License to Carry (LTC) Class (In Person Class)
Texas License to Carry (LTC) Class
Instructor: Victoria Kogan
Class Size: Max 10 students
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $110 per person
✅ What This Class Covers
This in-person 6-hour class includes both the required classroom instruction and the range proficiency test required for Texas License to Carry. This class is for experienced shooters, and for YOU to demonstrate that you have a basic level of firearms proficiency and safety awareness. After successful completion of this class, you will receive a HANDGUN TRAINING CERTIFICATE (Form LTC-104) which you must submit to DPS along with other requirements.
📌 Prerequisites
This is not a beginner handgun class. You must:
- Be able to operate your firearm independently
- Load your magazines without help
- Clear basic malfunctions on your own
- Demonstrate competence and confidence in safe gun handling
If you’re new to firearms, please complete basic handgun training before attending this LTC class.
🧾 What to Bring
- Texas Driver’s License or valid photo ID
- Handgun of your choice (must arrive in a bag or case). Rentals available at no charge (ammo is extra fee)
- Ammunition: 50 rounds (available for purchase if needed)
- Eye & Ear Protection (loaners available but always better to have your own safety equipment)
- Closed-toe shoes required (no sandals or flip-flops)
- Snacks & Beverages (working lunch – bring your own)
- First time at Shady Oaks?
Bring completed: Questionnaire, Range Rules, and Insurance Waiver – or you’ll be asked to complete upon arrival
🧠 Classroom Topics
- Module 1 (2 hrs): Laws on weapons & use of deadly force
- Module 2 (1 hr): Handgun use, safety & secure carry practices
- Module 3 (45 min): Non-violent dispute resolution
- Module 4 (45 min): Safe storage, especially for child safety
- Range Fundamentals (1 hr): Classroom discussion of malfunctions, recoil management, marksmanship (not beginner training)
- Written Test: 25 multiple-choice & true/false questions (70% to pass – just pay attention!)
- Brief presentation by Right to Bear: Legal defense for self defense and to offer perks to those who sign up for the membership program in class.
🎯 Range Qualification
We follow the official Texas DPS course of fire.
- While 9mm is the most common caliber, .22LR is also acceptable
- Red dots allowed; no magnified optics per DPS rules
- One magazine is enough, but two is better (not required)
- Speedloaders are permitted
- Use the largest pistol you shoot comfortably (or .22LR) for better accuracy and reduced felt-recoil
- If you are a novice shooter, please do NOT bring a compact or subcompact handgun unless you are very accurate with it.
📄 Certificate of Training
After completing the LTC class, you’ll receive a certificate valid for 2 years. It is your responsibility to submit it to TXDPS as part of your LTC application.
👉 dps.texas.gov – Handgun Licensing
🛑 Walk-ins Welcome (If Space Allows)
To guarantee your seat:
- Enter the number of participants
- Click “Get Tickets” and complete checkout
- Name used for class sign-up does not need to match the name on LTC application paperwork