Who do you recommend in Denton County?

[TexasAggie]

I'm brand new as of this morning....love the site. I did a search and couldn't locate specifics, so forgive me if this is a repost question:

Can any of you recommend a particular location/school to take my CHL?? I'm literally needing "Guns 101" if there is such a course in addition to the class for certification. I live in Lewisville, so the surrounding area (rather than downtown Dallas/Ft. Worth etc.) is preferrable. Thoughts??

[Diode]

Welcome to the forums, your going to get a lot of help as soon as everyone wakes up.

[Cosmo 9]

Welcome aboard TexasAggie! I'm also in Lewisville and could help with a little 101. This is also what Greybeard does @ http://www.dentoncountysports.com

For a close place to shoot hand guns I go to the Bass Pro Shop, $8.00 an hour. It's a decent indoor range for week days but way to busy on the weekends.

[TexasAggie]

Thanks guys. I'll need a place that rents guns, being that I don't own one as of yet. Denton County looks like a great place to go once I purchase...close as well.

Looking at a Kimber Ultra Stainless but want to shoot a few to see what I like the best. I also love the looks of the Ruger p345 but some have mentioned the clip release being a problem. Don't plan own owning more than one, nor carrying it everywhere I go. I have this horrific fear of getting thrown in prison for defending my own life...you know the courts these days. I don't trust our own laws regardless of being the victim

[Skiprr]

Welcome!

Buy a good gun; get your CHL. Taking a basic handgun class is a great idea.

There is no single firearm that is best for every need. I predict once you dive in and become comfortable with safe handling and effective shooting, you'll buy at least one more firearm.

I have this horrific fear of getting thrown in prison for defending my own life...you know the courts these days. I don't trust our own laws regardless of being the victim.

Well, if they become your only choices, it's still better to be in court rather than in a pine box.

[nitrogen]

It's a bit far for you, but i'd recommend The Bullet Trap; it's where i went, and they took care of EVERY detail of my paperwork.

[Greybeard]

T Ag -

Welcome to the forum. And thanks, Cosmo, for the .02 in my abscence (' been swamped with hunter ed. "desperados").

Yep, http://www.dentoncountysports.com pretty much sez what we've got to say. Except that December is typically not a very good month for CHL classes. They interfere with Christmas parties, family time - and hunting!

Ag, ya might want to look hard at the "Home Study + P" page. And, again, unless a real compelling need, don't run out and buy a gun just before class. More than once, I've heard "I sure wish I knew THAT before I spent all the money on THIS."

[Crossfire]

TexasAggie - Welcome to the forum! We are in Denton county (Roanoke), and we will rent you a gun for the class. It will be a Glock, but you can have your choice of lots of different Glocks!

And, if it makes any difference, we raised 2 Aggies of our own, and taught both of them to shoot.

Our next CHL class is Sat, Dec 2. You can check out our info at http://www.chl-ftworth.com

[TC-TX]

TXAg - PM sent

[orionengnr]

If you go to Bass Pro's range, on the counter are business cards from at least three CHL instructors. Can't vouch for any of them but perhaps the range guys could.

I took mine in Ft Worth; the instructor is an active duty FWPD sergeant. Great class. If you pm me I'll find his email or phone or something.

[casselthief]

I took my class at Collin County Gun Range.
it's taught by active duty weapons instructors for the Police Department.
I highly recommend it.
it was a great atmosphere, and the instructors were very knowledgeable, and forthcoming with info, and scenarios.
There's also Quail Creek Gun Range, off of 1171 and 35W. I shoot there most times, and like it pretty well.

buy a bunch of guns. like, loads. handfulls.
one for each room of the house!!!

[TexasAggie]

Thanks guys for the recs!