Go Strapped Firearms Training

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Answer a question or two and land on the exact course — with every honest note up front, before 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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Yes — finish your Level 3 with us

Students who completed an eligible online Level 3 classroom course with another provider can take our in-person Firearms & Defensive Tactics class at the $250 other-provider rate. Bring your completion documentation; we verify it before you participate. Haven’t started yet? Our online course ($150) plus our in-person class ($150) is $300 in training tuition.

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How finishing with us works →

Renewing? Same rule: $150 if you took our online renewal course, $250 if you took it with another provider.

Level 3 Renewal (Recertification)

The two-year renewal package: 6-hour CE online plus the 10-hour in-person Firearms & Defensive Tactics course.

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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)

Free annual quals for officers and retired law enforcement, typically Saturdays at 4 p.m. Email ahead, bring your TCOLE paperwork.

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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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Talk to a human — five minutes, zero cost

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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