Help with LTC shooting test

[Tinieblo]

Hi. I took the LTC class yesterday and pass the written test. At the last minute the instructor decided that in order to do the shooting test all participants needed to take a class of basic hand gun. I already paid $ 90 for the LTC and don't want to pay another $150 for a class.

Can anyone recommend a inexpensive place in can get the shooting portion .

I am located in Austin area.

Thanks.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[popsgarland]

Howdy and welcome to TGT.

Stand by. A lot of advice is coming your way.

 

[GoPappy]

Gotta be more to this story. Was someone (or more than one) handling their gun in an unsafe manner, or displaying a complete lack of understanding of how to load and fire their weapons?

 

[servis]

Welcome.
Did you inform instructor that you did not feel the need for a basic class?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

When I took my class, the instructor had us come up one by one, and demonstrate the ability to operate our handguns.
This was before the written part, I think.
I can't remember.

 

[Mills]

Sounds like the classic , I just bought this gun and next Saturday I take my LTC course.

 

[cvgunman]

Welcome.

 

[busykngt]

At the last minute the instructor decided that in order to do the shooting test all participants needed to take a class of basic hand gun.

Assuming the class was initially and originally advertised as a complete “turn key” course / path to a Texas LTC (like most are), that strikes me as being unethical at a minimum. Kind of a “bate and switch” sorta thing. Agree with GoPappy, are we getting the full story, here?

And yeah, interesting 1st post! Welcome to the forum. We have an “introduction” thread if you’re so inclined.

 

[Tinieblo]

Gotta be more to this story. Was someone (or more than one) handling their gun in an unsafe manner, or displaying a complete lack of understanding of how to load and fire their weapons?

Safety was not the issue. He informed that in the classroom. We were not at the range at the moment he changed the rules. According to him in the previous classes he had to deal with a lot people with no shooting experience and from now on if you don't have experience with hand gun you need a basic class.

I was honest with him. I have no experience with hand guns only revolvers but he told me that they only do the test with hand gun and because lack of experience I need a basic class.

 

[Tinieblo]

Welcome.
Did you inform instructor that you did not feel the need for a basic class?

Yes I told him. But I don't have experience with hand guns only revolvers. And because the test is with hand guns and I have never use one I need the class.

What really bother me is that at the range there was this lady ( you can tell zero experience) that struggle all the time and he allowed her to do the test.

 

[Tinieblo]

When I took my class, the instructor had us come up one by one, and demonstrate the ability to operate our handguns.
This was before the written part, I think.
I can't remember.

That is exactly what I need. I have experience with revolvers but not hand guns . I just need a couple of minutes to learn how to load th

When I took my class, the instructor had us come up one by one, and demonstrate the ability to operate our handguns.
This was before the written part, I think.
I can't remember.

That is exactly what I needed. Just a couple of minutes to learn how to load the mags and point and shoot with a hand gun.

 

[SQLGeek]

You can take the LTC exam with a revolver.

 

[Tinieblo]

You can take the LTC exam with a revolver.

He told us not in his class. Only hand guns

 

[Dawico]

That is exactly what I needed. Just a couple of minutes to learn how to load the mags and point and shoot with a hand gun.

Honestly you should have learned to do this before you took the class.

You don't need a class though. You need a range buddy to show you how to operate your firearm.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Well, to be fair, it's not his job to teach you how to actually operate, load, etc.
He could have done that, but he is not responsible for basic handgun operations.
And, you should know how, prior to taking an LTC course.
I hope you got your money back.


ETA: Ninja'd.

 

[SQLGeek]

He told us not in his class. Only hand guns

You should find out why he's prohibiting you from doing something that is allowed by law and the DPS.

 

[Coiled]

Safety was not the issue. He informed that in the classroom. We were not at the range at the moment he changed the rules. According to him in the previous classes he had to deal with a lot people with no shooting experience and from now on if you don't have experience with hand gun you need a basic class.

I was honest with him. I have no experience with hand guns only revolvers but he told me that they only do the test with hand gun and because lack of experience I need a basic class.

1st off, welcome
2nd, revolvers and SA pistols are both handguns.

Unfortunately you got a d*** instructor, I think you should name him here for the benefit of others and report him to DPS. It is his responsibility to determine an individuals proficiency in the LTC setting. Tell him you want to take the shooting test as required by law and what you've already paid for.

 

[Tinieblo]

Honestly you should have learned to do this before you took the class.

You don't need a class though. You need a range buddy to show you how to operate your firearm.

I understand but I was informed about that "rule" the day of the class. On previous classes he allowed people shoot regardless of hand gun experience.

 

[mnpshooter]

Does anyone see a problem with a bunch of people running around the streets with guns and no training? Yes the criminals are doing just that, but law abiding citizens need to be much better than that. By the way a revolver IS also a handgun.