Austin Regional Firearms Academy

Another great class for August!

This summer has been nice and warm to say the least! We had another great class this month with a lot of interesting and great students. Thanks again to everyone for your support and we hope to see you on the range practicing soon!

And we have another winner in January!

Well done for getting a perfect score of 100% on both the shooting proficiency as well as the written test during our January class. Enjoy the handgun safe.

And Elliott was the winner this time!

Well done Elliott for getting a perfect score of 100% on both the shooting proficiency as well as the written test during our November class. Enjoy the "antique" deluxe wooden gun cleaning box.

$$$ CHRISTMAS SPECIAL $$$

For the upcoming December 5th class Austin Regional Firearms Academy is offering a special price of $99 for a new license. Spaces are limited for this class, so reserve your place today before it fills up.

Concealed Carry Legal Services

A lot of students in our class have been asking about legal services in the event that they are involved in a deadly force situation. Over the last few months, we have been reviewing various companies that offer legal protection for concealed carry holders. Our recommendation to everyone is Concealed Carry Legal Services based out of Houston, TX. They offer a comprehensive set of services for an all inclusive monthly fee. Your fee covers you through the entire legal process all the way to dismissal, acquittal or conviction. To get to this stage could cost you over $25,000 alone not including any other fees. For $120 per year, can you afford not to be protected?

Visit their website at http://www.concealedcarrylegal.com for more information and to join.

Well done William!

In our second February class William won the deluxe wooden gun cleaning box for a perfect score of 100% on both the shooting proficiency as well as the written test.

We had another winner in our October class!

In our October class Austin won the Uncle Mike's Range Bag for a perfect score of 100%. Remember, we have a prize for the person who scores 100% on both the shooting proficiency as well as the written test (only for students getting their first license, not applicable to renewals, sorry guys!).

Congratulations Austin!

And the Winner of the Uncle Mike's Gun Bag is.....!

In each of our classes, we have a prize for the person who scores 100% on both the shooting proficiency as well as the written test. During our September 13th class, Tracy won it with a perfect score on both!

Congratulations Tracy!

We also have other prizes that we give away during each class such as gift cards to Sportsman's Warehouse and Academy. Join us on our next class and see if you can win the grand prize!

NRA Files Second Amendment Cases in Illinois, California

Following up on the June 26th 2008 Supreme Court ruling that the Second Amendment protects a private right to possess firearms that is not limited to the militia service, the National Rifle Association of America today filed five lawsuits challenging local gun bans in San Francisco, and in Chicago and several of its suburbs. Click here for full story....

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down D.C. Gun Ban!

The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual the right to keep and bear arms. Click here for full story....

And the Winner of the Rifle Scope is.....!

In each of our classes, we have a prize for the person who scores 100% on both the shooting proficiency as well as the written test. Well, during our May 17th class, David won it with a perfect score on both!

Congratulations David!

We have put a demo video of our CHL class on our website. Take a look on the CHL Class page and see what our class is like!

Bush Administration to Propose New Rule Regarding Right-to-Carry in National Parks

At the request of the Bush Administration and 51 members of the United State Senate led by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prohibition of firearms on agency land will be revised in the following weeks. The National Rifle Association (NRA) is leading the effort to amend the existing policy regarding the carrying and transportation of firearms in National Parks and wildlife refuges. Click here for full story....

New 2007-2008 DPS Concealed Handgun Law Book Available Online

The new 2007-2008 concealed handgun laws book is now available online at the DPS website. When you attend one of our classes, you get this book, but if you are interested in reading it, you can find it here....

ARFA is now accepting credit card payments!

In response to our customers, we are now accepting credit card payments for CHL classes. See the CHL page to book your class now.

Texas Governor Signs Disabled Hunter Measure!

June 25th 2007 - House Bill 308, sponsored by State Representative Edmund Kuempel (R-44), was recently signed into law by Governor Rick Perry (R). HB 308 allows legally blind hunters accompanied by a sighted partner to use projected laser sighting devices in order to hunt more effectively and safely. Click here for the full story.....

Governor Perry Signs Critical Self-Defense Reform Bill!

On Tuesday, March 27, Governor Rick Perry (R) signed Senate Bill 378, NRA-supported “Castle Doctrine” legislation. Governor Perry’s signature made Texas the first state to adopt “Castle Doctrine” legislation in 2007! SB 378 will protect individuals who use force to defend themselves in their home, car and their place of business or employment, from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits. It also states that you have no “duty to retreat” from an attack if you are in a place where you have a right to be, if you did not provoke your attacker, and if you are not engaged in criminal activity yourself.

Governor Perry Signs Emergency Powers Bill Into Law!

On Friday, April 27, Governor Rick Perry (R) signed into law Senate Bill 112, NRA-backed legislation to prevent the confiscation of firearms and ammunition from law-abiding citizens during a future state of emergency or natural disaster.

This important measure will ensure that what occurred in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina will never happen in Texas.

Texas Right-to-Carry Confidentiality Bill Heads to Governor Perry!

On Wednesday, May 9, the Texas Senate gave final approval to House Bill 991, the Concealed Handgun License confidentiality (CHL) bill sponsored by State Representative Patrick Rose (D-Dripping Springs) and State Senator Bob Deuell (R-Greenville). The bill now goes to Governor Rick Perry (R) for his signature.

Passage of this measure to keep records of CHLs private for personal security reasons is the culmination of an effort that spanned three legislative sessions. The media aggressively opposed the measure, and passage of HB 991 is a key victory for law-abiding Texas CHLs