Do you need a License to carry a gun in Texas?

You do not need a license to have a handgun or rifle if you are a law-abiding adult in Texas in legal possession of a gun. However, you must know and follow the laws regarding where and how you can legally carry and use a firearm in Texas. Obtaining the Texas License To Carry is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL GUN OWNERS! There are many advantages to having a License To Carry, and  the training class informs you of the laws.

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Do we teach the official Texas DPS certified License to Carry course?

YES! We offer the Texas Certified ONLINE LTC class, and Classroom Face-to-Face LTC classes.  We can even bring the class to your home or location of your choice for your family or friends, followed by a short trip to one of our nearby ranges for the shooting qualification. This makes for a fun and memorable event for your friends, family or church group. 

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How to get your Texas License to Carry.....

1) Complete one of our TEXAS LICENSE TO CARRY CLASSES either ONLINE or face-to-face. Upon successful completion of the class and the shooting qualification test, you will receive a Certificate of Training for submission to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Certificate of Training is valid for 2 years.

2) Complete the license application process through Texas DPS and pay the license fee. DPS prefers you to use their online application process, but you can still submit a paper application. As a part of the online application process, you will also pay for and schedule electronic fingerprinting ($10). It usually takes 30-60 days to receive your license once you have completed the application process. Scroll down to see instructional step-by-step video.

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What is the LTC Shooting Proficiency Test?

Students will shoot at a “B-27” target which is a human-shaped silhouette target that measures 45" high and 24" wide.

A total of 50 shots are fired during the range qualification test, in specific steps with time to rest in between.....

• 20 shots from 3 yards
• 20 shots from 7 yards
• and 10 shots at 15 yards

The majority of students pass the proficiency test when they have completed shooting at 3 and 7 yards, however, all 50 rounds must be shot. If rounds are held (not fired within the allotted time), the shots will be scored as misses.

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

• 5 points – shots fired in the X, 10, 9, & 8 rings
• -1 points – shots fired in the 7 ring
• -2 points – shots fired outside the 7 ring but on the silhouette
• -5 points – shots fired outside the silhouette or off the target paper

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How much experience with shooting handguns do you need to have before taking the LTC class?

A student needs to be familiar with the handgun and know how to load, operate, shoot and unload the handgun safely before the class. Students with no prior shooting experience, or who believe themselves incapable of passing the shooting test without coaching should take our NEW SHOOTER/INTRO TO SHOOTING, or PRIVATE INSTRUCTION class prior to this class, and gain some experience at a shooting range before taking the LTC shooting qualification test.

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What kind of handgun and ammunition doyou need to bring?

You may use any caliber revolver or semi-auto pistol that is in SAFE and RELIABLE working condition. You will need 50 rounds of factory new boxed ammunition for the shooting test, and you should have an additional 50 rounds available if you need to re-shoot the test. NO RELOADED ammo can be used for safety and reliability reasons

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Here are the Texas DPS website and resources.....

TX Concealed Carry Application
State Laws and Reciprocity

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How to RENEW a Texas License to Carry.....

Class time and range time are NO LONGER required for License-to-Carry renewals.

As long as your license is not expired more than 12 months you may renew your license. If you license has been expired more than 12 months the DPS handgun license renewal system will not allow you to renew your license. You will have to take the class all over again just like a new applicant.

If you handgun license indicates “Concealed Handgun License” instead of “License To Carry” you DO NOT have to retake a class to renew your license.

To renew a LTC/CHL you will need to follow the following steps:

• Renew your License-To-Carry/Concealed Handgun License with the state through their website.
• There are two ways to renew your License-To-Carry:
  • Apply online for a renewal license from the below link and pay the renewal fees online.
  • Download a PDF application file from the below link to print, fill-out, and mail-in with fees.
• Website: https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/ltc/
• You may apply for your renewal up to 6 months before you license expires and no more than 12 months after it expires.
• If your handgun license is expired for more than 12 months you will have to retake the entire course just like a new student.

http://www.stateoftexaschl.com/ltc-faqs/ltc-renewal/

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