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Texas License to Carry (LTC) (Local)
Who is this for?
You want a Handgun License; you own a handgun, you already know how to load and shoot (if not, see "Learn to Shoot"), and you live in the North Dallas area
Description:
This course is one of the requirements for the Texas License to Carry. The classroom portion is done online, through a vendor from whom we have negotiated a discount for you. The classroom work is quite easy. It takes about 4 hours, but you can split that up over several days.The required range training and Proficiency test are done on a private range, in groups of 6 or less, and takes one hour. Getting the license from the state then takes 2-3 weeks, depending on how busy they are.
Texas License to Carry (LTC) (Not Local)
Who is this for?
You want a Handgun License; you own a handgun, you already know how to load and shoot, but you do not live near North Dallas.
Description:
This course is one of the requirements for the Texas License to Carry. We will offer you the classroom portion online, at a discount, and refer you to an instructor in your area who will provide the required Proficiency test. Getting the license from the state then takes 2-3 weeks, depending on how busy they are. The classroom work is quite easy. It takes about 4 hours, but you can split that up over several days. If your handgun skills are weak or even non-existent, the instructor in your area will usually help you with that, for an additional fee.
Who is this for?
Individuals who have never shot a handgun before. You may have an interest in buying a gun, but don't know what type to get, or what the choices are. Time is a factor, and you find it hard to get to a more formal class situation. This is as short a cut as it gets.
Description:
This 3-hour class is an "Intro to Pistols", for people with little or no experience with handguns. Class sizes are limited to 6, but are often less. We meet at a private range, learn about safety, the mechanics, ammo, and the fundamentals of shooting, then spend an hour in supervised shooting. After one of these sessions, most people are able to pass the LTC Proficiency, if that is an interest for them. Even if not, it is a good benchmark.
Intermediate Shooting Instruction (Private)
Who is this for?
You have already learned to shoot. You own a gun, know how to load/unload, aim and fire. You can hit the broad side of a barn, but would like to refine those skills somewhat. Sure, you can just practice more, but you know that there are tricks to becoming a marksman that are not intuitive, and will likely take you months, or even years to learn on your own. One private lesson will cost you less than the ammo you will save.
Description:
This is a private session, scheduled whenever we can get together. We meet at my private range, test some gun-handling and safety skills, work with a laser pistol, then go over the entire shooting platform. You learn what helps or disturbs accuracy, and how to diagnose a problem. After practicing shot groups at increasing distance, we do some drills, like one-handed, weak-handed, or the famous "Dot Torture".
Who is this for?
From the early 1900s until about 1986, the primary sidearm for law enforcement was the double-action revolver, in various lengths. The semi-automatic pistol had been available since 1911, but because the conversion from one to the other is difficult, law enforcement was slow to adopt the semi. Some agencies continued to use revolvers until after the turn of this century. You either own a revolver, and have discovered it is harder to shoot than you expected, or you would like to find out if this is a suitable option for you.
Description:
This is usually limited to two persons, or may be a private session, scheduled whenever we can get together. We meet at my private range, test some gun-handling and safety skills, then spend time on drills to assist in learning and controlling the revolver. Unless you are bringing your own gun, we would focus mostly on .38 Spec and .357 Magnum, as those are most common.
Handgun Safety Course (online)
Who is this for?
You need a certificate to prove you have had a Handgun Safety Course. This IS NOT VALID for the Texas LTC.
Description:
This is an online course (46 minutes), with a short test. After passing the test, you can pay $50.00 by credit card, and print out the Certificate right away.
Who is this for?
You are a reasonably experienced shooter, not a beginner, but not a competitive shooter. Most of your experience is at a commercial range, standing in one place, shooting at one target. You would like some more aggressive experience in tactical defensive shooting. A holster is not required, but if you bring one, we can train on that as well. This class is usually scheduled on demand.
Description:
Class size is 1-3. We meet at a private range, discuss the safety rules, then go through a series of drills of increasing difficulty, like rapid fire, draw-and-shoot, flash-picture and point-shooting, multiple targets, steel, timed drills, shooting on the move.
Who is this for?
You are interested in the ultimate home defense solution, where a high skill level is not required. Maybe your interest is on behalf of a wife or girlfriend who might not spend much time training with a handgun.
Description:
This is usually a private session, scheduled whenever we can get together. We meet at a private range, learn about shotguns in general, but focusing on the tactical pump-action used by police. We cover safety, loading and unloading, the wide variety of ammo types available, and the ones commonly used, and practice with dummy rounds. Then on to the range, for live fire and combat reloading.
Who is this for?
You are interested in America's favorite rifle, the AR15. You may have one already, and would like to better understand optics options, or how to clean it, or you may just be thinking about getting one, and are confused by the cost differential between models.
Description:
This is usually a private session, scheduled whenever we can get together. This class includes an introduction to these rifles, operation, cleaning, and shooting, as well as sights and optical devices.
Who is this for?
Church members or staff who volunteer for on-site security.
Description:
Advanced marksmanship and gun-handling training for volunteer security at churches. Participants are expected to already have a valid Texas LTC, a concealable handgun of suitable caliber, and a holster.
Who is this for?
Ladies interested in any of our training.
Description:
As a general rule, we do not segregate classes; all are welcome in any class. In fact, most of the pistol class attendees are ladies already. However, sometimes it works out that several ladies have made contact, requesting a ladies class specifically. Frequently, there are other people wanting the same thing.
Who is this for?
Retired out-of-state LEOs or Federal Officers.
Description:
TCOLE Retired or Out-of-State Federal Officer Firearms Certificate (HR 218). Contact us directly for this.
