Mike is a phenomenal instructor with a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and patience to…read moreexplain concepts to people of all skill levels. I have taken a few courses with Mike, and I learn something new every time. I also appreciate Mike's down to earth perspective on what gear will give you the best bang for the buck (ha ha). It's easy to get caught up in the latest "tactical" fads, but Mike is able to share some real world perspective on what works and what really matters. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mike to anyone, and I look forward to sharpening my skills with more classes over time.

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.

I have trained with Steve North at Ridgeback Range for the past three years, starting with very…read morelittle knowledge or experience with firearms and personal protection. During that time, Steve has provided consistent, professional training with a tremendous amount of patience and a positive approach. Steve takes the time to teach the fundamentals, build skills, and make sure I understand what I am doing before moving forward. He is encouraging, always positive, professional, and focused on helping me improve with every session. I especially appreciate the time and effort he puts into making sure I feel comfortable, capable, and confident on the range. I have learned a great deal from Steve over the past three years, and I am honored to have him as my instructor and mentor. I highly recommend Steve North at Ridgeback Range to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated firearms instructor, he has given me the confidence to to feel proud standing alongside other experience shooters. Highly recommend

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.

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.

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.

A group of 5 of us did the First Steps and then the LTC course. Bill was patient with all of us and…read morewe really had a good time taking the course. It was a fun group thing to do in general, and it was a bonus that we got what we needed toward our LTC too.

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!

You'll see Vini's review above/below and I was the groom-to-be of the same party. Renee is…read morespectacular and was a great guide for a bunch of 40-year-old novices who were out to try something new. A good teacher and an enthusiastic host. Highly recommend! Thanks, Renee!

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 :)

I am extremely satisfied with the training and instructional ability of…read more my trainer Marcie Thiessen at Golden Stag. I found the class invaluable if you want to learn the right way to carry a handgun and if you want the rational approach to practical armed training! Marcie did a great job of teaching. The most interesting to me was her ability to train on the range where I became comfortable with a handgun. She made it fun but stressed the seriousness of having the responsibity to carry. Thanks Marcie and Golden Stag.

CPR Resources makes getting the basics of CPR and First Aid class so easy and accessible…read more They communicate quickly, and it was very simple to contract with them to set up private lessons for my Girl Scouts and their parents. They will set up a private lesson at a time and place of your choosing - it costs a little bit more for the private lesson, and requires a minimum of 15 people, but it was very nice to have a small class, so that all of the girls could have an opportunity to work with the mannequins. The teachers are all off-duty firemen, and it makes the class engaging for them to be able to share their real-world experiences about how they are actually using CPR. We had a our lesson this afternoon, and it is just the basics, but I feel like the girls all walked away with information they can actually use.

I cannot promote enough how great these classes are! I have used CPR Resources to get re-certified…read morefor the last 6 years and they are the best out there! I am never bored and always Always walk away with new potentially life saving information! Highly recommend!

I just finished taking all 4 courses that ASOP offers. I had pursued quite a bit of photography…read moreeducation before I started these classes, so I was already frustrated with how challenging it was to fill my gaps in knowledge. From the very first Photo 1 class, Andrew positioned the material in ways I'd never heard or read before. All of the curriculum has been shaped to gradually level up a student's potential. By the 24th class, I was bursting with excitement about what I now knew how to do. I can now go out and talk with long-time professional photographers and contribute to the conversation. I've been encouraging Andrew to start publishing articles and a book. Until then, photography enthusiasts in Austin are super fortunate that ASOP is available for all of us.

I just love Andrew! Be prepared, he cannot sit still at all and walks around all class. So, if…read moreyou're looking for a person to sit down right in front of you and just talk about a camera, that's not his style. He is hands on! "Everyone get your cameras out." "Ok, what kind do you rock?" "What kind of photos do you currently enjoy taking?" "What kind of photos do you hope to take one day?" "Let's discuss this." "Now what are we shooting for?" "Is it time? Is it it Light? How much distance is involved?" At first everything is very stright forward, learning the mechanics of the computer in your hands. Because, let's face it, it's a computer. Unless you're that one person in class rocking an old school film camera, which is amazing - please be that person and make the rest of us jelly. He gives homework, well thought out and explained. He sends follow up emails after every class explaining the homework assignements again. And he loves for people to print out their photos so we can all discuss our photos and learn form one another. Also, he seems to know every camera so very well. He can figure out opperating systems super fast. I've had my camera for over a year and still get frustrated trying to find somthing. Hence the reson I stick as much stuff on my Favorites tab as possible. Not Andrew though, he can find anything on anyone's camera in under 30 seconds it seems. Trust me, once you see how many cameras he must work with each and every day, this is impressive. I've only taken level one class, but already paid for level two. Before too long I plan on taking all of his classes. He really challenges me to get outside of my comfort zone, understand my equipment better, and really wants me to succeed. If it weren't for Andrew's classes I would be stuck taking only classes at ACC that do not fit into my schedule. I'm so glad Andrew started this School. Go and take just one class - you won't be disappointed.