Exploring Firearms
The Texas DPS Private Security Level III Recertification Course is designed for currently licensed Commissioned Security Officers who are renewing their Texas security commission. The recertification requirement includes 6 hours of continuing education covering the applicable renewal portions of Level III training, including required defensive tactics and firearms training. Students must also successfully demonstrate firearms proficiency and receive the appropriate PSP-31 Firearm Proficiency Certificate for submission with their renewal application. Training must be conducted through a Texas DPS-approved Level III Training School and by appropriately licensed instructors. Firearms proficiency must be completed within 90 days of the renewal application date. IMPORTANT NOTICE — PSP-31 RENEWAL TRAINING GTAS provides ONLY the in-person firearms training and qualification portion of the PSP-31 renewal requirements. Students are responsible for completing all other required renewal training, including Self-Defense Tactics and the required Psychological Evaluation, through the appropriate providers. Upon successful firearms qualification, GTAS will complete ONLY the firearms training section of the PSP-31. GTAS will not certify training it did not conduct. *Make sure you place your correct first and last name onto your profile registration screen so your name will be printed on your certificate.* *Do not skip slides or videos.*