My son (18) and I both took Mr. Davis's LTC class. I am by no means a gun guy. Neither was my son. So it was with a little apprehensiveness that I signed us up for this class. First, let me talk about the classroom venue. It is a well lit, clean conference room. It was like any training room you may have been in for any sort of professional training. It had a break room, bath room, etc. Comfortable chairs and everything you would expect a normal classroom setting to provide and was located in a state office building. The class is incredibly informative. Mr. Davis presents the information in a very easy going manner and encourages any questions so that you do not leave with any misunderstanding about the gun laws in Texas. For example, why can't you carry at the post office? He will tell you. What signs do you need to look for outside a business? He will show you. The laws have changed recently and his content reflects the latest changes to carrying a concealed handgun in this state along with any reciprocity concerns you might have if you travel outside Texas with a handgun. The class runs about 4 hours and if there were a lot of questions I could see it could run a little long but we were not in a large class so only a few questions. The range portion of the class takes place at the Austin Rifle Club. It's a 20 minute drive from the classroom location. My son and I caught lunch on the way and had plenty of time to get there. We were blessed with beautiful weather for an outdoor range. Mr. Davis will, if you don't already own a handgun, provide one for you to rent. We took that route. I don't own any handguns at this time so this was very convenient. It includes the ammunition, and he then takes the guns and cleans them afterwards. As I mentioned earlier, I am not a gun guy. My son had an interest and I was looking for a class and instructor that would provide us with the understanding of the law and some instruction on firing a handgun. I had fired one decades ago in the military but that was it. My son never. I just want to say how appreciative I am that I found Mr. Davis. First, you can tell he is "that gun guy" you can talk to. There's no condescension, just a love of guns that translates into his classes. I'm pretty sure he doesn't care what political persuasion you are, it never comes up. All he wants to do is produce informed and responsible gun owners. One moment that stuck out to me, but to no one else was as he was instructing my son on how to fire the 9mm, he saw a smile come over my son's face and could tell that he was really looking forward to this. It was then I noticed that Mr. Davis began giving my son tips and some additional direction on how to stand, aim, fire etc when honestly he could have just gone through the motions and finished up the class and gone home early on a Saturday. It was probably second nature for Mr. Davis, but I saw it. That made me realize that I had chosen the right instructor. If you have never fired a gun before, or an old guy like me that had no idea where to go to get this sort of training for your kids, or someone who just wants a qualified instructor without the pretentiousness and a no agenda presentation to firearms, you cannot go wrong with Clear Shot Austin. It was great, I'll be back for my renewal. read more

If you're considering the Hunter Education Safety Course with John Davis - stop thinking and sign up! Our family did the 4-hour field course together. I was joining my son and husband just to say I did it, but it was honestly very engaging and entertaining! John has a gift for teaching - he weaves in real-life stories that are funny, eye-opening and totally relevant. You can tell he genuinely cares about safety and wants everyone to walk away smarter, more confident and ready to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. The mix of education, hands-on learning and laughs made the time fly by. Even our teen stayed interested the entire time (and that's saying something). We all left with new knowledge, a deeper respect for safe hunting practices, and an appreciation for the ethical care of the environment. Highly, highly recommend this course for families, first timers or anyone wanting a refresher. 10/10 stars - we'd absolutely do it again! read more

We took hunter safety, with John Davis as the instructor, what a fun time. John made the material enjoyable and memorable making passing the exam a breeze. Thank you Clear Shot Austin! read more

The instructor John Davis is really professional. He makes the course interesting and there are even many kids enjoying themselves here. The best use of $15 if you take the class. read more

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We thought the whole experience was awesome. The class portion was painless and you learn a lot of useful information so that you will be able to protect you and your family. It was our very first time every shot and the experience on the range was great and everyone was able to get through and pass. We had great people in our class everyone had a great time. Thank you again John Davis and keep up the great work as an instructor. read more

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I emailed a few instructors asking for help completing the range portion of my LTC education. I got a mixture of responses. I chose John because he communicated clearly how much he charged, when the next session was and he ended the email with "make today a great day" or something to that effect. I appreciated that positive attitude. The class was fast and painless, despite it being hot as heck outside. His instruction was clear and concise, with a little humor sprinkled in there. Thanks for the certification! read more

John Davis was great, providing good information, and being encouraging and patient with our questions. read more

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So glad that I chose this LTC course! Background: first-time shooter, not much prior knowledge, and nervous about many new things to learn. John was fantastic- he carefully listened to each question, ensured you understood, and led an informative discussion with vivid everyday life examples. I respect his open-minded attitude, constantly communicating with people and striving to provide the best instruction. Highly recommend taking his course. read more

Friendly, knowledgeable, good inventory. I like the people and the place. Happy shooting.

I was so nervous as a first timer, having never shot a gun before but John Davis was the best instructor. Patient in his teaching method, knowledgeable about Texas Law, made us "the students" feel safe/confident, and a very clear communicator who cared whether we understood everything. I am so happy I did this with Clear Shot Austin and now I can apply for my license to carry!!! read more

John was an amazing instructor! I always felt safe and this class has made me more comfortable and confident with handling firearms. My only concern would be others in class they probably should take a beginners course in firearms or at the very least know how to properly hold a gun. Still need more practice before I feel confident to conceal carry. read more

I used Clear Shot Austin for the range qualification portion of obtaining a concealed carry license in Texas. The instruction and safety brief was informative and valuable. The range commands for going through the qualification as well as everyone staying safe were very clear. I would recommend them for anyone looking to take a gun class, whether that be for CCL qualification or otherwise. read more

Been hunting over 50 years and still learned some new things. Great course and class interaction!

I was really impressed with the professionalism, understanding, and the dedication expressed towards helping me achieve my goal of acquiring a conceal carry license. The owner and his range instructor were more than helpful and patient. It was a great experience. read more

John is a great teacher and did an excellent job of keeping the students engaged and interested. He's both knowledgeable and tactful in his approach and develops great rapport with the class. Would definitely recommend. read more

John is an outstanding instructor. He is patient, professional, and makes sure the class is ready to move forward. My wife and I along with another couple completed our LTC class with Clear Shot Austin this past weekend. Highly recommend John and Clear Shot Austin for firearms training. read more

John is incredible! Clear Shot has knowledgeable, helpful and caring staff that made the whole LTC process a breeze! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Address is inaccurate. Leads to a residential home. Phone number is disconnected too. Don't think they are in business anymore

February 6, 2021 is the day that I physically met a fellow by the name of John Davis, the instructor of my LTC training. Davis runs a very easy understanding class. He invite all questions from the participants of his class. He doesn't want his participants to have any unclear notions of the material that he goes over. Following along in class was very easy also. After the classroom portion we did the range portion. The two instructor we had were great. I would give Clear Shot Austin more stars but Yelp limits us to just 5. Thank you Mr. Davis. read more

It was great, learned as we went through and the test was easy, it took me 5 minutes and I got a 100

John made it very easy and comfortable to go through the process. He is a very good instructor and really cares about his students. Thanks fo the emails to keep us up to date. read more

As an adult going into the hunter education certification, I was not quite sure what to expect, but John was a great instructor - putting us at ease and making it an enjoyable experience for kids and adults. I learned a lot and loved the emphasis on safety and ethics. I feel prepared and am excited to go out hunting with my father-in-law and brother-in-law this fall. Thanks! read more

I enjoyed the class. it was not boring as I expected and John made the class participants at ease and relax. He emphasized more on gun safe handling and safety and showed his concerns on his fellow human beings. I recommend this class. read more

Very well done! Learned a great deal, and my 9 year old daughter feels way more confident. Definitely recommend!

My husband and I really enjoyed the class, indoor and at the shooting range. John Davis is very knowledgeable and informative. He takes his time to explain things and answering all questions. I would recommend Clear Shot Austin to everyone. read more

I would highly recommend this class to anyone who is looking to get their LTC. Mr. Davis kept the class involved and was very thorough throughout his presentation. Semper Fi Mr. Davis!!! read more

John was a great instructor and perfect for my 10 year old son. He did an excellent job making some dry material engaging and involving the class which was made up mostly of kids with their parents. Also getting to go into Red's Indoor Range and shoot the .22 rifles was awesome - really made it fun. For any new hunters or for parents looking to get their kids hunter's ed certified John is one of the best! read more

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I recommend John Davis. He was very knowledgeable on the rules he was teaching. He made the class very relaxing for all ages. He was very positive and welcomed feedback from the room. read more

I've been in the corporate world for the last 32 years and am very familiar with the customer service industry. John Davis is an excellent instructor. He is very knowledgeable and is passionate about making sure you completely understand the laws and responsibilities of owning a LTC license. He made the class fun and interesting. I would strongly recommend Mr. Davis's class to anyone weather you're brand new or want a refresher course on the ever changing gun laws. It was a pleasure taking this class. read more

Great teacher! Very reasonable and very passionate about what he is teaching. Thank you John! :)