Texas LTC - Eligibility
Texas License to Carry (LTC) Course
Are you ready to take the next step in protecting yourself and your loved ones? Our Texas License to Carry (LTC) Course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and legal understanding necessary to carry a handgun responsibly in the state of Texas.
Why Choose Our LTC Course?
Expert Instructors – Our team of licensed instructors has over 10 years of experience each in handling and teaching firearm courses. They are NRA-certified and Texas State-certified, ensuring you receive top-tier firearms training.
✅ Comprehensive Curriculum – Our course covers all the essential topics, including:
- Texas firearm laws and regulations
- Legal use of force and self-defense laws
- Safe storage and handling of firearms
- Situational awareness and conflict avoidance
- Shooting proficiency qualification
✅ Hands-On Training – Our instructors provide personalized coaching and real-world defensive shooting techniques to ensure you’re fully prepared for responsible firearm ownership.
✅ Flexible Learning Options – We offer both in-person and online classroom instruction, allowing you to complete the knowledge portion of the course at your convenience. After the classroom session, you’ll complete a range qualification with our expert instructors.
✅ Fast & Easy Certification – Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive the required documentation to submit your LTC application to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Who Can Take the LTC Course?
Our LTC course is open to Texas residents who meet the eligibility requirements, including:
✔️ Being at least 18 years old (for military) or 21 years old (for civilians)
✔️ Having a clean criminal record (per Texas DPS guidelines)
✔️ Meeting all federal and state firearm possession requirements
Course Details
Duration: 4-6 hours (including range time)
Cost: Competitive pricing with group and veteran discounts available
Location: Convenient locations across Texas
Equipment: Bring your own firearm or rent one from us
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Eligibility Requirements for a Texas License to Carry a Handgun (LTC)
As mandated by Texas Government Code § 411.172, individuals applying for a License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) must meet the following eligibility criteria. These requirements must be clearly disclosed to all applicants before or during enrollment in any LTC training course offered by a licensed Texas LTC instructor or school.
General Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a Texas LTC, an applicant must:
- Be a legal resident of Texas or have lived in Texas for at least six months prior to application.
- Be at least 21 years of age (or 18 if active duty military, including National Guard and Reserve).
- Be capable of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of handguns.
Criminal History Disqualifiers
You are not eligible to receive an LTC if you:
- Have been convicted of a felony (any offense punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year).
- Have been convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor within the past 5 years, including DWI.
- Are currently charged with the commission of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or felony under indictment or information.
- Are subject to a restraining order, protective order, or court order that affects your access to firearms.
- Have been convicted of disorderly conduct within the past 5 years.
- Are currently chemically dependent or have a history of treatment for chemical dependency within the last 10 years.
- Have been adjudicated as mentally incompetent, or committed to a mental institution.
- Are delinquent in payment of: Child support, or Taxes or fees owed to the State of Texas (including student loans or state agency payments).
- Are prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm, including persons dishonorably discharged from the military.
Federal Law Compliance
The applicant must not be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm under:
- 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) – includes persons convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors, or under certain protective orders.</li
⚠️ Important Notice to Students: Enrollment in and completion of a License to Carry (LTC) course does not guarantee approval of your LTC application. The final determination is made by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) following background checks and statutory review.
For full statutory eligibility, refer to:
- Texas Government Code § 411.172
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 6
