1. (a) In addition to the firearm qualification requirements as set forth in the Act, a department approved firearm training instructor may qualify a student by using:

   1. (1) The Texas Department of Public Safety Primary Issued Handgun Qualification Course; or
   2. (2) The Texas Department of Public Safety Approved Concealed Handgun License Course.
2. (b) All individuals qualifying with a firearm to satisfy the requirements of the Act shall qualify with an actual demonstration by the individual of the ability to safely and proficiently use the category of firearm for which the individual seeks qualification.

3. (c) The categories of handguns are:

   1. (1) SA--Semi-automatic; and
   2. (2) NSA--Non semi-automatic.
4. (d) The SA qualification authorizes the carrying of either semi automatic or non semi-automatic handguns.

Source Note:The provisions of this §35.145 adopted to be effective May 6, 2014, 39 TexReg 3609.