LTC Texas

1  –  Are you eligible – citizenship, legal eligibility, residency (please bring your Tx Driver’s License or passport with you to the class/test)
2  –  LTC application – complete application online and pay
Be sure you check for any discounts due to special conditions.
3  –  Fingerprint (background) – once you complete your application, you will be provided with IdentoGo instructions to set up and pay for your fingerprinting appt.
4  –  Pass the DPS approved classroom portion & submit documentation to DPS (LTC-100 for in person or LTC-101 for online, is now replaced with LTC-104 as of April 2025)
5 – Pass the DPS approved range qualification portion & submit documentation to DPS  (LTC-100 is now replaced with LTC-104 as of April 2025)

(main DPS Handgun Licenses page – all links above are found here also)

• Save classroom time and take at your leisure, online, from the comfort of your own home – here.
• Per Tx Dept of Public Safety (Tx DPS), the course will be within 4-6 hours of classroom instruction and then a written examination.
  • The required time does not include breaks or exam time
• The classroom instruction will cover:
  • 1 – laws that relate to weapons & to the use of deadly force
  • 2 – handgun use and safety, including use of restraint holsters and methods to ensure the secure carrying of openly carried handguns
  • 3 – non-violent dispute resolution
  • 4 – proper storage practices for handguns with emphasis on storage practices that eliminate the possibility of accidental injury to a child
• You must pass with a 70% or better (18 out of 25)
• You have 3 opportunities to pass the written exam and proficiency examination within a 12 month period, per LII
• You will be handed/emailed your LTC-104 form (before April 2025, previously known as LTC-100 for in person or LTC-101 for online) completed by your instructor – Take your class online via my portal here!

*** THIS IS NOT a learn to shoot class. You may take this class and set up your proficiency portion at a later date. I DO offer basic firearms classes which can teach you how to shoot and understand more about your firearm.

• Per Tx Dept of Public Safety (Tx DPS), the shooting proficiency will be shot on an approved B-27 target, I provide this target for my students.
• You must pass with a 70% or better (175 out of 250 possible)
• You will be handed your LTC-104 form (previously known as LTC 100, before April 2025), as your instructor, I complete this for you.
• Course of Fire:
  • 20 shots from 3 yards
    • 1 shot in 2 seconds  x5
    • 2 shots in 3 seconds  x5
    • 5 shots in 10 seconds
  • 20 shots from 7 yards
    • 5 shots in 10 seconds
    • 2 shots in 4 seconds
    • 3 shots in 6 seconds
    • 1 shots in 3 seconds  x5
    • 5 shots in 15 seconds
  • 10 shots from 15 yards
    • 2 shots in 6 seconds
    • 3 shots in 9 seconds
    • 5 shots in 15 seconds

• This is NOT a learn to shoot class. You should already know HOW to use your firearm. If you want a refresher or learn to shoot, let’s schedule that before you take this test.
• Your fee will include the Tx DPS 1 hour safety training & shooting required as well as eye protection (loaner), ear protection (foamy inserts) and target. Feel free to bring your own eye/ear protection.
• Bring your firearm in a case or holster for safety.
• No minimum caliber is required and you may use a revolver or pistol.
• No optical enhancers are allowed
• Be sure your firearm is clean and in working order
• Be sure you know how to use your firearm and clear any issues, should they occur
• Bring at least one magazine, more are helpful to ensure the course of fire goes quickly for yourself and everyone
• Bring at least 50 rounds of factory ammo though I suggest more should you have any malfunctions as 50 rounds are required to be used or points lost for any missing shots
• You have 3 opportunities to pass the written exam and shooting proficiency examination within a 12 month period, per LII
• Wear closed toe shoes, conservative tshirts (meaning no v-necks)

• You may renew no more than 6 months before the expiration date.
• If you have an expired license, you may still renew up to one year after the expiration date (likely will have to contact DPS directly). After a year, you must submit an original license application.
  • both above found on DPS site here
• LTC-104  (prior to April 2025, previously known as LTC-100 and LTC-101 if taken online) certificates of training are valid for two (2) years from the date of issuance – also noted on LII here, meaning, you have time from the date of the class in order to complete the proficiency, but don’t let time get away from you!
• You must be 21 or older when you submit your LTC application to DPS.