Exploring Firearms
What is a Level III security license class in Texas? Level III. The Level III Training Course (minimum 45 hours) and test (including course of fire) is required for all commissioned security officers and personal protection officers. This training course must be administered by a licensed Level III Training School and taught by a licensed Level III Instructor. There are three levels of security officers in Texas: Level II Noncommissioned Security Officers (Unarmed Security Guard) Level III Commissioned Security Officers (Armed Security Guard) Level IV Personal Protection Officers (Executive Protection/Bodyguard) As a Level III Commissioned Security Officer you are allowed to carry the following: Everything that a Non-commissioned security officer can carry plus: Baton if certified (must take a baton class and be a Commissioned officer) Handgun if certified. Shotgun if certified. For more information about, Training and Continuing Education: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/training-and-continuing-education This is not a teach you how to shoot course. Students wishing to learn how to shoot, can go online to view or GTAS Beginner's Handgun Shooting Course. Upon completion of this course, students will receive an emailed GTAS course certificate and a state PSP-30 Basic Security Officer Training Course Level Three Certificate of Completion via email. Note: This course is for the Level lll course only. Gunns’ Training Academy does not provide the in-person self-defense tactics training required for the PSP-30 (initial Level III license) or PSP-31 (Level III renewal). Officers must arrange that training with a separate provider. *Skipping slides and videos will prevent the student from successfully completing this course and receivinga certificate. Do not skip.* *Make sure you place your correct first and last name onto your profile registration screen so your name will be printed on your certificate.*