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Firearms instructors in Texas
- Beginner class length
- 2.5 hoursmedian of 44 classes; 1.5 hours shorter than the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $125median of 43 classes; the same as the national $125
Firearms instructors in Texas
Showing 201–300 of 411 firearms instructors in Texas.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects |
|---|---|
| Make Ready Defense | Basic Handgun540 min |
| Marksman Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Massey's Gun Shop and Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Master USPSA Limited Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| McGovern Loving Arms LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| McQueeney Gun Club Also: gunsmith, shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Private Lessons60 minTexas LTC Course |
| Meadow Ridge Outdoors Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Mecca Defense, LLC | Not listed |
| Midway Guns & Ammo Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Mission 160 Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Mission Ridge Range and Academy Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Mission Ridge Range and Academy Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Long Range TrainingTexas License to Carry (LTC)360 minPrivate & Group Instruction 2 more coursesAdvanced TrainingBeginner Training |
| Mission Skeet & Trap Club, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Mister Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Mister Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Mister Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Mister Guns Also: gun shop, shooting range | Not listed |
| MMI Tactical Outfitting & Training Also: gun shop, gun manufacturer | MODERN & PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL SKILLS720 minLVL 2 CARBINE RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS COURSELVL 1 PISTOL SHOOTING FUNDAMENTAL COURSE 27 more coursesMMI TOTAL INITIATIVE COMBAT COURSEMODERN CLOSE COMBAT & CQB TACTICS COURSETACTICAL & EMERGENCY HIGH ANGLE DESCENT600 minTACTICAL GEAR BUILDING FUNDAMENTALS360 minLEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 COMBO CARBINE COURSEBLENDED - NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting480 minTACTICAL NAVIGATION & LOGISTICS COURSEHAND-TO-HAND COMBATIVES & EDGED WEAPONS2,880 minLTC Range Qualification Exam Only120 minLVL 2 PISTOL SHOOTING FUNDAMENTAL COURSETACTICAL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS COURSE480 minIN-PERSON - Texas License to Carry Class240 minTACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE COURSENRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Class480 minLEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 COMBO PISTOL COURSEACTION PLAN & EMERGENCY PREPARATION360 minLVL 1 CARBINE RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS COURSERADIO OPERATION & COMMUNICATIONS BASICS240 minBASIC KNIFE FIGHTING & DEFENSIVE SKILLS480 minBASIC ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE CLASS480 minATAK TACTICAL COMMS & NAVIGATION COURSE2,880 minCONDITION 3 COMBATIVES COMBO CAMPBASIC CLIMBING, RAPPELLING, & ABSEILING360 minLAND NAVIGATION BASICS CLASS360 minBASIC HAND-TO-HAND COMBATIVES & ECQC600 minPRECISON RIFLE & LONG RANGE ENGAGEMENT480 minBASIC FIRST AID & STOP THE BLEED CLASS480 min |
| Modern Outfitters Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Moss Creek Ranch Also: shooting range | The Apex — 18-Hole Long Range Shooting Golf CourseDay Civilian Defense CourseDay Long-Range Shooting Course |
| Mountain Creek Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| MSD Defense | NRA Basic Range Safety Officer CourseNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting and CCW Combo CourseNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Blended Training) 11 more coursesNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Instructor-Led)NRA Personal Protection in the Home CoursePistol Refresher TrainingNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting and License to Carry (LTC) Combo CourseNRA First Steps Pistol Orientation240 minTexas License to Carry (LTC) Course (In-Person)Texas License to Carry Shooting QualificationNRA CCW CourseLaw Enforcement Officers Safety Act (H.R. 218) Firearm QualificationCarrying a Concealed Weapon Tactics CourseTexas License to Carry (LTC) and NRA Basic CCW Combo Course |
| MW Precision Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Nardis Gun Club Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Nardis Gun Club Also: shooting range, gun shop | Fundamentals of HandgunsLicense to Carry (LTC)Defensive Handgun 2 3 more coursesAR-15 FundamentalsDefensive Handgun 1Private Training60 min |
| National Helice Sporting Complex Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Nichols Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| NKB Concepts Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Nomads Tactical Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| North American Outdoors | NRA CCW (Conceal Carry Workshop)NRA Basic Rifle Shooting CourseNRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course 7 more coursesNRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course (Instructor-Led)Texas LTC Classroom + Range QualificationNRA Basic Shotgun Shooting CourseNRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)NRA Rifle Instructor CourseNRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) CourseNRA Pistol Instructor Course |
| North East Texas Tactical Also: shooting range, ammo retailer | Intro to Precision Rifle 8-Hour Course480 min |
| Northlake Shooting Sports Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| NTX Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| NTX Security & Protection | Not listed |
| On Target Shooting Outfitters Also: gun shop, gunsmith | License to Carry (LTC) Class |
| One in the Chamber Sports Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| or Corporation Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| OSP - Optimum Shotgun Performance Shooting School | Not listed |
| P144 Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Online Texas LTC ClassIn-Person Texas LTC Class |
| Packsaddle Precision Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Patriot CPR & Tactical Training | Not listed |
| Patriot Defense Firearms Training | Not listed |
| Patriot Quartermaster LLC | Not listed |
| Pawnee Sporting Clays Also: shooting range | Sporting Clays Private Lesson120 min |
| Pew Pew Tactical | Not listed |
| Pineywoods Gun Shop, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Pirate's Den Sports Center Also: shooting range, gun shop | Texas LTC Range Proficiency TestOne on one handgun instruction |
| Poetry Shooting Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Port O'Connor Rod & Gun Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Practical Carry Firearms Instruction | Intro to Firearms Experience |
| Practical Pistol Defense | Not listed |
| Prepared Advantage Academy | Level 2 Security Guard Class360 min |
| Pretty Pistolas, LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Proactive Defense Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Prosper Firearms Also: gun shop, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Provident Arms Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Basic Firearm Safety 101 (Free Online)Handgun Essentials – Learn to Shoot (Online) |
| Pump's Precision Rifle Training, LLC Also: gunsmith | Introduction to Long-Range960 min |
| Quail Creek Range LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop | Holster Draw ClassTexas LTC (License to Carry) Class360 minPistol Cleaning Class 4 more coursesShooting In Low Light ConditionsNRA CCW CourseShooting While MovingNRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course |
| R.A.M. Outdoor Accessories Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| R2 Ammo Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Range USA Houston (Wortham Center Dr) Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Range USA Houston (Westheimer Road) Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Range USA Round Rock Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Range USA San Antonio Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Reality Defense Inc Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Red Armory Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Red Status Gunworks Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Red’s Indoor Gun Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Reid Pistolsmithing LLC Also: gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Renaissance Shooting Club Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Republic Gun Club Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Retriever Sporting Clays, Inc. | Not listed |
| RGVLTC | Shooting Proficiency Only90 min |
| Richardson’s Gun Shop and Law Enforcement Supply Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Rick's Gun Shop & L.T.C. Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Riddle Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| RifleGear Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| RifleGear Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | License to Carry360 minBasic AR-15Basic Handgun |
| Rifles Only, Inc Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Right To Carey Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Right To Carey Guns Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| River City Gun Works Also: gun shop | Intro to Handgun ClassLicense to Carry (LTC) Class360 min |
| RK Tactical Solutions | Not listed |
| Rock House Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Rooftop Shooting Range Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| RW Training, LLC d/b/a RW Defense | Texas LTC Range Instruction and Proficiency Demonstration120 min |
| SA Firearms Instruction & Training | Not listed |
| Sabine Valley Arms | Texas LTC Education Class360 min |
| Saddle River Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Saddle River Spring Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | License to Carry360 minPrivate Instruction90 minLicense to Carry Prep90 min 1 more courseDownrange Challenge |
| Safe Action Defense Training Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Safer Citizen Solutions Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Salt Creek Chocolates & Guns Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Salt Creek Shooting School, Firearms Training, LTC, FFL Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| San Antonio Concealed Handgun Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| San Antonio Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Sandy Oaks Ranch Also: shooting range | Wingshooting Lessons |
| Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation | SSSF Basic Shotgun Coach Certification ProgramSSSF Basic Action Shooting Coach Certification Program |
| Secure America Now Training Center Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Semper Armed Training | Texas Private Security Personal Protection OfficerTexas Private Security Level 3 (Armed)Texas Private Security Level 2 (Unarmed)360 min 2 more coursesTexas Private Security Firearm Proficiency360 minActive Self Defense360 min |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Texas
In Texas, training providers list a median beginner class price of $125 (43 classes), the same as the national $125. Their median length is 2.5 hours, 1.5 hours shorter than the national 4 hours.
| Texas | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $12543 classes | $125929 classes |
| Beginner class length | 2.5 hours44 classes | 4 hours1,014 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $12524 classes | $125512 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | $13013 classes | $150194 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100158 classes |
| Private lessons, price | $10021 classes | $125234 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $8074 classes | $1251,052 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Texas firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 411 firearms instructors in Texas, 8.2% of the national total and the 2nd most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Houston has the most (30), followed by San Antonio (20) and Fort Worth (15).
- firearms instructors listed
- 411
- of the national total
- 8.2%
- of 50 states by count
- 2nd
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.