The class as described on this page (formerly "Semi-Automatic Handguns 101") is available at DCSA on a privately scheduled basis only. The class virtually duplicates the format developed for scheduled "Handgun Safety, Operation and Marksmanship 101" classes at the new Flower Mound Community Activity Center (CAC), the difference being this course can be completed in one continuous session and 100% at DCSA (with 100% of the payment to DCSA).

These private "101" classes can be scheduled for a flat fee of $200.00 plus $81.88 per student. Students will have the option (at additional cost applicable to the chosen location) of completing scheduled Concealed Handgun License "Classroom Training" before or after this "101" class at the Flower Mound Activity Center or at DCSA.

The objective of this course is for novice or inexperienced students to obtain the initial knowledge, skills and attitude to safely and responsibly own and operate a revolver or semi-automatic pistol.

The fees above includes an approximate 3 1/2 hour classroom segment, eye and ear protection, initial membership and range use fee and an approximately 90-minute/100-round shooting session with no more than one other student shooting at the same time.

Unlike the circumstances with classes at the CAC, students may bring their own handgun (of virtually any caliber) to the classroom segment at DCSA. Or, students will have the option of renting a 9mm Glock Model 19 or Kahr Model K-9 semi-automatic and purchasing ammunition at DCSA ($30 total including 100 rounds). 

If needed, particularly by those who may want to focus on a revolver for home defense only, 22 or 38 caliber training revolvers and appropriate ammo can be made available (ammo pricing varies greatly). 

Students who do bring their own handgun are welcome to bring their own ammunition (at least 100 rounds; no reloads please). 

Based upon *mutual student/instructor discretion at the time, there will be an option for the last 50 rounds of the 100-round shooting session to include the DPS CHL course "Demonstration of Proficiency". 

* Note: This Texas CHL "shooting qualification" requires a minimum of 32 caliber. Students who test with a revolver will be issued a license to carry only revolvers (of any caliber). Students who test with a semi-automatic will be issued a license good for either a semi-automatic pistol or a revolver. Past experience indicates that most students (for license versatility) want to focus initially on a semi-automatic handgun, sometimes scheduling another private session to actually take the DPS shooting test with a semi-automatic and/or to return get some "hands on" work with a revolver.

As of this time, the DCSA registration form has not yet been altered to include this class. If interest, please contact Lonnie Ward at 940-241-2376 or at dcsa1996@yahoo.com. Be sure to mention having seen this "101" class page.

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About the Instructor: Lonnie Ward is the primary range officer and trainer at Denton County Sports Association, Inc.  He has been certified in the Texas Department of Public Safety CHL instructor program since the inception of the law in 1995. He is also a National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer and certified instructor in Home Firearms Safety, Rifle, Pistol and Personal Protection. Mr. Ward is a 26-year resident of Flower Mound, the proud father of two graduates of Marcus High School and the 17'th inductee into Texas Parks and Wildlife's Hunter Education Hall of Fame. When not out of the area enjoying the great outdoors, he can be reached at dcsa1996@yahoo.com.

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