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Which license do I need?

Answer a question or two and land on the exact course — with the honest notes other schools save for after checkout. Prefer a human? Call or text (817) 841-9042 and you'll get the same answer with a voice attached.

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Level 2 Unarmed Officer Certification

The entry point: online, self-paced, most students finish the same day — then apply through TOPS.

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Planning to go armed later? Start with Level 3 instead — it includes the Level 2 course, so you won't pay twice.

Level 3 Armed Officer Certification (Online)

Start here: the online classroom portion, with Level 2 built in. Your in-person range course comes next.

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Level 3 Armed Officer Certification (Online)

The upgrade path is the same Level 3 online course — it includes the Level 2 material, so nothing you did is wasted and nothing extra is needed.

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Level 3 Firearms & Defensive Tactics Course

Your range day: the state-required in-person firearms and defensive-tactics portion, in North Richland Hills.

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We can't complete another school's Level 3 — here's why

Straight answer: we do not provide the firearms course for online Level 3 training purchased from another company. Texas documents your training on a certificate signed by the certifying school’s manager or authorized representative — we can only sign for training we delivered, we verify every classroom record, and forged or altered certificates get reported to DPS. The school that sold you the online course is responsible for completing your firearms training; if it has no firearms instructors (many low-cost online providers don’t), ask them for a refund — then take our online Level 3 and train with us end-to-end.

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Renewing instead? Renewal students with an eligible commission are welcome at our range course regardless of where they first trained.

Level 3 Renewal (Recertification)

The two-year renewal package: 6-hour CE online plus your in-person firearms requalification.

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Level 3 Renewal (Recertification)

Good news: this is the only online course you need. Our Level 3 recertification course is built to satisfy the renewal training requirements for both Level 3 and Level 4 — no phone call required to sequence it. Take the online recert, then complete the in-person Firearms & Defensive Tactics course to finish the DPS training requirements.

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Every online recert student — Level 3 or Level 4 — finishes with the in-person Firearms & Defensive Tactics session. Texas requires it, and your renewal isn’t complete without it.

Level 4 Personal Protection Officer (PPO)

The protection credential: 15 hours across two consecutive in-person days. Complete Level 3 training first; the commission can be held or applied for together with your PPO application.

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Texas Online LTC Course

The classroom portion online, on your schedule — then a short in-person range session completes your training. Both are required.

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Texas License to Carry Class — In Person

One in-person day covering the classroom portion and your proficiency — walk out with training complete.

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Intro to Handguns + LTC Combo

Built for brand-new shooters: handgun fundamentals from zero, then the full LTC course — one day, no feeling behind.

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LEOSA Qualification (HR 218)

Annual quals for retired law enforcement — run on any posted firearms-course day. Email ahead, bring your TCOLE paperwork.

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LEOSA Qualification

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Church Safety Team Training

Police-led training for volunteer safety teams — program menu, credentials, and a consultation that costs nothing.

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Corporate & Workplace Training

Workplace safety training scoped to your company — start with a consultation.

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Group Training for Security Companies

Roster-based enrollment, invoicing, and completion tracking for companies certifying multiple officers.

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Messy dates and edge cases are our specialty. Call (817) 841-9042 and we'll figure out exactly where you stand before you spend a dollar.

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