Gun Safety & Security Guard Training – Accessible Across Texas and Beyond

“I’m brand new to guns.”

Defend Ready Basics is a 1-hour online course plus one private, one-on-one session at the range. Bring your own gun or use ours (ammo fees apply).

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“I’m a woman and I want private training.”

A private, one-on-one session built around the real-world threats women face most.

👉 Tap here for women’s training →

“I need a gun safety class for court, probation or work.”

The Texas Gun Safety Course is 100% online with no shooting. It does not count toward an LTC.

👉 Tap here for the gun safety course →

“I want to take the LTC class online.”

About 4 hours on your phone, tablet or computer, for $39.99. You get your LTC-104 certificate as soon as you pass.

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“I need my LTC shooting test.”

Book your private, in-person range proficiency test. You can take it before or after the online class.

👉 Tap here to book the shooting test →

“I need help applying with Texas DPS.”

A step-by-step guide to the DPS application, fingerprints and your LTC-104 certificate.

👉 Tap here for the step-by-step guide →

“I have never shot a pistol before.”

Take Defend Ready Basics first so you feel ready for the shooting test.

👉 Tap here to get ready first →

“I need my first security license (unarmed).”

That is Level II. The training is 100% online.

👉 Tap here to start Level II online →

“I need to get armed.”

That is Level III. Part 1 is an online classroom. Part 2 is in person: 10 hours of self-defense tactics and firearms (including live-fire pistol qualification).

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“I finished the classroom. I only need Part 2.”

Book the 10-hour, in-person Level III class at the range.

👉 Tap here to book Part 2 →

“I need Personal Protection Officer training.”

That is Level IV. It is all classroom, in person, 15 hours over 2 days. You must be 21 or older.

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“I need to renew my Level III or Level IV.”

A 2.5-hour online classroom, then one in-person session with a self-defense tactics refresher and a firearms proficiency test.

👉 Tap here to see recertification →

“I need the MMPI personality test.”

Texas requires it for armed (commissioned) security applicants. Schedule it with our partner.

👉 Tap here to schedule the MMPI →

“I’m looking for a security job.”

See open jobs and weekly job alerts from security companies we work with.

👉 Tap here to see security jobs →

“I want private rifle or AR training.”

A 2-hour private session with classroom and live-fire training. Learn to check your zero, set up, maintain and run your rifle.

👉 Tap here to book rifle training →

“I want pistol training too.”

Book a private, one-on-one pistol session.

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“I want one-on-one training.”

Training tailored to you with Walt Mayfield: grip, stance, aiming and fixing malfunctions.

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“I want to carry with confidence.”

The Confident Carry program is 5 private sessions: safety, concealed carry, defensive shooting and the law.

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“I’m a retired police officer and need my LEOSA qualification.”

The Texas shooting qualification for qualified retired law enforcement officers.

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“I need CPR or First Aid certification.”

American Heart Association BLS (for healthcare) and Heartsaver CPR, AED and First Aid. Online course plus an in-person skills check.

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“My church, school or business wants active shooter training.”

Community Violence Response training with hands-on Escape, Restrict and Defend drills. Email us to set up a private group class.

👉 Tap here for group training →

“I carry on duty for a security or church safety team.”

Protector Ready is an 8-hour live-fire active threat response course for security officers, school safety staff and church security teams.

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“Show me only the online classes.”

Every class you can take online, from anywhere in Texas.

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“I have a class coming up. Where is the waiver?”

Fill out your training waiver and see gun rental options before your class.

👉 Tap here for the waiver →