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To become a License to Carry Instructor (LTC) in Texas, you must first become a Pistol Instructor through an organization recognized by the State of Texas. The National Rifle Association (NRA) is the largest, and the oldest in the US and is recognized by the state of Texas.
Candidates are urged to bring lunch, drinks, snacks and a cooler each day. Lunch each day will be a working lunch to maximize class time productivity. Bring your mother with you, or b prepared to clean up after yourself.
The process through High Plains Concealed Carry, LLP (HPCC) looks like this. The following will make you an NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, so you can advertise and teach NRA Basic Pistol and a few other classes. Plus it will qualify you to apply to the state for admission to the TX LTC Instructor course.
Step 1. Successfully complete the NRA Pasic Pistol course (a prerequisite for the instructor class). This is a one-day class we offer for an individual for $249.00. More students in a class equals a lower fee for each student. This fee covers candidate books and materials; it does not cover firearms and ammunition. Call us about that, 575-985-5555.
Step 2. We strongly suggest each candidate successfully complete NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) course. This is a one-day class we offer for an individual for $249.00. This fee covers candidate books and materials. This class does not have a live fire component. Firearms and ammunition are not needed for this class. More students in a class equals a lower fee per student. RSO is not mandated by the state, but we strongly suggested it; call us to discuss this 575-985-5555.
Step 3. Successfully complete the NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) class (unless you have completed NRA BIT within the 24 months prior to you completing the Pistol Instructor class). BIT is a one-day course that is usually offered along with, and part of an NRA Pistol Instructor class. This class does not have a live fire component. Firearms and ammunition are not needed for this class. Step 4. Successfully complete one of the many NRA Pistol Instructor classes. NRA Pistol Instructor (for Basic Pistol) is usually presented along with BIT. These two classes together take between two and three training days to present. Taking three training days to complete both of these classes will help assure the candidate gets the maximum advantage from the learning process, and the most for their money. However, this set of two classes can be accomplished in two longer training days. NRA Instructor classes require a minimum of four candidates per class due to the NRA Instructor training curriculum's construction and design. Contact us for scheduling information. HPCC is frequently able to schedule a class in the near future that will accommodate your desired schedule, and that will allow enough time to possibly attract enough other candidates to meet the NRA minimum required students. Because all NRA Instructor courses require a minimum of four students, the fee per student is only $399.00. If we have more than four students, the fee is reduced incrementally per student. For example, if we have eight students in a class, the fee might be reduced to as little as $249.00 per student. This fee includes all the student materials and books. This fee does not include firearms or ammunition. This fee does not include fees paid to the NRA to register certificates. NOTE: New NRA Trainer Credential Fee Structure. Credentialing fees NRA Members: $40, Non-Member: $175. Additional Rating Activation fees, NRA Member: $20, Non-Member: $40. These fees are usually paid to the NRA every two years. Call us to join the NRA! $35.00 for 1 year, $85.00 for three $135.00 for five! Call us 575-985-5555. These certifications will need to be renewed every two years at an additional fee to the NRA. Step 5. Pass the TX LTC class, and then and apply for your TX LTC if you don't already have one. This step can be accomplished before, or after taking the NRA classes. However, we recommend doing this after the NRA certifications. We offer the TX LTC class. Our fees for TX LTC vary depending on location and number of paid candidates. Call for scheduling and details, 575-985-5555. Step 6. Then you would apply to the state and accomplish any other requirements the state has. You would apply to attend a TX LTC Instructor school. These three-day schools are held at the TX State Police Training Academy in Florence, TX and are usually presented a couple of times a year, typically in the spring and in the fall. Texas does not charge to attend this three-day school! Another requirement could be Instructor Liability Insurance. Lest we forget, Texas has fees they will require too. Note: Residing in the State of TX is not a requirement to be a TX LTC Instructor, nor is TX residency required to receive a TX LTC. You might need your state of residence LTC, CWL, CCW, CCL, or whatever your state calls it before you can apply for a TX LTC. You will need a current TX LTC to become a TX LTC Instructor. HPCC offers TX LTC classes on an as needed basis. Our fees for TX LTC vary depending on location and number of paid candidates. Call for scheduling and details, 575-985-5555. HPCC trains LTC/CWL/CCW, CCL, or whatever your state calls it Instructors for approximately 30 states. As far as any of the HPCC Instructors know, the TX LTC Instructor candidate shooting requirement is the most difficult in the US and it has a notable candidate fail rate. We have enjoyed a very high rate of success with our trainees passing the TX Instructor course of fire. We have been very successful in preparing TX LTC Instructor candidates for that demanding course of fire!
Step 2. We strongly suggest each candidate successfully complete NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) course. This is a one-day class we offer for an individual for $249.00. This fee covers candidate books and materials. This class does not have a live fire component. Firearms and ammunition are not needed for this class. More students in a class equals a lower fee per student. RSO is not mandated by the state, but we strongly suggested it; call us to discuss this 575-985-5555.
Step 3. Successfully complete the NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) class (unless you have completed NRA BIT within the 24 months prior to you completing the Pistol Instructor class). BIT is a one-day course that is usually offered along with, and part of an NRA Pistol Instructor class. This class does not have a live fire component. Firearms and ammunition are not needed for this class. Step 4. Successfully complete one of the many NRA Pistol Instructor classes. NRA Pistol Instructor (for Basic Pistol) is usually presented along with BIT. These two classes together take between two and three training days to present. Taking three training days to complete both of these classes will help assure the candidate gets the maximum advantage from the learning process, and the most for their money. However, this set of two classes can be accomplished in two longer training days. NRA Instructor classes require a minimum of four candidates per class due to the NRA Instructor training curriculum's construction and design. Contact us for scheduling information. HPCC is frequently able to schedule a class in the near future that will accommodate your desired schedule, and that will allow enough time to possibly attract enough other candidates to meet the NRA minimum required students. Because all NRA Instructor courses require a minimum of four students, the fee per student is only $399.00. If we have more than four students, the fee is reduced incrementally per student. For example, if we have eight students in a class, the fee might be reduced to as little as $249.00 per student. This fee includes all the student materials and books. This fee does not include firearms or ammunition. This fee does not include fees paid to the NRA to register certificates. NOTE: New NRA Trainer Credential Fee Structure. Credentialing fees NRA Members: $40, Non-Member: $175. Additional Rating Activation fees, NRA Member: $20, Non-Member: $40. These fees are usually paid to the NRA every two years. Call us to join the NRA! $35.00 for 1 year, $85.00 for three $135.00 for five! Call us 575-985-5555. These certifications will need to be renewed every two years at an additional fee to the NRA. Step 5. Pass the TX LTC class, and then and apply for your TX LTC if you don't already have one. This step can be accomplished before, or after taking the NRA classes. However, we recommend doing this after the NRA certifications. We offer the TX LTC class. Our fees for TX LTC vary depending on location and number of paid candidates. Call for scheduling and details, 575-985-5555. Step 6. Then you would apply to the state and accomplish any other requirements the state has. You would apply to attend a TX LTC Instructor school. These three-day schools are held at the TX State Police Training Academy in Florence, TX and are usually presented a couple of times a year, typically in the spring and in the fall. Texas does not charge to attend this three-day school! Another requirement could be Instructor Liability Insurance. Lest we forget, Texas has fees they will require too. Note: Residing in the State of TX is not a requirement to be a TX LTC Instructor, nor is TX residency required to receive a TX LTC. You might need your state of residence LTC, CWL, CCW, CCL, or whatever your state calls it before you can apply for a TX LTC. You will need a current TX LTC to become a TX LTC Instructor. HPCC offers TX LTC classes on an as needed basis. Our fees for TX LTC vary depending on location and number of paid candidates. Call for scheduling and details, 575-985-5555. HPCC trains LTC/CWL/CCW, CCL, or whatever your state calls it Instructors for approximately 30 states. As far as any of the HPCC Instructors know, the TX LTC Instructor candidate shooting requirement is the most difficult in the US and it has a notable candidate fail rate. We have enjoyed a very high rate of success with our trainees passing the TX Instructor course of fire. We have been very successful in preparing TX LTC Instructor candidates for that demanding course of fire!