License to Carry Class · Texas DPS Approved
Walt Mayfield · Owner & Instructor
Get Your License to Carry – Online, DPS Approved
Take the course online, on your schedule — and be ready to carry legally in Texas and beyond.
✅ Meets DPS Standards ⚡ Immediate Access 📱 Designed for Busy Texans
👉 Start the online course · $39.99The instructor, Walt Mayfield, is certified under Texas GC 411.188 and GC 411.190 to administer the LTC Online Course (classroom instruction only).
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“I want to start my LTC today.”
The online LTC classroom: $39.99, about 4 hours, on your phone, tablet or computer.
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“I took the online course. I need my shooting test.”
Book your in-person range proficiency at Proactive Defense in Northlake / Argyle.
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“I'm new to guns and want to get comfortable first.”
Beginner, little experience, or need to be more comfortable? Take our basic course first.
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“I finished my training. How do I apply?”
Apply with Texas DPS online through RSD Connect, then get your fingerprints.
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Your LTC in 3 steps
Here is the whole process, start to finish.
Step 1
Take the LTC course online
Online class (most popular). Take it anytime, from anywhere in Texas.
✓ Takes about 4 hours, fully online
✓ Certificate (LTC-104) issued instantly
✓ New low price: $39.99
Step 2
Do the in-person shooting proficiency
Book your range time with a certified instructor. You can take this portion even before you finish the online course.
Where: Proactive Defense Outdoor Gun Range & Training Center, 13862 FM 1171, Northlake / Argyle, TX 76262. By appointment only.
Live in the DFW area? When you take our online course, you get a special link to register for your proficiency at a discounted price.
👉 Tap here to book your shooting test → See what the shooting test covers →Step 3
Apply with Texas DPS + fingerprints
Submit your License to Carry application online through Texas DPS RSD Connect.
After you apply, schedule your fingerprint appointment using the LTC service code from DPS. Then you are done!
👉 Tap here to apply on RSD Connect →Why Obtain a Texas License to Carry?
Even with the passage of Texas HB 1927, which allows for the permitless carry of a handgun in Texas, most people are still choosing to get a License to Carry. Permitless carry is very restricted when compared to the LTC.
The Texas LTC gives legal protections and multiple benefits when carrying a gun that are not covered under permitless/constitutional carry in Texas. Not only are there advantages within Texas law for having an LTC, the online class also covers material that every gun owner is responsible to know and is crucial to be aware of.
Texas License to Carry Benefits
FAQ
▼ How much is the online LTC course?
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$39.99. It takes about 4 hours, fully online, and your LTC-104 certificate is issued instantly. Start the course →
▼ Do I have to shoot to get my LTC?
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Yes. Texas requires an in-person shooting proficiency with a certified instructor. You can do it before or after the online course. Book your shooting test →
▼ Where is the shooting test?
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Proactive Defense Outdoor Gun Range & Training Center, 13862 FM 1171, Northlake / Argyle, TX 76262. By appointment only.
▼ Can I take the proficiency before I finish the online course?
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Yes. You can take this portion even before you finish the online course.
▼ How do I apply with the State?
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Apply online with Texas DPS through RSD Connect, then schedule your fingerprints using the LTC service code. Go to RSD Connect →
▼ I'm a beginner. Where should I start?
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Take our basic course first. See Defend Ready Basics →
▼ How do I reach you?
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Email us at info@trainprotectdefend.com.
Questions: info@trainprotectdefend.com
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