Instruction ranges from beginner handgun safety and concealed carry qualification to advanced tactical movement and defensive rifle courses. Class formats vary widely, with options for private one-on-one coaching, women-only groups, or full-day group workshops. Choosing the right provider depends on whether ammo and rentals are included in the fee or if you need to bring your own gear.
Houston 8
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4ward Defense Firearms + Training
12337 Jones Rd Ste 224, Houston, TX 77070-4844
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MAST Solutions
2450 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77063
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Gamma Gamma Tactical, LLC
2429 Bissonnet St, 494, Houston, TX 77005
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360 Tactical Training
1106 Witte Rd Ste A, Houston, TX 77055
8AM-5PM
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Jd Gunworks
6628 Wilcrest Dr Ste B, Houston, TX 77072-2041
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Guardian Survival Tools, Llc
15634 Wallisville Rd Ste 800, Houston, TX 77049-4636
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Cerakoters
10413 Rockley Rd, Houston, TX 77099
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Spartan Defense Training
700 Smith St Unit 61404, Houston, TX 77002-2714
Dallas 5
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Just Shoot Safely
14400 Midway Rd, Dallas, TX 75244-3509
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Tpm Outfitters
611 Yuma Ct, Dallas, TX 75208-1941
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Liongate Defense
1055 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247-4404
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Living Wild West
9130 Markville Dr Ste 741145, Dallas, TX 75243-4340
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Straight Shooter Training
1881 Sylvan Ave, Dallas, TX 75208-2039
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Blackstar Training Group, Pllc.
6323 Sovereign St Ste 164, San Antonio, TX 78229-5143
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License2Kari
24250 US Highway 281 N, San Antonio, TX 78258
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Full Circl Defense, Llc
11950 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78247-4120
Abilene 2
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Jm4 Dimensions
3250 S Treadaway Blvd, Abilene, TX 79602-6734
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
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Trinity Safety Consulting Llc.
4417 S 3rd St, Abilene, TX 79605-1431
Amarillo 2
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Concealed Carry of Amarillo
13601 Road Runner, Amarillo, TX 79118
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Dixon Firearms Training
206 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101
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Arlington Gun Academy
5904 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76017-4494
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D3 Weapons Training
4275 Little Rd Ste 205, Arlington, TX 76016
Conroe 2
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Ranger Focus, Llc
12621 Highway 105 W Ste 106, Conroe, TX 77304-1612
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Houston / Spring Chl & Handgun Training Classes
17234 FM 1314 Rd, Conroe, TX 77302-4850
Lubbock 2
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Jones Firearms Training
3610 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79410
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Straight Shooter
2136 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79412-2621
Alvarado 1
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Skyraider Arms
12619 E Fm 917 Ste A, Alvarado, TX 76009-5197
Austin 1
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Atomic Legion
3907 Warehouse Row Unit B, Austin, TX 78704-7367
Mon–Sun 9am–5pm
Bastrop 1
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Texas Straight Shooter
115 Loop 150 W, Bastrop, TX 78602-3755
Brenham 1
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Pump's Precision Rifle Training FFL
502 Sycamore St, Brenham, TX 77833
College Station 1
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Lone Star Reload
3800 Highway 6, College Station, TX 77845
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South Texas Tactical And Security, Llc
2832 FM 763, Corpus Christi, TX 78415-6803
Cross Roads 1
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380 Shooting Academy
11450 Us Highway 380 Ste 130208, Cross Roads, TX 76227-8315
Cumby 1
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North Texas Gun Training
449 County Road 1220, Cumby, TX 75433
Decatur 1
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VX Marksmanship
376 County Road 4004, Decatur, TX 76234
Deer Park 1
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The Gun Cleaners
2816 Center St, Deer Park, TX 77536
Denton 1
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Train Protect Defend
836 Sandpiper Dr, Denton, TX 76205
Edinburg 1
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Operation Shield
8600 N Big 5 Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541
El Paso 1
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El Paso Carry
208 N Octavia St, El Paso, TX 79901-1533
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Lone Star Weapons Academy Llc
12901 Cabela Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76177-3004
Frisco 1
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Guardian Angel Professional Military Corporation
110a Rose Ln Ste 205, Frisco, TX 75036-9188
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Highlander Defense Consultants
4500 Williams Dr Ste 212-523, Georgetown, TX 78633-1332
Granbury 1
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Handgun License
112 N Houston St Ste 104, Granbury, TX 76048
Katy 1
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Templar Defense Tx
5701 4th St # 473, Katy, TX 77493-2432
Kempner 1
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Kaase Concealed Handgun School
860 County Road 3384, Kempner, TX 76539-3587
Killeen 1
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T4 Tactical & Self Defense
205 Mountain Creek Rd, Killeen, TX 76542-5148
Kyle 1
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Modern Gladiator Defense Llc
7212 Goforth Rd Ste 109, Kyle, TX 78640-4269
Laredo 1
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Citizens' Defense Institute, Llc
219 E Del Mar Blvd # 2, Laredo, TX 78041-2320
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Train To Survive Llc
1611 Dakota St, League City, TX 77573-7230
Leander 1
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Two Smoke’n Guns Llc
651 N Highway 183 Ste 335 Pmb 3002, Leander, TX 78641-7016
Longview 1
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Prepared Advantage Academy
5914 Old Highway 80, Longview, TX 75604
Marshall 1
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American Freedom Firearms Training Llc
315 Mastercraft Ave, Marshall, TX 75670-2716
McKinney 1
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Texas Concealed Carry Institute
6401 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070
Mesquite 1
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Mesquite Firearms Academy
909 Gross Rd Ste 360, Mesquite, TX 75149-1585
Midland 1
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Red Stag Tactical
1308 W County Road 143, Midland, TX 79706
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Lion & Harp
5213 Davis Blvd Ste B, North Richland Hills, TX 76180-6882
Paradise 1
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The Trainer's Group
205 County Road 3681, Paradise, TX 76073-5076
Plano 1
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Stiletto Firearms And Personal Safety Training
3948 Legacy Dr Ste 106, Plano, TX 75023-8300
Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM (CST)
Rockwall 1
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2 Five 0 Consulting
3021 Ridge Rd Ste A-293, Rockwall, TX 75032-5830
Stafford 1
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Virtual Tactical Academy
206 Brand Ln, Stafford, TX 77477-4804
Trophy Club 1
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Southlake Chl
801 W Byron Nelson Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262-6332
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Tier One Courses
215 W Franklin St Ste 100, Waxahachie, TX 75165
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Good to know
Do I need to own a gun to take an introductory class?
Most beginner courses provide rental firearms and safety gear as part of the registration fee. You will usually just need to buy the appropriate ammunition at the facility or pay a small add-on fee for a student package.
How long does a concealed carry permit class take?
Class duration depends on state requirements, but most introductory qualification courses run between four and eight hours. They typically combine classroom instruction on local laws with a brief live-fire qualification on the range.
How much do firearm training classes typically cost?
Basic safety and state permit classes often cost between $75 and $150. Multi-day or specialized tactical courses generally run from $200 to $500 or more, excluding the cost of ammunition.
Can a felon go to a gun range?
Under federal law and state regulations in Texas, convicted felons are generally prohibited from possessing or handling firearms and ammunition. Violating these laws at a shooting range can result in severe federal or state legal penalties. You can review safety guidelines and operational rules across 62 venues listed on RangeAtlas in Texas.
How much is a concealed weapons permit?
The cost of a concealed weapons permit varies, usually ranging from forty to one hundred fifty dollars for state application fees plus background check processing. In Texas, RangeAtlas lists 62 shooting and training locations where you can ask about state-specific permit requirements and documentation.