Texas LTC Training Academy

He was 18… had his LTC… and still wasn’t carrying

I had a young guy come through one of my Texas LTC classes — 18 years old, working as a server at Texas Roadhouse.

Good kid.
Did everything right on paper.

Passed the class.
Passed the shooting test (first try).
Got his license.

But when we talked after…

He told me straight up:
“I don’t know if I’m actually ready to carry.”

That’s more common than people think.

So we started working together.

First thing we did wasn’t shooting —
it was figuring out what actually made sense for his life.

He’s on his feet all day
Moving constantly
Working around people
Needed something comfortable and discreet

He ended up with a G***k 43, and we set him up with a pocket carry setup that worked with his job.

We also talked through the real concerns:

Carrying at work
Walking to his car at night
What’s legal vs what’s smart

No guesswork. No YouTube advice.

Second session, he’s carrying daily —
unloaded at first, just getting used to it.

We worked dry fire.
Built consistency.
Got him comfortable.

That’s the part nobody talks about.

You can take a class…
You can get your LTC…

And still not feel ready to carry.

That’s the gap I focus on now.

Not just helping you pass a class —
but helping you actually live with it day to day.

If you’re in Texas and you’ve been thinking about carrying…
or you already have your LTC but haven’t started…

Comment “READY” or message me.
I’ll point you in the right direction.

— Phil Snyder
Texas LTC Training Academy
Retired Law Enforcement | 30+ Years

There’s a reason a lot of people are skeptical about LTC classes.

Most are rushed, check-the-box, and don’t really prepare you for what carrying a firearm actually means in the real world.

I get it.

After 30 years in law enforcement, I’ve seen how quickly situations can escalate—and how important it is to make the right decision under pressure.

That’s why I built Texas LTC Training Academy differently.

Yes, you can take a DPS-approved online course (I’ve personally taken it and vetted it as a solid option).

But what most people are really looking for is guidance beyond that:

• When are you actually justified in using force?
• What would you do in a real-world encounter?
• How do you carry in a way that’s safe, responsible, and fits your daily life?

That’s where coaching comes in.

I work with people one-on-one and in small settings to help them not just get licensed—but feel comfortable carrying in the real world.

If you’ve been thinking about getting your Texas License to Carry, or you’re unsure where to start, feel free to reach out.

I’m also offering a free 15-minute consultation to help you figure out the right path.

Serving Fort Worth, Kennedale, and surrounding areas.

If you’re in the Fort Worth / Kennedale area and looking to get your Texas License to Carry, you can now find me on Google here:

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\This makes it easier to:
• See available services
• Get directions
• Contact me directly

I’ll be adding more updates, photos, and student feedback there soon.

If you’ve trained with me before, I appreciate your support as I get this new Texas location up and running.

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