COURSE POINTS:
The Texas License To Carry/Concealed Handgun Course is designed by the Texas Department of Public Safety and courses given by SMR Training Academy for moderately experienced shooters. The LTC/CHL course is approximately 4-6 hours of instruction followed by a short 50 round live round qualification.
- State Required Training Course
- Targets
- Application can be completed online at the Texas DPS Website prior to, during, or after the course. SMR Training Academy Instructor can assist with the application.
OVERVIEW:
Students have (1) year after the course to file with the state. The classroom portion will last 4-6 hours, followed by a live fire qualification. The classroom portion will be held at SMR Training Academy training facility and will cover the following topics:
- State Required Topics
- Basic Firearms Safety
- Safe Handling and Storage
- Non-Violent Dispute Resolution
- Use of Force
- Civil Liability
- Texas Concealed Handgun Laws
- Review and Testing
- The Texas License To Carry/Concealed Handgun License Course is what you need to Open Carry or Concealed Carry in Texas.
Students are encouraged to dress comfortably for the classroom portion. You will need a State issued photo ID to fill out the course paperwork.
50 Live Round Qualification will be held at the Bracken Rifle and Pistol Recreational Range
Instructor – Demitrius Deshae O’Neal
TITLES
Texas Private Security III /Level IV
Personal Protective Officer (PPO)
Licensed under SMR Security Services
DIVISION
Executive Protection
Level III Uniformed Services
Level IV Uniformed Services
EDUCATION
TX PSB Level II/IV PPO
Certified Firearm Instructor
DPS Certified License to Carry Instructor