If you are acquitted of the pending charge, your license will be reinstated if it did not expire during the time of the suspension. The license is now subject to revocation. DPS, upon notification of the conviction, will send a new letter informing you of the revocation based upon a disqualifying conviction. Once you meet the eligibility requirements, you will not be eligible to reapply for two 2 years following the end of the cause for revocation.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age unless active duty military and must meet federal qualifications to purchase a handgun. This includes proof you are certified to instruct others in the use of handguns firearm instructor as listed below Instructor applicants must also submit a completed application, pay the required fees, complete all required training and submit required supplemental forms and materials.
Applicants should submit an online application, pay the required fee, and schedule an appointment for fingerprinting. Applicants must also complete the DPS class held for instructor applicants which includes classroom training, a written examination and a proficiency demonstration shooting.
This includes proof you are qualified as listed below:. Online Course Provider applicants must also submit a completed application, pay the required fees, complete all required training and submit required supplemental forms and materials.
Applicants will need to submit LTC 91 form, pay the required fee, submit supporting document s , and schedule an appointment for fingerprinting.
Applicants must complete the DPS class held for instructor applicants which includes classroom training and a written examination. Upon receipt of a completed application, DPS will notify you by email as to the date, time and location of the instructor class.
Be sure your email on file with DPS is correct. Once certified, LTC instructors and approved online course providers are provided a course outline that must be followed. The classroom instruction must be a minimum of four 4 and no more than six 6 hours.
For LTC Instructors Only: The DPS required course of fire for proficiency shooting demonstration must be followed and is not included in the four to six hour time period. A person is eligible for a school safety instructor certification if the person meets the following criteria:. Applicants will need to submit a LTC 94 form and pay the required fee. Yes, once certified, School Safety instructors are provided a course outline that must be followed.
The classroom instruction shall be hours in length, must have a teacher to student ratio of , and may have no more than twelve students per course. The current curriculum has been updated to reflect recent changes in statute and is available to all certified Texas License to Carry a Handgun LTC instructors. The current curriculum can be found on our website under the Instructor Resources page. Classes may not be taught outside of Texas.
Proficiency requires a demonstration of the ability to handle the recoil and muzzle velocity associated with the firing of live ammunition. In addition, demonstration of the safety skills and protocols associated with a live fire range is a critical component of the safe handling of a handgun.
Allowing the examination to be conducted with target marking cartridges does not provide a demonstration of these skills and would not therefore comply with the statutory requirements. Please visit Criminal History Error Resolution for the procedures to challenge the criminal history record contained in a Texas Record. A person is eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun if the person: Is at least 21 years of age, military 18 — 21 years old Has not been convicted of a felony, Is not charged with the commission of a felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or Disorderly Conduct, Is not a fugitive from justice for a felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor, Is 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 an offense under Disorderly Conduct, Section Has not been finally determined to be delinquent in making a child support payment administered or collected by the attorney general. Is not currently restricted under a court protective order subject to a restraining order affecting a spousal relationship. Has not, in the 10 years preceding the date of application, been adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct violating a penal law in the grade of felony.
Has not made any material misrepresentation, or failed to disclose any material fact, in an application submitted pursuant to Section There is no time allotted for zeroing in your handgun in this class 7. Once I submit my application, when should I expect to receive my license? I sent in my completed application packet, but received a letter from the Department asking for more information on an arrest from several years ago.
How does this affect the processing time? What type of information do I need to supply, if I am applying under a special condition. Is there a cost for fingerprinting?
To schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to you, please use one of the following methods: Visit Fingerprinting Services , please use Service Code: Q91 OR Call and provide Service Code: Q What if my fingerprints are rejected? Initial licenses are valid for four years. Renewal licenses are valid for five years. If I am 20 years old, can I take the proficiency class now and still get a license when I turn 21?
When did the law allowing a licensee to openly carry a handgun go into effect? Am I required to list all arrests on my application, even if the cases were dismissed or if I was found not guilty?
What topics are covered during an LTC class and how long is this class? The classroom instruction must cover the four 4 statutory required topics and may be a four to six hour course: Laws that relate to weapons and the use of deadly force Handgun use and safety, including use of restraint holsters and methods to ensure the secure carrying of openly carried handguns Non-violent dispute resolution Proper storage practices for handguns with an emphasis on storage practices that eliminate the possibility of accidental injury to a child Training material related to the safe storage of handguns may be found on Safe Storage PDF To locate a DPS-certified LTC instructor or approved Online Course Provider, see Instructor List or Online Course provider list.
I currently hold a valid Texas License to Carry a Handgun LTC and understand new applicants will be provided training on the use of restraint holsters. Will DPS make the new training information available to current licensees?
How much do training classes cost? Will I need to have a gun before I begin my training class? Does this allow me to carry my handgun in another state? When can I begin carrying my handgun? You can begin carrying your handgun upon receipt of the physical license. Can I carry a handgun while I am waiting to receive my new license?
Does Texas law require a specific type of shoulder or belt holster? The law does not specify any particular type of shoulder or belt holster. Where am I not permitted to carry my handgun? Does the law prohibit carrying a handgun on public transportation? Does the law prohibit the licensed carrying of a handgun in a public park? What are the laws for licensed carrying of a handgun on a Native American Indian Reservation? Do private property owners have the right to exclude license holders from their property?
Section Does a state agency or political subdivision e. What does Texas law state regarding carrying a handgun while intoxicated? What is the criminal sanction or civil liability for handgun license holders if the person has an accidental discharge of the handgun? If licensed, can I carry more than one handgun? Texas law does not address the number of handguns a license holder may carry.
If licensed, can I carry concealed or openly on the premises of a college campus? Can others find out if I am licensed to carry a handgun? Meet federal qualifications to purchase a handgun. Information on Licensing and Registration. Frequently Asked Questions on the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions about eligibility. How to apply for a license: Determine if you qualify for a discount through a " Special Condition " status and review eligibility and citizenship requirements. Apply online and pay required fees.
Attend four to six hours of classroom training, and pass the written and firearm proficiency exams unless not required due to a special condition application. Follow fingerprinting instructions.
Handgun license training You must attend a four to six hour in-person or online classroom training and pass a written examination with a certified instructor. Classroom training will cover: Laws related to weapons and the use of deadly force. Handgun use and safety, including controlling and securing openly carried handguns. Non-violent dispute resolution. There are restrictions on carrying firearms at schools and college campuses. HB , which removed the requirement to have a license to carry a handgun, did not eliminate these restrictions.
See our page on schools and college campuses for more information. People in Texas must carry a handgun in a holster. The holster does not have to be a shoulder or belt holster. Before HB took effect on September 1st, , people in Texas needed to have a license to carry a handgun and they needed to keep their handgun in a shoulder or belt holster. Section As this article from NOLO a legal publisher explains, even after the new law takes effect,. Texas law does not specifically say how you can carry a long gun such as a rifle.
However, some people are prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm by law. Search this Guide Search. Gun Laws This guide provides information on Texas and federal gun laws including: background checks, open carry, concealed carry, handgun licenses, restrictions for felons, and local regulation of firearms and shooting ranges.
It is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney for advice specific to your situation. If you have questions about anything in this guide, please ask a librarian. Disclaimer: The State Law Library is unable to give legal advice, legal opinions or any interpretation of the law. Carry of Firearms.
Contents Click to jump to a topic: Who can carry a gun? Handguns A new law HB took effect on September 1st, Section 2 of HB states: persons who are currently prohibited from possessing firearms under state and federal law will not gain the right to possess or carry a firearm under this legislation. Long Guns Texas law does not specifically put restrictions on who can carry a long gun such as a rifle. Texas Laws.
It sets out the requirement that handguns must be carried in a holster. It also discusses how handguns can be carried in certain motor vehicles and watercrafts. Texas Penal Code, Chapter 46 This chapter, "Weapons," discusses criminal offenses related to carrying, buying, and selling firearms.
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