LTC Classroom Instruction

The LTC classroom session includes instruction in the follow four modules:

1. Laws & Deadly Force
2. Handgun Use & Safety
3. Non-Violent Dispute Resolution
4. Handgun Storage

The classroom component of the Texas LTC course includes a 25 question assessment on the four modules listed above.

The LTC Classroom portion can be completed in-person or online through DPS approved vendors.

LTC Shooting Test

The LTC Profiency Test (parts B & C) includes 1-2 hours of basic range instruction and a 50-round shooting proficiency test. To successfully qualify, applicants must complete the following course of fire with a minimum score of 70% (175 out of a possible 250).

If any malfunctions are encountered, the shooter must work through the problem and finish the course of fire. If rounds are held (not fired within the allotted time), the shots will be scored as misses.

Scoring follows the diagram in the upper left hand corner of standard B-27 targets.

Course of Fire

Stage 1: Twenty shots (20) fired from 3 yards

• Five (5) shots fired in a “One Shot Exercise” 2 seconds allowed for each shot.
• Ten (10) shots fired in a “Two Shot Exercise” 3 seconds allowed for each two shot sequence.
• Five (5) shots fired in 10 seconds.

Stage 2: Twenty shots (20) fired from 7 yards

• Five (5) shots fired in 10 seconds.
• Five (5) shots fired in 2 stages:
  • Two (2) shots fired in 4 seconds
  • Three (3) shots fired in 6 seconds
• Five (5) shots fired in a “One Shot Exercise” 3 seconds allowed for each shot.
• Five (5) shotes fired in 15 seconds.

Stage 3: Ten shots (10) fired from 15 yards

• Five (5) shots fired in two stages:
  • Two (2) shots fired in 6 seconds.
  • Three (3) shots fired in 9 seconds.
• Five (5) shots fired in 15 seconds

Frequently Asked Questions – LTC

• Who is eligible for a Texas LTC?
  • 18 years or older
  • Legal residents of Texas or another state
  • Legally permitted to purchase firearms

• Do veterans/LEOs get a discount?
  • To see if you qualify for a discount, check the LTC Fee Chart.

• How long does it take to get my license?
  • When the application packet is completed and received by the Department of Public Safety, your license will issue within 60 days.

• I’ve never shot before. Can I take the LTC class?
  • The Texas License to Carry course is not a firearms training class. Students are expected to come to class prepared to safely and effecitvely manipulate their firearm.  If you are new or require firearms training to demonstrate this level of proficiency, we recommend our New Pistol Shooter class or a 90-minute private lesson with one of our highly qualified instructors.

• My LTC expired. How do I renew?
  • Once an LTC has expired, you must retake the full LTC course again and apply for a new license.

• Do you requalify LTC instructors?
  • Email our training team to set up an instructor requal at training@therangeaustin.com.