Ark Enhanced Concealed Handgun Carry License Class
Basic - Upgrade your Arkansas Basic CHCL; gain added privileges and locations for legal carry.
Duration: 5 hrs classroom, 3 hrs range time
$75.00
Fee
| Date | Availability |
|---|
There are no upcoming classes scheduled for this course.
Description
Course is taught in partnership with GunSTAR Training of Marshall, AR.
This course meets the State Police training requirement to upgrade a Basic CHCL to an Enhanced CHCL.
Students must pass a 50 round course of fire within three attempts.
Student will have the opportuniity for warm up practice fire, with coaching, if desired, before beginning the qualification drill. There will be no coaching during the qualification drill.
Here is the required course of fire, from the CHCL Rules:
The applicant must complete a [timed] live-fire proficiency qualification and obtain a score of 35/50 or 70% overall. The instructor may permit the applicant to re-fire the course twice (3 total attempts) . If the applicant fails to obtain the required score after three (3) attempts at shooting the course, the instructor must wait ninety (90) days prior to allowing the applicant to re-take the enhanced training course. The fundamentals of the live-fire course are as follows:
All shooting is from the “ready” position [no holster draw].
B-27 target. The shooter will be scored “hit” or “miss.”
A successful hit will be scored if the round fired cuts the line of the 7 ring or is within the 7 ring of the B-27 target.
(1) Stage 1: 3 yard line – 20 Rounds
(A) 5 shots fired in five “one shot exercises” – 2 seconds allowed for each shot;
(B) 10 shots fired in five “two shot exercises” – 3 seconds allowed for each 2 shot sequence;
(C) 5 shots fired in 10 seconds;
(A) 5 shots fired in 10 seconds
(B) 5 shots fired in 2 stages:
(ii) 3 shots fired in 6 seconds;
(C) 5 shots fired in five “one shot exercises” – 3 seconds allowed for each shot;
(D) 5 shots fired in 15 seconds;
(3) Stage 3: 15 yard line – 10 rounds
(A) 5 shots fired in 2 stages:
(i) 2 shots fired in 6 seconds;
(ii) 3 shots fired in 9 seconds;
(B) 5 shots fired in 15 seconds;
Topics Covered
(1) ACA §§ 5-73-101 to -327 and all significant changes to these chapters as they occur;
(2) The terms of an Enhanced License, including the rights and responsibilities of an Enhanced License holder and all locations where the carry of concealed firearms remains prohibited;
(3) Self-Defense under Arkansas law, the use of deadly physical force, the subchapter of Arkansas Code on “Justification” (ACA §§ 5-2-601 to -622), and the potential criminal penalties that may be imposed when the use of deadly physical force is not justified;
(4) Techniques for weapon retention;
(5) General civil liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from use of a firearm;
(6) Emergent situations in public locations, including the proper response to law enforcement and the duty to avoid injury to innocent bystanders;
(7) Issues related to campus carry, to include, but not be limited to:
(A) Responsibility of the licensee to know and obey the campus’s weapons policies;
(B) Distinction between “possession” of a firearm, which is permissible, and “storage” which is not permissible; and
(C) Requirement to carry concealed and potential penalties for violation;
(8) Other considerations for expanded carry, to include, but not be limited to:
(A) Dangers of carrying or deploying a firearm in proximity to hazardous materials;
(B) Possible ramifications of alcohol use while in possession of a firearm; and (C) Identification as an Enhanced License holder in contact with law enforcement.
Expectations and Outcomes
- Fresh review of current Arkansas laws on weapons, firearms carry, and self-defense.
- Understanding your responsibilities and risks incurred by carrying a firearm.
- Understanding of additional carry privileges based on the Enhanced CHCL.
- Increased confidence in use of your handgun from passing the qualification drill.
- Official Arkansas State Police training certificate for submission with your ECHCL application.
- Certificate of Training from your instructor.
Types
Basic, Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training
Documentation Requirements
Arkansas Drivers License or state idenfication card (with photo);
or U.S. military idenfication (Common Access Card - CAC).
Current Arkansas Bacic CHCL.
Do not email images of these documents; bring the items with you to the traning.
The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.
The instructor requires a copy of your Concealed Carry Weapons permit once you register.
Requirements
Range safety gear:
- Eye protection
- Ear protection
- Billed cap (baseball style)
- closed toe footwear
- high neckline shirt (especially important for women)
We do not offer use of our guns for the ECHCL drill. You should pass the test with the gun you carry.
200 rounds of ammunition. (Allows for warm-up session and up to three attempts to pass the 50 shot drill.)