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.

Excellent gun range with separate pistol, rifle and outdoor archery ranges. Good selection of…read morerental and retail guns. Very knowledgeable RSO's. Will go back again.

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.

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.

These guys are great and really knowledgeable. They know their stuff when it comes to firearms and…read moretraining. Would recommend anyone to use them.

From the owner: RMK Firearms Training, LLC provides Texas License To Carry a Handgun Course (LTC), NRA Basics of…read morePistol Shooting - Instructor-Led Training and In-Home Defense Preparedness to the Cedar Park, TX area.

We took the LTC class from Stellar Tactical and it was fantastic! The instructor was very patient…read moreand gave clear instructions during the range portion. At no time did I not fully understand what was expected of me. During the class portion of it she spoke clearly and gave examples for clarification. I was fully engaged during the class portion which is surprising because its fairly dry material. The instructor was able to answer all questions presented in class. It is obvious that the instructor knew what she was talking about. I really enjoyed this class and look forward to taking some of the other classes that Stellar Tactical has to offer.

From the owner: Stellar Tactical offers real life defensive firearms training, advanced firearms training,…read moreself-defense, knife fighting and defense, and LTC and NRA classes.

Stephen Smith was our instructor back in 2015. EXCELLENT! I will be auditing the course shortly…read morewith my daughter and son in law getting their certification

This class completely exceeded my expectations…read more I took the class alone. My significant other got his CHL from another instructor earlier this year, so I was on my own. I couldn't find anything to fit into my hectic schedule, so I simply picked a class that fit into my schedule that weekend. I was really nervous when I showed up. I REALLY lucked out. Stephen was great. I was dreading an all day class of stuffy and boring material. I wasn't bored and was engaged the whole entire time. I learned a great deal and the class was excellent. Highly recommended. His teaching methods really got the material to stick in my head (which is hard for me usually). I also enjoyed side conversations about the subject matter during the breaks. He also really got me thinking about things i've never thought about before. I have a great deal of homework, planning, and further education I need to work on! I will be back to take other classes for sure! I am so glad that I took my CHL class with them and not another instructor.

I moved to Texas from Florida few months ago and needed to switch to a Texas LTC from my Florida…read moreConcealed Weapons Permit that was expiring soon. While filling out the required paperwork for the LTC, I found out you could take classroom portion online! There were quite a few options available, so I looked for a local Austin (well, Leander) based business to support. I signed up for the LTC Austin online course to keep myself busy during the current Stay-at-Home order. The courses were thorough and easy to navigate. I really appreciated being able to do it on my own time, rather than sitting in a classroom for 5 hours like I had to do in Florida. It was a great refresher for a lot of basics and coming from another state, I found the coverage of Texas specific laws incredibly valuable, having seen many of the signs posted around town already. They have a partnership with Shady Oaks Gun Range in Cedar Park that I plan on scheduling my LTC Proficiency Demonstration with as soon as they are able to start booking them again.

I just finished up an LTC class, and had a great time. The instructor, Joel did an awesome job. He…read morekept the class interesting, and fostered an ask questions environment from our class. Moving on to the shooting portion of the class, Joel also did a great job there too. He kept the shooting line safe. Plus his range commands were clear and concise. Awesome job!

Excellent coaches. I like the drill format (for ex. Drill one - is fundamental, you'll remember…read morethat when one is under pressure). The staff are highly experienced, competent, and most importantly - patient. I did one that was for couples and it brought us a lot closer. I was pleasantly surprised that they focused on building connection... it was more. Pete made us reflect on how we care for each other, etc. not just "cover and move", and this is how to grapple and break limbs - although mat time was excellent. They know how to make folks (like my date) who aren't comfortable right away with the mats to get there. It's suffocating, growing up wrestling I forget most aren't comfortable there. Anyway, highly recommend and we need to be going at least twice/yr. My go-to gym is Gracie Barra north so it was awesome switching it up. Thanks fellas

My first comment is the training is too expensive. I attended protector 1 training course which I…read morethought was for beginners and novices. The combative training is entirely too intense. There were a few in my class who sustained injuries. For myself, I received an injury to my left hand and injuries to my right hip and both shoulders. The protector one and it's description on the website is extremely deceptive. This course is for intermediate or advanced students who are versed in ground, fighting, jujutsu, or wrestling. I will never attend another Sheepdog Response school. I don't attend training to get injured.

Range master Woody is excellent. !!! l would recommend going early on a Monday to have a quiet…read moreand peaceful shootin

Firstly, don't let yourself be deterred by all the poor reviews. I've read through lots of them and…read morethe majority are people who BROKE THE RULES and didn't like getting yelled at. Tough! This isn't a spa, it's a gun range where someone mishandling a firearm could mean the difference between life and death. Follow the very simple rules and you don't have to worry about the range master. I also saw comments on racism. I'm a 39yr old Latino and the staff has always been nothing but respectful to me, so please pay no attention to the sensitive snowflakes on here calling them racist. The Range: The range costs $25 per person, and no spectators are allowed. meaning that everyone has to undergo the orientation regardless if they're shooting or not. Newcomers will need to watch a 5-minute orientation video on the range rules before they are given their own lifetime range card. ATM is on site. The range has a split pistol and rifle range, with separate areas for shotguns and skeet shooting. Pistol ranges are between 7yds and 25yds (I think) and Rifle ranges are 50yds up to 300yds. All the bays are covered, benches have sandbags, and there is extra seating. Cease-fire occurs ever 20min. My Review: I've been coming here for years now. This has been the best 300yd range that is relatively near my home where I can sit down, smoke a cigar while I work on my load testing. The range does have a rule against FMJ ammo which is strange hence the 4-stars instead of 5. So make sure you bring soft-point ammo. They will check your mags during cease fires so don't try and be sneaky. They have ammo for sale but like most other ranges, you will be paying more. This place is in the sticks, just passed Cedar Park, so I'd make sure to bring everything you need before getting there. There is a gas station nearby where you can pick up some things if you need to. For those shooting 200-300 yds, they have a golf cart on site that you can use to drive to your target. Overall, this place is great if you can follow instructions and don't mind the heat in the summer.

Our experience with Sterling Classical School has been incredibly disappointing and, honestly,…read moreexhausting,for both students and parents. The part-time structure creates a significant mental strain on students. They are expected to manage a heavy academic load largely on their own, with minimal guidance or support. If your child cannot independently master material--and if you, as a parent, are not prepared to essentially take on the role of a part-time teacher, this is not the right environment. Communication is one of the biggest failures. Multiple follow-ups with teachers and even the dean, Ms. Taggert, often go unanswered. There is little accountability, and concerns frequently go ignored unless escalated to a larger group. For example, an entire class was failing a course this year, and it wasn't addressed until multiple parents brought it forward collectively, and even then, the administration seemed completely unaware. Student life is practically nonexistent. The workload leaves little to no room for social interaction or participation in outside activities, including sports. It's an isolating experience that can take a toll on a student's well-being. There is also a noticeable lack of stability within the school. Teacher turnover appears high, likely due to low pay, and student retention is equally poor. That alone should raise concerns. Another issue that stood out during our time there and even during tours is the lack of attention to basic standards. Hygiene concerns among students go unaddressed, and classroom environments can be unpleasant, which is surprising and concerning for any school setting. Finally, a serious warning: do not pay upfront. Families are locked into tuition with no refunds, and there have been issues with transcripts being withheld, adding unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation. There were many red flags that, in hindsight, we wish we had taken more seriously. If sharing this helps even one family avoid the same experience, it's worth it.

Our family paid Sterling Classical School $13,000 in advance for our child's 2025-2026 tuition…read moreusing funds from our 529 savings plan. Due to an unexpected period of unemployment, we had to withdraw months before the school year began. Despite our financial hardship and ample notice, the school refused to return even a portion of the money -- citing a no-refund policy buried in their paperwork. We reached out multiple times, including through an attorney, and were met with a dismissive response. The school even said our child could re-enroll but still refused to return any funds, even though no services were provided. It's deeply disappointing that a Christian school would choose policy over fairness and compassion. I share this so other families can be aware of how Sterling handles situations of hardship and withdrawal.