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Personal Safety & Home Defense
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Personal Safety & Home Defense
Personal Safety & Home Defense
Personal Safety & Home Defense
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Education & Training
Personal Safety & Home Defense
Education & Training
Learn firearm use, safety and maintenance. License To Carry (LTC) classes also available. Sign-up TODAY!
Texas License To Carry (LTC)
About the Course
This course is the state required prerequisite for applying for a Texas License To Carry (LTC) – formerly Concealed Handgun License (CHL). The course includes classroom presentation of the LTC laws and guidelines, the required shooting test, and completion of the required paperwork. This is a 4-6 hour training course as required by state law. The pace of the course is determined by the size of the class and engagement of participants. Basic knowledge and skills are required for this course.
Texas LTC Training Course Fee Includes:
- 4-hour classroom instruction (4 hours does not include time on the range or breaks. Total time for course is 6 hours)
- Range qualification & Range fee
- B-27 Target
- Certificate of Completion (Form LTC-100)
Tuition Does Not Include:
- Fingerprints
- Ammunition (50 Rounds Minimum)·
- State of Texas LTC Application Fees
- Handgun. If needed, handguns may be reserved in advance. Handgun reservations are available through the online store.
Texas LTC Application
To submit an online LTC application, visit the Texas Department of Public Safety website at: https://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/txapp/txdps/chl/. Simply follow the instructions on the site. Participants don’t have to do this before the class; however, it is encouraged.
What You Need
- Valid driver license or identification card,
- Current demographic, address, contact, and employment information,
- Residential and employment information for the last five years (new users only),
- Information regarding any psychiatric, drug, alcohol, or criminal history,
- Valid email address, and
- Valid credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express)
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Steps to Get a Texas LTC/CHL
Step 1: Eligibility
See Texas Government Code for details: GC §411.172. ELIGIBILITY.
Step 2: Complete LTC Class
Step 3: Apply to Texas DPS
Apply Online: https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/ltc/
Step 4: Submit Fingerprints
Step 5: Gather LTC Supporting Documents
Step 6: Submit Supporting Documents to Texas DPS
Step 7: Wait
Once applicant has completed the LTC course, submitted all required documentation and paid all fees, the Texas DPS will process the application and notify the applicant by mail if further information or additional documents are required. If application is processed and approved a license will be issued.
For more details visit the Texas Department of Public Safety: https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/ltc/
License To Carry - On Demand
LTC On Demand instruction meets all of the requirements of the traditional LTC class but is delivered to a maximum of eight students in a private session. This session is ideal for families and small groups.