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GOLDEN TRIANGLE GUN CLUB

APPROVED INSTRUCTORS

2026

Qualified Instruction • Safety • Education

Our Commitment to Quality Instruction

The Golden Triangle Gun Club Board of Directors established an Instructor Policy to provide members with access to qualified and vetted firearms instructors while ensuring that all members continue to have access to club ranges.

All approved instructors must apply annually and meet established standards for qualifications, safety, experience, and service to the club. Instructors also pay the club for commercial use of its range facilities.

Instructor Requirements

  • Annual instructor application
  • Proof of instructor qualifications
  • Course syllabus
  • Proof of liability insurance
  • NRA Certified Range Safety Officer status
  • Minimum five years of club membership
  • Demonstrated history of volunteer service
  • Applicable commercial range-use fees

Annual Approval Process

October 1: Applications and applicable fees are due.

Committee Review: The Range Safety and Rules Committee evaluates applicants for qualifications and compliance with club requirements.

November: Qualified applicants are presented to the Board of Directors for consideration and approval.

January: Approved instructors may begin scheduling instruction for the new year.

Instructor Documents

Review the official instructor policy and download the application below.

Important Notice: Approved instructors are independent club members and are not employees of Golden Triangle Gun Club. Please contact instructors directly regarding course availability, registration, scheduling, and fees.



Richard Worthey

RW Defense

Courses Offered: Texas LTC (online and in-person), Active Shooter Response, Defensive Pistol, Defensive Shotgun, Intro to Competition Shooting, NRA CCW, NRA Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle, Basic Shotgun, and NRA Personal Protection Inside and Outside the Home.



Stephen "Doc" Watson

Train2Shoot.net

Phone: 409-658-7711

Email: doc@train2shoot.net

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Courses Offered: Handgun Safety.



Walt Haley

NRA Training Counselor & NRA Certified Instructor

Phone: 409-203-3052

Email: whaley5662@aol.com

Courses Offered: All NRA disciplines certified to teach, Civilian Rifle and Pistol utilizing CMP/USAMU course materials, and NRA Range Safety Officer course.



Tommy G. Cruse, Sr.

Texas Gunslinger Firearms and Instruction

Phone: 409-293-1376

Email: tgcrusesr@yahoo.com

Courses Offered: All NRA disciplines certified to teach, Texas License to Carry, and Texas School Safety Certification.



Matthew Godfrey

Symmetry Defense, LLC

Courses Offered:
NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Refuse To Be A Victim, Intermediate Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, and Active Shooter Response.



Elias Ibarra

Semper Armed Training

Courses Offered:
Texas Private Security Level III & IV Certified Training, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Pistol and Rifle Courses, and NRA Basic Pistol.


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