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: $31.88 each + $400.

Including the $31.88 above, 

 $99.88 or

$139.88

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. 4 to 5 hours) for 1 or 2 students: $31.88 each + $200.

$59.88 Per Student (includes the $31.88 above.)

Handgun Safety, Operations and Marksmanship 101. Typical total course length:  If a scheduled class, pricing/timing as described on the "101" class web page ($131.88 includes the $31.88 in top box above: and for some, shooting on a separate day). 

Private: Approx: 6 continuous hours (including the hour in first box above) for the first 1 or 2 students. $31.88 each plus $200. 

Private: $200.00 Plus $31.88 per student (the $31.88 in top box.) for up to 2 students.

Scheduled classes or private for more than 2: $131.88 each.

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.

$31.88 Per Student +$200.00

Outdoor Life Hunter Education Home Study Course Packet.

Discontinued (in favor of internet study option)

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.

Current DCSA members only: email to request discount code. 

Private hourly instruction, handgun tryouts, cleaning sessions, etc. : $60 per hour plus targets, ammo and/or cleaning supplies (plus 6.25% sales tax as applicable).

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