Christian Security Institute

The Christian Security Institute™ (CSI) is licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety – Private Security Bureau – License #F01109. CSI is a Texas state licensed training company that trains security officers.

Each state in the U.S. has different security laws and regulations. What is legal in some states is illegal in others. In some states you only need a concealed carry license (or no license or permit at all) while other states deem it necessary to document that a person acting in a security officer’s role be adequately trained in the various skills necessary to fulfill that role. Most people would agree that you need to know more than how to shoot a gun in order to fill that role.

Your security team training should include the state laws regarding breach of the peace and deadly force, de-escalation, non-lethal hand-to-hand defense techniques, intermediate weapons (pepper spray, Taser or expandable baton) and deadly force (handgun, shotgun, rifle). A program based solely on handguns is totally inadequate and at best very litigious. You may be held liable for failure to train, etc. You need to know whether your state requires a “Security” license in order to provide security services.

This is NOT the same as a Concealed carry permit/license.

This is NOT whether it is legal to “Have a Gun in a Church”!

These are sometimes complex issues involving research into state laws and regulations. You will need to contact the state authorities that license security services, if any.

 

Courses

The Gatekeeper Program™

The Gatekeeper Program™ trains, certifies and licenses your volunteers as professional State Licensed security officers and deploys them back to your church under our commercial security contract for a few dollars per hour. Your church + Your People + Gatekeepers Program = Secure Church

Level 2

Non-Commissioned Officer

Level 2 – Private Security Training

  • Level 2 Non-Commissioned Officer
  • Uniformed and Unarmed

1 day (First Wednesday of each month)

Commission Security Officer I

Level 3 – Private Security Training

This class is the core of the Texas state curriculum for armed security officers.

4 days (First Wednesday thru Saturday of each month)

Level 4 Image

Personal Protection Officer

Level 4 PPO’s are plain clothed, armed, undercover officers.

2 Days

Mmpi updated

MMPI

State Required Psychological Testing

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2 (MMPI2) is a 567-question test that students must take and subsequent personal interview with a licensed psychologist.

Bi-Annual Requalification

Both Level 3 and Level 4 state security officer licenses must be renewed every two years.

    OC Spray

    Required state training for those officers approved to carry OC spray.

    Separate 2 hrs. class

    Advanced Handgun Training

    This one-day training takes the students to the next level of close-range gun fighting.

    1 day – 6 hrs.

     

    Patrol Rifle 1

    MUST HAVE GONE THROUGH ADVANCED HANDGUN TRAINING WITH GATEKEEPERS

    This class is given by a certified Patrol Rifle/Carbine/ AR-15 instructor.
    All outdoors at our private firearms training facility.

    1 day – 6 hrs. (call for dates)

    Combat Shotgun

    Upcoming Course
    Simulator

    Firearms Training Simulator

    Our Smokeless Range simulator system develops the student’s skills and judgement through simulated scenarios.

    Security Consulting

    We can provide both highly structured Security Assessments with detailed system schematics to walk through site surveys and policy review. We specialize in risk analysis of armed church security teams.

    Course Calendar

    Advanced Handgun Class

    Christian Security Institute 420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX, United States

    You must complete this course BEFORE Scheduling Patrol Rifle Class. Types of Semi-Auto Handguns: Condition of Carry Fundamentals of Shooting Sight Alignment, Sight Picture, Grip, Stance, Breathing & Trigger control […]

    Renewal & Re-qualify Class

    Christian Security Institute 420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX, United States

    RENEWAL COMMISSIONED AND PPO TRAINING AND LICENSING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT - You can schedule your renewal/re-qualifying up to 90 days prior to your licenses expiring.  Renewals […]

    Patrol Rifle Class

    Christian Security Institute 420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX, United States

    You must complete the Advanced Handgun Class before registering. Rifle – The class is based on AR-15 type of rifle. However, we had had various types of semiauto platforms. Bring […]

    Optional Training Days 1 and 2 for Level 3

    Christian Security Institute 420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX, United States

    Day 1 and 2 can be taken the last Friday/Saturday of the month on a quarterly basis with a MINIMUM of two students from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm on […]

    Renewal & Re-qualify Class

    Christian Security Institute 420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX, United States

    RENEWAL COMMISSIONED AND PPO TRAINING AND LICENSING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT - You can schedule your renewal/re-qualifying up to 90 days prior to your licenses expiring.  Renewals […]

    Event Series Long Range Class

    Long Range Class

    Christian Security Institute 420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX, United States

    Class Date: June 13, 2025 - 9 am–5 pm at Christian Security Institute - 420 S. Bell Ave., Denton, TX 76201 Range Date: June 14, 9 am–5 pm at Spring […]

    Event Series Long Range Class

    Long Range Class

    Christian Security Institute 420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX, United States

    Class Date: June 13, 2025 - 9 am–5 pm at Christian Security Institute - 420 S. Bell Ave., Denton, TX 76201 Range Date: June 14, 9 am–5 pm at Spring […]

    Course Study Guides

    Step by Step Directions

    Level 2 Study Guide

    Level 2 Test Only

    All Levels Test Answer Sheet

    Print out the test answer sheet and bring to your first day of Level 2 class.

    Level 3 Study Guide

    Level 4 Study Guide