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. 

SYLLABUS & 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.

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

COST:  

$100 per Student for the public course  or as part of our Training Packages, 

Private single course available at the students request, $150 and includes additional training time if desired, not included in the public course.

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-104 at course completion  

WHAT STUDENT NEEDS TO PROVIDE: 

Range Fee, Pistol, 50 rounds, Eye/Ear Protection, Shirt with Sleeves and Collar, Full shoes

TEXAS LTC QUALIFICATION SHOOTING COURSE:

B-27 Target

Shooting is from the ready position.  No drawing, a holster is not required.

50 rounds must be fired during the course.  All safety rules must be followed

A score of 70%, or 175 points of a possible 250, is required to pass

Course of Fire:

3 yard line - 20 shots:

• 1 shot in 2 seconds, 5 times
• 2 shots in 3 seconds, 5 times
• 5 shots in 10 seconds, once

7 yard line - 20 shots:

• 5 shots in 10 seconds, once
• 1 shot in 3 seconds, 5 times
• 2 shots in 4 seconds, once
• 3 shots in 6 seconds, once
• 5 shots in 15 seconds, once

15 yard line - 10 shots:

• 2 shots in 6 seconds, once
• 3 shots in 9 seconds, once
• 5 shots in 15 seconds, once

If you have taken an approved Texas 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.

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)    

By statute, DPS has up to 60 days to issue an original LTC, and 45 days to issue a renewal license. However, it is imperative that applicants understand that these time periods are calculated from the time a *fully-completed application AND supporting documents are received by the department.  In the event more information or documents are required to complete an application, DPS has an additional 180 days to complete the review process.
More information on the application process is available at the DPS website under the following link:   https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/ltc/
 

To check the status of your Handgun License (LTC) application, visit www.dps.texas.gov <http://www.dps.texas.gov> , Handgun Licensing, Online Services.  
 

*In order to be complete, an original LTC application must include: a completed application form, electronic fingerprints, the Certificate of Training and any required supporting documentation. Renewal applications must include a completed application form along with any necessary supporting documents.