WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED FIREARMS TRAINING SCHOOL FOR DPS, SECURITY LEVEL 3 TRAINING.
WE OFFER THE TACTICS AND FIREARMS PORTION OF THE TEXAS PSB LEVEL 3 SECURITY TRAINING ONLY. FOR THE 20 HOUR CLASSROOM PORTION, CONTACT US FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AN ONLINE PROVIDER.
ABOUT THE 10 HOUR COURSE
In accordance with Texas Administrative Code Title 37 and Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702, starting January 2024, the Defensive Tactics and Firearms portion of the Level 3 training must be conducted in person, and must be between 10 and 15 hours in length.
This course is the completion of your Initial or recertification PSB Level 3 training required by DPS. Upon completion of your online course with the vendor of your choice (contact us for recommendations), you will receive a certificate of course completion for the online training (form number PSP-30 or 31). This certificate must be completed by an approved Training School and Approved Instructor.
We are a DPS Approved Level 3 Firearms Training School (Lic# 28655001) and are DPS approved Level 3 Firearms Instructors.
Our newly designed course includes the mandated hours of in person self-defense tactics and firearms training. This is a 2 day course.
***YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH TRAINING DAYS TO COMPLETE YOUR QUALIFICATION***
What is included in the 10 hour course:
- Defensive tactics instruction
- Use of handcuffs
- Expandable baton use
- Basic firearms instruction
- Firearms range training
- Firearms Qualification
- Shotgun qualification if needed
- OC (Pepper spray) Instruction and qualification
Day 1 will include 7-8 hours of classroom training located in New Braunfels TX. This will include Defensive tactics, Use of Handcuffs, Baton use, use of OC Spray and basic firearms fundamentals.
Day 2 we will meet at the shooting range for approximately 3 hours where you will receive training in; Firearms Safety, the proper use of your holster, basic Firearms fundamentals, and the firearm qualification course. While at the range you will also complete your OC (pepper Spray) qualification, and if desired, the Shotgun qualification.
This course exceeds the Firearms training required by DPS to complete your initial certification or Biannual recertification.
Please note: THIS IS NOT a basic shooting course. For Security officers who are new to Firearms, we recommend attending our Pistol 1 course prior to the firearms certification. Contact us to discuss some options or click the link below for more information
You MUST Reserve a space for this course. Walk-ons will not be allowed.
WHAT IF I ONLY NEED THE BIANNUAL REQUALIFICATION?
For Current Level 3 Security officers who require the biannual requalification, you only need to attend the morning session of the tactics training (approximately 3 hours), then attend the day 2 range training or attend one of our firearms qualification only range days.
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We provide everything except the firearms and ammunition. Both are available for rent from the range
Required Equipment:
- Serviceable Semi auto pistol or revolver (rentals are available at the range)
- magazines or speedloaders for revolvers if desired
- outside the waistband strong side holster and a quality belt or your duty holster and belt is recommended
- 50 rounds of ammunition is the minimum, 100 rounds is recommended if you want to practice before the test
- Shotgun if conducting the Shotgun qualification (rentals are available at most locations)
- 9 rounds of 00 shot if conducting the shotgun qualification
- Hearing and eye protection
- Online certificate of completion (PSP 30 or PSP 31) MUST be sent to us prior to the training
What will it Cost:
We require a $50 non-refundable deposit when you book the 10 hour class to guarantee your seat, space is limited. The Balance is due prior to the class start date. If you fail to leave a deposit, your seat can be lost if we book to capacity. This includes the day 2 range qualification, range space is also limited. Deposits will be considered non-refundable for no shows or same day cancellations. Rescheduled classes can apply the original deposit.
$199 per person for the 10 hour course
$120 per person for the Biannual requalification
$69 if you only require the firearm qualification
Fees can be paid by Visa, Mastercard or Apple Pay at any time prior to the training or Cash the day of the class.
Contact us to schedule your qualification and set up payment