This class is now given in two parts: Part (1)– online & Part (2)– in class at our office. We provide both parts, you don’t need to go elsewhere for Part 2 (or pay extra) that is included. This cuts your classroom requirement down by 50% which saves you time off work and time sitting in a classroom while you read the course material at home or while at work. Then you come to our office in Pflugerville, Texas to knock out two jam packed days of hands-on (Part-2).

Part 2 consists of: PowerPoints, Handouts, Videos, Seminar/Lecture from Instructors followed by Demonstrations, Practical application/ Hands on training given by certified instructors in person. You will be given instruction on: Handcuffing, Baton, Pepper Spray, Weaponless Defense, Firearms (with required shooting qualification at the range), and then the state final exam- all given at our classroom. Students will be given login formation to read through all course material prior to arrival on our site, then they will be scheduled to attend two days of practical application and testing. Students that arrive and pass the exams, and range qualification to include participate in each block, will be given their course completion certificate at our classroom on the final day.

This class is often referred to as “the gun class,” but actually provides several hours of non-firearm related topics that everyone needs to know and only several hours of firearms training. In our opinion, this class should be the minimum standard for all security persons (armed or unarmed), as the two-three hour Level-2 course just is not enough training by any industry standard.

RANGE FEES AND AMMUNITION IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY COURSE

Basic Weaponless Defense is a required block of instruction in the Lv-3 Commission officer course which will be given by our certified instructors. Please ensure you arrive in comfortable clothing, and comfortable footwear such as tennis shoes (not flip flops, sandals, high heels, work boots, cowboy boots, tactical boots etc.). You can bring these items with you and change when you arrive, or you can be dressed ready to go when you arrive- up to you. Everyone must participate in this block of instruction however, if you have physical or health limitations then please discuss that with instructors when you arrive so we can work with you.

Commission Security Licensing in Austin, Texas

NOTICE: In Texas, it is a crime to perform any security-related work without a license; it doesn’t matter if you or your employer don’t use the term “security,” if you act in the capacity of a security officer (i.e. courtesy officer, event staff, bouncer, etc.), you are committing a crime – See section at the bottom of the page. Note: You do not have to be employed prior to taking this class.

“I highly recommended this academy if you’re looking for a job in security. Glenn is an awesome and very informative instructor. It’s an amazing course to receive your level two and three certification. He also does LTC, and is highly recommend for that too. Taught an excellent class and very professional at the gun range.”– Chris Mekler

REQUALIFICATION CLASS: ONLY $125.00 !!
($50.00 for returning TCTA students)

In accordance with the rules set forth in Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code, DPS-RSD requires that you attend and submit your renewal to them no later than 30 days prior to your license expiration date. As a requalification student, you are only required by the state to attend a six (6) hour block of instruction including a written exam and live fire range qualification. A portion of your training includes the Continuing Education requirement on “Ethics.” 2024- DPS Now Requires Weaponless Defense on requals (yes true), with a new certificate for instructors requiring them to sign that it has been done.  Schools and instructors not doing this will have their certificates kicked back by DPS.