Official Texas LTC Handgun Proficiency — Course of Fire (Updated 2016 by Texas Handgun licensing)
Introduction
Hello, this is Phil Snyder, I am a Certified Texas LTC instructor, it’s essential to present the official course of fire clearly and consistently so students know exactly what to expect on qualification day. Below is a clean, instructor-ready writeup of the Official Texas LTC handgun proficiency qualification (updated 2016 by Texas handgun licensing) with the exact distances, shot counts, and time limits.
Course of Fire — Stages & Details
3 yards
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One shot in 2 seconds, ×5 = 5 rounds
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Two shots in 3 seconds, ×5 = 10 rounds
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Five shots in 10 seconds, ×1 = 5 rounds
Total at 3 yards: 20 rounds
7 yards
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Five shots in 10 seconds, ×1= 5 rounds
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(Two shots in 4 seconds, x1 =2 rounds/Three shots in 6 seconds x1=3 rounds)
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One shot in 3 seconds x5 =5 rounds
- Five shots in 15 seconds x5+5 rounds
- Total at 7 yards: 20 rounds
15 yards
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Two shots in 6 seconds, ×1= 2 rounds
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Three shots in 9 seconds, ×1 = 3 rounds
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Five shots in 15 seconds, ×1 =5 rounds
Total at 15 yards: 10 rounds - 50 total rounds
Coaching Notes & Common Instructor Clarifications
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Read the exact string to the shooter before each attempt: number of shots and time allowed. This avoids confusion
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Shots will be fired from the “ready” position, (aimed at the target)
- Explain that in the event of a malfunction, the student shall clear it within the allowed time, or it will be count as a “missed shot”
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Encourage consistent grip, sight-picture, and recoil management during the multi‑shot strings. Time pressures often cause students to snap the trigger — emphasize follow‑through.
- Emphasize strict adherence to safe gun handling and range rules, (that’s what this test is mostly about)
Scoring & Equipment
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Use only B-27 Targets (must be 24X45 inches) and may only be black, blue, red or green.
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Optical enhancers are not allowed if it has magnification, red dots are ok
- 250 points possible-Students need at least a 175 or 70% to pass for non-instructor students, Instructors need 90% or 225
- Any round inside of the X,9, and 8 rings are worth 5 points
- 7 ring is worth 4 points
- outside of 7 ring but on silhouette is 3 points
- outside of colored are is 0 points
- missed shots not delivered within time frame, OR shots fired after time limit, count as ZERO
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Recommended minimum equipment for students: serviceable handgun .22 caliber or higher for non-instructors, at least 100 rounds, two magazines (or speed loaders), a quality holster with at least one point of retention (if drawing from holster is required in your class), eye and ear protection.
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