Firearms Training & Gun Safety Classes in North Texas

Texas Private Security Officer Process by level

Statutes and Rules – reflecting 88th Legislation (PDF)

Texas Level II Private Security Officer

• • You will need to apply for your Level 2 License by clicking here. Once you apply you will get an email to schedule finger prints.

• • You will need to complete the Level 2 course by clicking here.

Texas Level III Private Security Officer

**Special note: You do not have to take the level 2 course or apply before taking the Level 3, however your level 3 will not get approved before you have completed the training and licensing process for Level 2.

• • An applicant for a security officer commission must be at least 18 years of age as referenced in the Texas Private Security Statutes and rules section 1702.113.
  • You will need to apply for your Level 3 License by clicking here.

• • You will need to take the Level 3 Online Course by clicking here.

• • After Completing the Online portion you ill need to complete the in-person selfdefense tactics and firearms portion by clicking here
    • **IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SHOOTING PORTION OF THIS COURSE** You must be experienced with a handgun prior to this course, firearms cannot be rented to use during this course. If you are not comfortable and confident using a handgun pleas take a lesson prior to the course by clicking here.

• • As of January 1, 2024 all original and renewing applicants for a commissioned security officer license are required to complete the Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).  For more information click here.

Texas Level IV Private Security Officer

• • You will need to apply for your Level IV License by clicking here.

• • Applicants seeking Personal Protection Officer authorization must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Level III Commissioned Security Officer license in Texas.

• • Class is 2 consecutive days, 15 hours of classroom instruction, practical exercises, and assessment. Class is conducted at 407 Gun Club in Argyle, Tx. To register for this 100% in person class click here.

• • As of January 1, 2024 all original and renewing applicants for a commissioned security officer license are required to complete the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).  For more information click here.

Texas Level 3 Private Security Officer Re-Certification (Steps also apply to Level 4 re-certification)

• • You will need to apply for your Level 3 License re-certification by clicking here.
  • Your application must be submitted online to this agency and all training requirements submitted within 90 days prior to the expiration date. Your application and training cannot be done prior to the 90 from your expiration date.

• • You will need to take the Level 3 re-certification online Course by clicking here.

• • After Completing the Online portion you ill need to complete the in-person self defense tactics and firearms portion by clicking here.

• • As of January 1, 2024 all original and renewing applicants for a commissioned security officer license are required to complete the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).  For more informationclick here.