Troy Schneider
Instructor # 3844596 | Texas Guns, Inc.
Certified with the USCCA since 3/9/2025
Certification Renewal Date 3/9/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Emergency & First Aid
- Range Safety Officer
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
- Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching
- Countering the Mass Shooter
My Biography
As a USCCA Certified Instructor and NRA Certified Instructor, I am dedicated to providing safe, practical, and judgment-free firearms training for everyday people. My passion is helping new and responsible gun owners build the confidence and skills necessary to safely handle, operate, and store their firearms.
With a strong focus on safety, fundamentals, and real-world application, my goal is to create a positive learning environment where students leave feeling educated, empowered, and prepared.
Whether you're brand new to firearms or looking to sharpen your skills, I’m committed to helping you become a safer, more confident gun owner.
Stay Armed, Stay Safe!
Request a Class
Course Structure: Classroom Instruction — 1 Hour Focused on safety, mindset, and fundamentals, this session will cover:
The Four Universal Rules of Firearm Safety
Safe Gun Handling Procedures
Understanding Handgun Types & Functions
Loading, Unloading & Clearing Procedures
Common Malfunctions & How to Safely Clear Them
Range Etiquette & Commands
Q&A Session
Live Fire Range Session — 1 Hour Students will apply classroom knowledge in a structured, supervised live-fire environment. This session includes:
Proper Grip, Stance & Sight Alignment
Dry Fire Practice
Live Fire Drills Focused on Accuracy & Control
Safe Loading & Unloading at the Firing Line
Controlled Exposure to Malfunction Drills (as appropriate)
One-on-One Coaching & Feedback
Equipment Requirements: Handgun (rentals available with prior notice)
50-100 Rounds of Ammunition
Eye & Ear Protection (available if needed)
Closed-Toe Shoes & Range-Appropriate Attire
Who Should Attend: First-time gun owners
New shooters
Anyone seeking a refresher on handgun safety & fundamentals
Course Fee: $[Insert Price] Range fee included. Ammunition not included.
Notes: All instruction is conducted in a safety-first environment. Students must be legally eligible to possess a firearm. No prior shooting experience required.
Private Firearms Instruction
Beginner-Friendly 1-on-1 Session Duration: 90 Minutes | Price: $125
Skill Level: Ideal for beginners and women new to firearms
Description: This 90-minute private lesson is designed for new shooters who want a safe, supportive environment to learn the basics. Whether it’s your first time handling a handgun or you’re building confidence before taking a full class, our certified instructors will guide you step by step — with patience, professionalism, and zero pressure.
Work one-on-one with a certified instructor at our tactical range, where training goes beyond static lanes and into real-world application.
What You’ll Learn:
Safe firearm handling and storage
Basic handgun operation and maintenance
Proper stance, grip, and sight alignment
Live-fire drills tailored to your pace and comfort level
No experience necessary. Firearms and safety gear available if you don’t have your own.
Empowering training begins with the right foundation. Texas Guns, Inc. offers private instruction that’s approachable, judgment-free, and focused entirely on you.
USCCA Women’s Only Basic Handgun Course – Classroom Portion Presented by Texas Guns, Inc.
This women-only course is designed to introduce new and aspiring handgun owners to the fundamentals of firearm safety and operation in a supportive, classroom-only environment. Taught by a certified USCCA instructor, this session focuses on knowledge-building and hands-on skill development without live ammunition.
Course Overview:
How handguns function: revolvers vs. semi-automatics
Safe handling practices and responsible firearm ownership
Proper grip, stance, and sight alignment
Dry fire practice using real (unloaded) firearms
Confidence-building through repetition and clear instruction
Important Note: This is the classroom portion only. The live-fire range session will be scheduled separately and is required to complete the full USCCA Basic Handgun Course.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for the classroom segment upon successful participation.
This class is ideal for women looking to build a strong, safety-first foundation before heading to the range.
Stay Armed, Stay Safe.
Women's Basic Handgun Class – Live Fire Session Date: Sunday, July 27th @9am Location: Outdoor Range (details provided upon registration) Fee: $35 Range Fee + $5 Ammunition Cost
This live fire training is for participants who completed the classroom portion of the Women’s Basic Handgun Class on July 22nd. This essential hands-on session provides practical experience in handling and safely firing a handgun with live ammunition.
Why it matters: Live fire training is a critical step in building confidence, reinforcing safety fundamentals, and developing muscle memory under real-world conditions. This is where classroom knowledge meets live action — in a safe, controlled environment led by certified instructors.
Our instructors are volunteering their time to ensure every participant receives quality, individualized attention. Your only costs are to cover range use and ammunition.
Please note:
This session will be held at an outdoor range — dress appropriately for the weather.
Firearms and safety gear will be available if needed, but you’re encouraged to bring your own if you have it.
You must have attended the July 22nd classroom session to participate.
“Point. Align. Fire.” is a foundational handgun course designed to build confident, responsible shooters from the ground up. Whether you're new to firearms or refining your fundamentals, this class delivers hands-on instruction focused on proper grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and follow-through.
Led by certified USCCA instructors, you'll learn the mechanics of accurate shooting, safe firearm handling, and how to apply critical fundamentals under pressure. This course balances classroom learning with live-fire range time to reinforce muscle memory, mindset, and marksmanship.
By the end of the course, you'll leave with the knowledge, discipline, and control necessary to fire accurately and responsibly — every time.
First Steps Defensive Carry™ is our beginner-level USCCA training class designed for men and women who are brand new to firearms. We break everything down simply, safely, and confidently. Students learn handgun fundamentals, safe handling, basic defensive shooting concepts, situational awareness, and what it means to responsibly carry a handgun.
Women’s First Shots: Handgun Fundamentals™ This women-only beginner class is the perfect starting point for anyone who has never fired a gun, feels nervous around firearms, or has never had professional instruction.
We break everything down in a simple, supportive, and confidence-building environment. Students learn:
Safe handling & range etiquette
Understanding handgun parts and operation
Proper grip, stance, and trigger control
Loading, unloading, and basic malfunction clearing
Foundational accuracy skills
How to be confident and safe around firearms
This class is designed to remove the anxiety, build real competence, and empower women to take the first step toward responsible firearm ownership.
Taught by Texas Guns, Inc. — Magnolia, TX “Stay Armed, Stay Safe.”