1. (a) Certified handgun instructors must instruct license applicants on the basis of the curriculum developed and approved by the department. The department shall develop and distribute directions and materials for course instruction, test administration, and recordkeeping.

2. (b) Classroom instruction. The course must include at least 10 hours and not more than 15 hours of instruction on:

   1. (1) the laws that relate to weapons and to the use of deadly force;
   2. (2) handgun use, proficiency, and safety;
   3. (3) nonviolent dispute resolution; and
   4. (4) proper storage practices for handguns with an emphasis on storage practices that eliminate the possibility of accidental injury to a child.
3. (c) Range instruction. The examination must include a physical demonstration of the proficiency in the use of one or more handguns of specific categories and in handgun safety procedures. An applicant may not be certified unless the applicant demonstrates, at a minimum, the degree of proficiency that is required to effectively operate a handgun of .32 caliber or above.

Source Note:The provisions of this §6.84 adopted to be effective January 8, 1996, 20 TexReg 11128; amended to be effective August 19, 1999, 24 TexReg 6309.