Specialized classroom, field, and handgun proficiency training for eligible Texas first responders seeking certification under the HB 1069 first responder handgun training program.
Specialized DPS First Responder Training | Classroom + Field Instruction + Proficiency
Texas established specialized handgun training for certain first responders who hold a Texas License to Carry and meet the applicable requirements of the state’s first responder handgun program.
This is not a standard License to Carry class or a basic handgun course. The program uses the Texas DPS first responder curriculum and includes classroom instruction, field instruction, and required demonstrations of proficiency.
Participants must meet the applicable Texas requirements, including holding a Texas License to Carry. Contact In Focus Training before registering to confirm course availability and participant requirements.
The DPS-prescribed program combines classroom topics, practical field instruction, and required proficiency demonstrations.
Classroom instruction addresses self-defense, legal considerations, and responsibilities associated with handgun use.
Instruction includes de-escalation principles and decision-making considerations for first responders.
Training addresses applicable secure-carry concepts, restraint holsters, and safe handgun storage requirements.
Participants complete required field instruction and physical demonstrations of proficiency under the DPS first responder curriculum.
This is a specialized Texas first responder program, not a general handgun training or standard LTC class.
Completing the First Responder Handgun Course does not, by itself, authorize every first responder to carry a handgun while on duty. Applicable Texas law establishes additional conditions that must be satisfied.
The first responder training program applies to qualifying first responders who hold a Texas License to Carry.
Applicable department, municipal, county, employer, and organizational requirements must be considered before carrying a handgun while on duty.
Participants must successfully complete the applicable training and certification requirements established under the Texas first responder handgun program.
Additional requirements may apply, including liability insurance, handgun storage, employment, and jurisdictional conditions under Texas law.
This is an intermediate-to-advanced program requiring active participation in classroom instruction, field training, and proficiency demonstrations.
Classroom study covers the subjects required by the Texas DPS first responder curriculum, including legal, safety, de-escalation, decision-making, carry, and storage considerations.
Participants complete the required practical field portion of the Texas DPS first responder curriculum under instructor supervision.
The program includes required physical demonstrations of proficiency in techniques addressed during the course.
Fire departments, EMS organizations, municipalities, counties, and other qualifying organizations can contact In Focus Training to discuss scheduling, participant requirements, location needs, and course pricing.
Common questions about HB 1069 first responder handgun training.
It is a specialized Texas DPS training program for certain first responders who hold a Texas License to Carry. The program includes classroom instruction, field instruction, and physical demonstrations of proficiency.
Yes. House Bill 1069, effective September 1, 2021, established the statutory framework for specialized handgun training for certain Texas first responders.
Yes. The statutory first responder training program applies to qualifying first responders who hold a Texas License to Carry.
No. Course completion is one component of the applicable requirements. Whether a first responder may carry a handgun while on duty also depends on the person’s eligibility, applicable employer or department authorization, certification, insurance, and other requirements established by Texas law.
No. This is a specialized program that includes classroom instruction, field training, and physical demonstrations of handgun proficiency. Participants should arrive with established handgun safety and shooting fundamentals.
The Texas first responder handgun program includes continuing education requirements for individuals who have completed the initial first responder training. Participants should confirm current certification and continuing education requirements with Texas DPS.
Yes. Departments and qualifying organizations can contact In Focus Training to discuss group scheduling, participant requirements, training location, and pricing.
Call 281-744-1776 or contact In Focus Training directly to discuss upcoming course availability, participant requirements, department training, and pricing.
Contact In Focus Training to discuss the HB 1069 First Responder Handgun Course, participant eligibility, department training, scheduling, and pricing.