Texas License to Carry Classes
We provide state approved, in-person or online classroom training for the Texas License To Carry.
Texas License to Carry Online Class
Texas License to Carry In-Person Class
Steps to get a Texas License to Carry
- Complete online Application with the state (May be completed before or after class) and the cost is typically $40, but discounted fees exist in certain instances and additional information - List of fees
- Be fingerprinted with state approved provide. Once the online application has been completed with the state, the state will send the details related to scheduling an appointment for fingerprinting. Updated fingerprinting is a requirement and the cost is $10.00.
- Complete required in-classroom training and range qualification. We provide in-person training, and have a partner for online training.
- Submit training certificate and any other documentation requested to DPS via the portal.
LTC Range Qualification
Any approved online classroom training will require Range Qualification/Proficiency Demonstration. The state allows the range portion to be completed before or after the online course. This qualification is offered at a private range in Cumby, TX by appointment. Email phil@ntxguntraining.com or call 469-210-9558 reservation. The cost is $40 per person.
Texas License to Carry Military
- The minimum age is 18 years of age (versus 21 for civilians)
- Range Qualification is waived if the military member can provide a range card, handgun or rifle, showing qualification in the last 10 years.
Steps for Military
- Complete online application with the state. No fee for military.
- Once the online application is complete, the state will send Fingerprinting information.
- Complete online training for $39.99 Sign up.
- Get fingerprinted. Once you've completed your online application with the state they will send you info on how to be fingerprinted.
- Submit required documents to DPS via portal.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Yes, if you have a Texas LTC which is for open or concealed carry.
Once you have completed all required training, been fingerprinted and submitted all documents they have 60 days to issue your license.
No, you can carry any handgun once you’ve received you license be it semiauto or revolver.
DPS rules are .22 caliber or larger semiauto or revolver.
For most people $40.00 but there are discounts for various persons. List of fees here.
No, there is no gun registration in Texas and there is no requirement to report what gun a person used in the class.
31 other states, list found here.
Range Qualification for License to Carry (LTC)
- A total of 50 rounds are fired during the course of the qualification test.
- A score of 70%, or 175 points of a possible 250, is required to pass.
- The target used is a B-27 which is a human-shaped silhouette target measuring 45 by 24 inches.
- All shooting is from the ready position, which means the gun is already in your hands and aimed in.
- No holster shooting or shooting from concealed is required.
The B27 target (pic at top of page) is 45″ high by 24″ wide. The inner scoring ring is approximately 18″ high by 12″ wide and counts 5 points. Shots within the next scoring ring count 4 points, and hits in the outer target zone count 3 points. Shots falling outside of the silhouette outline, green area, do not count.
You will not need to memorize times or round count each volley of fire the instructor will tell you what to do.
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
If you shot all 5’s at the 3 and 7 you’d have 200 points before the 15, 25 points more than is needed to pass!
15 yard line – 10 shots:
- 2 shots in 6 seconds, once
- 3 shots in 9 seconds, once
- 5 shots in 15 seconds, once