Buster Charlie
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Out of all the places in San Antonio who offer CCW courses, who did you pick, and would you recommend them?
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DubiousDan
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I used Texas Concealed Handgun for my initial class and for renewal. The class is taught at Grady's BBQ on Bandera Rd so it was a comfortable place to be. The class was professional and informative and part of it was taught by a Bexar County ADA. There was plenty of opportunity to ask questions and have them answered by someone who knew what they were talking about. They took care of everything, pictures, fingerprints, donuts, coffee and notary. All I had to do was put everything in an envelope and mail it. The classroom portion is on Saturdays as I said at Grady's BBQ. The shooting portion is on Sunday at Bracken range.
txinvestigator
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"CHL" in Texas. 
ddejesus82
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Texas Concealed Handgun was were I took mine at. It's done at the Gradys BBQ on Bandera, plus you get a $5.00 discount on food. They do everything there for you, so you don't have the hassle of worrying about the paperwork.
I got my done at the Bullet Hole range. Was able to do everything there on that one day, shoot, fill out paper work, and class. It was a long day but didn't have to go anywhere else, one stop shop. I think it was 70 bucks for the class. The Bullet Hole Shooting Complex San Antonio's Best Range and Concealed Carry Resource
There is a retired Police Officer in Pleasanton, just south of SA, who has been teaching the class since its inception. I know a ton of police officer's wives who have gone to him and he does an excellent job. I sat through the class when my wife took it. He does the fingerprints and makes sure you are ready to mail the packet when you leave. He does one on one classes as well as groups and is cheaper than most classes I have seen advertised.
PM me and I can give you some contact info if you are interested.
PM me and I can give you some contact info if you are interested.
I took my initial class at the Bullethole, and it did take care of all the administrivia but the course itself was a joke. Honestly, if they feel they have to run a PowerPoint presentation during the exam to help people out, then they didn't do their job. Plus, simply by reading the Texas Concealed Handgun Laws booklet from the DPS web site, I noticed several errors in their lesson plan.
And the mere fact that they believe they are "San Antonio's best range" shows how out of touch with reality they are!
Luckily, my renewal is due early next year and I have other options. My company has a CHL instructor working in it, and he actually does classes for the employees. I also work with another CHL instructor who also teaches the course, so I am going one of those routes. As I've stated numerous times before, I won't step foot in the Bullethole again, even if they offered to do my refresher class for free! We almost were hit by a ricochet the first time I took the course there!
Cheers! M2
And the mere fact that they believe they are "San Antonio's best range" shows how out of touch with reality they are!
Luckily, my renewal is due early next year and I have other options. My company has a CHL instructor working in it, and he actually does classes for the employees. I also work with another CHL instructor who also teaches the course, so I am going one of those routes. As I've stated numerous times before, I won't step foot in the Bullethole again, even if they offered to do my refresher class for free! We almost were hit by a ricochet the first time I took the course there!
Cheers! M2
