Yes, Texas now issues a license to carry to anyone at least 18 years of age.

You must submit your online LTC application  before scheduling your fingerprint appointment.

Unscheduled walk-in service is NOT available. To schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to you, use one of the following methods:

1. Visit Fingerprinting Services, please use Service Code: 119Q91
2. Call (888) 467-2080 and provide Service Code: 119Q91

Texas passed “permitless carry” which is kind of the same thing but it is limited and has a lot of restrictions. You are better off getting the license to carry so you can avoid the restrictions and carry in more places.

Once you finish our online class, you can find a local instructor in your area by using our instructor locator by clicking HERE.

There are certain people who only need the online classroom portion of the Texas license to carry class to get a Texas license to carry. The people listed below are exempt from the shooting portion of the class.

• Texas State correctional officers (CO’s) are automatically exempt from the shooting portion.
• Active duty military or veterans that have proof of firearms familiarization training OR shooting scores dated within the past 10 years.
• County jailers who have proof of firearms training as part of their employment.

Take our online class HERE.

Yes. Texas law now allows you to take the official Texas license to carry class online and it has become the most popular way to get certified. You can take the class at your own pace from the comfort of your home. Our online class is available Statewide HERE.

No. Texas will issue a Texas LTC (license to carry) to anyone who has a valid drivers license or State ID issued by any one of the 50 States. It’s very easy to get a license to carry in Texas. You can take the class online HERE. 

The Texas Department of Public Safety handgun licensing division is located in Austin. You may call them if you have problems with their website or to check the status of your application or for any other questions you may have. The number is 1-512-424-7293.

You must complete the LTC class and shooting portion before you can apply for your license to carry. You will submit your application online on the DPS website.  Once you apply, you will follow DPS instructions on how to schedule your fingerprint appointment. Check your spam folder for an email from DPS after you apply. If you need to call the DPS handgun licensing devision, the number is below. 

DPS Handgun License Phone: 1-512-424-7293

To get a Texas license to carry, everyone must take the official Texas license to carry class from a State certified instructor. You can take the official class online by clicking here: Online Texas LTC Class

Yes. The Texas open carry law that passed allows a license holder the option to carry open or concealed. You can NOT carry a handgun open or concealed in Texas without a license. You can take the class online HERE.

You renew your Texas license to carry online now at this link CLICK HERE.  You can not renew your Texas license to carry until it’s not longer than 6 months before it expires. No class or fingerprints are needed to renew. Just renew online and pay your fee and that’s it. For questions call DPS at  1-512-424-7293.

Yes, you can actually get your license to carry at age 18 now. Texas lowered the min age requirement to age 18. You can take the class online HERE.

Once you submit your online application , the department will make every effort to issue your Texas license to carry within 60 days. This may very depending on how busy they are. If there are any issues with your application. the Department will notify you by mail. If you would like to call them to check the status of you application, you may reach them at 1-512-424-7293

No. We have free loaner guns available for use in our Texas LTC class if needed. If you plan on using our gun in class, you will need to bring 50 rounds of 9mm ammo as all our loaner guns are 9mm. You may also use a friends gun or share a gun with a friend in class.

You can now use a revolver or a semi automatic of ANY CALIBER in your Texas LTC class and be able to carry either one you choose. You can also use a friends gun or borrow one of our free loaner class guns.