TEXAS GUARDIAN PROGRAM TRAINING
This program is designed to evaluate and train educators to carry defensive handguns on their school campus. We provide the Texas D.P.S. approved training for school district employees and teachers. During the state-mandated two days of instruction the class learns lifesaving information on how to respond to an active shooter event and is placed in real-world scenarios where they must defend the educational environment in a wide variety of situations.
This course is designed for teachers and school employees that are allowed to carry in their school, but it also benefits school teachers and employees who do not carry in school because they will learn lifesaving information on how to respond to an active shooters using what is available to them.
WHY SHOULD WE TAKE THIS CLASS at the range in mckinney?
All ranges are NOT the same. At The Range in McKinney your class will be held in a beautiful, new, CLEAN facility, not outside exposed to the elements. Your live-fire proficiency qualification will be held in a private INDOOR range, without prying eyes, in our climate controlled range with a 100% fresh air system that is never recirculated.
We recommend everyone take the 3 day class. The additional day will maximize your training and test your new skills. You will gain important medical knowledge in how to save someone’s life if bleeding, get extra time in the range to focus on different shooting techniques, and spend time in our simulator in real-life scenarios to test your new knowledge and skills. This same system is used by militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world.
ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES?
Anyone signed up for the class must already have their Texas License to Carry certification. Anyone who does not hold a current Texas LTC must get it before taking this course.
how do i sign up for the course?
Contact Erin Conley at erin@trmckinney.com to sign up for the class, or for any additional information.
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
One class can include up to 6 Texas teachers, administrators, or Texas school district employees who hold a valid Texas License to Carry (LTC) are eligible to take this class. Texas teachers or distict employees CAN take this course and receive this certification without permission from their school district. Taking this class and receiving the certification WILL NOT authorize you to carry in your school. Each ISD determines whether to allow staff to carry
in school and how the program is implemented.
WHY SHOULD WE TAKE THIS CLASS?
This course provides a level of training previously unheard of in Texas. This is NOT a rubber stamp course. Schools and districts can feel confidant about attendees who pass this course because it requires above average firearms safety, knowledge and shooting skills to pass. The students gain valuable knowledge and skills and confidence needed to protect against active shooter events, and a liablility shield against claims. Administrators gain the insight to the skill level of their employees.
HOW LONG IS THE CLASS?
The Texas Guardian Program is a two day class which takes place in the classroom AND indoor range and covers the state required topics AND training and qualification in the range. All training is in accordance with Texas Government Code 411.1901.
WHAT IS COVERED IN THE CLASS?
All training is in accordance with Texas Government Code 411.1901. Some of the topics include:
- Protection of students
- Tactics for denying an intruder entry into a classroom or school facility
- How to defend against an intruder using items commonly available in a classroom
- Which items you should keep in your class room
- Learning how to "think and act" under stress
- Interaction with first responders
- Guidelines for carrying in a school
- Valuable life saving information
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
When target shooting, it‘s important to remember bullet cases are hot when ejected from your handgun. Please do not wear shorts or short skirts, open toe shoes, tank tops or low cut shirts.
WHAT ABOUT THE SHOOTING PORTION?
The shooting portion includes a qualification AND training in the range. You must pass the pre-qual portion of the course with a score of 90% (225 out of 250 possible points) or better to continue. The minimum caliber allowed is .38. Some of the topics included in the course requirements in accordance with Texas Government Code 411.1901 are:
- Shooting under duress training
- Shooting using hostage targets
- Malfunction clearing
- Shooting while moving
- Magazine changes
- How to function under stress
IS THERE ANY RANGE ETIQUETTE I NEED TO KNOW?
- All weapons must be holstered or stored in a bag while in The Range.
- You may NOT unholster your firearm or take it out of your bag until you are safely in the live fire range.
- Range safety officer commands will be immediately obeyed.
- No home loads are allowed.
WHY SHOULD WE TAKE THE 3 DAY COURSE?
The additional day builds on the state required information and enhances the students’ skills and test them to ensure they can act in the line of duty.
On the third day the students will:
- Take a Stop the Bleed® class
- Spend additional time in the indoor range learning how to holster draw, move and shoot and shoot around barriers, and
- Spend time in a reality-based simulator used by militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world
What To Bring?
- Handgun
- Ammunition - 200 minimum rounds
- Extra Magazines
- Magazine Pouch
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Holster
- Range Bag
- Pen & Paper
What IS PROVIDED?
- Water/Coffee
- Lunch
- Targets
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Additional ammunition
- Hotel Special Rates for classes who need over night accomodation
WILL I RECEIVE CERTIFICATION?
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Texas Department of Public Safety proof of training certificate to be filed at the school and also with the Texas DPS as part of your License to Carry. This certification is valid ONLY in Texas.
WHY SHOULD WE TAKE THIS CLASS at the range in mckinney?
All ranges are NOT the same. At The Range in McKinney your class will be held in a beautiful, new, CLEAN facility, not outside exposed to the elements. Your live-fire proficiency qualification will be held in a private INDOOR range, without prying eyes, in our climate controlled range with a 100% fresh air system that is never recirculated.
We recommend everyone take the 3 day class. The aditional day will maximize your training and test your new skills. You will gain important medical knowledge in how to save someone’s life if bleeding, get extra time in the range to focus on different shooting techniques, and spend time in our simulator in real-life scenarios to test your new knowledge and skills. This same system is used by militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world.
Contact Erin Conley at erin@trmckinney.com to sign up for the class, or for any additional information.
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