Republic Gun Club Instructors

Texas License to Carry (LTC) Class is the state-required course for individuals seeking their Texas LTC permit. This class covers Texas firearm laws, use of force, safe firearm handling, conflict avoidance, and the responsibilities of carrying a handgun. Participants will complete both classroom instruction and a shooting qualification to demonstrate proficiency. Whether you plan to carry for personal protection or simply want to understand your rights and responsibilities, this course provides essential legal and practical knowledge for responsible gun ownership in Texas.

Republic Gun Club offers certified Texas DPS instructors on a walk-in basis Tuesday - Friday and by appointment, for those that need to conduct the shooting proficiency qualification after they have completed the online training option.

Republic Gun Club members: please sign up in-store or over the phone to receive your 10% discount. Please contact Republic Gun Club's Training Manager:

This class covers essential topics such as firearm safety and defensive shooting fundamentals. Through classroom instruction and scenario-based discussions, students will gain the skills and confidence needed to responsibly carry a concealed firearm and protect themselves and their loved ones. Ideal for beginners and experienced shooters alike, this course provides a strong foundation in self-defense and home defense planning.

This class covers essential topics such as legal considerations. Through classroom instruction and scenario-based discussions, students will gain the skills and confidence needed to responsibly carry a concealed firearm and protect themselves and their loved ones. Ideal for beginners and experienced shooters alike, this course provides a strong foundation in self-defense and home defense planning.

This class covers essential topics such as home security strategies. Through classroom instruction and scenario-based discussions, students will gain the skills and confidence needed to responsibly carry a concealed firearm and protect themselves and their loved ones. Ideal for beginners and experienced shooters alike, this course provides a strong foundation in self-defense and home defense planning.

Students learn a little about what we have learned from previous mass shooting events and some ideas and strategies about countering mass shooter incidents.

This class is a 2 hour extract from the primary 5-6 hour class: Countering the Mass Shooter Threat.

This class is an academic class that is designed to inform and educate the student in two parts: Part 1: What we have learned. What have authorities and studies learned about mass shootings. Part 2: How do we counter the mass shooter? Learn ideas, principles and strategies for countering a mass shooter event.

This classroom and live-fire AR-15 Fundamentals course is designed to introduce responsible gun owners to the safe handling, proper maintenance, and effective use of AR-15-style rifles in the context of civilian home defense and defense. Classroom topics include: - Overview of basic AR-15 nomenclature and function - Cleaning and maintenance - Accessorizing the AR-15 Live-range topics include: - How to safely and effectively operate an AR-15 - How to confirm zero - How to improve skills and precision with an AR-15

This is the ONLINE course for the Texas License to Carry (LTC). After completion of online academics, students will need to schedule an appointment with a certified LTC Instructor to complete the shooting proficiency qualification.

Walk into any gun shop, and the variety of gear and gadgets available can be a bit overwhelming. Gun vaults, holsters, lights, lasers—where do you start? In this lesson, we will explain each of those pieces of gear, and he’ll discuss the options you should consider when you’re ready to go shopping.

Shooting qualification for retired law enforcement (including): -Local -State (Texas) -Out of State -Retired Federal Officers

See notes for firearm and gear requirements.

Following USCCA's Drill of the Month, come in and work with a USCCA certified instructor and improve your proficiency and skills!

Violence doesn’t end when the threat is over. This practical, easy-to-understand course gives you the tools to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a violent encounter. You’ll learn what to expect during and after an incident—from making critical decisions in the moment to handling the legal, emotional, and safety challenges that follow. Empower yourself with knowledge and strategies to protect not just your life, but your future.

Republic Gun Club is hosting an in-house, fun, shooting competition. Shooting rules and regs will be a modified version of the IDPA - we are NOT conducting an official sanctioned league match of any type. Our competition rules and regs are posted to our Facebook page and will be added to the event listing on our website calendar. Please see notes below:

In this introduction module, our instructor introduces students to the basics of handgun safety, including how to safely clear (unload) a semi-automatic pistol. We go on to explain and demonstrate the seven basic fundamentals for safe and accurate shooting. The lesson is rounded out by taking those basics, and putting them into practice both in the classroom and on the shooting range. This lesson will act as a building block as the student progresses to Women’s Intermediate Pistol.

In this module, our instructor expands on the building blocks outlined in Women’s Basic Pistol, with a detailed and visual explanation of the differences, the pros, and the cons of semi-automatics and revolvers; and even how these firearms can malfunction (and the procedures for correcting those malfunctions). We then introduces the student to holster options for concealed carry, and what every woman (and man) should know about establishing boundaries using the “color codes of awareness.” This lesson is summarized with a number of on and off the range exercises, allowing the student to put these intermediate skills to practice

In the final module of the series, our instructor introduces the student to a number of advanced topics, skills and drills. Topics include a detailed explanation of what students should know avoiding, escaping, and defending against an attacker, and even what the student should know about their obligations under the law when it comes to the legal right to use force. We then explain and demonstrates a number of methods of drawing a firearm including from a holster or from a handbag. Three different types of reload methods are demonstrated, and the student is introduced to what they should expect, and what they should know when visiting a live fire range for the first time, including a number of important range commands. This lesson is also concluded with a number of on and off the range drills, including learning how to use cover and concealment, and even how to shoot on the move.

Real estate agents face a high risk of violent encounters in the workplace, more so than many other professions. WHAT REAL ESTATE AGENTS WILL LEARN THROUGH THE 55 MINUTE REAL ESTATE AGENT SAFETY & SELF-DEFENSE MINI-CLASS: - How to identify job-related activities that put agents at risk of an attack. - Situational Awareness: Teach students the finer points of tuning into their environment, helping them avoid a potentially violent encounter. - Commonly used cell phone safety features and apps that can be used to keep agents safe. - Legal use-of-force: What criteria must be met before an agent can use reasonable or deadly force – and the consequences that might follow. - Defensive Options: Armed, unarmed and less lethal. Agents, use this opportunity to become better protected and prepared today!

Basic Handgun Fundamentals is designed for new and aspiring handgun owners looking to build a solid foundation in firearm safety and shooting skills. This class covers essential topics such as firearm handling, grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and safe storage practices. Through hands-on instruction students will develop confidence and proficiency with their handgun. Whether for personal defense, recreational shooting, or future training, this course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and responsible handgun use.

Developing a personal & home protection plan is a key component of not only preparing for how we should (or might) react if confronted by a violent crime, but also how we might avoid violent crime in the first place. Within this lesson, our instructor explains that developing a protection plan is about much more than becoming proficient with a firearm or writing up a home invasion plan. It’s a plan that must encompass awareness, avoidance, and preparation, so that we’re less likely to find ourselves in a situation where we have no other option than to use our firearm, rather than more likely.

This lesson will introduce you to a wealth of information on different types of self-defense firearms including handguns, home defense shotguns, and the AR-15 platform, where the instructor provides easy to understand explanations of the common terms used so frequently. The goal of this lesson is to de-mystify what can sometimes feel like a topic reserved for experts.

This course is designed to enhance your handgun proficiency in high-stress, real-world situations. Covering essential skills such as proper grip, stance, trigger control, and rapid target acquisition, students will also learn defensive shooting techniques, reloads, malfunction drills, and movement-based shooting. Whether for self-defense, law enforcement, or competitive shooting, this class will build confidence, speed, and accuracy under pressure. Open to all skill levels, with a focus on safety and practical application.

Knowing when and how to use force in self-defense is critical for anyone who carries a firearm. This class breaks down the legal aspects of using force to protect yourself and others, providing a clear understanding of your rights and responsibilities. You’ll learn what constitutes lawful self-defense, how to assess a threat, and how to make decisions that will stand up in court. From understanding state and federal laws to the potential consequences of using force, this class equips you with the knowledge to act confidently and legally when the stakes are high. Perfect for concealed carry holders and anyone interested in learning how to defend themselves within the bounds of the law.

Ready to take your firearms skills to the next level? This dynamic class takes you on a journey from fundamental safety and shooting techniques to advanced defensive tactics and decision-making under pressure. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll gain confidence in your ability to protect yourself and others. In the Basic section, you'll learn essential firearm handling, accuracy, and safety principles. In the Advanced portion, you'll dive into defensive shooting, situational awareness, and how to handle real-world encounters. Designed for both new and experienced shooters, this course ensures you're prepared for any situation that demands your readiness.

If you and friends or family were preparing to embark on a hunting trip or a trip to the local gun range, what would your response be if I asked you, “What’s the most likely emergency situation you might have to deal with?” If you said, “A gunshot wound,” you might be surprised to find out that in the United States, you are 1,110 times more likely to find yourself dealing with a stroke, 500 times more likely to find yourself dealing with a cardiac arrest, and tens of thousands of times more likely to find yourself dealing with a diabetic emergency, than you are to find yourself dealing with a gunshot injury. While you should also know how to deal with a gunshot injury this lesson will deal with the medical emergencies mentioned above, and many others.

Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Online, opens with a look at the data in a way that has never been explored before. Part One begins with a high level summary of many of those data points, including key definitions, data trends of these events, a breakdown on where these events are occurring, and even a detailed look at police response time to these shootings. Part One also analyzes what factors affected the outcome at mass shootings. For example, after every mass shooting and in particular, after the Newtown shooting at Sandy Hook elementary, there was a deafening cry by gun control advocates to ban certain classes of firearms and to reduce the number of rounds that could be stored in magazines, driven by the belief that those changes would reduce the number of dead at mass shootings, or even eliminate them all together. In addition to understanding whether those arguments were right or wrong, Part One also analyzes whether these shooters really do gravitate toward gun-free zones; and, how the response of potential victims affected the outcome. Part One closes with a detailed analysis of the solutions being proposed by gun control advocates to determine whether the data indicated that those solutions would work, or not work. Topics explored in Part One include: -Mass shootings by the numbers. - Would reducing magazine capacity or banning AR-15s work? - Do gun-free zones help or hurt? - Does victim response make a difference? - What are universal background checks, and would they end mass shootings? - What about no fly lists and terror watch lists?

Classroom only; instructor-led PowerPoint presentation highlighting the history and popularity of the AR-15; parts, features, and functions; overview of cleaning and maintenance; accessorizing the AR-15; and basics about using the AR-15 for home defense.

Subjects our instructors will cover in this course are.: The Implications of Being Armed in Public Staying Safe by Avoiding Danger Pre-Threat Indicators De-Escalation Using Force Seeking Further Training

Mental Wellness After a Self-Defense Shooting is a vital course that addresses the psychological and emotional impact of using force in self-defense. This class explores common stress reactions, coping strategies, and the potential effects of post-traumatic stress. Students will learn how to navigate the aftermath of a critical incident, including dealing with legal processes, media attention, and personal relationships. The course also covers resources for mental health support and resilience-building techniques to help individuals process their experiences and maintain overall well-being. Ideal for concealed carriers, firearm owners, and self-defense practitioners, this class provides essential guidance on handling the mental and emotional challenges that may follow a defensive shooting.

Our Course will cover various topics to include defensive mindset, safety, handling, gauges, action types, sighting systems, loading, unloading, reloading, select loading, carry methods, ready positions, cover and concealment, and various home defense tactics.

Learn how to recognize threats before they happen. This course teaches practical skills to improve your observation, identify danger cues, and make safer decisions in everyday life. Whether you're walking to your car, traveling, or navigating unfamiliar environments, you'll gain confidence and tools to stay proactive, not reactive. Perfect for civilians, families, and anyone who wants to take personal safety into their own hands.

If you’re ready to be your family’s first responder in critical situations—such as a car accident, serious fall, gunshot wound, or medical emergency—this training is essential. Unlike traditional classroom instruction, this hands-on course immerses you in real-world scenarios using simulated patients and the actual tools (or improvised alternatives) you may need to save a life. Topics Covered: • Patient assessment • Traumatic emergencies • Medical emergencies • Building your own first-aid kit Prepare for the unexpected and gain the confidence to take action when it matters most.

Identify a Public Threat is a critical course designed to help individuals recognize and respond to potential threats in public spaces. This class covers key concepts such as situational awareness, threat assessment, behavioral indicators of violence, and proactive decision-making. Students will learn how to identify suspicious activity, de-escalate situations when possible, and take appropriate action to protect themselves and others. Through real-world scenarios and practical exercises, participants will develop the skills needed to stay alert, make informed decisions, and enhance personal and community safety.

Join us for an immersive Tactical AR-15 Shoot and Move Course designed to enhance your firearms proficiency and tactical skills. This dynamic training program is tailored for individuals seeking to elevate their capabilities in handling the AR-15 platform in dynamic, real-world scenarios.

During this two-day training course, you’ll be taught by a USCCA Training Counselor on a number of valuable topics, including: The top ten instructor mistakes, and how to avoid them; teaching best practices; and running a safe live fire range. You’ll also have a chance to demonstrate your knowledge of the USCCA training material through seven short presentations to a group of your peers, as well as running a live fire range, guiding your peers through the safe completion of the USCCA course of fire. After completion of this course, you’ll not only be intimately familiar with the USCCA training methodology and materials, you’ll be a far better instructor and presenter, regardless of the topic of choice.

New Shooter Seminar is the perfect introduction for those new to firearms or considering gun ownership. This seminar covers the basics of firearm safety, handling, and operation in a supportive and informative environment. Participants will learn about different types of firearms, proper storage practices, and essential shooting fundamentals. Our instructors will guide attendees through key concepts to build confidence and a strong foundation for responsible gun ownership. Whether you’re brand new to firearms or looking for a refresher, this seminar is a great first step in your training journey.

Unlock the full potential of your pistol with our Beginner's Red Dot Pistol Course! This hands-on training is designed for new shooters who want to master the fundamentals of using a red dot sight on a handgun. You’ll learn how to properly install, adjust, and zero a red dot sight, and gain essential skills in target acquisition, aiming, and shooting accuracy. Our expert instructors will guide you through practical drills and techniques to build confidence and proficiency. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize a red dot sight for enhanced performance and precision. No prior experience with red dot sights is required—just bring your passion and a desire to improve your shooting skills!

Join us for a crucial Stop the Bleed class, designed to equip you with life-saving skills to manage severe bleeding emergencies. In this hands-on course, you'll learn essential techniques for controlling hemorrhages, including direct pressure, tourniquets, and wound packing. Our expert instructors will guide you through practical scenarios and provide valuable knowledge to help you respond effectively in critical situations. Perfect for both healthcare professionals and everyday individuals, this class empowers you to make a difference when every second counts. Don’t miss this opportunity to be prepared and confident in the face of a medical emergency.

Zeroing Your AR-15 is a hands-on class designed to help shooters properly sight in their rifle for accuracy and effectiveness. This course covers the fundamentals of zeroing, including understanding different zero distances (e.g., 25-yard, 50-yard, 100-yard), adjusting sights and optics, and compensating for bullet trajectory. Participants will learn step-by-step techniques to achieve a precise zero, improving their shooting confidence and performance. Whether you’re a new AR-15 owner or looking to refine your skills, this class provides essential knowledge for maximizing your rifle’s accuracy.

Unlock your full potential as a shooter with personalized instruction in pistol fundamentals. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our one-on-one coaching focuses on essential techniques like proper safety, grip, stance, and sight alignment. You'll learn how to master trigger control, optimize your breath for precision, and achieve a smooth follow-through to enhance your accuracy and confidence. Tailored to your needs, this comprehensive training ensures you gain the foundational skills necessary to shoot with safety, control, and accuracy—giving you the confidence you need at the range or in real-world scenarios. Click the link to request your 1 on 1 training now!

Personal instruction with the AR-15 focuses on building proficiency, safety, and confidence in handling, operating, and maintaining the rifle. The training typically covers the fundamentals, including proper stance, grip, aiming, trigger control, and reloading techniques. Individual lessons are tailored to the student's experience level and goals. Click the link to request your 1on 1 training now!!

Ready to take control of your personal safety? Join our Permitless Carry class in Texas and learn everything you need to confidently carry your firearm legally and responsibly! This class covers the essentials of Texas' new permitless carry law, firearm safety, self-defense tactics, and your rights as a gun owner. Whether you're new to firearms or looking to refresh your knowledge, this class is designed to give you the skills and confidence you need to carry safely in any situation. Don’t miss out—take the next step toward empowerment and responsibility today!

Room clearing with an AR-15 is a high-stakes skill that requires precision, awareness, and control. When entering a room, move quickly yet cautiously, keeping your rifle in a low-ready position and scanning corners first using the "slice the pie" method. Always keep your muzzle pointed safely and maintain constant awareness of your surroundings. If you're working with a team, communication is key—clear each area methodically while covering each other’s backs. As you neutralize potential threats, stay focused, and ensure every part of the room is checked thoroughly before exiting. It’s a dynamic, intense process that demands practice, but with the right tactics, you can effectively dominate the space with confidence and control.

Protecting Your Congregation class equips church leaders, security teams, and members with essential skills to enhance safety in places of worship. This course covers threat assessment, emergency response planning, de-escalation techniques, and the legal and ethical considerations of church security. Participants will gain practical knowledge to create a safer environment for their congregation while maintaining a welcoming and faith-centered atmosphere.

This course of fire involves two shooters positioned 10 yards from their respective targets. Each shooter begins with their firearm unloaded and placed on the firing table. Upon the start signal, a 12-second electronic timer is activated, and both shooters will pick up their firearm, load and make ready then engage their targets simultaneously. The objective is to knock all five pins completely off the table before the time runs out or your opponent knocks all theirs off. Only pins fully removed from the surface will be scored as hits

Red dot sights are becoming the standard for modern shooting—faster target acquisition, improved accuracy, and better performance under stress. But making the jump from iron sights can feel intimidating if you don’t know where to start.

That’s why we’ve built our Introduction to Red Dots class. Whether you’re brand new to pistol-mounted optics or just want to sharpen your fundamentals, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to run your red dot effectively.

This class will introduce participants to safe handling, basic handling, and fundamental shooting techniques of a defensive shotgun in a controlled range environment.

What you'll learn:

-The Four Universal Firearm Safety Rules -Identification of the Basic Parts of a Defensive Shotgun -Safe Loading and Unloading of a Shotgun -How to Achieve a Stable and Effective Shooting Stance -Propper Grip, Stance, Sight Alignment, and Trigger Control -Marksmanship at various ranges -Basic Administrative Gun Handling

This class teaches basic handling, nomenclature and disassembly of an AR-15.

Additionally, we will cover topics such as loading and unloading, mechanical offset, trigger control, and reloading.

This is a beginner level live fire course.