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• Level 2- Unarmed Security License

• Level 3- Armed Security License

• Level 4- Personal Protection Officer (PPO) Otherwise known as a bodyguard

Register and complete the two-hour Level 2 Online Class (Click Here). Submit your application to the Texas Online Private Security website and follow the prompts to submit your training certificate provided in our online class. Ensure all steps are completed accurately to avoid delays.

The Level 3 training is split into two separate sections. Online and In-Person and must be completed IN ORDER

1. Register and complete the Online Level 3 Course (Click Here) Our Level 3 course INCLUDES the Level 2 Certification.

2. Register and complete the required Level 3 ten hour in-person Firearms and Defensive Tactics Course.

3. Complete an MMPI psychological exam from a certified provider and submit your PSP-13 (download form here) *DPS training schools and instructors have no control over MMPI providers or requirements

4. Register and complete your Level 3 application through the Texas Online Private Security website

5. Submit all documentation required via the TOPS portal

DPS requires all applications and documentation be submitted within 90 days.

The 10-hour Level 3 Firearms and Defensive Tactics Course must be completed by a licensed Level 3 Instructor who is affiliated with a licensed DPS Training School. Below are the recommended instructors to complete your Level 3 Firearms and Defensive Tactics Course based on your area of Texas. The below instructors are affiliated with Go Strapped Firearms Training and are appropriately vetted.

• If you are in N. Texas or DFW area click here

• If you are in S. Texas (San Antonio, Austin, Houston) click here

• If you are in W. Texas click here

• If you are in E. Texas click here

If a student decides to take the course through any other instructor it is the student’s responsibility to validate the instructor’s credentials and whether or not they are affiliated with a licensed DPS Training School.

For a student to attend this Level 3 Security Guard Firearms Course, you must have completed the Go Strapped Firearms Training Level 3 Online Certification Course . An online course taken by another company or instructor will not be accepted. If you took the online course through another company, please get in touch with that company to complete your firearms course or take our course at THIS LINK.

Applicants must have at MINIMUM completed the Level 3 training prior to taking a Level 4 course.

1. Register and take the 2-day in-person PPO course.

2. Register and complete the Level 4 PPO application through TOPS.

Level 3 licenses must be renewed every 2 years. If you are up for renewal, verify your eligibility via the TOPS Website . The training requirements are as follows:

1. Take the Online Level 3 Renewal Course (Click Here)

2. Register and Take the Level 3 10-hour In person Firearms course which is required of all Level 3 guards after Jan 1st 2024

Follow the instructions in your TOPS account and submit your documentation so they can process your renewal.

In order to renew your Level 4 license just complete the Level 3 renewal process. Our Level 3 renewal training complies with the required training for both Level 3 and 4 renewals. Make sure you complete your renewal applications in TOPS!

Below are some references for MMPI’s. Go Strapped Firearms Training and DPS have no control and do not vet MMPI providers. It is up to the individual to choose an MMPI provider.
https://www.drdarienzo.com/texas-mmpi-psychological-testing-for-armed-guards/
https://www.transformationalpsyc.com/services
https://www.mmpiexam.com
https://legacypsychology.com/psychological-evaluation
https://www.fwpsychworks.com/contact
https://securityguardtesting.com/
Ensure you choose a provider that meets your needs and schedule your exam promptly.

The Texas Department of Public Safety requires all issued documents and applications to be completed within 90 days. DPS will not validate any certificate once it is 90 days old. Make sure to complete your training and submit all necessary documents within this timeframe to avoid any issues.

Rental handguns are available at GRITR Range. Prices range around $30 including the ammo.

• For a Level 2 and 3 License you need to be 18 years old minimum.

• For a Level 4 License, you need to be 21 years old minimum.

The phone number to the Texas Online Private Security (TOPS) is (512) 424-7293. You can contact them for any inquiries related to your security licensing and certification.

We conduct HR218 LEOSA and TCOLE qualifications every day we have a firearms course posted on our calendar. Please email us at info@gostrapped.com to inform us of the course you will be attending. Bring the appropriate TCOLE paperwork for the instructor to sign off on, which you can download here: https://www.tcole.texas.gov/document/retired-firearms-identification-card.pdf.

Complete the following steps to obtain your Texas LTC…

1. Register for an LTC Class.

There are two options, Online and In-Person.

IN-PERSON Option

1. To register for the In-Person Course CLICK HERE. The In-Person option includes the firearms proficiency.

2. Complete the DPS application and upload your training

Online Option

1. To register for the Online Course CLICK HERE.

2. Once you complete the Online course, you must register and take the LTC Safety Class and Proficiency. CLICK HERE to register for the LTC Safety Class and Proficiency

3. Complete the DPS application and upload your training certificates.

You must be 18 years of age to obtain a Texas LTC.

We have a class just for you! Our Introduction to Handguns and License to Carry Combo course. Our combo course is our most popular course and walks you through all the fundamentals along with achieving your License To Carry Certified training!

Yes, you can reserve a rental gun in the registration process of your class.

We can conduct HR218 LEOSA and TCOLE qualifications every day we have a firearms course posted on our calendar. You must email us at info@gostrapped.com and let us know what course you will be attending. You must bring the appropriate TCOLE paperwork for the instructor to sign off on which you can download here: https://www.tcole.texas.gov/document/retired-firearms-identification-card.pdf

If you can’t pay for the whole class up front, you can choose CashApp Afterpay buy now- pay later to make payments! Just look for the Afterpay option in the checkout!!