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Texas LTC, concealed carry, and responsible firearms education articles for everyday Texans.

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How to Get Your Texas License to Carry Online

A plain-English walk through the Texas License to Carry process, from the online classroom portion to the range and the DPS application.

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The requirements Texas DPS sets for a License to Carry, listed plainly, so you know what you are agreeing to before you start.

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Eligibility is decided by DPS, not by a course provider. Here is what to check about your own situation before you pay for anything.

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There is no single answer, but there is a realistic range. Here is what affects the timeline and what you can control.

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Permitless carry did not end the LTC. Here is what the license still does, and who tends to find it worth the effort.

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Texas issues licenses to residents of other states. Here is whether you are allowed to apply, and what residency does and does not decide.

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The real cost is several smaller costs. Here is the full picture so you can budget before you sign up for anything.

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Fingerprints belong to the state application, not the class. Here is when they happen and what they are used for.

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Every applicant goes through a background review. Here is what that involves and what it does not mean about you.

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Most applicants are 21 or older, but Texas DPS no longer refuses an otherwise eligible 18-to-20-year-old. Here is why.

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An out-of-state driver license does not stop a Texas LTC application. Here is the identification Texas actually asks you to send.

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The certificate you receive has changed names, and that causes confusion. Here is the current one and what to do with it.