TEXAS LICENSE TO CARRY (LTC) HANDGUN

This is a two-part course required by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in order to apply for a Texas License To Carry (LTC) Handgun Permit.

PART 1 - Classroom Instruction

In PART 1 of this course you will learn about the main topics required by Texas DPS pertaining to the carrying of handguns in the state of Texas. The overall objective of this course is to educate students on the responsibilities and laws applicable to handgun license holders.

After the classroom portion of the course (Part One) you will complete a written examination (passing score 70% or better).

Upon successful completion of PART 1 you will be allowed to proceed to PART 2 - Firearms Proficiency Demonstration.

PART 2 - Firearms Proficiency Demonstration

During PART 2 of this course you will demonstrate you proficiency with firearms. The Texas License To Carry (LTC) course is not a beginner's "learn to shoot" class; it is expected that you can already handle a handgun safely and proficiently. If you have no experience, it is STRONGLY advised to take a basic pistol or firearms safety course first, or a preparatory class, to ensure you can pass the proficiency test.

Firearms Proficiency Demonstration consists of firing a total of 50 rounds at a B27 target

• 20 rounds at 3 yards (9 feet)
• 20 rounds at 7 yards (21 feet)
• 10 rounds at 15 yards (45 feet)

Students must obtain a minimum score of 175 out of 250 possible points

Upon successful completion of the classroom portion (Part 1) of this course and the Firearms Proficiency Demonstration (Part 2), you will be issued a course certificate (LTC-104) required by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) which you will submit to Texas DPS when applying for your Texas LTC.

PART 1 topics covered include:

• Laws that Relate to Weapons • Laws that Relate to the Use of Force and the Use of Deadly Force. • Handgun Use and Safety, including use of restraint holsters and methods to ensure the secure carrying of openly carried handguns • Non‐Violent Dispute Resolution • Proper Storage Practices for Handguns with an Emphasis on Storage Practices that Eliminate the Possibility of Accidental Injury to a Child • Gear and Gadgets - Holsters, Tactical Flashlights, Laser Aiming Devices, Gun Safes and Storages.

Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters.

The Course Includes:

• 6 hours of classroom work • A written examination (passing score 70% or better) • Handgun proficiency demonstration using standard B27 Qualification target. Range qualification consists of firing 20 rounds at 3 yards, 20 rounds at 7 yards, & 10 rounds at 15 yards (50 rounds total). Student must obtain a minimum score of 175 out of 250 possible points. • Signed Texas DPS LTC104 course completion form.

This course will provide:

• Student Manual • B27 Qualification Target • LTC-104 Course Completion Form