QUALIFICATION

Retirees who possess a retiree photo identification may qualify at the Department’s range. The Range at this time is supplying 9mm and 40cal ammo. If you are shooting with other than a 9mm or 40cal firearm, you will need to bring your own ammo.

* * * If you are not shooting a 9mm or 40cal firearm, Bring Your Own Ammo * * *

You no longer have to call to schedule with the range. The 2nd Wednesday and each month has been set aside for retirees. You will need your Retiree ID card and your Drivers License.

If you are shooing at a range other than the APD Range, you must use a certified firearms instructor that is qualified to conduct a firearms qualification test for active duty officers. Most states should have a standardized form for out of state officers to use when qualifying, and the Range instructors probably have the form or can tell you how to obtain one. TCOLE (TCLEOSE) does not have a form APD retirees who shoot in Texas but not at the APD Range. If you cannot obtain a form to use we created a form that has all the needed information on it, should you need to prove you qualified.

For those shooting in Texas but not at the APD range:
APROA - RTC - Certificate of Firearms Proficiency - Not APD Range.pdf

If you are carrying under Texas Law, you have to qualify every two years. If you travel out of state you may want to shoot every year just to be covered outside of Texas.

For those shooting at an Out of State range:
APROA - RTC - Firearms Proficiency - Out of State.pdf

If you do not have an ID card signed off on by Range Instructor, you do need to have a copy of the form showing you qualified, keep original in safe place in case needed.