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Gun Safety & Security Guard Training – Accessible Across Texas and Beyond

No nonsense. Just real training in-person and online that you can take from anywhere, built right here in Denton, TX.

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Over 400 5-Star Reviews


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Special Price – $399 for 5 private sessions


Pick Your Course. Get Trained. Get Certified.

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All Training Courses

All Training options that are offered by Train Protect Defend, from online to in-person training!

Featured Courses / Sessions

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Online Courses

License to carry (formerly CHL), Gun Safety, Basic Pistol

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License to Carry

Formerly CHL. In-Person, Online, Shooting Porficency

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Security Officer

Texas Private Security Level II, Level III, and Level IV Online and in-Person

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Defend Ready Basics

Learn Pistol Self-Defense Online, Shoot Confidently In-Person – All Included!

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Private Sessions

One-on-One Private Sessions Tailored to Your Goals

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Confident Carry

Master the Skills to Carry with Confidence


We’re based in Denton, TX

Serving students from Denton, Lewisville, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, Little Elm, Carrollton, McKinney, and beyond. Wherever you are in Texas, you’re good to go.

Straightforward Skills That Could Save a Life

  • Gun handling & safety
  • Self-defense tactics
  • Security patrol basics
  • Situational awareness
  • Legal knowledge for LTC (formally CHL) and guard work

We’re real people, not some corporate training machine.


Train in Texas. Online and On Your Time.

Our Train Protect Defend program offers online gun safety courses and online security guard training built for real-world situations — not theory. Whether you’re aiming to get your Texas LTC (formally CHL), start a career in security, or just protect your family, we give you straight-up training that works.

You’ll cover handgun safety, patrol basics, situational awareness, and self-defense tactics — all at your own pace, from your home in Denton, Frisco, Lewisville, Little Elm, or anywhere in Texas.

Once you finish the online part, we’ll help you line up your in-person firearms qualification or Level 3 hands-on tactical training with certified instructors near you.

No fluff. No guesswork. Just the skills and credentials you need to be prepared — fast.

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Contact TPD Today!