Should I get a LTC?

[pkfire]

any pros or maybe even cons?

 

[Coiled]

It's not a DFW issue.

Your answer is likely in here.

 

[no2gates]

Purchasing a gun is much quicker since there's no NICS check required with an LTC.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Doesn't this question come up about once a week?

 

[Eastexasrick]

Doesn't this question come up about once a week?

Yes, maybe more. And the answer is yes

 

[pkfire]

a bit new to texas. i've seen some people say it's "saved" them from getting a ticket, does it show up on your DL? also does being military/veteran have any gun purchase/selling benefits?

 

[RoadRunner]

AFC?

 

[rotor]

Academy gives 10% discount for military during certain time period (now). LTC not needed but nice.

 

[majormadmax]

I've seen some people say it's "saved" them from getting a ticket, does it show up on your DL?

That's an old wives tale, I've gotten tickets after being pulled over in uniform! If it's revenue time, you're gonna get a citation!

Your TX DL can have 'Veteran' on it if you ask and provide proof, usually in the form of your DD 214.

As mentioned, many places offer military discounts (some with stipulations). I just use my retiree ID card, or my TXSG ID...

 

[Grumps21]

I’ve heard that obeying traffic laws is a pretty good deterrent to tickets

 

[DoubleDuty]

That's an old wives tale, I've gotten tickets after being pulled over in uniform! If it's revenue time, you're gonna get a citation!

Your TX DL can have 'Veteran' on it if you ask and provide proof, usually in the form of your DD 214.

As mentioned, many places offer military discounts (some with stipulations). I just use my retiree ID card, or my TXSG ID...

Well it has kept me from getting tickets.

 

[General Zod]

I've avoided at least one ticket because of it. Got the cop talking about pistols and he stopped caring about my inspection sticker.

It's also failed to get me out of two tickets, so YMMV. And yes, when they run your DL they'll see whether you have an LTC or not. Have to have a Texas DL to have a Texas LTC, and they use the same photo.

It's a defense against prosecution for the stupid "Gun Free School Zones" law.

It's also a time saver when you're purchasing from your LGS. You still have to fill out the 4473, but they don't have to submit it and wait for a response.

Also, the signage prohibiting unlicensed carry has ambiguous requirements - some say a simple gunbuster sign will do, others say there's some vague wording requirement...but 30.06 (prohibiting licensed concealed carry) and 30.07 (prohibiting licensed open carry) signs have specific wording and letter height requirements, and signs that aren't valid can be ignored (though a verbal request to leave if you're carrying can't).

 

[Dave Z]

Medical City Spine Hospital, 11990 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 7524

Have to have a Texas DL to have a Texas LTC, and they use the same photo.

That's incorrect. I got my TX concealed carry permit with an out of state Drivers licence. I moved here during covid in September and couldn't get an oppointment to obtain a Texas Drivers License utiil the following April. I received my LTC in December of the year (five months before receiving a DL) I moved to Texas. I had to get two passport sized photos and send them to Austin because I didn't have a photo from a DL on file.

 

[General Zod]

Medical City Spine Hospital, 11990 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 7524

That's incorrect. I got my TX concealed carry permit with an out of state Drivers licence. I moved here during covid in September and couldn't get an oppointment to obtain a Texas Drivers License utiil the following April. I received my LTC in December of the year (five months before receiving a DL) I moved to Texas. I had to get two passport sized photos and send them to Austin because I didn't have a photo from a DL on file.

Interesting. They're supposed to require a Texas DL - since the LTC card is accepted as proof of residency for voting.

 

[Tnhawk]

a bit new to texas. i've seen some people say it's "saved" them from getting a ticket, does it show up on your DL? also does being military/veteran have any gun purchase/selling benefits?

Not violating the law has 'saved' me from a few tickets.

 

[Texan79423]

My advise is I would not even consider carrying a weapon without knowing the laws involved. The LTC class teaches the law.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

I did my renewal for ltc and dl both online yesterday.
Got the info in the mail Saturday, both expire next December.

 

[striker55]

I renew as soon as I get the notice to renew. I remember one time I went and did the renewal class time. Then I found out the law changed on Sept 1 and wouldn't had to.

 

[easy rider]

a bit new to texas. i've seen some people say it's "saved" them from getting a ticket, does it show up on your DL? also does being military/veteran have any gun purchase/selling benefits?

In answer to your first question: It's up to the officer on whether they issue you a ticket. I hand over my LTC along with my DL, and have been thanked for doing so. While it doesn't show on your DL, they will know when they bring up your information on the computer. I have found that just being courteous goes a long way.

 

[jmohme]

I’ve heard that obeying traffic laws is a pretty good deterrent to tickets

That's funny.
Driving on I 10 in Houston, you would thing that there was a law against driving the posted speed limit. Especially in construction areas.

And Yes. Get an LTC.