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How To Complete DPS Application

License To Carry Course + Range Qualification $85 - $100

As of January 2023, 18yr Old's can now apply for a Texas LTC

This is a DPS approved course. Upon successful completion of the classroom test and shooting proficiency test, each person will receive a certificate of training.

Topics/Agenda

Laws that relate to weapons and to the use of deadly force
Handgun use and safety
Non‐violent dispute resolution
Proper storage practices for handguns
Classroom exam
Handgun Shooting Proficiency Qualification

What To Bring With You

Firearm (Semi-Auto or Revolver)
Eye & Ear Protection
Ammunition 1 Box (50 rounds)
Hat (for head protection)

Caliber Restrictions

Effective 09/01/2017 caliber restrictions have been removed from the shooting proficiency. You can test out wtih a .22cal up to .45

14 Eligibility Requirements §411.172

Must be a legal resident of Texas
Must be at least 18 years old
- Per Federal law, must be 21 years old or older to purchase a handgun
- Under H.B. 1927 Permitless Carry "Constitutional Carry", a person without a license must be 21
Not convicted of a felony
Is not charged with the commission of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or equivalent offense, or of an offense under Section 42.01, Penal Code, or equivalent offense, or of a felony under an information or indictment
Not a fugitive from justice
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 equivalent offense or of an offense under Section 42.01, Penal Code, or equivalent offense
Is fully qualified under applicable federal and state law to purchase a handgun
Has not been finally determined to be delinquent in making a child support payment administered or collected by the attorney general
Has not been finally determined to be delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the comptroller, the tax collector of a political subdivision of the state, or any agency or subdivision of the state
Is not currently restricted under a court protective order or subject to a restraining order affecting the spousal relationship, other than a restraining order solely affecting property interests
Has not, in the 10 years preceding the date of application, been adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct violating a penal law of the grade of felony
Has not made any material misrepresentation, or failed to disclose any material fact, in an application submitted pursuant to Section 411.174

Texas License To Carry Proficiency Demonstration Course of Fire

The following course of fire is required for proficiency demonstration. To successfully qualify, shooters must complete this course with a minimum score of 70% (175 out of possible 250). If any malfunctions are encountered, the shooter will work through the problem and finish the course of fire. If rounds are held (not fired within the allotted time), the shots will be scored as misses. All courses of fire will be scored on a standard B-27 target. The B-27 target must be 24 inches by 45 inches and may be one of four colors; black, blue, red, or green.

Stage 1: Twenty shots (20) will be fired from 3 yards.

A. Five (5) shots fired in a “One Shot Exercise” 2 seconds allowed for each shot.

B. Ten shots (10) fired in a “Two Shot Exercise” 3 seconds allowed for each two shot sequence.

C. Five (5) shots fired in 10 seconds

Stage 2: Twenty shots (20) will be fired from 7 yards – fired 5 stages.

A. Five (5) shots will be fired in 10 seconds

B. Five (5) shots will be fired in 2 stages:

1. Two (2) shots will be fired in 4 seconds

2. Three (3) shots will be fired in 6 seconds

C. Five (5) shots fired in a “One Shot Exercise” 3 seconds allowed for each shot.

D. Five (5) shots fired in 15 seconds.

Stage 3: Ten shots (10) fired from 15 yards – fired in two 5-shot strings.

A. Five (5) shots fired in two stages:

1. Two (2) shots fired in 6 seconds.

2. Three (3) shots fired in 9 seconds.

B. Five (5) shots fired in 15 seconds.

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