Gideon Training Solutions
Forged Through Discipline
Gideon Training Solutions
Forged Through Discipline
Complete Course Catalog
Every training course offered by Gideon Training Solutions in one place. Browse by category, or jump directly to the program you're looking for.
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No prior experience required. These courses build the safe handling skills and confidence every new gun owner needs.
Beginner Training Page
3–4 Hours
A comprehensive classroom and range course covering types of handguns, ammunition, safe storage, the four rules of firearm safety, and supervised live-fire practice. Ideal for anyone considering firearm ownership.
Half Day
Master the foundational principles of safe firearm handling — the four cardinal rules, grip, stance, trigger discipline, and live-fire exercise. No prior experience required.
Flexible
Personalized private instruction tailored to your goals, experience level, and schedule. Skill gap analysis, focused coaching, and progress tracking every session.
Full Day
Based on the USCCA's industry-leading curriculum — room clearing, threat identification, safe storage, legal use of force, and stress-scenario drills.
Texas DPS Certified
Get your Texas LTC with our DPS-certified in-person course, complete the classroom online, or schedule a standalone proficiency qualification.
Full LTC Guide
Full Day
DPS-certified LTC course covering Texas firearms law, use of force, legal carry responsibilities, and mandatory live-fire proficiency qualification.
Self-Paced
Complete the Texas LTC classroom portion online at your own pace — Texas DPS-compliant instruction delivered digitally. Schedule your live-fire qualification separately.
1–2 Hours
Standalone live-fire proficiency qualification for students who completed the classroom portion elsewhere. Required for Texas DPS LTC application.
Women's Program
Taught by women, for women. Female-certified instructors create a focused, judgment-free environment for every skill level.
Women's Training Page
Half Day
A women-focused home defense course covering real-world threats, situational awareness, safe firearm storage, and live-fire fundamentals in a supportive all-women environment.
Half Day
Led by female-certified instructors Shannon Gulley and Dr. Casilda Maxwell. Covers situational awareness, personal safety mindset, non-lethal tools, and live-fire fundamentals.
Half Day–Full Day
Building on the fundamentals — draw techniques, accuracy under stress, malfunction clearing, and situational decision-making in an all-women environment.
Varies
Additional women-only programs in development — advanced defensive handgun, solo traveler safety, and more. Join the waitlist to be notified first.
For Experienced Shooters
Precision, speed, and decision-making under realistic conditions. Prior handgun training required for advanced courses.
Advanced Training Page
4–6 Hours
Build real-world defensive shooting skills with holster work, movement, situational awareness, and controlled shooting drills. Standard course From $50; Advanced package (extended scenarios + low-light): $125.
Full Day
Advanced handgun handling — drawing from holster, moving and shooting, cover vs. concealment, and threat prioritization under stress.
3–5 Hours
Comprehensive AR-15 training covering safe handling, components, proper stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control, loading, unloading, malfunction clearing, and live-fire marksmanship drills.
2–4 Hours
Hands-on shotgun training covering safe handling, loading and unloading, proper stance, sight alignment, ammunition selection, and live-fire drills in a structured range environment.
Full Day
Realistic scenario drills designed to build decision-making, threat assessment, and trigger discipline under stress. Force-on-force and live-fire variants available.
Varies
Low-light/night shooting, close-quarters battle (CQB), and other advanced programs are in development. Contact us or join the waitlist for scheduling updates.
Professional Certification
Texas DPS-certified Level II, III, and IV programs for professionals entering or advancing in the security industry.
Security Training Page
1–2 Days
Texas DPS-certified Level II unarmed security officer training. Covers use of force, legal authority, emergency response, access control, and professional conduct.
Multi-Day
Commissioned officer training with live-fire qualification. Adds armed security authority to your Level II certification. Texas DPS-required firearms training included.
Multi-Day
Bodyguard/PPO training — threat assessment, close-quarters defense, protective formations, advance security protocols, and high-value asset protection.
Multi-Day
Complete the commissioned officer and personal protection officer pathway in one bundled program. Ideal for those entering professional security or executive protection careers.
1–2 Hours
Mandatory annual firearms re-qualification for currently licensed Level III and Level IV security officers. Maintains your Texas DPS commissioned officer status.
3 Days
Advanced 3-day certification for qualified Texas LTC holders serving as armed first responders in churches, schools, or organizations. Classroom, written test, and shooting qualification included.
Varies
Texas DPS required continuing education hours for licensed security officers. Topics include legal updates, use of force review, emergency response, and professional ethics.
Community & Organization
Custom safety programs for organizations, churches, businesses, and private groups across the DFW Metroplex.
Bring professional safety training to your organization — HOAs, churches, schools, businesses, and civic groups. Customized programming, demonstrations, and resources.
Specialized safety and security training for churches and houses of worship. Covers volunteer safety team development, active threat response, and emergency procedures.
Full risk assessment of your home with a customized defense plan. Covers entry points, safe storage placement, and family communication protocols.
Discounted group training for 3–10 participants. Customized curriculum, flexible scheduling, and expert instruction for teams, families, or organizations.
2–3 Hours
Life-saving hands-on training — wound packing, tourniquet application, and identifying life-threatening bleeding. Be ready to act in the critical minutes before EMS arrives.
Education Programs
Age-appropriate firearm safety education helping parents, children, and communities build responsible gun safety habits.
Educational firearm safety programming based on Cook Children's AIM for Safety initiative — helping parents and children understand firearm safety at home.
Age-appropriate firearm safety education for families — safe storage, what to do if you find a firearm, and responsible ownership from a young age.
Gideon Training Solutions partners with local organizations to deliver community-focused safety education across the DFW Metroplex.
Custom & Group Training
We offer custom training programs, private group sessions, and specialized curricula. Call us or send a message — we'll build the right program for you.