Texas LTC Application
Obtaining your Texas LTC requires specific information and steps that must be followed. Learn more about the requirements below.
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Texas DPS has age requirements for receiving the License to Carry. With some exceptions, the age requirement for the LTC is 21 years old. Anyone that takes the class after their 19th birthday, will be able to submit the training to DPS for the LTC when they are 21 as the certificate is valid for 2 years.
This online class can be taken from almost any smartphone, tablet or computer and from anywhere in the world. Just login and begin watching the videos. You do not have to be located in Texas to take the online course.
This online LTC course will cover the following topics:
Weapon Law:
Laws that relate to weapons and to the use of deadly force.
Handgun Use and Safety:
Including use of holders and methods to ensure the secure carrying of handguns.
Non-Violent Dispute Resolution:
Deescalation techniques including communication skills and situational awareness.
Safe Storage Practices:
handgun storage options and law relating to storage.
All of the material provided relates back to carrying a pistol in public in order to be as safe as possible. Whether you intend to carry a gun or not, this course is great for anyone interested in learning more about the above topics.
Weapon Law:
Laws that relate to weapons and to the use of deadly force.
Handgun Use and Safety:
Including use of holders and methods to ensure the secure carrying of handguns.
Non-Violent Dispute Resolution:
Deescalation techniques including communication skills and situational awareness.
Safe Storage Practices:
handgun storage options and law relating to storage.
All of the material provided relates back to carrying a pistol in public in order to be as safe as possible. Whether you intend to carry a gun or not, this course is great for anyone interested in learning more about the above topics.
Yes! You will receive a Texas DPS LTC-101 certificate after the successful completion of the course.
Initial licenses are valid for four years. Renewal licenses are valid for five years.
NOTE: License may be subject to an earlier expiration based on lawful presence status or expiration of protective order.
Every LTC applicant, with some exceptions, must complete the proficiency demonstration after the completion of the online LTC class. Students have 2 years from the completion of this online LTC class to get the proficiency demonstration completed and submitted to Texas DPS with the LTC application.
The proficiency demonstration consists of the shooting qualification and range instruction. This is done in person with any LTC instructor in Texas. Most shooting ranges have LTC instructors that will complete the Proficiency Demonstration. Once the online LTC class is complete, we will also help locate an instructor near you if needed.
Active duty military and veterans with range cards that are dated from within the last 10 years may be exempt from the proficiency demonstration and only need to complete this online class. The range cards will be submitted to Texas DPS after the LTC application is completed.
The proficiency demonstration consists of the shooting qualification and range instruction. This is done in person with any LTC instructor in Texas. Most shooting ranges have LTC instructors that will complete the Proficiency Demonstration. Once the online LTC class is complete, we will also help locate an instructor near you if needed.
Active duty military and veterans with range cards that are dated from within the last 10 years may be exempt from the proficiency demonstration and only need to complete this online class. The range cards will be submitted to Texas DPS after the LTC application is completed.