Moved here to Bastrop six years ago and I gotta say this is a very friendly and knowledgeable local…read moregun store--definitely a top favorite for me in the area. As a local Bastropian, I've always been treated well in here, and Troy is very helpful every time I stop by. If you come with cash, you get a discount when you pay cash--cash is king. They always have a nice selection of used firearms and you never know what you're gonna see. Definitely glad to support the local owned stores in our community however I can.

Very knowledgeable and kind. We were treated wonderfully and the staff was so amazing! Great…read moreexperience.

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

I took the Ladies Only Handgun class today and it was worth every penny! Great practice and lot's…read moreof personalized adice. No condescending "seetie let me show you how to shoot that gun" tone that you sometimes get with other instructors. Lee and his team are knowledgable and friendly and provide an enjoyable training experience. I will be back for many of their other classes and will be bringing my husband along next time.

I took Handgun 101 and learned a lot!!! I was not a person who was comfortable around guns, but…read morewanted to feel confident if I was ever faced with a situation where I needed to. This class fit the bill. I have had a gun in my home for several years but not really known how to operate it, so I was looking for some basic gun safety techniques and to get comfortable with safely operating the gun. Lee was a great instructor. He broke it down so it was all easy to learn and kept it simple. Lots of drilling and repetition with the basic rules made it feel more natural. I liked the high-intensity scenario at the end. I would have liked even more repetition of each of the target scenarios, but in a full day we got a lot of reps of different speed and precision drills. Great intro gun class. I would take another class from Lee and the crew.

I am very happy with TSRA, a great non profit organization and great staff. I am very pleased with…read moretheir service and it's awesome to have the option in having a payment plan. I am a lifetime member of TSRA!!!!

From the owner: Since 1919, Texas State Rifle Association has served Texans that own and use firearms and is the…read moreOfficial State Association of the National Rifle Association.

Southern Charm offers a top-tier experience for anyone looking for NRA firearms training, including…read moreinstructor certification paths. Over three days, they delivered a strong curriculum covering foundational firearm safety, core shooting fundamentals, and practical, hands-on learning. A major advantage is the ability to do live-fire application on their private on-site range, which really helps everything click. I'm north of Austin and I didn't want to commute to Bastrop, so I booked a room in town for the duration and it worked out great. Crystal is an excellent instructor: clear, patient, and highly experienced (she has 25 certifications!). She doesn't just cover the material; she makes sure you understand the "why," can demonstrate the "how," and leave with skills you can confidently apply. The classroom environment was welcoming, and the course transitioned smoothly from the in-person NRA Basic Pistol content into the NRA Pistol Instructor course. Our small group built real camaraderie and fellowship, and I left with a solid network of people I can connect with across Central Texas. 5/5 I highly recommend Crystal and Southern Charm Firearms Academy. I'll definitely be back for more instructor development and training.

From the owner: We offer a variety of classes to help our clients gain proficiency and accuracy. We have a private…read moreoutdoor range where you can train discreetly with personalized service. Crystal is a certified firearms instructor in every discipline. Come experience for yourself why we have so many satisfied clients.

SlapMule is the best place for your training in firearms they take the time to show you all the…read moresafest way to protect yourself and your family and stay within the law also I learn a lot from Mr Josh and his expertise I am a better person after this encounter and I am grateful for taking the class of course with SlapMule they have a lot of experience in the place even Veterans of war giving you input I really appreciate it and your wonderful service.

From the owner: We offer firearms training for beginners and experienced shooters, Texas License to Carry a Handgun…read moreclasses, firearm purchases, firearm transfers, and custom Cerakote (TM) refinishing.

I have been taking classes at KR Training for a little over a year now. Karl runs a top notch…read moreplace and his instructors - I have not found a bad apple yet. He hosts traveling trainers that are just great. Getting his coins are 'a thing'!

I started training in self defense handgun skills with Karl Rehn and John Daub in 2017. Now, 4…read moreyears later, I keep coming back. This is where I take my family for training. Now I am a coin holder in KR Training's Defensive Pistol Skills Program, a certified National Rifle Association trainer for Basic Pistol Skills, and a much better self-defender.

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.

I used Tim Smith's gunsmith services to address a guide-rod / spring issue with my Glock 17, Gen 3…read more He examined my Glock, explained the issue to me and made recommendations as to how to proceed. He even followed up with additional information. Price was very fair. I highly recommend Tim Smith Gunsmith and will use his services in the future.

Tim was incredibly professional and did an excellent job in replacing my Walther PDP sights! By…read morethe time I dropped it off and finished a meal with my son, Tim was already done and notified us immediately. I highly recommend his services!