Texas Level 3 Security Officer
Re-Certification
Includes 5 hours Self Defense Tactics and Fire Arms training with Pistol Qualification
(For Individuals that have completed the online course for Level 3 re-certification)
If you have not completed the online course click button below!
Starting from January 1, 2024, H.B. 3424 mandates that the handgun proficiency and self-defense course must include at least 3.5 hours of in-person instruction with an on-site instructor approved by the department (see our certification below).
Apart from the online training module, students must fulfill their firearms qualification and defensive tactics training by personally engaging with an instructor.
Before registering, please make sure you understand the following:
This is the 5-hour hands on defensive tactic and firearms training with live fire pistol only qualification for current Level 3 Security Officers in Texas.
Students must be proficient in the handgun they will be qualifying in, as Instructors can not assist the student during the proficiency test.
You must have completed the required classroom training for current Level 3 Officers prior to this in person class. If you have not you can take the online course by clicking here.
This course meets H.B. 3424 that requires 3.5 hours of in person classroom instruction on handgun proficiency and self-defense tactics.
Skills/Firearms training includes 5 hours of training
You will also be trained on:
Handcuffing
Expandable Baton
Defensive Tactics
What to bring to the course.
Footwear that covers the entire foot (mandatory)
Pants suitable for training with belt. Please wear a shirt with a conservative neckline (suggested, to protect against hot brass)
Handgun (unless renting), should be in clean and safe working order. Minimum caliber for Level 3 Security License Qualification is 9mm for Semi-Automatic (SA) and .38 for Non-Semi Automatic (NSA). Gun Rentals not available for proficiencies!
- Personal firearms must be transported in a case, holster, or bag when entering/leaving the range
- At least TWO empty magazines required for semi-autos
50 rounds of ammunition, Minimum caliber for Level 3 Security License Qualification is 9mm. All ammo must be brass-cased, factory ammo, no reloads, no steel.
Hearing Protection (plugs or muffs)
Eye protection
All individuals qualifying with a firearm to satisfy the requirements shall qualify with an actual demonstration by the individual of the ability to safely and proficiently use the category of firearm for which the individual seeks qualification.
The categories of handguns are:
SA–Semi-automatic; and
NSA–Non semi-automatic.
The SA qualification authorizes the carrying of either semi-automatic or non semi-automatic handguns.
Prerequisites: You must be proficient with your firearm to be able to pass the shooting test. Any unsafe use of a firearm will result in immediate dismissal from the course.
DEMONSTRATION COURSE OF FIRE:
The following course of fire is required for proficiency demonstration. To successfully qualify, shooters must complete this course with a minimum score of 70% (175 out of possible 250). If any malfunctions are encountered, the shooter will work through the problem and finish the course of fire. If rounds are held (not fired within the allotted time), the shots will be scored as misses. All courses of fire will be scored on a standard B-27 target. The B-27 target will be provided by the instructor.
Range Locations: