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Special Exemptions:
Active Military � licensing fee waived.
  • In addition, not required to take shooting test if applicant can provide a statement from commanding officer that a course of handgun training has been completed within the past 5- years as part of their service with the U.S. or state armed forces.
Law Enforcement Officers � not required to take course if officer is licensed under Chapter 415 and is employed full- time with an agency.
  • The officer is required to provide fingerprints and a letter from the head of the department stating officer's : name, rank, whether the officer has ever been accused of miscoduct + disposition, physical condition, mental condition, types of weapons where proficiency was demonstrated in the past year along with a recommendation from agency that the officer be issued a CHL.
  • In addition, the officer will pay a reduced licensing fee of $25.
Federal Prosecutors � not required to take the course or pay licensing fee.
Judicial Officers- not required to take the classroom section (range qualification is still required) and will pay a reduced licensing fee of $25.
Renewals- are not required to take course, fingerprints or photos (renewal license fee to state still applicable).