Defend Ready Basics: 1 Hour Online Introduction + 1 In-Person Session
Ready to become a confident, responsible gun owner?
This is your first step. This powerful program combines an easy-to-follow online training course (about 1 hour) with a private, one-on-one session with one of Texas’s top-rated firearms instructors, designed to get you ready, safe, and confident.
Whether you’re brand new to firearms or want to sharpen your fundamentals, this course gives you the core skills you need.
What’s Included:
✅ 1-hour online, self-paced course
✅ Private one-on-one session at 407 Gun Club (Argyle, TX)
✅ Bring your firearm or use ours (ammo fees apply)
✅ No LTC or court safety credit — but a perfect prep step
✅ Available nationwide — if you’re not local, skip the live session (no discount)
What You’ll Learn:
🎯 Firearm safety fundamentals
🎯 Safe loading, unloading, and clearing
🎯 Proper grip, stance, and trigger control
🎯 Range rules, etiquette, and expectations
🎯 What to expect in your live private sessionWhy It Matters:
⭐ Build true self-defense confidence, not just marksmanship
⭐ Learn from Walt Mayfield — 400+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews, 20+ years of experience, known for patience, clarity, and real-world expertise
⭐ Prepare for our Confident Carry Program — the next step toward becoming your own first responder
Important Notes:This course does not meet LTC or court-ordered gun safety requirements.
👉 For LTC, visit: https://trainprotectdefend.com/courses/texas-online-license-to-carry/
👉 For court-ordered Gun Safety, visit: https://trainprotectdefend.com/courses/texas-online-gun-safety-course/
The instructor, Walt Mayfield, is a certified firearms instructor holding multiple credentials, including Texas License to Carry Instructor (GC 411.188 and GC 411.190), NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, and USCCA Certified Instructor and Training Counselor. Walt brings over 20 years of experience in firearms safety, Texas firearm laws, defensive training, and responsible gun ownership.
Click on the Defend Ready Basic – Introduction Lesson button below to start the course
