Online License To Carry

Our Official Texas Online License to Carry (LTC) Course is a video-based training program that replaces the in-person classroom requirement for a Texas LTC. Our course is crafted to present to you all the information needed for awarding you the proper documents you need to apply (Form LTC-104). The general purpose of the LTC course is to ensure that individuals understand the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of firearm ownership and concealed carry.

Certified under Texas GC 411.188 and GC 411.190 our course is DPS Approved.

Components of our Online LTC Course

 

Firearm Safety:

  • Basic firearm safety rules
  • Safe storage and handling of firearms

State Laws and Regulations:

  • Overview of Texas’ gun laws, including who is eligible for an LTC
  • Carrying laws, including concealed carry, open carry, and where carry is prohibited
  • Use of force and self-defense

Handgun Operation and Maintenance:

  • Familiarization with the types of firearms (revolvers, semi-automatics)
  • Cleaning, maintenance, and proper storage techniques

Concealed Carry Techniques:

  • Methods for safely carrying a handgun
  • Concealment options for clothing

Judgment and De-escalation:

  • When it’s legally and morally appropriate to use a firearm in self-defense
  • Understanding the concept of proportionality in use of force
  • Methods for avoiding conflicts and de-escalating tense situations

Interactive Quizzes/Assessments:

  • Our online LTC course includes quizzes to test your understanding of the material, with a passing score required to move forward.
  • We have a 100% pass rate

Live-Fire Shooting Requirement:

  • Texas requires an in-person shooting qualification, where you must demonstrate your ability to safely and accurately fire a handgun. You will need to get with an approved LTC Instructor in your local area to fulfill this requirement, we can help. Military may be eligible to bypass this step completely

Steps to Take for you LTC Approval

  1. Check Texas Eligibility Requirements: Research the exact requirements for obtaining an LTC and if you are eligible. Visit the Texas DPS official website or check out our page on requirements here.
  2. Enroll and complete our course: Our online course is DPS approved and has helped thousands of Texans become LTC certified; click our enroll link to get started.
  3. Conduct the Live-Fire Proficiency Shooting: You will need to get with a Local LTC Instructor who can administer your proficiency shooting. We can help you find one. Military members might be able to use their military shooting record to bypass this proficiency requirement, check out our page on the military exemption here.
  4. Submit Application and Pay Fees: After finishing the online course, and requirements for the shooting proficiency, you’ll need to submit a formal application for your LTC along with any required documentation, pay any application fees, and undergo a background check. Don’t worry Texas DPS will email you how to complete your fingerprinting for the background check.
  5. Wait for Approval: After your application and any required documentation are processed, you’ll typically receive your LTC by mail in a few weeks. You can track its progress on the DPS official LTC website.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Renewal: Texas requires you to renew your LTC every five years. Online courses may also offer refresher training for renewal.
  • Age Requirements: Texas now allows individuals 18 years old to get an LTC.
  • Background Check: A criminal background check is required, and any felony conviction may disqualify you from obtaining an LTC.
  • Reciprocity: Texas has reciprocity agreements with 30+ states. This allows you to travel and still conceal carry in other states with no need to get their license. Simply follow their laws.

By clicking “Enroll Now” you will be redirected to the website of our affiliate partner, Texas Carry Academy. There, you can complete your enrollment and purchase, for your Texas Approved Online LTC Course! If you feel an Instructor Led class would be more beneficial, please visit our class schedule to enroll.