Whether you're new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed handgun permit may seem daunting. It doesn't have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing Texas's concealed carry laws. Applying for a LTC varies by state.
Read about the process for getting a Texas License to Carry below.
COMPLETE classroom training.
Pass the written exam and pass a shooting proficiency demonstration.
DOWNLOAD the application form or SUBMIT an online application.
SCHEDULE an appointment for fingerprinting. All fingerprints must be submitted through L-1 Enrollment Services.
SUBMIT the Certificate of Training to the Department of Public Safety to complete the online application.
OR MAIL your application to:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Concealed Handgun — MSC 0245
P.O. Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0001
CHECK YOUR MAILBOX
You will be notified by mail, if your application has been approved.
4-6 HOURS OF CLASSROOM OR ONLINE INSTRUCTION IN:
THE SHOOTING TEST REQUIRES 50 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION FIRED AT THREE DISTANCES:
The proficiency examination must also include a written (or online portal) test concerning the subjects listed above, as well as the physical demonstration of proficiency in the use and safety procedures of one or more handguns and in handgun safety procedures.
An applicant must:
*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Texas.
60 Days to Process & Deliver
$25 for initial licenses & renewals for honorably discharged military vets
Valid for Five Years from Date of Issue
$50 for standard initial licenses & renewals
Out-of-state residents must supply a color copy, front and back, of a state driver’s license or ID card and a proficiency certificate not greater than 2 years old from a course approved by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety. Applications may be submitted online or via mail.
Moving to Texas and interested in applying for a resident license? How soon can you apply?Texas issues resident and non-resident licenses, so you can apply for your license at any time. In order to apply for a resident license, you need to be a legal resident of Texas for six months or have relocated with the intent to establish residency in the state.
Moving from Texas and have a Texas resident license? Does that license transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Texas license remains valid?If a person with a Texas license to carry establishes residency in another state, the license is valid until it expires provided he or she submits the above referenced name/address change form.
You will usually be notified about 6 months before your license expires to renew it. Handgun license renewals can be submitted 6 months prior to the expiration date of the license. Renewals can be made up to 12 months after the expiration date of license. Renewal applications made after 12 months from the expiry date will be treated as a new application.
DOWNLOAD the application form or SUBMIT an online application.
COMPLETE the application and PAY the fee.
CHECK YOUR MAILBOX
You will be notified by mail if your application has been approved.
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