Shooting skill information
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to safely operate the handgun and fire consistent shots at a maximum distance of 21 ft at a legal size paper target.
Live fire is required to qualify for the CPL course.
Simulated or other forms of target shooting cannot be used to qualify
Any caliber of handgun can be used.
The applicant is not required to own a handgun
Prior handgun shooting experience is not required but is a benefit to the applicant
There is no rapid fire or drawing form the holster
The goal of the range portion is to teach the student how to safely operate and shoot a handgun.
Safety and basic shooting skill is the focus of the range portion of the class.
If you don't know how to shoot a handgun we will teach you.
3 options are available to the applicant to meet the shooting skill requirements.
1. Attend the 3 hour CPL range preparation class. This can be a private class or in a small group.
2. Attend the CPL training and receive the training allowed in the time available for the class.
If the shooting skills cannot be achieved in the class range time.
3. Additional range time can be scheduled.