Please note that these steps apply to most applicants, but uncommon situations may require additional or different steps.
Are you eligible? Check here.
NO PAPERWORK IS NEEDED FOR CLASS.
You can complete the application and fingerprints after class.
Click here to register online to take the license to carry a handgun (LTC) class taught in person by an instructor at Central Texas Gun Works in Austin, Texas.
What is the cost? Our fee includes range fees and lunch. Our class fee is different from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) processing fee.
Click here to fill out the Texas DPS online state application.
What is the cost? The Texas DPS processing fee is different from our class fee.
Click here to schedule and complete your fingerprinting.
Service Code : 119Q91
What is the cost?
Once you successfully complete the class and shooting procficiency demonstration, save the LTC / CHL class completion certificate (LTC-100 / CHL-100 / LTC-101) you receive from us.
If you were born outside of the United States of America (U.S.), submit a copy of one of the following documents:
If you are a prior service member, submit a copy of your DD 214 (copy of "Member 4" / "long" / "unedited" / "undeleted").
If you are Active Duty, Active Reserve, or National Guard, submit a copy of your Military ID (front and back) and one of the following documents:
Submit a copy of your state drivers license or identification card in color (front and back).
Retired and active members of the law enorfcement community (for example, judges, prosecutors, peace officers, jailers) should refer to the Texas DPS instructions here.
Click here to upload the documents directly to Texas DPS.
Await processing by Texas DPS. Depending on the time of year, processing takes a few days to several weeks. Texas DPS will notify you by mail if further information or additional documents are required.