Texas Defense & Firearm Training, LLC.
Veteran Owned Company
Texas Defense and Firearm Training is committed to equipping you with the skills necessary for effective self-defense, as well as the knowledge to handle medical emergencies and provide first aid. While many training scenarios emphasize neutralizing threats, real-life situations frequently demand immediate medical attention for yourself and others.
Our comprehensive program encompasses both defensive tactics and medical response, ensuring you are thoroughly prepared for any situation.
We believe that every individual has the right to defend themselves. We are committed to preventing victimhood by empowering ourselves, our families, and our community. Whether you own a firearm or not, our training provides an excellent foundation. We advocate for responsible firearm ownership and ensure that our students become accountable carriers.
We Are All About the Training
Welcome to Texas Defense & Firearm Training, LLC—your premier, veteran-owned resource for comprehensive home defense and firearm safety training. We are committed to empowering you with the knowledge and skills needed to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Our unique philosophy prioritizes understanding pre-threat indicators and fostering situational awareness to help you avoid dangerous situations before they escalate. When faced with a threat, we prepare you to make the critical decision to either flee or defend yourself confidently.
At Texas Defense, our focus extends beyond just firearm training. We believe that using a firearm or any form of deadly force should always be a last resort, reserved for situations where all other options have been exhausted or deemed unjustifiable. Our courses equip you with the ability to recognize pre-threat indicators—such as unusual behaviors or anomalies—and maintain vigilance in your surroundings.
When it comes time to use force—whether it is non-lethal options like tasers or pepper spray, or deadly force using firearms or vehicles—we teach you the safest and most effective methods. Our training prepares you for the physical, emotional, and financial realities of self-defense, guiding you through the entire process from the arrival of police and EMS to their response and investigation.
This training is more than just obtaining a License to Carry; it’s about knowing your rights, understanding the laws, and being equipped to protect yourself responsibly. Everyone deserves that right. Our mission is to lead you on a comprehensive defensive journey with Texas Defense & Firearm Training.
Start your path to effective defense training today!
Ted Jagen - Bio
Ted Jagen is a Navy Submarine Veteran with 14 years of service. As a military Range Safety Officer and Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, he has certified over 3,000 Navy and civilian personnel in the use of various small arms, including .38 revolvers, 9mm, .45 caliber, M-14, and M-16 rifles. Ted believes that continuous training is essential—you're only as good as your last session—and consistent practice is the key to success.
Over five years ago, Ted completed the USCCA Instructor course and founded Texas Defense & Firearm Training, LLC. Motivated by a desire to create a positive impact in his life, his family’s lives, and his community, Ted is passionate about empowering individuals who seek personal growth. His mission is to teach effective self-defense strategies—prioritizing confrontation avoidance while ensuring that individuals are prepared to make the best choices for themselves and those around them when necessary.
Ted is a lifelong learner and serves as a USCCA Training Counselor. With extensive experience training everyone from beginners to advanced shooters, he now offers certification for self-learners aspiring to become instructors themselves. He is dedicated to identifying motivated individuals who want to lead their own training programs and help expand their communities, fostering a safer and more prepared society.
In addition to his training expertise, Ted is a licensed FCC Amateur Radio Operator (General Class) and has actively participated in emergency communications for over five years. He is President of the Johnson County Amateur Radio Club and contributes as a member of ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) at the county level and serves as a Texas RACES Operator (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services), as well as an AUXCOM-T. Furthermore, he is a coach for Dallas CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and an active participant in Hill County CERT.
Training with SIRT (Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger) training pistols
We use SIRT training pistols for all handgun training platforms. We believe we can instruct the beginner to advance with this platform. We can quietly and without any distraction, instruct basic handgun users grip, sight alignment, trigger control and trigger press, and handgun draw and reload. Intermediate to advanced handgun users we can train defensive shooting fundamentals, trigger press, advanced handgun drawing and handling. We believe the SIRT training pistol saves ammo, allows for a better training session, and more safe training environment. We also use L.A.S.R X training software where we can make anything a target and record and playback your training exercise to address opportunities for improvement. For more information about SIRT training pistols, go to hyperlink: https://nextleveltraining.com/
USCCA Certifications
USCCA Training Counselor
USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Instructor
Women's Handgun & Self Defense Fundamentals
First Aid Fundamental Instructor
Countering a Mass Shooter Threat Instructor
Range Safety Officer
TECC Certifications / STOP THE BLEED / CPR & AED / CERT Certified
C-TECC Tactical Emergency Casualty Care - Active Bystander
STOP THE BLEED
Emergency Care & Safety Institute - CPR / AED
Community Emergency Response Team Certified
Amateur Radio Operator - General Class (K5YIV)
Texas License to Carry Program
Texas DPS License to Carry a Handgun Certification - Expires 06/07/2027
Training Courses
Our courses are for the very beginner to the advanced, with a focus on deterrence and avoidance first and then use of force to include nonlethal to deadly force. Please review the courses offered, and if you have questions, feel free to contact us. We proudly cater to clients in DFW and the rest of Texas.
