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process digital or electronic fingerprints. Instructions on how to
properly submit fingerprints to the DPS and the applicable fees
for doing so are available on the DPS website. See Tex. Gov’t
Code § 411.175.
B. LTC class and shooting test
In order to obtain a Texas LTC, applicants must complete a statemandated education course taught by a Texas DPS certified LTC
instructor. These classes generally consist of a classroom portion
of four to six hours of instruction, followed by a shooting test
in which the applicant must demonstrate proficiency with their
handgun. Any caliber of handgun may be used to demonstrate
proficiency. This means that if a person does not have the physical
capabilities to operate a large caliber handgun, they may use a .22
or a .25 to qualify for an LTC. Applicants for an LTC must take the
class and pass both a written and shooting test in order to be qualified
for an LTC. Without successfully passing both of these portions, a
person’s application will be denied. If a person fails either exam,
the test results are required by law to be submitted to the Texas
Department of Public Safety, where they will be kept on record.
Applicants can take the classroom portion of the LTC qualification
online. Of course, the shooting range portion must be done in person
along with an additional one to two hours of range safety instruction
for online course takers.
In order to obtain a passing score, applicants must complete the
course with a minimum score of 70%. Once an applicant successfully
completes both the written and shooting proficiency examinations, the
LTC instructor may certify that he or she has established proficiency,
and the applicant will be ready to submit his or her application to the
DPS for approval and licensing. See 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 6.14.
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