Trenton Steen
Instructor # 1965002 | Texas Gun Academy
Certified with the USCCA since 5/4/2020
Certification Renewal Date 10/22/2025
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
Originally from Austin, Texas, Trenton Steen obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from The University of North Texas in 2010. Trenton is a Licensed Private Investigator, Licensed Personal Protection Officer, Civil Process Server, Bounty Hunter, and owner of Steen Private Investigations and Trenton Security, where he trains level II, III and IV officers for the field. With 12 years of security expertise, he served as the Head of Security at Concord Church, located in South Dallas, for four years. In this role, he was responsible for training and consulting with various ministries within the church regarding safety procedures and protocol. With his passion for gun safety and self-defense growing, Trenton sought and succeeded in obtaining his Instructor certification within the NRA Gun Organization with proficiencies in pistol, shotgun and rifle, and founded his training school, Texas Gun Academy, where he specialized in women's license to carry and basic firearms courses. In 2019, Trenton decided to follow his desire to live out his purpose, to become an entrepreneur, and equip individuals with the skills to protect themselves. He resigned from his position at Concord Church and focused full-time on training women on how to operate firearms proficiently. While Trenton dedicates most of his time training others, he also continually works on his craft by researching and attending various seminars on gun control, gun proficiencies, and instructor continuing education. He recently obtained his Glock Armorers Certification in February as well as completed the USCCA Certified Concealed Carry and Home Defensive Instructor Training, DSF Instructor and Training Counselor course & obtained his TCOLE certifications in 2020. As the owner and sole lead instructor of Texas Gun Academy, Trenton teaches License to Carry, Basic Pistol, and Self Defense classes for women across Texas.