firearms training
Next scheduled course dates:
Saturday 3/8/25 8a-2p ltc + basic handgun course $200
Saturday 3/29/25 9a-1p ltc course $100
email [email protected] to register
We offer the following firearms training courses
Price: $100
(Includes complete Texas DPS Certified Course and Firearms Proficiency Course)
You will learn…
- Texas DPS LTC requirements and restrictions
- Alternatives to using force and/or deadly force
- Handguns and children
- Range safety
- Basic marksmanship
- LTC vs Permitless Carry/Constitutional Carry
- Firearms Owner Responsibility
Price: $200
(Recommended for new and less experienced shooters)
You will learn…
- The Texas DPS License to Carry course as listed above
- Essential gun safety rules
- Different types of pistols and which one is best for you
- The basics of ammunition
- The fundamentals of pistol shooting
- Different shooting positions
- The most common shooting errors
- Proper gun cleaning and maintenance
- How to maintain your skills
Price: $175
(Recommended for new and less experienced shooters)
You will learn…
- Essential gun safety rules
- Different types of pistols and which one is best for you
- The basics of ammunition
- The fundamentals of pistol shooting
- Different shooting positions
- The most common shooting errors
- Proper gun cleaning and maintenance
- How to maintain your skills
Price: $74.99
Same course as in-person in a convenient online format that may be taken at your leisure.
DPS requires the student to take an in-person Firearms Proficiency course upon completing this course)
You will learn…
- Texas DPS LTC requirements and restrictions
- Alternatives to using force and/or deadly force
- Handguns and children
- Range safety
- Basic marksmanship (to be taught during Firearms Proficiency course)
- LTC vs Permitless Carry/Constitutional Carry
- Firearms Owner Responsibility
Price: $50
You will learn…
- Laws that relate to weapons and use of force
- Safe firearms storage
- Non-Violent dispute resolution
- Handgun use and safety (including use of restraint holsters)
- Basic marksmanship
- Proper firearms handling
- Proper sight acquisition
- Ammunition recommendations
- If you do not have your own handgun for the Firearms Proficiency Qualification course, we offer handgun rentals
- Handgun Rental for Qualification Course……………. $25.00
- Student will need 50 rounds of ammunition
- For this course students are expected to be proficient with their handgun. If instruction is needed to pass the qualification course there will be an additional fee of $50
Price: $50 per hour
One-on-one firearms instruction with an NRA certified instructor
- If you do not have your own handgun for the Firearms Proficiency Qualification course or Personal Instruction, we offer handgun rentals
- Handgun Rental……..$25.00
- Student will need 50 rounds of ammunition (price varies based on caliber)
Call or email us today to schedule your License to Carry or other firearms training class
IN-PERSON & ONLINE LTC CERTIFICATION
License To Carry Certification
Our in person LTC course (only) fee is $100 which includes the complete course and firearms qualification.
Our Basic Handgun Course (only) fee is $175.
Our in-person combination LTC + Basic Handgun Course is $200
An ONLINE LTC COURSE is available if you do not have the time to attend an in-person class.
Our Online LTC Course fee is $74.99, and the in-person Firearms Proficiency Course fee is $50.
Click the blue ONLINE LTC COURSE button below for the online course
Upon completing the online course Email us here to schedule your in-person firearms proficiency course.
If you have little or no experience with handguns, we recommend you take our Basic Handgun Course
*NOTICE* Due to numerous malfunctions and safety concerns with Hi-Point brand firearms, we do not allow them on our range during firearms qualifications. However, they are allowed on the range for personal shooting.
If you choose to take the ONLINE LTC COURSE there is an additional fee of $50.00 for the FIREARMS PROFICIENCY COURSE
Email Us Here to schedule a time to attend the Firearms Proficiency course at our public gun range in Terrell, TX.
There are two ways to apply for your License to Carry (LTC): By online (recommended) or by mail.
Note: Upon successful completion of the in-person class you will receive a certificate of completion, the DPS Form LTC-100 or if you took the Online Course then the Firearms Proficiency course, DPS Form LTC-101 or LTC 104.
Apply Online:
- Go to the Department of Public Safety website at www.dps.texas.gov
- On the LICENSING & REGISTRATION page click on TX Online License to Carry a Handgun (LTC)
- On the bottom left of this page go to New Users then click on the green Apply button on the bottom left of the page
- Complete the application pages and print a copy of each page for your records before you go to the next page
- Upon completion of the application you will be directed to the page to pay for your license
- Submit your payment then print your receipt and form with the BARCODE and CHECKLIST
- In a new page open www.identogo.com, use Service Code: 119Q91 or Call (888) 467-2080 and provide Service Code: 119Q91
- Once you are on this website or if you call them you can schedule a date and time at a location nearest to your zip code to have your fingerprints done and they will submit them to DPS for you (the fee for the fingerprints is $12.00 online or $10.00 if you pay in person)
- To submit your LTC-100, LTC-101 or LTC-104 form and any other supporting documents listed on your CHECKLIST that apply to you, upload the documents to your computer by scanning, then go to https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/contact/ltcatt.aspx, fill in the blanks on this page then attach your documents and click on the SUBMIT button to send to DPS or you may fax the documents to 512-424-7284
- Your license application process will begin and DPS will notify you if they need any further information or if there are any issues with your application
- You should receive your license in the mail within approximately 60 to 90 days
- If you have questions you must contact DPS by phone at 512-424-7293
If you are unable to complete the online process and you would like us to assist you, our fee is $25.00, and this will have to be scheduled for a day other than your class date.
Apply by Mail:
Go to the Department of Public Safety website at www.dps.texas.gov
On the right side of the Home Page under Top DPS Links click on Handgun Licensing
On the left side of the page click on Downloadable Forms
Download and complete forms LTC-78A, 78B, 78C, 85 and 86
Upon completion of these forms, mail them and any supporting documents with your application fee by personal check, cashier’s check or money order to DPS at:
Texas Department of Public Safety
PO Box 15888
Austin, TX 78761-5888
Phone: 512-424-7293
Fax: 512-424-7284
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