Not everyone can get to a classroom — and not every skill needs one. Nighthawk Alliance hand-picked these online courses from U.S. LawShield so our students, clients, and community can train anywhere in the country: state-approved carry-permit courses, a complete handgun fundamentals series, and practical safety training. Every course is self-paced, with immediate access after enrollment.
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Concealed carry permit courses by state
State-specific online training for your License to Carry, CCW, CHL, or purchase permit — currently covering 13 states including Texas, Florida, California, and Washington. Each course is built for that state’s laws and requirements.
Handgun Owner Foundations — the fundamentals, done right
A 13-course series covering everything a handgun owner should know: the safety rules, how handguns work, marksmanship, ammunition, maintenance, holsters, storage, range etiquette, and the law of transporting, carrying, and selling firearms. Take the bundle or individual courses from $9.99.
More online safety & defense training
Mace® Brand Pepper Spray Training for Civilians (Online Course) — $19.99
MACE® Level I Civilian Aerosol Defensive Spray Training, produced with U.S. LawShield. Course details.
First Aid for Gunshot Wounds — $34.95
Life-saving trauma response for gunshot wounds — bleeding control, wound packing, tourniquets, and working with EMS. No prior medical training required. Course details.
Prefer to train in person?
We thought you’d never ask. Nighthawk Alliance teaches Texas security officer licensing (Level II, III, and IV), continuing education, and firearms courses live in Fort Worth and across the DFW metroplex. Browse the full course catalog or talk to an instructor.