Overview

This course is designed for a minimum of four (4) hours, maximum six (6) hours of classroom instruction, written examination, and the proficiency demonstration. Material is provided in modules with specific amounts of time allotted for each module. Testing, travel, and range time is not included in the 4-6 hours.

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) administers the Handgun Licensing Program under the authority of the Texas Government Code Chapter 411, Subchapter H. DPS licenses individuals to carry handguns within Texas, evaluates the eligibility of applicants through criminal history background checks and monitors those currently licensed to ensure their continued eligibility.
Sec. 411.188. Handgun Proficiency Requirement. (a) … handgun proficiency and … examinations… The course … is required for each person who seeks to obtain a license … two parts. One part … classroom instruction and the other part must be range … safely and proficiently use a handgun… (b) …The classroom instruction part of the course must include not less than four hours and not more than six hours of instruction…

Completing this course will help you:

• Texas Law
• Firearms Safety
• Conflict Resolution
• Safe firearm (locked) storage

Who is the course for?

Anyone who wants to get their license to carry handgun in Texas.