If you are convicted of a Class C, Class B or Class A misdemeanor involving family violence, then Federal Law prohibits you from owning or possessing a firearm. Also, under Federal Law, even a plea to deferred adjudication constitutes a conviction and bars a person from owning or possessing a firearm. Because of this, a conviction for any misdemeanor involving family violence would prohibit you from ever being eligible to obtain your concealed handgun license in Texas.
See Texas Government Code Read Our Testimonials. Note: Please enter your phone number or email address associated with your application, LTC license, or instructor certification. Site Tools. T exans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. Greg Abbott signs permitless carry bill into law. Since this change occurred fairly recently, these two terms are often used interchangeably.
However, legally they refer to the same thing. The classroom instruction must be a minimum of four 4 and no more than six 6 hours. For LTC Instructors Only: The DPS required course of fire for proficiency shooting demonstration must be followed and is not included in the four to six hour time period. A person is eligible for a school safety instructor certification if the person meets the following criteria:.
Applicants will need to submit a LTC 94 form and pay the required fee. Yes, once certified, School Safety instructors are provided a course outline that must be followed. The classroom instruction shall be hours in length, must have a teacher to student ratio of , and may have no more than twelve students per course.
The current curriculum has been updated to reflect recent changes in statute and is available to all certified Texas License to Carry a Handgun LTC instructors. The current curriculum can be found on our website under the Instructor Resources page. Classes may not be taught outside of Texas.
Proficiency requires a demonstration of the ability to handle the recoil and muzzle velocity associated with the firing of live ammunition. In addition, demonstration of the safety skills and protocols associated with a live fire range is a critical component of the safe handling of a handgun. Allowing the examination to be conducted with target marking cartridges does not provide a demonstration of these skills and would not therefore comply with the statutory requirements.
Please visit Criminal History Error Resolution for the procedures to challenge the criminal history record contained in a Texas Record.
A person is eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun if the person: Is at least 21 years of age, military 18 — 21 years old Has not been convicted of a felony, Is not charged with the commission of a felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or Disorderly Conduct, Is not a fugitive from justice for a felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor, Is not a chemically dependent person Is not incapable of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a handgun.
Has not, in the five years preceding the date of application, been convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or an offense under Disorderly Conduct, Section Has not been finally determined to be delinquent in making a child support payment administered or collected by the attorney general.
Is not currently restricted under a court protective order subject to a restraining order affecting a spousal relationship. Has not, in the 10 years preceding the date of application, been adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct violating a penal law in the grade of felony.
Has not made any material misrepresentation, or failed to disclose any material fact, in an application submitted pursuant to Section There is no time allotted for zeroing in your handgun in this class 7. Once I submit my application, when should I expect to receive my license? I sent in my completed application packet, but received a letter from the Department asking for more information on an arrest from several years ago. How does this affect the processing time?
What type of information do I need to supply, if I am applying under a special condition. Is there a cost for fingerprinting? To schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to you, please use one of the following methods: Visit Fingerprinting Services , please use Service Code: Q91 OR Call and provide Service Code: Q What if my fingerprints are rejected? Initial licenses are valid for four years. Renewal licenses are valid for five years. If I am 20 years old, can I take the proficiency class now and still get a license when I turn 21?
When did the law allowing a licensee to openly carry a handgun go into effect? Am I required to list all arrests on my application, even if the cases were dismissed or if I was found not guilty? What topics are covered during an LTC class and how long is this class?
The classroom instruction must cover the four 4 statutory required topics and may be a four to six hour course: Laws that relate to weapons 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 Training material related to the safe storage of handguns may be found on Safe Storage PDF To locate a DPS-certified LTC instructor or approved Online Course Provider, see Instructor List or Online Course provider list.
I currently hold a valid Texas License to Carry a Handgun LTC and understand new applicants will be provided training on the use of restraint holsters. Will DPS make the new training information available to current licensees? How much do training classes cost? Will I need to have a gun before I begin my training class?
Does this allow me to carry my handgun in another state? When can I begin carrying my handgun? You can begin carrying your handgun upon receipt of the physical license. Can I carry a handgun while I am waiting to receive my new license? Does Texas law require a specific type of shoulder or belt holster? The law does not specify any particular type of shoulder or belt holster.
Where am I not permitted to carry my handgun? Does the law prohibit carrying a handgun on public transportation? Does the law prohibit the licensed carrying of a handgun in a public park?
What are the laws for licensed carrying of a handgun on a Native American Indian Reservation? Do private property owners have the right to exclude license holders from their property?
Section Does a state agency or political subdivision e. What does Texas law state regarding carrying a handgun while intoxicated? What is the criminal sanction or civil liability for handgun license holders if the person has an accidental discharge of the handgun? If licensed, can I carry more than one handgun? Texas law does not address the number of handguns a license holder may carry.
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