Texas LTC for 18 Year Olds: Everything You Need to Get Started Today

Texas LTC for 18 Year Olds: The Full Beginner’s Guide

Let’s be real: it used to be that turning 18 in Texas meant you could vote, join the military, or buy a rifle — but not carry a handgun legally with a license. However, recent changes have introduced the Texas LTC for 18 year olds, allowing more freedoms for young adults in the state.

That changed. Big time.

Now, thanks to a federal ruling, Texans as young as 18 can earn their License to Carry (LTC) — legally, fully online, and faster than ever.

If you’re ready to start but don’t know where to begin, this is your go-to guide.

🔸 Step 1: Understand What the LTC Actually Does

First, what is an LTC?

The Texas License to Carry allows you to legally carry a handgun concealed or openly in public — with legal protections you don’t get from permitless carry.

• You carry in more places (including college campuses and some restricted zones)
• You’re covered in 30+ other states via reciprocity
• You get stronger legal defense in self-defense cases
• You skip the NICS background check when buying guns

If you plan to carry, the LTC protects you from costly legal mistakes. That’s the bottom line.

🔸 Step 2: Check If You’re Eligible

To qualify, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have no felony convictions
• Not be chemically dependent
• Be capable of exercising sound judgment
• Be eligible to possess a firearm under federal law

If you meet those, you’re greenlit.

🔸 Step 3: Enroll in the Online Course

Here’s where it gets easy.

You can complete the Texas LTC course entirely online, on your schedule.

What to expect:

• ~4 hours of video-based lessons
• Self-paced
• Mobile and desktop friendly
• DPS-approved curriculum
• Instant certificate download (LTC-104) when you finish

NO Driving, Classrooms, of nonsense

🔸 Step 4: Pass the Shooting Proficiency Test

Once you finish the online course, schedule your range qualification with a certified LTC instructor.

You’ll shoot:

• 50 rounds
• From 3, 7, and 15 yards
• With a .22 caliber or higher handgun

Don’t worry — this isn’t a competitive event. It’s about showing that you understand safe handling, basic marksmanship, and range etiquette.

🔸 Step 5: Apply Through DPS

After completing both your course and range test:

• Submit your LTC-101 certificate to DPS
• Pay your application fee
• Schedule fingerprinting through Identogo

Once processed, your license will arrive in the mail.

From that point on — you’re licensed.

🔸 Bonus: Carry Smart, Not Just Armed

Getting the license is one thing. Carrying smart is another.

As a new LTC holder, remember:

• Know what signs mean (30.06, 30.07, 30.05)
• Keep your handgun secure at all times
• Don’t carry while intoxicated
• Inform officers appropriately during traffic stops
• Keep learning — training doesn’t stop at certification

Carrying a gun means more than freedom — it means responsibility. And at 18, you can absolutely rise to that.

✅ Get Started Now — No Excuses

You don’t need to wait until you’re 21. No need to guess about the law. You don’t need to wonder what happens next.

The path is clear. The law is on your side.
And if you’re reading this, you’re already ahead of the game.

👉 Click here to start your Texas Online LTC course if you’re 18–20

👉 Or enroll in our in-person LTC class here

Make your move. Get legal. Carry the right way.

Satisfied Customer

“The LTC training course delivered by instructor Anthony Taylor was very well taught and bar none one of the best in-person courses that I’ve taken. ”

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