LTC-101 may be going away?
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You might want to ask him/her where they got that information.
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Last post by Tex1961
Wed Mar 09, 2022 7:45 am
Rubber stanp
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Tex1961 »
Tue Feb 08, 2022 4:52 pm
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Any other instructors here using rubber stamp for their printed name and ID number.
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I'm just doing the Adobe (or compatible program) digital signing but then I have computer and printer at classroom. I have the range info, my name,...
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Last post by jmorris
Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:59 pm
Exemption from Shooting Proficiency
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AF-Odin »
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:08 pm
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Had a new one for me today. US Army MP with military shooting record showing Pistol Expert. Stated that he was exempt from the shooting portion which...
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I'm not having any luck opening that. Complains it's just an XML wrapper.
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Last post by jmorris
Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:23 pm
Please help me understand some twists in PC § 46.15
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Vol Texan »
Sun Jan 02, 2022 11:33 am
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I periodically take the time to read through the statutes bit by bit each year, just to make sure I'm quoting scripture and verse in my LTC courses....
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I'm not an attorney, I was not involved in writing the statute, I'm just reading it. It appears 46.03(a) does not reference a hospital. That...
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Last post by wheelgun1958
Tue Jan 04, 2022 1:12 am
Anyone have news on HB1069 - First Responder Training?
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troglodyte »
Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:09 am
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was brought up in the instructor's class. Has anyone heard anything else about the instructor training other than it may be patterned after the...
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Way I read it it's for first responders pulling shifts so no, it would not apply to volunteer fire department personnel.
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Last post by jmorris
Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:26 pm
Revised LTC100 10/21
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hitwsr »
Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:21 am
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Just got the revised LTC100. There is now a Range Block that you sign/fill if a student takes proficiency before on line? And/Or also if they forget...
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Seems like a good idea. But they didn't say if they will still accept the older form?
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Last post by Paladin
Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:37 am
Instructor update
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jmorris »
Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:58 pm
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Please correct me if I misunderstood anything and add anything that changed or got added in the following classes. There were at least a couple times...
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They might use the confusion to justify a one sign fits all proposal. That would certainly be welcomed by a lot of business owners, who are getting...
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Last post by Ruark
Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:28 am
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Last post by hole_shot58
Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:37 am
Old DPS Conviction Rates Reports
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Vol Texan »
Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:12 am
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In previous years, I could go to the DPS site and select any conviction rate report from any year since the inception of the program in '96.
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You beat me to it. I was going to say that I recalled the existence of this thread but wasn’t sure I could find it.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:15 am
LTC & Intoxication
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jmorris »
Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:48 am
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I did not catch this in reading HB1927 and it was not mentioned at the in-person update (of course) but according to the new instructor outline:
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I am going to keep that, I'd rather be scrutinized than eulogized.
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Last post by DEB
Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:28 pm
The New LTC Test - needs a redo
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Scott B. »
Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:15 pm
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If you haven't taken the new LTC test, I encourage you to do it as soon as you receive the materials.
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My standard pre-test spiel includes the line, Test writing is a skill. It is not one that Regulatory Services Division has....
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Last post by Scott B.
Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:15 pm
New [Pre-paid legal service] Email
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by
howdy »
Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:58 pm
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Is It Really Constitutional Carry?
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My opinion on what's wrong with the paragraph it is not what signage, but that TABC does not define anything as bar or restaurant. It's a 51%...
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Last post by jmorris
Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:02 am
Instructor Discussion on changes
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Tex1961 »
Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:07 am
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To my fellow instructors... Can we run this thread to post and discuss the changes to the new course outline. Many of us have not been to the renewal...
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Tex1961
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Last post by AF-Odin
Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:35 pm
New LTC Instructor course materials
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troglodyte »
Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:42 pm
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I just got an email with the new material. I haven't had the opportunity to open it yet.
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It opened for me using the old password and I HAVE been to Austin and received my new certificate.
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Last post by howdy
Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:50 am
Texas DPS Handgun Training Video
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howdy »
Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:28 pm
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The law required the DPS make a training video. Here it is:
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On the DPS home page, , scroll down the bottom of the page. Under DPS Quick Links, see the middle column titled General Information. The Firearm...
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Last post by oljames3
Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:04 am
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Last post by Vol Texan
Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:21 am
Campus Carry after Sept 1
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jmorris »
Fri Aug 27, 2021 10:01 pm
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At the instructor update I swear that I heard the presenter say that campus carry was only legal if licensed. In the brochure recently posted it says...
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Sec 46.035 (b)(2) no longer applies to collegiate sporting events, unless posted 30.06. HB 1927 did not change any campus carry laws.
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Last post by oohrah
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:17 pm
Trade LTC100 for instructor renewal
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kjolly »
Mon Aug 23, 2021 6:06 pm
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Hi,
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Yes, sent you an email.
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Last post by jeffbird
Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:06 am
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Last post by jmorris
Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:32 pm
2021 - back to Austin
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Scott B. »
Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:00 pm
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Actual LTC content!
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Take good notes.
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Last post by KC5AV
Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:02 pm
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