How to Get Your Texas License to Carry (LTC): Step-by-Step

Online Course $49: Your First Step Toward a Texas LTC!

⚠️IMPORTANT: Educational Disclaimer. This post presents research on concealed carry and crime for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Texas attorney for legal questions. All claims are cited in full sources. See references below for independent verification of research and Texas DPS data.

Getting your Texas LTC is straightforward when you break it into steps. Here’s the complete process from training to holding your license.

The Three Requirements

  • Classroom Training: Approved online or in-person course. Strongly recommend the online version (scroll down to take the course).
  • Range Qualification: Live fire demonstration with a certified instructor. Contact us if you need assistance.
  • DPS Application: Submit forms and documents via a secure online Texas DPS portal.

Step 1: Complete Online Training (or in-person training; your choice!).

  • Advanced Triggernometry offers State approved online course.
  • Online = self-paced, 4+ hour course. Complete in one sitting or bite-sized bits on your schedule.
  • Online = Available 24/7 anywhere on any device.
  • Online and in-person cover the same material: Texas gun laws, safety, liability, and fundamentals.
  • Online and in-person require the same exam.
  • Online completion = instant LTC-101 Certificate (valid 2 years).

Step 2: Schedule Range Qualification

  • 1-2 hours of live instruction.
  • Shooting qualification to demonstrate proficiency.
  • Instructor signs your LTC-101/LTC-104 certificate.
  • NRA Basic Pistol in-person available for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher.

Step 3: Apply to Texas DPS

  • https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/ltc/
  • Texas DL or state ID number.
  • Address history (past 5 years).
  • Employment history (past 5 years).
  • Criminal history disclosure.
  • Application fee: $40 (discounts available for military, seniors, veterans, or indigent status).

Step 4: Upload Required Documents. DPS will notify you if anything’s missing

      Step 5: Complete Fingerprinting

      • IdentoGO will automatically email you an appointment invitation after you pay the application fee.
      • Click the link in the email and choose a convenient time/location.
      • Bring a valid government ID.
      • 5-10 minute biometric scan (no ink).
      • Results sent to DPS within 24 hours.
      • No appointment code needed (you’re pre-enrolled).
      • If you don’t receive an email: Call IdentoGO at 888-467-208

      Step 6: Wait for Approval

      • Timeline: 30-60 days (up to 180 days in complex cases).
      • DPS runs state and federal background checks.
      • DPS verifies your eligibility.
      • DPS will contact you if documents are missing.
      • Check your status anytime: https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/ltc/ …or… call (512) 424-7293

        Step 7: Receive Your License

        • Your LTC card is mailed to your address on file
        • LTC = valid for 5 years
        • Legal to carry immediately once approved (don’t wait for the card)
        • Provides reciprocity in 37 states
        • Removes background check wait times at gun dealers

        Start Today:

        • Take your online course at https://advancedtrigonometry.com/
        • Contact us to schedule range qualification
        • Submit your DPS application and documents

        Ready to carry responsibly in Texas? A Texas LTC holder is a trained and licensed carrier operating within legal frameworks. They’re part of a safety-conscious, legally accountable community. Training matters. Knowledge matters. Legal accountability matters.

        Get started now at the link below. Click “enroll now”. The page will open to the Texas Carry Academy enrollment portal.

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        ⚠️IMPORTANT: Educational Disclaimer. This post presents research on concealed carry and crime for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Texas attorney for legal questions. All claims are cited in full sources. See references below for independent verification of research and Texas DPS data.

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