Texas LTC (License to Carry)

Description

Purpose
This class provides the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) required classroom training and firearm qualification students need to obtain a Texas License to Carry a Handgun (LTC).

Topics Covered

LTC classes are not intended to train students how to shoot a handgun.  The qualification test portion of the course is required by the State of Texas in order to demonstrate your ability to safely and properly handle and shoot a handgun.

Class Duration

• 4 to 6 hours of combined classroom instruction and handgun qualification testing.

Expectations and Outcomes

Class Objective
To train and qualify a student to submit the application to the Texas Handgun Licensing Program.  Upon completion, students will have the following materials required to submit their application:

• Instructor certification for completed classroom curriculum.
• Instructor certification for completed handgun qualification test.

Types

Concealed Carry License, Legal Aspects for Use of Force / Avoidance

Documentation Requirements

Please provide prior to class:

• NAME
• TX DL
• ADDRESS
• Payment

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

Mandatory Range Equipment to Qualify

Come range ready with:

• Semi-automatic handgun or revolver (unloaded and in a box/case/range bag) of any caliber in good repair and have no modifications that makes the handgun less safe.
• STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BRING WEAPON or AMMUNITION into THE CLASSROOM. LEAVE IT IN YOUR VEHICLE. (available to rent if needed)
• Baseball cap
• Safety glasses (available to borrow)
• Ear protection that covers your ears (available to borrow)
• Footwear that entirely covers both feet
• 50 rounds of commercially produced ammunition

NO RELOADED, HAND LOADED, or SURPLUS AMMUNITION ALLOWED.
Use commercial ammunition only.

Range Qualification Test Requirements (as mandated by the Texas DPS)

• Total of 50 rounds fired at a B-27 target (45" high x 24" wide)
• A score of 175 out of 250 possible points (70 percentile) is required to pass
• Shooting stance from the ready position where the firearm is already in a position to fire
• Scoring: