Hunter Education Course Frequently Asked Questions & Study Links
Handgun Safety, Operation and Marksmanship 101
Concealed Handgun License Courses
Open House/Orientation Schedule/Appointments
Registration Form for All Non-Hunter Ed. Classes
Private Sessions for Inexperienced Shooters
Law Enforcement Use/Security
Local law enforcement agencies and/or individual officers are welcome to schedule an appointment to discuss and/or make arrangements for future use of DCSA facilities, including special low light shooting capabilities.
The Range Training Officer for an agency desiring to check out DCSA facilities, requirements, costs, etc. should contact Lonnie Ward at snail-mail address shown on home page, dcsa1996@yahoo.com or via mobile phone (940-241-2376).
While the most common use of DSCA facilities is for individual officer qualifications indoors with handguns during the day, local SWAT or SORT team members have and may conduct specialized training operations outdoors with night-vision equipment, dogs, etc.
Local LEOs whose departments (Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Double Oak and Highland Village) have arrangements with DCSA for qualifications may also be able to practice 24/7 at no additional cost. Officers with such interest should get approval from supervisor then:
(1) Read all applicable "Required Reading" pages on this web site
(2) Attend a scheduled Open House and 1-hour DCSA safety Orientation (see links on left)
(3) Complete Liability Release and obtain door lock combination
Other certified Peace Officers who opt for a "Freedom Plan" for personal practice purposes can have inexpensive access to the indoor range (when not in use) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. See "Freedom Plan" page(s) for details.
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Of particular interest to retired LEOs:
Application
HR218 is now known as Title 44USC sections 926b and 926c.
The text of the law and other good info is here at LEAA.ORG
Carry laws are under the Chapter 46 - weapons section of the Texas
Penal Code
This section below "Under construction":
Annual qualifications possible at DCSA for $30 per year per gun for Freedom Plan Members, $61.88 (including 1-hour orientation) for new arrivals and qualifying with either semi-auto or revolver.
Add $30 for 50-round qualification run with second gun.
Passport photo and notarization available for $15.00.
Course of Fire (from DPS on
12-23-08):
To successfully qualify, shooters must complete this course with a minimum score of 75% (188 out of possible 250). If any malfunctions are encountered, the shooter will work through the problem and finish the course of fire.
Stage 1: Twenty rounds will be fired from 3 yards. All firing will be done one handed, weapon hand only.
A. Five rounds fired in a “One Shot Exercise” 2 seconds allowed for each shot.
B. Ten rounds fired in a “Two Shot Exercise” 3 seconds allowed for each two shots.
C. Five rounds fired in ten seconds.
Stage 2: Twenty rounds will be fired from 7 yards. All firing will be done holding the gun in two hands.
A. Five shots will be fired in 10 seconds.
B. Five shots will be fired in 2 stages:
1. Two shots will be fired in 4 seconds.
2. Three shots will be fired in 6 seconds.
C. Ten rounds 25 seconds. Two 5-shot strings with a mandatory reload after the first five rounds.
Stage 3: Ten rounds fired from 15 yards. All firing will be done holding the gun in two hands.
A. Five shots fired in two stages:
1. Two shots fired in 6 seconds.
2. Three shots fired in 9 seconds.
B. Five shots fired in 10 seconds.