First Shot Training Blog

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

Course provided by Texas Carry Academy, a third-party online LTC course provider.

Texas LTC

How Much Does It Cost to Get a Texas LTC?

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

Texas LTC

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

Texas LTC

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

Texas LTC

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

Texas LTC

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

Texas LTC

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

Texas LTC

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