Note:  If you take a course from an instructor that is very short of 45 hours, you are taking a chance of loosing your license.  Don't Do it!!

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Level 3 Armed Security Officer Course

Course: $200.00(includes handgun qualification)

Optional:     Shotgun Certification: $45

Pepper Spray Certification: $45

The Level III Training Course (minimum 45 hours) and test (including course of fire) is required for all* commissioned security officers and personal protection officers. This training course must be administered by a licensed Level III Training School and taught by a licensed Level III Instructor. The demonstration of firearm proficiency must be completed within 90 days of the application date. 


Per Texas DPS


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