Based out of East Texas, The Firearms Training Academy (FTA) was founded in 2010 and has been providing quality firearms training for over a decade. The FTA seeks to provide quality firearms training instruction to those wishing to safely use them to protect themselves and their families. It is the vision of the FTA to provide the best methods for citizens to learn to shoot safely.
BASIC HANDGUN TRAINING (BHG)
TO BOOK, CALL OR TEXT MARK ROBBINS AT:
903.258.3981
WHAT IS BASIC HANDGUN TRAINING (BHG)?
This training session will cover basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a handgun safely. It is designed for those with little to no experience with handguns, or who may be out of practice. If you do not own a firearm, you can rent one from us during your training session. A licensed Pistol instructor will be conducting the training. The 2-hour training session is conducted outdoors.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Handgun knowledge and safety
- Handgun Skill (Shooting)
- Handgun storage and cleaning
- Range safety and etiquette
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm: Handgun and ammo
- Eye and hearing protection
- Water
TRAINING COST
- 2 hours / $80 per person
- $10 range fee
- Handgun Rental: Available on request
LICENSE TO CARRY (LTC)
WHAT IS A LICENSE TO CARRY?
In Texas, to conceal or open carry a handgun in public, it is a requirement to have a License to Carry/Concealed Handgun License. In order to obtain a LTC in Texas, you must complete the state required classroom and range qualification portion through a Texas Certified LTC Course Provider.
WE CURRENTLY OFFER ONLINE TEXAS LTC:
Online Texas LTC and Range Qualifications
We currently offer the online classroom portion of the LTC course for Texas residence, we also offer the range qualification for those who have completed an online LTC course. After you have successfully passed the online classroom portion, you must have 1-2 hours of range instruction and be able to demonstrate proficiency with a handgun with a Texas Certified LTC Instructor. Our range qualification classes are only available to those who have completed the online portion. To sign up for the Online Texas LTC, click on the logo below. Please call to book your range qualification session.
WHAT TO BRING
- You must bring your online LTC completed paperwork
- Handgun and 50 rounds of ammo
- Eye and hearing protection
- Water
COST & PAYMENT
- Range Qualification paperwork: $60.00
- Range fee: $10.00
- Payments are to be made in person in the form of cash, check or credit card.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
MARK ROBBINS
Texas DPS Certified LTC Instructor
Firearms Training Instructor
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, Pistol Shooting
NRA Recruiter
Mark Robbins, Certified DPS LTC Instructor and a licensed NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor and Accredited member, Mark has been with the Firearm’s Training Academy staff for the last 6 years.
FOR ALL BASIC HANDGUN TRAINING INQUIRIES OR TO BOOK, CALL OR TEXT MARK ROBBINS AT: 903.258.3981
