Renewal Class Scrubbed...

[GRAYWOLF]

Now we just sign a form outlining the new laws, no more class for renewal

Texas Legislature Online - 83(R) Text for HB 48


Unless someone thinks Perry won't sign it!

 

[steve-o]

this will hurt the chl instructor business

 

[dalto]

this will hurt the chl instructor business

Especially combined with the reduction in class hours.

 

[txinvestigator]

Now we just sign a form outlining the new laws, no more class for renewal

Texas Legislature Online - 83(R) Text for HB 48


Unless someone thinks Perry won't sign it!

I don't see where it was sent to the Governor?

 

[GRAYWOLF]

the reduced hours should increase business.

 

[GRAYWOLF]

I don't see where it was sent to the Governor?

give it a couple of days...it just passed both chambers.

 

[txinvestigator]

give it a couple of days...it just passed both chambers.

You are right. Duh!

 

[RPB]

I don't see where it was sent to the Governor?

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB48

 

[txinvestigator]

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB48

Yeah, I can read but thanks.


As I wrote, I don't see where it has been sent to the governor. I looked at the History tab, and it does not show sent to the Governor. I didn't, at that time, notice it had passed both house and senate.

 

[Bithabus]

This is a great bill. Glad it got through.

 

[Dred]

Won't hurt Texas instructor's much. But won't help the guys pushing alternative permits a bit. Yes, it is on Perry's Desk.

 

[steve-o]

the reduced hours should increase business.

You think that many people haven't got their chl because it involves a full day of class and shooting?

 

[GRAYWOLF]

there are a lot of folks that decided to wait once they found out about this bill.

 

[OFFascist]

You think that many people haven't got their chl because it involves a full day of class and shooting?

I couldn't quantify it with a number or a percentage but I would say yes, that and the cost.

My wife didn't want to take the class because she didn't want to spend a whole day doing it, so last time we were visiting friends in Washington State we both went through the process to get a non-resident CHL there. The process there is essentially you pay $50, fill out some forms with your info, they do a background check on you and in about 2 months they mail you a concealed pistol license.

I still intend to keep renewing my Texas CHL, but with the process above I find it really easy to believe a report I read a while back that claimed WA has a higher percentage of its population licensed to conceal carry than Texas.

 

[FrEaK_aCcIdEnT]

Sucks, just renewed in Feb. Next time would have been my 3 renew. I was looking forward to just paying the fee and getting my renewed license. No class, no hassle. Now everyone gets to. Waaaa waaaa waaa.

I just hope with the shorter class and hassle free renewal, that we don't end up with skewed numbers on negative CHL related statistics. I didn't mind the extended 10 hour for initial license. Just reduce the renewal would have been fine with me. Too many laws and information saturation for someone to soak it all up in the shortened version. I might try to sit in on an initial class to see how abbreviated it winds up being to shorten the time. Of course this is just one individuals opinion.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

So color me stupid so if this passes i dont have to take a renewal class?

 

[FrEaK_aCcIdEnT]

Ain't you got enough color on you already?

And yes, from how I read it. Just fill out the application and pay the fee online and new one comes in the mail after background check.

 

[Dred]

Kyle. Pick a color. It passed. It's one signature away from law. Half day classroom + proficiency will satisfy training in the near future if signed.

The only reason I could imagine Perry stumbling is potential damage to reciprocity agreements. Several states use a stringency standard to award reciprocity. We could lose a few states in the mix which will result in me seeking a collection of non-resident permits to bolster my freedom.

We nearly lost New Mexico based on stringency. The require age 21 and announced cancellation because we appreciate and respect Veterans even before we let them drink.

 

[GRAYWOLF]

So color me stupid so if this passes i dont have to take a renewal class?

yes, and it has passed...all that is left is the redtspe before landing on Perry's desk.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

To all da racist comments!!! Sign here. !!!! mine comes up next year!!!