Understand the basics of carrying a handgun without a Texas License to Carry, including eligibility, restricted locations, property notice, and important legal limitations.
$39 | About 30 Minutes | 100% Online | Self-Paced
Texas law allows certain people who are legally eligible to possess and carry a firearm to carry a handgun without first obtaining a Texas License to Carry.
Permitless carry does not mean unrestricted carry. Eligibility requirements, prohibited locations, private property rights, legally recognized notice, and other Texas and federal laws can still affect whether and where a handgun may legally be carried.
This short online course provides an introduction to those important considerations for handgun owners who want to better understand Texas permitless carry before choosing to carry.
About 30 minutes of self-paced online education covering important Texas permitless carry concepts. No range session or shooting qualification is required for this educational course.
A focused overview of important Texas permitless carry topics for responsible handgun owners.
Learn about general eligibility considerations that can affect whether a person may lawfully carry a handgun without a Texas License to Carry.
Understand that permitless carry does not eliminate restrictions on carrying handguns in certain locations.
Learn how private property rights and Texas trespass laws can affect whether firearms may be carried on a particular property.
Review important concepts surrounding Texas use-of-force and deadly-force laws and the responsibilities associated with carrying a handgun.
A concise introduction to Texas permitless carry.
Complete the educational course from your phone, tablet, or computer.
This educational course does not include a shooting qualification or range requirement.
Receive the online course provider’s completion certificate for your records.
Texas permitless carry allows certain eligible people to carry a handgun without first obtaining an LTC in circumstances allowed by law. It does not eliminate firearm eligibility requirements, prohibited locations, private property restrictions, or other applicable state and federal laws.
This course is educational. Completing it does not issue a Texas License to Carry, establish a person’s legal eligibility to possess or carry a firearm, or replace any license, certification, or training required for another purpose.
These are two different training paths. The permitless carry course provides education about carrying without a license, while the Texas LTC is a state-issued license with its own training and application requirements.
A short educational course for people who want a better understanding of Texas permitless carry rules, restrictions, and responsibilities before choosing to carry without an LTC.
Take Permitless Carry CourseComplete the Texas LTC classroom training online, then complete the required range instruction and handgun proficiency with a qualified Texas LTC instructor.
Explore Texas LTC – $64Texas permitless carry did not eliminate the License to Carry program. The Texas LTC remains a separate state-issued license and can provide benefits that permitless carry alone does not provide.
Texas DPS identifies several continuing benefits associated with an LTC, including certain protections or privileges in specific locations, recognition in other jurisdictions where applicable, and the ability of a qualifying license to serve as an alternative to a NICS check when purchasing a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.
If you want to pursue the Texas LTC, In Focus Training offers both the online classroom option and local range instruction and proficiency testing.
Common questions about Texas permitless carry and this online educational course.
Texas law allows certain people who meet applicable legal requirements to carry a handgun in circumstances allowed by law without first obtaining a Texas License to Carry. Eligibility and location restrictions still apply.
No. This is an educational course intended to help handgun owners better understand Texas permitless carry rules and responsibilities. Completing this particular course is not a general prerequisite for otherwise lawful permitless carry in Texas.
No. Permitless carry remains subject to legal eligibility requirements and restrictions. State and federal firearm prohibitions, certain criminal histories, protective orders, location restrictions, and other circumstances can affect whether a person may legally possess or carry a handgun.
No. Texas law restricts firearms in certain locations, and private property owners may also prohibit or restrict firearms on their property through legally recognized notice.
No. This is a short online educational course and does not include range instruction or a handgun proficiency demonstration.
No. Completing the permitless carry course does not result in issuance of a Texas License to Carry. The Texas LTC is a separate state licensing process administered by Texas DPS.
Yes. Texas continues to operate its License to Carry program. Applicants who want an LTC must complete the applicable training, application, fingerprinting, and other Texas DPS requirements.
A Texas LTC remains a separate state-issued license and provides benefits that permitless carry alone does not provide. Texas DPS identifies benefits involving certain locations, reciprocity or recognition by other states where applicable, handgun purchasing, and other license-related protections and privileges.
Yes. The Texas LTC classroom training can be completed online through a DPS-approved Online Course Provider. The required range instruction and handgun proficiency are completed separately with a qualified Texas LTC instructor.
In Focus Training provides Texas LTC range instruction and handgun proficiency testing in the Houston area. Visit the Range Qualification page for scheduling and current information.
Get a concise introduction to eligibility, restricted locations, property notice, use-of-force considerations, and other important topics before carrying a handgun without a Texas LTC.
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