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<h2 class="regtext">Texas LTC</h2>
<p class="regtext">
Prices and web links are valid as of March 2021. Some prices are lower for military, veterans, & law enforcement.
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<p class="regtext">
Three steps. Typical order below. Alternate orders allowed (step one can go between or after steps two and three).
<ol class="regtext">
<li>Training Course -- Take a training course to get LTC-100 certificate (cost: $60-$120. See below)</li>
<li>State paperwork -- Do the state paperwork at <a href="https://www.dps.texas.gov">Texas DPS</a> (cost: $43)</li>
<li>Fingerprinting -- Get fingerprinted at an IdentoGO location (cost: $10)</li>
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<h3 class="regtext">Item 1: Training Course</h3>
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Has two parts: classroom instruction and proficiency demonstration. Commonly they are done together in a
single ~6 hour block. A few places offer the classroom portion online, followed by proficiency
demonstration at a local range.
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<b>Classroom instruction</b> -- 4-6 hours of instruction on laws, safe storage, non-violent dispute resolution and
handgun use and safety
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<b>Proficiency demonstration</b> -- approx 1 hour for a 50-round shooting qualification. You shoot
at a B27 silhouette target, which is sized as an adult torso:
<img src="https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/dw/image/v2/BDCK_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ctd-master-catalog/default/dwe064e8ea/large/tar-260-003.jpg?sw=800&sh=800"/>
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The "8 ring" is approx 12" x 18" (W x H). 5 points.<br/>
The "7 ring" is approx 16" x 24" (W x H). 4 points.<br/>
Outside the 7 but on the silhouette is 3 points.<br/>
Given 50 shots, the max score is 250. A passing score is 175. <br/>
Shots are fired:
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<li>20 shots at 3yd -- 5x single shots, 5x double-taps, 1x five-shot group</li>
<li>20 shots at 7yd -- 1x five-shot group, 1x double-tap, 1x triple-tap, 5x single shots, 1x five-shot group</li>
<li>10 shots at 15yd -- 1x double-tap, 1x triple-tap, 1x five-shot group</li>
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Shots are timed, with 2 or 3 seconds per shot (depending on distance and event).
For instance, the five-shot group at 3yd must be completed in 10 seconds, and the triple-tap at 15yds in 9 seconds.
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Some current classes in central Texas:
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<li><a href="https://ltcaustin.com">LTC Austin (online)</a>-- classroom portion online $50. Allows scheduling proficiency demonstration at local
range (unclear cost. Partner ranges include Shady Oaks (Cedar Park), Shoot Point Blank (Round Rock), Reds Indoor (Pflugerville),
Apostles Firearm Academy (Austin))</li>
<li><a href="https://concealedcarryaustin.com/">Concealed Carry Austin (Bertram, TX)</a>-- $100 for full class. Discount when registering
2 or more people together. $40 for proficiency portion if you take the classroom portion online</li>
<li><a href="https://centraltexasgunworks.com/">Central Texas Gun Works (Austin, TX)</a>-- $65 for full class. Gun rentals available.
Offered several days a week.</li>
<li><a href="https://onlinetexasltc.com/">Online Texas LTC (online)</a>-- classroom portion online $50. Allows scheduling the proficiency
demonstration at a local range (unclear cost. See locator tool on website)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.shadyoaksgunrange.com/">Shady Oaks Gun Range (Cedar Park)</a>-- $100 for full class. Partners with Online Texas LTC
to do online portion for $50-60, plus in-person proficiency portion for $45-60.</li>
<li><a href="https://lonestargunrange.com/">Lone Star Run Range (Lockhart, TX)</a>-- $75 for full class. $25 for just range proficiency</li>
<li><a href="http://www.schaefertraining.com/">Schaefer Training (Dale, TX)</a>-- $100 for full class</li>
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<h3 class="regtext">Item 2: State Paperwork</h3>
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Apply online at <a href="https://www.dps.texas.gov">Texas DPS</a>. Must have:
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<li>Driver's License (or state ID card)</li>
<li>Credit card (for $43 fee)</li>
<li>All addresses and employers for the past 5 years</li>
<li>It will ask you to affirm that you have read Chapters 411-H, 9, and 46 of the Texas Penal code
(the codes related to licensing, use of force, penal code, trespassing, weapons, etc). Those laws
are compiled by DPS <a href="https://www.dps.texas.gov/InternetForms/Forms/LTC-16.pdf">here</a></li>
</ul>
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Shortly after processing, you will receive an email from IdentoGO to schedule fingerprinting at an IdentGO
location of your choice. Within 90 days you must (a) complete the fingerprinting and
(b) upload a PDF of your LTC-100 certificate that you acquired from your training course.
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<h3 class="regtext">Item 3: Fingerprinting</h3>
<p class="regtext">
Schedule your fingerprinting (via the email provided after doing state paperwork). Show up with
Driver's License, credit card, and DPS email/receipt that has a barcode across the top.
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