Instructor Information

• Apply for Instructor Certification (PDF) (updated 3/15/10)
• Renew Instructor Certification (PDF) (updated 3/6/09)
• Certificate of Training (CHL-100)
• Instructor Class (PDF) (What to bring to class) (updated 04-21-10)
• TXDPS Firearms Range in Florence, TX (Map)
• Online Instructor Renewal Exam
• Student Test (PDF) (for Instructors only) (updated 6/18/09)
• Student Test Answer Key (PDF) (*updated 7/01/09)
• Instructor Updates / Notices
• Instructor Guidelines/Presentations
• Guest Instructor Approval Form (PDF)
• CHL Qualification Course Requirements (PDF)

You can contact the Concealed Handgun Licensing at :

REGULATORY SERVICES DIVISION MSC 0245
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PO BOX 4087
AUSTIN TX 78773-0245
Helpline: (800) 224-5744

The Concealed Handgun Licensing Program would like to say THANK YOU to all the handgun instructors around the state for providing an outstanding educational service to our citizens and for being an integral part of this program.  Whether it’s feedback from your students or something you’d like to share, we’re interested in what you have to say. Licensed Instructors are encouraged to submit comments to CHLInstructorComments@dps.texas.gov