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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 Gun Laws

What Happens If You Carry a Concealed Handgun Without a Texas LTC?

Texas has permitless carry, but carrying concealed without an LTC can still involve legal details. Learn the responsible questions to ask before acting.

Reciprocity

Nationwide Reciprocity Versus Constitutional Carry, What Is the Difference?

Nationwide reciprocity and constitutional carry are often discussed together, but they are different. This guide explains the difference for Texans.

Texas Gun Laws

What Do People Mean by Constitutional Carry Versus LTC?

What does constitutional carry versus LTC mean in Texas? Learn the difference in plain language and see why responsible Texans still choose LTC education.

Texas Gun Laws

Texas Permitless Carry Versus Texas LTC

Two different things that often get talked about as one. Here is a straight comparison of what each one actually covers.

Texas LTC

Is a Texas LTC Still Worth It After Permitless Carry?

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

Online LTC Classes

Texas LTC Range Qualification, What Happens After the Online Class?

The range portion is separate from the classroom. Here is what a proficiency appointment involves and how to prepare for it.

Online LTC Classes

What Happens After You Finish the Online Texas LTC Class?

Finishing the class is not the finish line. Here is the paperwork to keep and the steps that still come after it.

Texas LTC

How Long Does It Take to Get a 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

Texas LTC Eligibility, What to Know Before Starting

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

Texas LTC Requirements, What Applicants Should Know

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

Texas CHL

Online Texas CHL Class, What Students Need to Know

Texans still say CHL, but the license is now the LTC. Here is what that means for the class you are about to book.

Online LTC Classes

Online Texas LTC Class, How It Works From Start to Finish

What the online classroom portion actually involves, how long it takes, and what still has to happen after you finish it.