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Texas CHL proficiency test gun for my girlfriend?
My girlfriend will be testing to get her concealed carry license in the next few months. When I got my CHL, I was required to pass the shooting proficiency portion with a hangun of .32 caliber or greater. A semi-automatic or a revolver could be used, but using a revolver resulted in a license that was only valid for revolvers; testing with a semi-automatic allowed the licensee to carry a semi-automatic or a revolver. I have been told that this has changed, and applicants can now test with revolvers or with semi-automatics as they prefer.
Here is the issue: My girlfriend has a medical issue, and cannot pronate her hands. That is, her wrists will not rotate so that her palms can face upward. Because of this, she has difficulty racking and operating semi-autos. Additionally, this makes her less tolerant of recoil.
Can she now test with a revolver, and receive full CHL privileges? Have the minimum caliber requirements changed? I have a couple of .38s that I can load with low-recoil ammunition that would probably get her through the test, if that will now fully satisfy requirements. Any recommendations on daily carry guns for her?
Yes, I have researched the requirements online. I cannot find any information about the specific requirements of the gun used.
At CTM's suggestion, I have called six CHL instructors, and gotten one answer. He confirmed that either a revolver or a semi-auto may be used, and that it needs to be .32 caliber or bigger. I'd really like some confirmation on this.
3 Answers
- C T MLv 75 years agoFavorite Answer
It would be in everyone's best interest, yours and your girlfriends, if you called someone who conducts those classes and explain her situation to them and asked the appropriate questions at that time. No one will know the law and requirements better than those who are employed to conduct the classes.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Here you go, Dave, you poor helpless thing. The phone number is at the bottom of the page. Call them.
(this search took me 1.5 seconds to complete)
- L.N.Lv 75 years ago
If she can't operate an auto pistol anyhow, what would be the problem of a restricted license?
