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Can't come to class? We offer online training for Level II Security Guards from the comfort of your own home.

Are you looking for security guard classes, but your schedule is already jammed packed? Look no more! Top Gun Security is the first company in Texas to offer online Level II non-commissioned training for security guards. The Level II training course is...

The Importance of Online Security

Our lives have become more and more digital, and because of this, the importance of online security has never been greater. Identity theft is a very real concern, and consumers need to protect themselves. More and more banks and financial institutions...

Security Guards While Your Business is Closed

If your business is in need of enhanced security while you are closed due to COVID-19 stay-at-home measures, the team at Top Gun Security is here to meet those needs. Whether you are looking for a temporary or more permanent solution, we can provide the...

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Top Gun Security discusses security needs during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Contact us today for more information!

Inviting you to join our team

Top Gun Investigations, Body Guard & Security Consulting is a very rewarding company with professional protection officers and details to match. As we now are entering a new age of protective details and daily threats we are inviting all Level four...

Why Top Gun is the Best in the Business

Don’t risk your personal safety or business security by going anywhere else. At Top Gun, we are constantly evolving and keeping up with the latest security best practices in order to provide exceptional service and availability to meet the needs...

Hiring Considerations for Security Guards

Make a Smart Hire How do you know that a security guard is experienced and qualified? How do you know that the company is reputable? Being by researching companies in your area. After you narrow it down, you will want to talk to each business. Be sure...

Movie Set Security

Filming on location, or even on a closed set, can be a challenge, especially when you want to keep details of the project under wraps. From social media enthusiasts trying to go viral to theft and unwanted paparazzi, there are a lot of reasons to have...

How to Stay Safe in a Crowded Place

Large crowds at football games and concerts are a common target for terrorist attacks. The behavior of people at such events can instantly change if something catastrophic were to happen, such as a mass shooting. Such tragedies can result in physical...

Play it Safe: Don't Compromise your Employee Security!

What comes to mind when you think of a "secure" workplace or building? Chances are, your first thought is of an airport or a government building. But shouldn't employees in commercial office buildings enjoy that same security? The sad truth is...

Preventing Employee Theft

We all want to believe our employees would never steal from us, but unfortunately, the numbers say otherwise. According to research from Statistic Brain, a shocking 75% of people have admitted to stealing from an employer. And that's not all; the...

Added Security During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is an incredibly busy season. Many retail companies find that they do a huge percentage of their annual business during this time of year. It's important to also protect your company from loss during this hectic season. Security...

How Security Guards Help Prevent Shoplifting During the Holidays

Retail managers know just how difficult it can be to keep shoplifting losses under control during the holidays, and many face the upcoming season with a feeling of dread. The good news is that help is available and there's no reason to go it alone....

Protect your Business from Theft

It's every business owner's worst nightmare. You arrive at your store one morning, and immediately know something is wrong. Maybe one of your shop windows is smashed, the glass littering the concrete below. Maybe the front door has been forced...

Top Gun Security Services Offers Exceptional Security Guard Training In Austin, Texas

Your company's security guards need a high-quality training program, and Top Gun Security Services has just what your business needs. Most of our instructors have had experience in the military or law enforcement along with having been through conflict...

An Honorable and Rewarding Career: Become a Security Officer in Dallas, Texas

It is becoming more and more clear in our society today that danger can be anywhere. Places that used to be considered safe like movie theaters, restaurants, and even schools have experienced horrific tragedy. Security Officers put themselves in harm's...

Already a Security Officer? Top Gun Can Help Advance Your Career

Typically when you think of Security Officer Training Institutions, you think of students who want to gain employment in the security field. However, at Top Gun Security Services in Houston, Texas, we have just as much to offer to current, trained Security...

All about Level 4 Security Officers at Top Gun

Level 4 security officers are the guards allowed to work as Personal Protection Officers. They perform exceptional protection details such as working at an event as VIP bodyguards and backstage security. What are the prerequisites? To be licensed...

Cliff Paul Sr.

I have been with Top Gun since May 2019 (Retired after 22 years as a Police Officer in a town just north of Chicago (Buffalo Grove, Illinois). I served as a Corporal on midnights, but my favorite assignment was as a School Resource Officer serving two...

Levels of Security Guard Training Explained

So, you have decided you would like to become a Security Guard. Congratulations on accepting such an honorable calling. You probably know by now that in order to become a Security Guard, you will need to attend a training course. However, when you begin...

6 Basic First Aid Tips

Anyone can safely treat many minor injuries and ailments with the right techniques and materials. However, it's also crucial to know when someone really needs to visit an emergency room. These first aid tips can help: 1. Put together kits that...

Why it's a great idea to get CPR certified

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is an emergency procedure done to save a life when the heart stops beating. CPR may increase a patient’s chances of survival by up to three times. The following are some great reasons why you should...

Why your building needs an AED

An automatic external defibrillator (AED) is a medical device that is able to pass an electric shock through a person's chest wall and to their heart. These portable devices also have a built-in computer that can assess a person's heart rhythm,...

Signs you need help with commercial property security

It's important to keep your commercial property safe, both for your protection and the protection of those around you. Workplace crime has gone up in the past several decades, which not only creates a dangerous and unstable environment for you, but...

Different types of covert spy equipment

If you need to keep an eye on someone in your home or workplace, you can hire a security agency to place covert spy equipment in an appropriate place. Each piece of spy equipment contains a hidden camera to act as the extra pair of eyes you need while...

Workplace violence - the security guard solution

Workplace violence is sadly and shockingly very common, and it's important to be prepared in case these unfortunate incidents happen in your workplace. Workplace violence can be anything from assault to homicide and everything in between, and it often...

Why Hire a Body Guard?

If you are feeling concerned about your personal safety, you may want to consider hiring a bodyguard. Our world today feels more dangerous than ever as new safety concerns continue to present themselves. A bodyguard will provide you with the personal...

What does a Private Investigator do?

One thing that investigative TV shows share in common is the portrayal of detectives as individuals possessing unmatched observation abilities. To a great extent, private investigators mirror the detectives working for the government in regards to investigative...

How to stay safe on New Years eve & every other day!

The New Year is in, and the old one is out: what better time for having fun and attending one party after another? However, as you welcome the New Year the only way you know how, keep in mind that your safety comes first. Here are six tips for staying...

We have 4 Locations!

Top Gun Security Consulting has four convenient locations, so you can easily take care of all your security needs. We are a Texas-based company with locations in each of the major cities in the state- Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Our corporate...

4 Key Signs Your Spouse May Be Cheating

No one ever wants their spouse to cheat on them, but the reality is that it happens quite frequently in many marriages. If you have a sneaking suspicion your spouse could be cheating on you, that isn't a hunch you should ignore. Here are some signs...

Houston Security Guard Training and Gun Classes

Are you interested in security guard training or gun classes in Houston? Top Gun Consulting and Investigations instructors have over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, military, security, investigative, and PPO services. Click Here to view our...

San Antonio Security Guard Training and Gun Classes

Are you looking for security guard training or gun classes in San Antonio? At Top Gun Consulting and Investigations, our instructors have over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, military, security, investigative, and PPO services. Click Here to...

What is PPO?

PPO stands for personal protection officer, and if you worry for your personal safety, you might benefit from hiring one. PPOs are often referred to as bodyguards. A PPO is trained in defense and combat techniques that they will use to keep you safe should...

13 Dec

You Have Seconds to Make Life Saving Decisions

In the event of a shooting, you have 3 options: Run- The amount of time you have to get out of the building or facility is extremely limited, try and exit within the first few seconds. Hide- In a situation that requires you to hide, turn off the...

Top Gun Bodyguard Division provides DeShaun Watson with Body Guard Service

Top Gun Security Consulting provided bodyguard services to DeShaun Watson, Quarterback to our very own Houston Texans, on Tuesday afternoon at a Verizon store.

06 Dec

Home Invasion

Deadly home invasion in Cypress. Top Gun Security Consulting is here to help you with all of your security needs! Call us today for more information.

Security Guard Training in Texas

When thinking about starting your career in security one must think about where to get your training. In Texas, we are proud to say that Top Gun Security Academy has been one of the longest-running security academies around. Our company was formed back...

Never terminate an employee without a licensed PPO present

Terminating an employee is never easy, and in some circumstances, there could be a concern for possible violence in the workplace or other complications. Even in the best of situations, terminating an employee is not a pleasant experience, and there is...

Does your company have an active shooter plan in place?

From January 1 to November 5, 2017, there were 307 shootings. In each incident four or more people were injured or killed, according to a recent study. The same study found that based on FBI data, in 2013 7 out of 10 active shootings occurred in a school...

Level 4 Security Guards

In today’s security market, clients are looking for the best company out there to go with. When we started Top Gun Body Guard, Investigations & Security Consulting, we kept that idea in mind. In Texas, there are three levels of security guards....

Why is Top Gun Body Guard, Investigations & Security Consulting the security choice for you ?

There are a lot of choices today when trying to find the right company to protect your loved ones, company employee’s and assets but the one thing to be on the lookout for? Experience!!! Top Gun has been around for over 9 years and has well over...

07 Aug

Identity Theft

Top Gun Investigations on Great Day Houston!

Active Shooter Situational Awareness

Unfortunately, in today's society, Active Shooter Situational Awareness training has become a necessity that Businesses, Schools, Churches, Public areas and the like cannot afford to not offer/provide this type of training! Learning how to react/respond...

Advanced Security Guard Training

Take Your Career Further Security guards who carry weapons must pass an advanced security guard training. In addition to the Level 2 training that takes six hours, armed guards learn more skills. It makes sense. Carrying a weapon is an enormous responsibility....

Online Security Training Benefits

A new way to train Until recently, security officer trainings were only offered in person. While this is beneficial for hands-on experience, it is not so convenient for the majority of people with busy lives. Enter online security trainings. There...

Security Guard Training Classes in Texas

Get Your Dream Job Texas needs security guards! Becoming a security guard may not be as simple as you think. Unlike other jobs, security guards require passing a specific course before beginning to work. Prior to getting started, you need a high school...

Level 2 Security Officer Class Breakdown

Starting your Security Career First, you have your high school diploma. Next, you decide you want to be a security guard. What happens during your first security class? In Texas, there are specific requirements that you must master before becoming...

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How to Become a Security Guard

Your Career Path Congratulations! You have decided to become a security guard. This career path will not only help you to protect the lives of others, but it will also give you great confidence. Knowing that you have the skills and training to react...

Cyber Security Explained

Internet Safety In today’s world, everyone uses the internet daily. We spend hours in front on screens. Staying safe on the internet is a real thing and it’s called cyber security. Cyber security protects digital networks, databases and...

What do K-9 Security Dogs Do?

You’ve probably seen dogs at sporting events or the airport that assist people with security related tasks. But, exactly what do k-9 security dogs do? Besides give bystanders a smile, these dogs have a serious role in security and undergo extensive...

Benefits of Hiring Security for an Event

Safe Events are Successful Events Events like VIP parties, lavish weddings, professional sports, or even a business conference are ideal candidates for hiring security. What are the benefits of hiring security for an event? To begin, it makes the guests...

How Security Guards Save Money

Security Doesn’t Have to be Costly Hiring a security guard may seem like a big expense at first, but did you know that they can increase your bottom line in the long run? The presence of security at your business increases safety. When employees...