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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 301–400 of 411 firearms instructors in Texas.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects |
|---|---|
| Shadow Defense Group LLC | Not listed |
| Shady Oaks Gun Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Sheepdog Response, LLC | Not listed |
| Shiloh Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Basic ShotgunBasic Handgun60 minNew Shooter Orientation25 min 7 more coursesDrawing from Concealment / Holster Draw60 minAdvanced ShotgunPublic LTC Shooting Qualification OnlyAdvanced Rifle60 minAdvanced Handgun60 minPublic LTC ClassBasic Rifle60 min |
| Shoot Smart Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Shoot Smart Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Shoot Smart Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Shoot Where You Look LLC | Shoot Where You Look |
| Shooters Alley Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Shooters Texas Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Shooting Sports & Training Center of Texas Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Basic Handgun Training Course120 minLicense To Carry Course360 min |
| Slater Firearms, LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Smith Gun Also: gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Smokin Aces Arsenal Also: ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Sons Of Liberty Gun Works Also: gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| South Texas Marksmanship Training Center, Inc. | High Power RifleSmallbore Rifle (Prone, F-Class/Benchrest & 3-Position)Practical Tactical Training (PTT)180 min 3 more coursesBowling Pin Shoot (Pistol)Bullseye/Precision PistolIntro to Competitive Marksmanship (Intro Camp) |
| South Texas Public Safety Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| South Texas Tactical Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Southern Charm Firearms Academy Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Southpaw Precision LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Spartan Global Security USA - SGS PPO PMC | Not listed |
| Spartan Handgun Training | Not listed |
| Spartan Tactical Solutions | Not listed |
| Special Operations Systems, LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Spent Shells and Ponytails LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Sportsman's Elite Also: shooting range, gun shop | Carbine Fundamentals120 minTexas LTC300 min |
| Sportsmans Outlet Indoor Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Spring Guns & Ammo Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Spring Guns & Ammo Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| SS Outfitters Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Stage 1 Training Solutions Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Starless Night Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Steadfast Security and Investigation | Not listed |
| Steadfast Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| stilettofirearms Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Straight Shooter Also: shooting range, gun shop | Firearms Proficiency for Texas LTCLevel III Private Security Officer Commission TrainingAR-15 Armorers Course 14 more coursesTexas School Safety Certification (Guardian Program)Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Training (SIMCO)Level III Private Security Officer Re-CertificationPersonal Protection Inside the HomeNRA First Steps RifleLevel II Non-commissioned Security Officer TrainingNRA Refuse To Be A Victim®Active Shooter Response CourseTexas License to Carry a Handgun (CHL/LTC)NRA Basic Shotgun ShootingIntro to Firearms for Security Officers (Basic Safety and Marksmanship)NRA First Steps ShotgunNRA Basic Rifle ShootingNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting |
| Straight Shooter Training | Texas License To Carry |
| Strategic Response Tactical LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Strategic Weapons Academy of Texas Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| T Fork Outfitters and Long Range LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Tac Pro Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Tactical & Defensive of Texas Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Tactical & Defensive of Texas Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Tactical Peace, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Tactical Safety Institute Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Talon Tactics | Not listed |
| TargetMaster Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Tejas Shooting Sports | Not listed |
| Texas Carry Course | Texas License to Carry Course (English)240 minTexas License to Carry Course in Spanish240 min |
| Texas Concealed Carry Institute | Defensive Handgun Class 2 |
| Texas Defense & Firearm Training Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Texas Defensive Shooting Academy Also: shooting range | Intro Pistol180 minLong Range RifleLicense To Carry (LTC/CHL) |
| Texas Defensive Training | Defensive Handgun120 minWeaponless Defense CoursesPrivate Lessons60 min 3 more coursesIntro to Handgun120 minIntro to AR-15120 minDefense Against Firearms120 min |
| Texas Grunt | Not listed |
| Texas Gun Club Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Texas Gun Experience Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Texas Gun License Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Texas Gun School | Texas License to Carry (LTC) class300 min |
| Texas Guns, Inc. Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Texas Handgun Academy Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Texas Legends Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Texas LTC Gun Safety Central | Not listed |
| Texas Panhandle Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Texas Security Equipment Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Texas Security Equipment Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Texas Tactical Training Group Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Texas Thunder Guns & Ammo | Texas Thunder Guns & Ammo Online Texas LTC Class270 min |
| Texas Underground Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| The Compound Nevada Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| The COURSE Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| The Gun Freedom Co. Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Mastering the AR Platform120 minSelf-Defense & Home Strategies120 minIntroduction to Firearms120 min |
| The Gun Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | TGR License to Carry - Class360 minLicense to Carry - Shoot Only60 min |
| The ImpactZone Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| The Ranch Texas LLC Also: shooting range | Emergency Response Vehicle Mobility Course2,880 min |
| The Range Austin Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | White Belt Intro: Safety and Shooting Foundations60 min |
| The Range in McKinney Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| The Scopesmith Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| The Sharp Shooter Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Texas License to Carry (LTC) CourseSelf Defense with a Handgun 101One on One Class |
| The Tactical Games | Dry Fire ProgramTTG 101TTG Perform 2 more coursesTTG CompleteTTG Tune Up180 min |
| The-Riot Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Think Train Defend | Not listed |
| Thunder Gun Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Tiger Valley LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Tom's Sport Shop Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Top Gun Body Guard, Investigations & Security Consulting | Not listed |
| Top Gun Range Also: ammo retailer, shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Top Shot Indoor Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Stop the Bleed Class180 min |
| Top Tier Ranges | Not listed |
| Total Precision Shooting, LLC | Not listed |
| Trigger Reset LLC | Not listed |
| Trigger Therapy Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Triple J Guns and Ammo Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Turrango's LLC | Not listed |
| TX Arms Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Unicorn Tactical, LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| United Tactics & Training | Level 1 Handgun45 minLevel 1 Carbine60 minLevel 1 Shotgun60 min 1 more courseGroup Package180 min |
| UNSS - United National Security Services | Not listed |
| Urban Defense Academy | Tactical Rifle Course SeriesPractical Pistol Training Course – Phase 1: Building Your Foundation600 minPistol Phase 3: Crisis Management & Dynamic Engagement600 min 5 more coursesRifle Zeroing FundamentalsPistol Phase 2: Malfunctions, Muscle Memory & More600 minAdvanced Pistol Training: Stay SharpPistol Basics: Safety & Familiarization150 minPistol Basics: Choosing Your Ideal Firearm60 min |
| Vault Arms, LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
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.