The Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) was replaced by the License to Carry (LTC) in 2017, after open carry was legalized in 2016.
LTC for Concealed or Open Carry
The Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) was replaced by the LTC after Texas legalized open carry, and the “Concealed” name was no longer accurate. The License to Carry is now used for both Concealed and Open Carry. As of 2021, Texas now allows Constitutional or Permitless Carry.
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/handgun-licensing
All Carry Laws are Not Equal!
While Texas allows licensed carry or “constitutional” carry, they are not the same. Constitutional or Permitless carry has additional restrictions that don’t apply to LTC holders. A Texas License to Carry offers several benefits over permitless carry, such as:
Additional legal protection in case of accidental carrying in a restricted area
Legally bypass “Gun-buster” signs
Campus Carry
School Zone Carry
Ability to carry in other states
Skip the background check when buying a gun
PEACE OF MIND!
Get Your LTC the Easy Way
The easiest way to get your Texas LTC is through our State-approved Online Texas LTC Class. Why spend all day Saturday in a class full of strangers when you can complete the classroom portion of the process from the comfort of your own home? Our class is DPS-approved statewide, is about 4 hours long, and available 24/7 on your computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. You can stop and resume as many times as you’d like to complete the class at your convenience.
Once you pass the test, simply take your completion certificate to a local testing range for your shooting qualification.
Our online class will explain the entire process, and even includes links to forms to complete the application online.
