Pending class at DCSA or written proof of an approved class by a certified instructor elsewhere. DCSA facilities safety orientation checklist, membership application/liability release and class paperwork requires approx. 1 hour, typically at beginning of all classes (be on time!). Fee includes use of specific DCSA training and/or testing areas for initial use only. Orientation format for new Personal Protection Associate Members (CHL, LEO, FFDO) and for new Recreational Shooter Associate Members (NRA/101 class students or Hunter Ed. class students) varies slightly, but the required fee is the same for all first time participants:  $30 + $1.88 state tax (6.25%). See * footnote immediately below.

 $31.88 per person

Texas Department of Public Safety Concealed Handgun License (CHL). Minimum 10 Hour Course for Original License Certification.  Pricing shown is for classes conducted 100% at DCSA. $161.88 pricing includes 50-round "practice run" and 50-round shooting test independently scheduled on a separate day after the 10-hour classroom segment. See other web site pages for details on these and "hybrid" options for beginners. Private class (1 or 2 experienced students) option: $400.00 + $31.88 each.

Including the $31.88 above, 

 $121.88 or

$161.88

Per Student

Texas Department of Public Safety Concealed Handgun License. Minimum 4 Hour Course for Renewal License Certification with classes conducted 100% at DCSA. See CHL Classes web page for details. Private class (approx. 5 hours) for 1 or 2 students: $200 + $31.88 each.

$96.88 Per Student (includes the $31.88 above.)

Handgun Safety, Operations and Marksmanship 101. Typical total course length: Approx: 5 hours (including the hour in first box above) for the first 1 or 2 students.  See link on left for a more comprehensive description. Also of possible interest: See "Flower Mound CAC Classes" page for similar class on a scheduled (and less expensive) basis.

 $200.00 Plus $81.88 per student (includes the $31.88 above.)

NRA First Steps - Rifle or Pistol. Geared for beginning shooters, those needing a specific certificate and/or those considering purchase of a firearm. 4 students (min./max.) for pricing shown at right. Typical course length approx: 4 1/2  hours. See web page and/or call for more details.

$200.00 + $31.88 Per Student.

Outdoor Life Hunter Education Home Study Course Packet.

Texas Parks and Wildlife's contract for production of the Outdoor Life packets expired and will likely eventually be replaced entirely by the "internet study" option. At the time of revision to this page (07-12-07), the packets were still available via mail order through TP&W's office. DCSA sometimes stocks the home study packets and has available at manufacturer's suggested retail price during "open house" periods only.

$15.92   

Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Home Study Course Testing and Certification. 5 intense hours. $46.88 pricing includes the $31.88 indicated in top top above plus $15 state fee. Be sure to read the the text in top box above and ALL "home study" web pages specified here.

Per Student

In conjunction with "required reading" pages on this web site and orientation (see top box/$31.88 fee above), subsequent on-site walk-through and  paperwork requires about another one-half hour (often recommended during Open House periods). Options available to add other family members, depending on total # of "position hours" desired (rounded up to nearest hour each visit). Pricing includes Self Defense insurance for first CHL holder. See Freedom Plan pages.

$100 to

$400 yr.

plus tax