Concealed carry permit training online. The course is approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety and can be done in the convenience of your own home or anywhere you can get an internet connection. And you can complete the course at your own pace. You will still need to go to a gun range with a certified instructor to finalize the requirements.
Once you are ready to advance, you can find additional training with Premier Personal Defense in Bowie, TX. The Introduction to Pistolcraft is a two-day class that will help build a strong foundation and give you the knowledge to become more proficient in running the gun.
Why More Training?
The required concealed carry course is not designed to give you skills so much as knowledge on what is and is not allowed in the state of Texas. Yes, there is some safety covered as well. This is not enough for the responsible gun owner. None of the basics you need to know is rocket science, but the time to learn how to do it is not when you are facing a violent attacker. Training, learning, and practicing what you learned is a never-ending journey. Refining skills, learning tactics and strategy, as well as mindset should be your goal. You should also know lifesaving first aid and have the right kind of first aid kit with the lifesaving devices such as torniquets, pressure bandages, and chest seals.
Not just you.
Other members of your household need to be in on it as much as possible. Safe rooms, plans for home invaders, and first aid training should be included even if they don’t learn utilize a firearm in self-defense. Do you have a plan? Train, practice what you learned, and practice with purpose. If you live in a rural area, work with trusted neighbors to keep an eye on things and what to do if things don’t seem right.
What sort of results?
Proficiency with a firearm is important but it’s not the only think to work on. Awareness and avoidance, the OODA loop, and a number of simple habits to adopt can hep you avoid trouble. Make your house a hard target, and understanding the laws that apply to dealing with those breaking into your home. So take the first step and get signed up for the online License To Carry in Texas.