I wanted to take the time to thank you for a really great experience last Saturday while attending your Texas Conceled Handgun Class! I pride myself in doing my homework before making significant decisions in life. Since I already hold a CHL from another state, I wanted to make sure that I received the correct professional instruction regarding safety, legalities, and real world scenarios so I can the first step to responsibly and effectively carry a concealed handgun. Well, I will have to say that a few hours of internet searching paid big dividends! My search lead me to your website and after reviewing your stellar credentials and real world background I was ready to sign up. Who wouldn't want to learn from someone who ACTUALLY spent their life training and living exactly what they were teaching? What helped seal the deal was you (and your wife) promptly responding to ALL my questions about your course. To sum it up I made a GREAT decision to take your class and I would recommend it to anyone who does not accept anything less than "top notch" instruction. This was not another dry pencil and paper eleven hour course where I left thinking about how bad the coffee and food was! This was an "experience" where the combination of classroom materials, actual demonstrations of real world scenarios, and limited personal range instruction (while qualifying) left me wanting more! I honestly believe that the principals you taught/demonstrated can mean the difference between a member of my family or myself safely making it through a dangerous confrontation. By your opening my eyes to so many new concepts I will never look at the responsibility of carrying a firearm the same way again. I will DEFINITELY be back to take your tactical courses so that one day I hope to be a truly responsible and proficent Texas Concealed Handgun License holder. Thank you! L. Griffin read more

If you are looking for an excellent CHL class, you can't go wrong here. Highest recommendation. Course is taught by Steve Smith -- 17 year British Army (including SAS) veteran, plus all manner of other combat and teaching experience. Suffice it to say that unlike many (indeed, probably most) of the CHL instructors out there, he has years of real world experience (including teaching military and law enforcement officers), and is not just a weekend wannabe who has been through the DPS CHL instructor's course. He's the real deal, and there's no reason not to learn from the best. Steve and his people (similarly credentialed ex-military) also offer tactical pistol courses (as well as tactical carbine, shotgun, and other weapon courses that are more geared to professionals). While a tactical pistol course is not required for your CHL (the weapon proficiency test for the CHL is a joke), if you are going to carry you really should think about taking one -- you better be able to hit what you aim at under stress. (Feb 2012 update:) I've now taken Asgard's Tactical Pistol I course as well, and it also gets the highest review. Proper techniques of drawing from the holster, shooting on the move, shooting from cover, weapon stoppage drills, engaging multiple assailants, etc., are all covered, and you practice them -- a lot! This is the kind of training and experience that you simply cannot get from going to your standard pistol range and punching paper. If you are serious about carrying a handgun (and if you have a CHL, you ought to be), this course gets you started on the techniques you need to learn. read more

Tactical Pistol 3 Hello All, This is my of Tactical Pistol 3. Day one was a review of Tac 1 and 2. 19 drills to keep ingraining the basics of weapon manipulation. this constant training is to make your handling of your weapon reaction based instead of having to think about it. Day 2, this day, in simple terms, is scenario based training. We utilized prop walls and 3-D targets. We blindly walk into a situation and you must use your training to deduce that is going, make a decision on what to do, then put that decision into action. I got to tell you, this is a whole new level of training. The actions and consequences create a greater effect physically and psychologically. Your stress level is greatly elevated and your heart rate is up. The consequences of screwing up, for me at least, created a greater psychological effect in these scenarios. After each scenario, bad or good outcome, I did a mental AAR (after action review) to assess what happened in an attempt to learn from from it. Of all the classes I have taken, this day affected me more than any other. I mean that it affected me in a way that I had not experienced. Most importantly the affect was a good thing. It was a good thing b/c I believe this is where the mental training go to a huge new level. I will probably spend weeks going over and over my screw ups. As always Steve's training was relative, precise, reality based, integrated, and high quality. He has developed another quality training class to help us better prepare for a bad situation. Stay safe and keep training Jody read more

A co-worker let me know about a groupon for a CHL class from Asgard. My groupon expired on 12/5 but they honored it for the 12/6 class. My wife and I attended the class together at about the same cost as a single student would pay. We were both thoroughly impressed by Steve Smith's technical, and more important, practical knowledge of the material, and he gave several demonstrations that emphasized the material. He also had a sense of humor that I found amusing, even though I was the focus of one of the jokes! My wife and I were so impressed we plan on taking the Tactical/Defense Pistol class to make sure we were better prepared. I have never taken a course like this so I have no basis of comparison to judge prior to taking the course (aside from my military experience), but i do now, and I would expect no less than the professional and highly informative style of course like we took on the 6th. I highly recommend Asgard. Thanks Steve and Stacey! read more

I took my CHL class from Steve Smith who was my instructor with Asgard National Training Group on Sept.8, 2012. It was the best class I have ever taken. Steve was the best teacher I have ever had. He was great!! I could ask questjons anytime during the class and Steve would pick up where he had left off. In fact he encouraged all the class to participate to get more out of the class. Steve was very knowledgeable and he has been in the field and seen and done lots of the things he talks about. I highly recommend you take your CHL course from Asgard Training Group with Steve Smith. Steve is very knowledgeable in this field and very easy to understand. His wife Mrs. Smith even brought us lunch,and she was very helpful when I first called and discussed taking the course with Asgard, and even after I had taken the course they both were very helpful answering questions. Steve also makes the class very interesting and it is never boring!!!. read more

I have taken two Asgard classes and Steve Smith has taught both. His CHL course was excellent, full of humorous anecdotes from his military and training experiences appropriately inserted between important info that the CHL owner must know. He even threw in some tactical pistol elements every CHL course should teach but are no longer required. My second course was the Tactical/Defensive Pistol I course. Steve has a great way of layering information and technique in order to build a skill set then tying those skills together to make you much more effective in an actual defensive action. He was very patient with our class that had a diverse amount of handgun experience. He is responsive to all questions, at any time. My experience with Asgard has been outstanding and I will be taking more courses in the future. HIGHLY recommended! read more

I took the CHL class from Stephen Smith with the Asgard training group. This guy was fanastic. Not only did he help with a greater understanding of the laws, but also the psychological aspects involved. He really helped instill the discipline required to make these types of decisions and gave real world scenarios. I found him entertaining and extremely proficient at his craft. On the range he also helped with technique. In addition to civilians, he also trains law enforcement and military personnel. He truly understands all aspects of owning, using, maintainig, and handling firearms. I learned and enjoyed this class so much, my wife is going to take it as well and we're both going to take his tactical pistol class shortly. I can't say enough about Steve and this group. read more

I've been wanting to take a CHL class ofr a while and was a bit nervous. I saw this class was taught by very qualified instructors. People who make a living or have made a living understanding and teaching self protection. Steve Smith and his wife were great. Steve is funny and makes the 10 hour class easy to understand no matter what level your at with handguns. Steve's background and training is impressive and some of the stories will make you glad your taking the class. makes you inspired to learn more about self protection. If your thinking about getting your CHL this is the place and these are the people. The class was a great mix of ages, men and women, wives and husbands. I'm looking forward to taking further classes. Thanks Steve!!! Job well done. read more

I took my CHL class from Mr. Steve Smith in March of 2012. Steve is an excellent instructor and teacher. He knows the laws of Texas regarding Concealed Carry. He is ex military with a very DEEP knowledge base and understanding, not only of weapons, but what goes into the decision to carry and use a weapon. I've since utilized his teachings on deescalation of emotional negative situations. I have since taken Asgard's Tactical Pistol 1 class and intend on taking other classes they have offered. Steve's teaching is first rate. Asgard's pricing is fair and competitive. I'd send my family and children to this man. I trust him and his teaching. He's also a very entertaining teacher, nothing boring from Steve. A great person and teacher. read more

The course was outstanding. It covered everything needed to pass the required test in an interesting and even entertaining manner. The instructor, Steve Smith, is a true professional who illustrated many of the concepts covered with his real world experiences, which made taking the course a pleasure not the chore I expected it would be. I have been involved in the criminal justice system for almost forty years and have known hundreds of LEOs. Believe me when I say that STEVE IS THE REAL DEAL!!! I cannot imagine any person I would rather have covering my back in a tight spot. Even if you do not need to take the course, take it anyway just to meet Steve and learn from his vast trove of knowledge of firearms and personal protection. read more

I thought the CHL class offerred by Asgard National Training Group was a great value for the money. Besides the classroom training and the assistance at the range which has been well reviewed by others, many perks came with the course. For the money, which was cheaper than others I saw on line, you also got both breakfast and lunch, range fees, the two ID photos required as part of your application for the license, coffee, personal help on the range, a year's membership to the shooting range, and I even got to take the extra bagels home. I did not yet have my weapon, but I was able to rent one and get the necessary bullets for the shooting test at the range. It was a complete package. read more

I 100% recommend taking your CHL from Stephen Smith with Asgard Training Group. As a previous license holder, I had taken this exact CHL course & other weapons training classes before with other instructors. I can honestly say that I will never go anywhere else nor will I ever send anyone anywhere else. His background & knowledge of firearms & proper training techniques is above & beyond. Ask him about his career experience and you will be absolutely blown away. Not only is the class beyond informative, you can't beat the price! Choose Asgard & you won't be disappointed! read more

Took their CHL course, which the state requires 10 hours of instruction and range proficiency testing. I actually enjoyed the class and appreciate Steve's years of military training, including his amusing stories. His years of hands on experience is a huge advantage over an ordinary CHL instructor with no experience looking down the barrel at another human being. I highly recommend this enjoyable class and first class instruction. I look forward to coming back for the tactical training classes! read more

I just completed the Tactical Pistol I training this weekend. If you carry a pistol, you can benefit from Steve's experience. I served six years in the Army National Guard, just long enough to know that military training can be not fun if done wrong. That is totally not the case here, Steve is very personable, professional and has a depth of experience in this field that is hard to find. As I learned this weekend, you fight like you train, you might as well get training from the best. read more

I took my renewal with Steve, and can't add much either to what has already been said. Steve was very knowledgable and professional. He invited class participation, answered all questions, and clearly covered the material. My wife will do her renewal with them in a few months, and we'll probably take some other classes for fun and skill improvement in the future. Stacey was also most helpful in handling the details of enrollment and answering questions. Can't go wrong using them!! read more

Took the CHL class from Mr. Smith on 4/1, my review is going to mirror the rest of the group. Not boring at all, I was afraid I was going to have to sit through 8 hours of hell and it wasn't that way at all. Excellent teacher with a lot of knowledge about the law and real world on the ground experiance. The process from beginning to end was painless and the price was right as well. Thank you very much and I look forward to taking all of the tactical classes in the future. Baron read more

Wow...where do I start? My son and I decided we wanted to get our CHL and signed up for the 2/7/15 class. It was awesome! Steve Smith covers everything and also gives you real life experiences. He gave us many tips on gun handling, removing jams and how to detect and correct improper handling. Fantastic class. I highly recommend Asgard for your training. I plan on taking some advanced classes to improve my proficiency. Bill H. Round Rock, TX read more

My son and I had Steve to ourselves for the Basis Pistol Course and received excellent instruction. We completed the the Tactical Pistol I the next weekend and view the course with Steve as excellent. The skills learned are a real asset for anyone who has a CHL. I just hope I never have to use the training but am confident that I can rise to the occasion if it occurs. read more

I took the CHL class with Steve as the instructor. It was awesome! I learned a lot of information and he taught in a way that kept the class lively, rather than boring. Steve has experience to back up his teaching, too. Now I want to take the tactile gun class to become more proficient with my gun. I would strongly recommend this company for your personal safety needs. read more