Texas License To Carry Training (Online Completion)

Course Description: The in-person training required for those taking the classroom portion of the Texas License To Carry course online.

This course is part of the core curriculum of the 40 hour Defensive Pistol Skills Program

It is offered in two versions:

1.5 hour "minimum" completion. Lecture plus the LTC shooting test ONLY. This is available as a weekday private session.

2 hour "deluxe" version. Includes 1.5 hour material plus an additional 50 rounds of drills and practice preparing the student to perform well on the LTC shooting test. This version is offered as a weekday private and also as a group class with the class title Basic Pistol (LTC Completion).

The 2 hour version is highly recommend for anyone that has not taken a formal handgun skills course in the past 10 years (or ever).

Topics: handgun use and safety, use of restraint holsters for open carry, live-fire shooting test.

Cost: $100 (for 2 hour group course at the A-Zone Range). Private sessions of this course are available on weekdays at higher cost. Course cost does NOT include ammo. Student will bring his/her own ammunition. Loaner guns are available if reserved prior to class day.

For prices and upcoming course dates, check the schedule page.

Length: 1.5 hours (2 hours for group class version)

Prerequisites: none. You do not have to have completed the online LTC course to attend the range portion. You can take the range part first and the online classroom second if you want.

Not sure whether you would benefit from the additional coaching?

This article can help you determine if taking the full 2 hour Basic Pistol (LTC Completion) course as a private or group course is appropriate. (Unless you have had recent formal handgun training, the extra 30 minutes and 50 rounds is highly recommended.)

Start the license application process online with DPS.

Required Equipment: a handgun (.32 cal or larger), 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection, and a black pen.

Optional Equipment: See the general policies page for suggestions on food, drink, clothing, etc.

Taught by: Staff

Facility: Varies, depends on instructor, check schedule for details

Times: Varies, depends on instructor, check schedule for details

Additional information:

Frequently asked questions about Texas LTC are answered here.

Trying to decide what kind of pistol to buy? Read our Handgun Selection Guide.

Here's a video of how to shoot the LTC qualification test.