This training ranch is a hidden gem! Secluded and away from distractions yet close enough to…read moredowntown Marble Falls for a post-training bite and brewski. The country-drive to and from here is beautiful. It's quintessential Texas Hill Country! So when I say hidden, I mean, Jeff or one of his assistants must meet you at the front gate next to FM 1431. From there you'll be escorted up to the training area. You just have to follow Jeff/his assistant up the fire road leading to the grounds. When we met up with him he was driving his UTV. I suggest you drive a vehicle with decent ground clearance on the day of. No need for a 12" suspension lift or anything crazy like that, just ensure you're not driving a low slung vehicle like a sports car during your visit, LOL! Note: The ranch (actually a few ranches) shares a front gate with Hidden Falls Adventure Park. When you arrive at the grounds you'll notice it's next to Jeff's residence. How awesome is that?! Wake up, pour some coffee in a sippy cup, hop on the UTV and shoot a few rounds at some silhouettes or steel before the rooster even sounds the alarm! Wooohoo! I'm not a jealous kind of guy but... Anyhow, yes, Jeff's training was spot on! I won't go into the details. No spoiler alerts here. But like most valuable training you must first learn the basics and fundamentals before the more advanced techniques can be explored. Think of firearms training like a house. If the foundation is less than sturdy, no matter how great the house looks above the foundation, once some rockin' begins, the house will falter. So get the fundamentals mastered to avoid faltering. Besides firearms instruction, he can provide a Texas DPS accredited Texas LTC course. I already had my LTC but my much better half returned to complete the LTC program soon after. BTW: The safety brief and lunch breaks are held in his air conditioned living-room so please be southern-comfort mannered. =) Jeff is a great and patient instructor. That is important especially because folks learn at different paces. Some learn slower than others but that's ok. Heck, I didn't know I was tying my shoelaces incorrectly until I was in my early 30's! No wonder my knots would always come loose, LOL! Have fun y'all but most importantly, be safe!i

The coolest literally, 70 degrees outdoor, summer attraction in TX! Great system, wonderful guides…read morewith knowledge and humor... we all had fun teens, to adults!

Laid back, outdoor range. Many options of targets for sale , from $1 per on up. Went on a Friday…read more RSO only at the pistol range 2-3 times the hour we were there. If you're not versed in safety and such, consider going with someone who is. It was hot (August), but the breeze was nice. You can move your target any distance you'd like. I'll go back as I much prefer outdoor over indoor ranges) (I must say, this is the 1st range I've been to that actually noted our start and finish time. Not sure if we'd have been charged more had we gone over our allotted hour)

My favorite outdoor Range in the area! Tony & Tenise are great to work with and always support our…read moregroup. We had a whole bay to ourselves and shot both steel & paper targets. They checked in with us several times to see if we needed anything. I'm really looking forward to our next shoot!

Lonestar Range & Academy is by far the BEST range in Central Texas. As someone who was new to…read moreshooting, I was nervous & overwhelmed walking in but Tony, Chet, and D immediately made me feel like family. Their knowledge, patience, and genuine passion for what they do created such a comfortable and empowering environment. They took the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring I not only felt safe but truly confident in handling and operating a firearm. You can tell they care deeply about teaching the right way -- no intimidation, just encouragement and expertise. If you're new, curious, or even experienced and looking to sharpen your skills, this is the place to go. My family and I will continue to go here for years to come. Thank you for such an incredible experience!

I took the Beginners Firearms Class this past weekend and if you are new to guns the Beginners…read moreClass is well worth it. You learn gun safety and how guns work which is great for newbies. Both Lee and Raul are an excellent teachers and very knowledgeable from their respective military and law enforcement experience. The classes are informative and have lots of good detail as well as easy to understand. They brings their respective insights into the classroom and the class time went by very fast. Time on the range was good and both were present to make sure things went smoothly and make suggestions on how we were shooting. They both patiently answered questions in class and on the range. The only negative was the class was rather large (about 16 folks), but by splitting up the rooms when it went time for some hands on learning, it seemed to work just fine. I would definitely recommend Safety Measures.

Had to qualify for our LEOSA Annuals. This went smoothly, well organized, and in a safe manner. We…read morewere attached to a CHL class as they transitioned to the range for their shoot. 1630 hrs and still very hot outside. As uncomfortable as it was, there was no rushing or push to get us through. Safety and organization was paramount. See you next year, until then greet everyone with a smile and a handshake! God Bless Texas!

I see a few negative remarks and reviews about the Range Master being strict. Why would anyone…read morewant to go to a range where the Range Master is not? If you are not one to follow the basic rules of operating your fire arm safely then I don't want to be shooting next to you. Safety first. I have always respected the Range Masters and listen to them and ask permission and questions if necessary. Never had any issues at Shady Oaks. Learn how to shoot safely and follow the basic rules. Simple.

Place has a confusing lay out but the have very friendly and attentive staff. They take safety…read morevery seriously and have 25 yard handgun and 75 yard long gun ranges all indoors with air conditioning. They also have small outdoor archery area. Prices are fair and rental gun selection is small.

Great Range....everyone super nice. Prices are great too. Super clean bathrooms, always a plus for…read moreus lady's. Kind of want to keep this place to ourselves. Gotta love small hometown businesses. ​

Great range with friendly and super helpful staff! The facility is always clean, and I appreciate…read morethat you can rent firearms if you take the concealed handgun class. Highly recommend!

Gunsmith FXR did a great job with installing an Apex trigger on my S&W mp 2.0. Thomas has great…read morecommunication, he did a quick turn around on the install and had very fair prices. Overall, I would definitely recommend.

Excellent service from 1st message to completion and follow up. About two weeks ago I inquired…read moreabout some work on my rifle through yelp, and Thomas was very responsive and was extremely fair for his price on his services. Even offered pick up service, so I set it an appointment to have my work done. Upon arrival, I impressed with his professionalism and experience and knew I was leaving the work needed to a person that takes pride in his work. Had the work done in less time requested and looks great! Will follow up after some range time!! Support your local veteran owned businesses... Thanks again !!

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.

Whether for defense or for competition, Steve will empower you with the knowledge and skills you…read moreneed to reach the goals you have. He will challenge you and teach you what you wanted to know and what you didn't know you needed to learn. He will take the time to breakdown the most minute of movements to ensure that each shot you take is as accurate as it can be. He has the patience of a saint, and a great sense of humor that relaxes the student so you can concentrate on the lesson and not the self-doubts and hesitancy at learning new things. If something is not working for you, there is always another way! You will not regret trusting Steve with your training.

Steve provides world-class training in both self-defense and practical shooting competition…read moredisciplines. He is a wonderful, positive instructor. He has a talent for assessing and diagnosing more subtle issues that can hold back a student's progress. Steve is also skilled in helping his students train with the mindset necessary for competition. I highly recommend Steve!

I wanted to get my LTC and Mike helped me with that. My wife and I have shot guns before but we…read morenever had any kind of training. Mike is very patient and gives very clear instructions on how to safely hold and shoot guns. I would definitely recommend Mike to anyone looking for LTC, gun safety and shooting training.

Mike was the best instructor ever. I was completely new to firearms, purchased my gun a while ago…read morebut never shot it (ex-city slicker). I spent around 4 hours training with Mike, and he is legit. I asked a few ex military folks in the community and they all vouched that he is the real deal. Mike also helped me troubleshoot my firearm, as it was not firing reliably. He was patient and very supportive during the troubleshooting process and volunteered to help me research the issue after the training. He also offered to meet me at a gun shop when I decide to pick out a new firearm, to make sure the grip is right for the size of my hand, my current firearm is a no-go because of the narrow grip (wish I would have known that before dropping $1400). I'll be returning to train more with Mike. I feel at ease now with my firearm, and under Mike's wing, I look forward to sharpening my skills so that I can be prepared to protect myself and my family if that day ever comes. Thank you Mike. - Ed in Dripping