LICENSE TO CARRY (LTC) TEXAS

Please see our page for TX LAW REFRESHER ACADEMICS

If your unsure whether an LTC is right for you, we recommend reading our published article TX LTC vs Constitutional Carry.  It describes 6 reasons why you might want to still get your LTC.  If none of the reasons apply to you then Constitutional (permit-less) carry might be your best option.

A major federal government study found that 40% of imprisoned felons had decided not to commit one or more crimes out of fear that their prospective victims were armed.      

Between 2007-11 there were over 235,700 defensive shootings to stop violent crimes. (National Crime Victimization Survey). That's almost 60,000 a year. That's 5,000 a month or 167 a day!  Remember that over that time only about 35 states had concealed handgun licensing. In Texas there are just over 6 defensive shootings to stop violent crimes a day!      

Firearms are used in self-defense approximately 2.5 million times a year.  This includes shootings, non shooting crime stops and deterred crime.  That's almost 7,000 a day. (Gary Kleck, award winning Florida State University criminologist)      

There is an all time high over 12.8 million concealed carry permit holders and an overall decrease in murder and violent crime.  Violent crime rates are lower in the 25 states with the highest permit rates. (Crime Prevention Research Center). United States concealed carry permit holders are convicted of crimes at a lower rate than even law enforcement officers.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This course complies with all of the Texas Department of Public Safety requirements for a Texas License To Carry (LTC). This is not a Shooting Training Course. The only range work is the DPS mandated LTC qualification course. If you do not have prior pistol experience or believe you may not qualify please contact us about the Basic Handgun Course first. The two courses may be combined if coordinated in advance.  Our Fundamentals Package is comprised of both courses taught privately. 

TRAINING OVERVIEW: 

Classroom Instruction in how to apply for a LTC, legal aspects and use of force, non-violent dispute resolution, handgun use and safety, what to do if involved in a shooting and proper storage practices of firearms.  Includes the LTC written test, range instruction in safety, and LTC qualification shooting course. No shooting training or practice is accomplished unless this course is combined with the Basic Handgun Course or as part of the Fundamentals Package.

COST:  

$100 per Student, Cash, Check or VENMO 

TIME: 

4-5 Hours classroom instruction and 1 hour range shooting.  

LOCATION: 

Any local range in the Houston Area

MAXIMUM # OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: 

Unlimited for Classroom   

WHATS PROVIDED: 

Classroom Instruction with Training Pistols, Range Safety Instruction and LTC-100 at course completion  

WHAT STUDENT NEEDS TO PROVIDE: 

Range Fee, Pistol, 100 rounds, Eye/Ear Protection, Shirt with Sleeves and Collar, Full shoes

To Apply for a State of Texas License To Carry Handgun please accomplish the following steps.       

1. Apply on-line:    https://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/txapp/txdps/ltc/   

Application is valid for 1 year from date of payment.   

Renew your LTC  at this  link as well.

2. After your application, schedule your fingerprints from the DPS website: 

https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/handgun-licensing/ltc-fingerprint-and-photo-information

They are valid till application expires.   Fingerprints and photos are electronically sent to DPS.   

3. Take an approved LTC Course and receive an LTC-100 course completion form.      

4. After you have submitted your application send in all required documentation to include the LTC-100 to: 

https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/contact/ltcatt.aspx

Select “Handgun Licensing” from the drop down 

Select “Submit LTC-100” from the drop down 

Fill out the asterisk items 

Browse your computer for the LTC-100 and other required documents, 

Attach and Submit Form    

ON-LINE LTC COURSE:

If you have taken an approved on-line LTC course  you require both:

1. 1-2 hours of in person classroom instruction

2. LTC shooting qualification course

Please contact us to set up your private instruction to complete your LTC requirements.

For judges or prosecutors with an LTC-82, contact us for your private condensed course IAW 411.201

Please see our page for TX LAW REFRESHER ACADEMICS

If you have any application questions please don’t hesitate to ask us or DPS (phone number: 512 424-7293)    

Currently applications are taking less than 8 weeks for delivery after the entire process described above is complete.   

For LTC students inquiring about the status of their application, please visit online at    www.dps.texas.gov   Handgun Licensing, Online Services.