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Range Day at APPD.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
License to Carry Course
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Aransas Pa
ss Police Department provides community members with the Texas Handgun Licensing Course (formerly the Texas CHL Course). This course is required before one is eligible to carry a concealed or open-carried firearm in Texas.
Currently, the course is offered free of charge to City residents, City business owners & their employees, City employees, and immediate family of City employees (Proof required). Class size is limited. All participants MUST furnish their own firearm and ammunition.
TAKE NOTE:
This is NOT a learn to shoot class. You SHOULD be familiar with your firearm and how to safely use it.
Questions? Check out DPS' FAQ Page!
GET REGISTERED
Register when open
Once submitted, you will be contacted by the instructor to confirm your placement in the course. Should you have any questions, contact Asst. Chief Lynn Pearce by email [email protected]
NOTICE!
To participate for FREE, you MUST BE A CITY RESIDENT, CITY EMPLOYEE, IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF A CITY EMPLOYEE, OR A BUSINESS OWNER OR EMPLOYEE OF A BUSINESS IN ARANSAS PASS. Proof will be required.
WE NOW ACCEPT out-of-City participants. In order to participate, you will be asked to donate on the day of the event to a cause. Currently, donations are being accepted for non-profit organizations we work closely with. Donations will be collected at the door.
All participants must pay a range fee of $25.00 unless you are a current member of Schwenke's Rifle & Pistol Range.
Registration
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Registration for our CHL/LTC program is currently closed. Please check back later or follow us on Facebook for updates.
Thank you.
