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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 401–411 of 411 firearms instructors in Texas.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Viper Weapons Training LLC | Basic Rifle / Safety180 minIntermediate Handgun180 minCompetitive Handgun180 min 5 more coursesIntermediate RifleLTC Course (Texas License to Carry)300 minBASIC HANDGUN / SAFETY (NRA)150 minNight Handgun240 minAdvanced Handgun / Specialized Advanced Handgun240 min | $100Basic Rifle / Safety · In person |
| VT Solution Groups LLC Also: gun shop, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| VX Marksmanship Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Walt’s Outdoor World Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Way-Out-West Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Weedhaven Sporting Goods, LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | LTC In House Training330 min | $90LTC In House Training · Adults seeking a Texas License to Carry · In person |
| West Texas Handgun Training | Handgun Primer360 minPersonal Coaching120 minDefensive Pistol 2360 min 7 more coursesDefensive Pistol 1360 minActive Shooter180 minOrientation with Q & A120 minPersonal Tactics for Home, Car & Public Places240 minThe Holster Course240 minTexas License to Carry Course Classroom & Range480 minTexas License to Carry Course Range & Proficiency Only120 min | $80Active Shooter · In person |
| Windwalker Farms Sporting Clays Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Wolf Hawk Precision Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| XMTG Firearms Training Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| Xtreme Guns & Ammo Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | 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.