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

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Texas LTC

What Is the Texas LTC-104 Certificate and What Do You Do With It?

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

Online LTC Classes

The written test comes from the required course topics. Here is what it covers and the score you need to pass.

Online LTC Classes

Texas has specific conditions for active military and veterans, including the fees. Here is what applies and what to bring.

Online LTC Classes

The Texas LTC class is learnable, not a trick. Here is what the written portion actually asks of you and how much study it really takes.

Online LTC Classes

You paid, you are enrolled, and now what? Here is what happens next and how to keep the process moving.

Online LTC Classes

A short list of practical things to sort out at home before you start, so the classroom portion is not interrupted.

Online LTC Classes

The questions worth answering before you pay, not after. Straight answers about the class, the cost, and what comes next.

First Time Gun Owners

If this is your first firearm, start here. A calm, beginner-friendly look at the Texas LTC process and what it asks of you.

Online LTC Classes

The shooting portion worries more students than the written test. Here is what it involves and how to walk in prepared.

Women's Training

Practical guidance for women taking the Texas LTC class, including what to expect and what to ask before the range appointment.

Firearm Safety

What Texas law says about firearms and children, and what safe storage looks like in a house with kids in it.

Church Safety

For volunteers thinking about their responsibilities: what the Texas LTC covers, what it does not, and where to be careful.