Very patient instructor. My wife and I took the intro to pistol and rifle class. The instructor was…read morevery patient with the students. He also helped my wife find a pistol that better fit her hands. It was my wifes first time shooting a rifle and by the end of class she was able to hit a target at 300 yards. We would recommend this training center to our friends and family, we will be taking classes here again.

After years of shooting a wide variety of firearms, I recently attained my LTC and wanted to…read morereceive some formal pistol training to improve my skills and overall competence with with my everyday carry pistol. Overall, this was an amazing experience which has significantly challenged and enhanced my skills. I can't wait to practice what we learned again at the range, as well progress with additional courses they offer. This is no weekend warrior shit. These guys are seasoned professionals who can coach you if your smart enough to close your mouth, and open your ears. Here is more details... I found Texas tactical Training institute on YELP, and while they had no reviews, their information and photos intrigued me to make a call and have an initial discussion. I spoke with Tim over the phone for more than 20 minutes, explaining what I was looking for and what he could recommend. He explained he was a former police officer who was now focussed on offering firearm training experiences for people of all skill levels, at a price that didn't scare people away. Within minutes you could feel his passion coming through the phone, and i was eager to get something scheduled. I shared the idea with a friend and we signed up for a 4-hour 'Intro to movement - pistol' class for the upcoming weekend. We were excited at the idea of receiving some training to improve our skills, but unsure what two 'seasoned' gun owners would be able to learn in just 4 hours. A few days ahead of the training day, we received instructions by email of where to meet the course instructor, and what to bring with us. On the day itself, it was unusually cold...39 degrees in April cold. This elevated the training to a new level, as we were both not prepared or used to shooting in such cold climate. When our hands were not tucked deep into our pockets in a effort to once again feel our fingers, our hands were a little shaky when shooting (or at least that was my excuse on the day.. he he). We started with a short yet descriptive safety brief, and jumped straight into some dry-fire exercises of turning 90 degrees and firing on the 'threat'. That is the word Instructor Dustin used when telling us to engage the target... "Threat". At that moment you would turn the 90 degrees, or 180 degrees, or start moving and shooting from various positions indicated by black circles of spray paint in the dirt that had just been created by Dustin and his his fellow Instructor Brian. Over the course of 4 hours we were introduced to various shooting exercises involving moving and shooting. My favorite phrase of the day (aside from "threat", which meant you were being told to engage the target), was "Push, Plant, Pull", which described your movements from one position to another. The push and planting refers to your feet, and the pull... well you can guess what that is for. We continued learning and practicing through the bitter 39 degree weather, breaking only for a few minutes here and there to return to the truck in an attempt to warm up and feel our fingers again. Dustin was an exceptional coach. He would watch you follow his instructions and offer specific minor changes to your body position, feet position, pistol grip, the elevation of my hands in relation to my eyes, and other small tweaks. All of which felt a little uncomfortable at first, kind of like I was shooting for the first time. However, this was a strong introduction to a new understanding that all my previous experience shooting was from a static position with no accountability of each round pushed through a paper target. I strongly recommend this training to firearm owners of all ages and skill levels. I also strongly recommend the 'intro to movement - pistol' course to anyone with a LTC, or someone looking to improve their skills.

One stop shop for your LTC course/license. You get the written test, range test, and fingerprints…read moreall in the same day. Great experience overall!

My experience with Central Texas Gunworks was honestly shocking…read more My girlfriend and I ordered a firearm that was originally quoted to arrive in about 10 days. Instead, the order took over six weeks to arrive. Frustrating, but we were patient and waited. When the firearm arrived, my girlfriend went to pick it up. The store advertises closing at 6:00 PM, and she arrived after work at 5:55 PM. The gun was paid for so this was simply a pickup. When she arrived, the employees were already outside sitting in their cars getting ready to leave. She politely asked if they could go inside and complete the pickup since it was still before closing. Instead of helping her, the employees laughed at each other and joked about whether they were going to do it, then told her to "just come back tomorrow." She explained she had rushed there after work and arrived before closing. They claimed the credit card machine was broken, which was irrelevant because the firearm was already paid for. The worst part about this, the store owner Michael, sat and listened. and never lifted his head from his lap. Despite arriving before the posted closing time, and after waiting six weeks for an order that was supposed to take ten days, they refused to help her and continued dismissing her request. She was laughed at and treated with complete disrespect. This wasn't just inconvenient, it was unprofessional and humiliating customer service. If your business advertises that it closes at 6:00 PM, customers should be able to expect service until 6:00 PM, not be turned away at 5:55 by employees who have already decided they're done for the day. After a six-week delay, the least a business could do is treat a customer with basic respect. I hope this is addressed because no paying customer should be treated this way.

Was in Austin for a business trip coming from California. Wanted to shoot some guns so went ahead…read moreand booked the "Test Flight" package to try out some handguns, which was priced super well for what it included (coming from California pricing). When walking in, everyone was super helpful in getting me checked in and ready. I can't say enough good things about my instructor Jacob. He was incredibly helpful and patient when helping me choose what 3 guns I wanted to shoot. He took his time to show me different ones and when I decided what to go with, he gave me a super helpful safety briefing before going out to the lane. At the lane, Jacob helped every step of the way with any questions and helped me understand what to do and how to do it correctly without a hitch. He also made great conversation and was awesome to talk to and learn from. The whole experience was super cool and I wanna thank Jacob for making that happen!

My son son joined as a member. He told me he had free gun rentals and unlimited range time. As a…read moreresult, we bought $350 in ammo for two rental guns we do not own for this one session as I live elsewhere. issues- Lots of unmet expectations and a huge lack of customer service. - NO free gun rentals - NO unlimited range time. My range where I am a member treat their members far better with unlimited range time even on weekends. This range wanted us out after 1 hour despite being a member and all the ammo we bought from them. - the rental gun did not cycle very well. It kept jamming. All they told us is they would fix it before re-renting it. Wasted lots of our time fixing uncycled rounds in a bad rental gun. NO FUN! - appealed to manager. He was far more interested in telling us we were wrong and explaining what their policies were with NO concern for us. NO grace on range time. NO refunds on ammo. We sure felt abused. - tried to appeal to owner. The manager said he would not help us as he does not work weekends. No help. None. They happily took our money with NO concern for customer service at any time. BUYER BEWARE!!

The simulated option is not available right now but my wife and I booked a session with Kelsey at a…read morelocal range. She was great with my wife (a first time pistol shooter) and we tried out 3 different guns. I booked a separate session to try out 2 more and a previous gun to decide on a purchase. Kelsey's teaching approach is exactly what we needed, and practical! Safety, form, real life application and advice in carry methods. We will book more sessions and recommend her to others. If was a lo of fun!

Highly recommend taking some training with Kelsey. She's great at getting the information across…read moreand is excellent at the bench. She gave me some fantastic tips and will affect my technique going forward. If you're just starting or want to build on what you have, you can't do much better.

My fellow Army veteran buddy and I came here to qualify for our LTC…read more Our instructor Cecil was totally professional and encouraging. My buddy and I qualified first time go. So that was satisfying. They provided the instructions on everything and discussed safety in detail. In my opinion the staff were totally professional ans made sure safety was a priority. I didn't feel unsafe at all while qualifying here at this range. I would recommend this place for outdoor range shooting.

I have been coming to this range for about 15 years. I often bring several first time shooters…read morefrom other countries, and the respect the office folks show my guests is exemplary. I also drive from south Austin to get here. But very worth the drive. Always a great time!...jmt

Amazing learning experience with Texas defensive training , Jeff is a great teacher who is so…read moreknowledgeable and great at what he does , I feel like I have learned so much with only one lesson and will take more , definitely recommend, process was easy , fast , and Jeff really takes his time to make sure you really understand.

Recently did my LTC Proficiency Test with Jeff Webb at Texas Defensive Training. It's been about 8…read moreyears since I last handled or owned a gun, even with my law enforcement and military background. Jeff's training was spot on - he's a great instructor who keeps things clear and practical. I'm now waiting for my license and can't wait to get back into training with him. Highly recommend Jeff to anyone, whether you're dusting off old skills or starting fresh.

Had a great time with Renee! She is a great instructor, super knowledgeable, helpful and helped me…read moreimprove so much. I would recommend her above anyone else hands down. She made the whole process seamless. Happy to be getting my concealed carry :)

As part of my Best Man duties, I connected with Renee of Austin Hotshots to guide the Bachelor…read moreParty through 2 hours of clay shooting. She went above and beyond: super responsive in scheduling, friendly with the group, and a great instructor. Also, it was a reasonable price for a great time had by all! Thank you, Renee!

I needed an LTC instructor for my proficiency and found Bill through Yelp best decision I could've…read moremade. Bill was extremely helpful, professional, and very knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He explained everything clearly, made the experience smooth, and ensured I felt confident every step of the way. If you're looking for someone reliable who actually knows what they're doing and takes the time to help you, I highly recommend Bill. Great experience all around!

Needed an instructor for my LTC proficiency and found Bill's business through Yelp. Made…read morearrangements to meet with him at a local range thinking I would just have a guy score me, send my results in, and be on his way. I got A LOT more than that. Bill took time to explain the process to me, gave me tips to dial in my aim during the test, and then revisited all the things I learned through the course that will get you in trouble when carrying. Bill was extremely professional and patient. Great trainer! A+++

Did an amazing job of explaining the basics of getting the LTC…read more Recommended !!! Everyone needs a LTC

Aaron is amazing in every sense of the word. I have taken 2 classes with him and 2 private lessons…read more He meets everyone where they are. He provides what I call firm patience, always professional, and encouraging. He is not just a skilled shooter but the best instructor. He is a great instructor because he is able to assess what the students needs are and then provide education based on that need. He challenged me today but with an encouraging smile. I felt so much better after leaving. I cannot recommend him enough. Bravo!!

Had a great session today. Jim is so patient and encouraging. He really makes you feel comfortable…read more I used 2 guns today. Shot 100 rounds I think or more. Really feeling confident and secure. My aim is of course my biggest concern, but I know practice will help get more accuracy. I'm pretty happy with my results and time and practice will make me much better. Looking forward to my next session with Jim.

I wanted to share my experience here for anyone, especially women or newer shooters who are…read moredeciding where to go. During pistol practice, a round became misaligned while loading my magazine. I immediately stopped, raised my hand, and alerted the RSO because I take firearm safety seriously. Instead of calmly explaining the situation, the RSO escalated immediately, told me my gun was "broken," said it was extremely dangerous, and instructed me to leave the firing line and go to a gun smith, without attempting to resolve it or providing any reassurance. You would think that I just armed a bomb. At the front desk, it was later confirmed that the firearm was not damaged and that the round had already fallen free, which made the earlier response feel excessive and confusing. What made this worse was the owner's public response to my Google review, which was dismissive, condescending and tried to gaslight the situation, instead of acknowledging how intimidating the situation was, the response reframed my experience as something I should be "pleased" about and implied incompetence on my part. He also tried to say the RSO was watching over 9 lanes with 18 people but there were only 2 other people there shooting in the entire range. Overall it was a really terrible experience and upon checking others reviews It seems the owner has a pattern of responding defensively. I would not recommend this range unless you are okay being talked down to and treated as incompetent. It did not feel women friendly and I will be making sure I take all my friends to any other local range. No one should be punished for trying to learn and asking for help.