Group 6 Training contact: phone: Texas DPS Handgun License Section

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Group 6 Training contact: e-mail: mike@group6training.com phone: 817-719-9512 Texas DPS Handgun License Section Texas DPS CHL section http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/chl/ Reciprocity - http://www.

1 Group 6 Training contact: mike@group6training.com phone: Texas DPS Handgun License Section Texas DPS CHL section Reciprocity - Mail Without Payment: Contact by phone: (512) Texas Department of Public Safety use Contact form on website Concealed Handgun - MSC 0245 PO Box 4087 Austin, TX Legal Assistance Texas Law Shield Prepaid legal defense for armed citizens. Recommended and used by Group 6 Training No deductibles no limits criminal and civil defense 24 hour response by an attorney

2 2 Firearms Safety Rules 1. Treat Every Firearms as if it is loaded Always! 2. Always point firearms in a safe direction 3. Always keep your finger off the trigger until on target 4. Always Know your target and what is beyond (backstop) 5. When in doubt Don t (if you are not sure don t shoot) Carrying Concealed or Open Carry OPEN CARRY exception in a shoulder holster or belt holster CAMPUS CARRY - Concealment is required on the property. Areas within the building can be designated No Carry Zones. Effective August on 4 year Universities. Effective August 1, 2017 on 2 year College Campuses. Private Schools may opt out prohibiting carry altogether. Intoxication INTOXICATION - You may NOT carry while intoxicated. (Penal Code ) - What is the Legal Definition of Intoxication? not having the use of normal mental or physical faculties by introduction of alcohol, a substance, a drug, a dangerous drug. or having an alcohol concentration of.08 or more. intoxication is not limited to a specific blood alcohol content. Vehicle Exception - Effective Date - September 1, 2007 a person can legally possess/carry handgun (Without Handgun License) o in a motor vehicle that is owned or under control by them. o Must be concealed - i.e. in the console or glove box o Not engaged in criminal activity (excluding minor traffic) o Not a criminal street gang member

3 Prohibited Places Premise Defined - Penal Code 46.035(f)(3) a.

Does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk, or walkway, parking lot,

06 prohibits Concealed Carry 1) Bar (51%) 2) school or educational institution 3) polling place

6) secured area of airport 7) place of execution - day of execution 8) Premise of High School,

3 3 Prohibited Places Premise Defined - Penal Code (f)(3) a. A building or portion of building b. Does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk, or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area Prohibited Places prohibits Concealed Carry 1) Bar (51%) 2) school or educational institution 3) polling place election day/voting in progress 4) government court or court offices 5) racetrack with betting 6) secured area of airport 7) place of execution - day of execution 8) Premise of High School, Collegiate, or Professional Sporting Event 9) Correctional Facility 10) Post Office signs - only prohibit Open Carry This Notice below is Posted anywhere 51% Sign alcohol is sold - does not prohibit carry Identifies a BAR

4 Use of Force Texas Penal Code Chapter 9 The legal rules for using force a defense TO prosecution is NOT a defense FROM prosecution Every encounter is unique

It is imminently necessary to protect from the other s unlawful force Defense of Property Must be understood in its entirety Deadly Force must meet the

4 4 Use of Force Texas Penal Code Chapter 9 The legal rules for using force a defense TO prosecution is NOT a defense FROM prosecution Every encounter is unique you must be able to articulate why you did - what you did Deadly Force A last resort - used to STOP an attacker s Deadly Behavior You Must Reasonably Believe It is imminently necessary to protect from the other s unlawful force Defense of Property Must be understood in its entirety Deadly Force must meet the standard of P.C Safe Storage Making a Firearm Accessible to a Child P.C Access for Self Defense vs. Security *Recommended Product -

5 5 Recommended Reading situational awareness The Gift of Fear by Gavin debecker mental preparation On Killing by Lt. Col. David Grossman Texas Gun Law Armed and Educated by Kirk Evans (Texas Law Shield) Recommended Training o Combat Mindset Mental preparation for deadly encounters o Defensive Handgun Draw, Reload, Malfunctions, Cover & Movement. o TEST Reality Based scenario training Holster Recommendations: Only legally required for Open Carry Open Carry consider retention (not legally required) Concealed Carry Holsters are strongly recommended Rigid holsters maintain their shape when gun is drawn This enhances safety during holstering Secures handgun during activity Additional:

6 6 Application Process Online http:

7 7 Continue the process: Have your DL & Credit Card handy. Complete the application and questions.

8 8 After you complete the application PRINT this page. It is called the Check List. You may Mail or Required Documents: To Or Mail Scan Documents and send using the Contact Us form Texas Department of Public Safety Handgun License MSC 0245 P O Box 4087 Austin, Tx

9 9 Fingerprints You must use IDENTIGO - After You apply with DPS

10 10 Student Notes:

2017 CAMPUS CARRY IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW

2017 CAMPUS CARRY IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW Campus Carry Overview Senate Bill 11 August 1, 2017 handgun license holders may carry a concealed handgun on college campuses. Violators are subject to criminal