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The proficiency demonstration is the part of the Texas LTC that makes new shooters nervous — and it shouldn’t. It’s a safe-handling demonstration with a 70% passing bar that a prepared beginner clears comfortably. Here’s the entire course of fire, the scoring, and how to prepare.
| Distance | Rounds | Time structure |
|---|---|---|
| 3 yards | 20 | Strings of 1–5 shots, generous time limits |
| 7 yards | 20 | Strings of 1–5 shots, generous time limits |
| 15 yards | 10 | Strings of 2–5 shots |
Fifty rounds at a B-27 silhouette — a target roughly the size of a human torso. Hits in the center rings score 5 points, the next ring 4, anywhere else on the silhouette 3. Maximum 250; passing is 175 (70%). Practical translation: you can score threes on every single shot and still pass with room to spare. The test measures safe, controlled handling — not marksmanship. Retakes are permitted if needed.
One focused practice session before the test is enough for most beginners: grip, stance, sight picture, and trigger press at 3 and 7 yards — where 40 of your 50 scored rounds happen. If you want structured preparation, a private lesson covering exactly the test’s course of fire is the efficient route: one hour, and the test becomes a formality.
Book an LTC Test Prep Lesson →The proficiency demonstration happens after you complete the classroom course — which is fully online, $49, and finishable tonight.
Start the Online Course →Disclosure: we may earn a commission if you register through this link, at no additional cost to you.The shooting test comes after the classroom portion. If you have not started that yet, see our guide to the online Texas LTC course for what the $49 covers and how long it takes.
The shooting test is one step in a longer process. The complete Texas LTC Guide maps every step from classroom course to mailed license, the cost breakdown covers every fee along the way, and if you're second-guessing the online classroom portion, here's how to verify it's legitimate.
One private lesson covers the exact course of fire before test day: 50 rounds on a B-27 at 3, 7, and 15 yards. Practice it with a patient instructor, no judgment, loaner firearm and ammo included. From $119.
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