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Articles Related to Application
License to Carry Texas: A How to Guide on Getting Licensed in December 2024
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Read MoreGlossary Terms Related to Application
License to Carry
A license to legally carry a handgun either openly or concealed in the state of Texas and issued ...
View Term View Definition For License to CarryApplication
A series of documents that will be filled out by the applicant and submitted to the DPS for appro...
View Term View Definition For ApplicationConcealed Handgun License
A permit issued by certain states that allows individuals to carry a hidden firearm on their pers...
View Term View Definition For Concealed Handgun LicenseConcealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permit
Similar to CHL, it's a permit that authorizes the bearer to carry a concealed weapon in public.
View Term View Definition For Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) PermitBackground Check
A legal and safety procedure conducted by authorities to review an individual's criminal, financi...
View Term View Definition For Background CheckConcealed Carry Permit
A permit or license that allows you to carry a concealed weapon in public. To obtain a concealed ...
View Term View Definition For Concealed Carry PermitNational Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
A system used by gun sellers to quickly determine if a prospective buyer is eligible to purchase ...
View Term View Definition For National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)Fingerprints
Biometric data provided by applicants as part of the background check process for obtaining a han...
View Term View Definition For FingerprintsWritten Exam
A test that evaluates an applicant's knowledge of firearm laws, safety rules, and handling proced...
View Term View Definition For Written ExamShooting Proficiency Exam
A practical test of an applicant's ability to safely handle and accurately shoot a handgun, requi...
View Term View Definition For Shooting Proficiency ExamOnline Course
A web-based educational program that covers the theoretical aspects of handgun safety, laws, and ...
View Term View Definition For Online CourseRenewal Process
The procedure required to maintain the validity of a handgun license, typically involving updated...
View Term View Definition For Renewal ProcessResidency Requirements
Legal stipulations that require applicants to be residents of the state or jurisdiction in which...
View Term View Definition For Residency RequirementsDisqualifying Factors
Conditions or backgrounds, such as felony convictions or mental health issues, that can prevent a...
View Term View Definition For Disqualifying FactorsAppeal Process
The procedure by which applicants can contest a denial of their handgun license application, ofte...
View Term View Definition For Appeal ProcessCertificate of Completion
A document awarded to individuals who successfully complete the required training courses or exam...
View Term View Definition For Certificate of CompletionBackground Declaration Form
A part of the application process where candidates disclose their criminal history, mental health...
View Term View Definition For Background Declaration FormLicense Issuance
The act of granting an official handgun license to an applicant who has met all requirements, typ...
View Term View Definition For License IssuanceSuspension and Revocation
The process by which a handgun license can be temporarily suspended or permanently revoked due to...
View Term View Definition For Suspension and RevocationChange of Address Notification
A requirement for license holders to inform the issuing authority of any changes to their residen...
View Term View Definition For Change of Address NotificationTexas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
The state agency responsible for issuing handgun licenses, conducting background checks, and over...
View Term View Definition For Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)Texas Penal Code Chapter 46
The section of Texas law that outlines offenses and regulations related to weapons, including the...
View Term View Definition For Texas Penal Code Chapter 46Texas Online Handgun Licensing (TOHL)
The online platform provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety for managing handgun licens...
View Term View Definition For Texas Online Handgun Licensing (TOHL)Active Shooter Response Training
Specialized training recommended or required for certain professionals in Texas, focusing on how ...
View Term View Definition For Active Shooter Response TrainingMinimum Age for LTC
The legal minimum age to apply for a License to Carry a handgun in Texas, which is 18 years of age.
View Term View Definition For Minimum Age for LTCFirearms in Foster Homes
Regulations that provide guidelines for the presence and storage of firearms in homes licensed fo...
View Term View Definition For Firearms in Foster Homes