West Texas Handgun Training

This is the course required by the state to obtain a Texas License to Carry (“LTC”). The State mandated curriculum is covered with the time guidelines provided by the State. We’ll teach you the baseline fundamentals required to carry a concealed handgun legally, responsibly, and safely. The course will prepare students for both the written and shooting proficiency tests. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a Certificate of Training form (LTC 104) that you can submit to the State to prove you have met the training requirement.

Topics covered:

• Laws that relate to weapons and the use of deadly force,
• Handgun use and safety, including use of restraint holsters and methods to ensure the secure carrying of openly carried handguns,
• Non-violent dispute resolution,
• Proper storage practices for handguns with an emphasis on storage practices that eliminate the possibility of accidental injury to a child.

Additional information:

Interested students are encouraged to review the Texas Department of Public Safety information posted on its website regarding the LTC application process. You can complete your application online, begin your study of relevant statutes, and browse through frequently-asked questions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Course Duration: 4-6 hours classroom, 1-2 hours range including proficiency test. (Mandated by law) 

Cost: $100, a separate range fee of $20 will be paid directly to the range in cash prior to the shooting qualification.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY. Cancellation for refund, less 3% (cc fee) or for application to a later class is accepted up to 72 hours prior to the start of class. Refunds can take time to process through the credit card vendor and are not immediate. Cancellation within 72 hours is for credit for a future class ONLY.

NO SHOWS, NO REFUND. NO EXCEPTIONS 

Required Equipment: For the LTC course, you’ll need a reliable handgun (revolver or semi-automatic) and at least 50 rounds of ammunition. You’ll also need eye protection and ear protection. If you don’t have your own gun, ammo, or protective gear, WTHT can provide loaner equipment (semi-automatic only) and ammunition for you, with advance notice which includes certification by you that you are not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm or ammunition. There is a $15 charge, payable to WTHT, in cash only at the time of range qualification. If you have questions about your shooting ability to pass the range qualification test, please contact us in advance. You may want to consider a private lesson or the Handgun Primer class first.

We will take a brief 30 minute break around lunch time to enable students to quickly go and get food if they wish. You can also bring lunch or snacks from home and eat in the classroom. We will continue with class material in a working lunch after 30 minutes.