My son (18) and I both took Mr. Davis's LTC class. I am by no means a gun guy. Neither was my son…read more 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.

If you're considering the Hunter Education Safety Course with John Davis - stop thinking and sign…read moreup! 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!

I cannot say enough positive things about Jorge, his facility, and the training I got from him. I…read moream in a wheelchair, and Jorge went WAY out of his way to make me feel comfortable, and to explain the differences in terms of legal responsibilities between a "normal" person (does such even exist??) and someone with mobility issues. He included some suggestions for defense that I had not even considered, believing (mistakenly) that they were illegal. He provided me with resources for materials and services which complemented the training, and made sure I understood how and when to use them. He was patient and answered questions completely. You may have complete confidence that you will understand your rights and responsibilities when you leave. I do think, however, that he was a little surprised that an old, fat guy with one leg in a wheelchair could black out the X ring with a puny little 9mm in less than 20 rounds.

I have had gun training in the past, but it was nowhere near as thorough and enjoyable as training…read morewith Jorge has been. With his advice, I was able to find a handgun with which I'm very comfortable. As a woman, I appreciated that Jorge did not patronize me or sugarcoat real-life issues to consider and prepare for. I highly recommend training at the Citadel, especially for those unfamiliar with guns and the laws of Texas.

First time at Lonestar Range and I was pleasantly surprised. Check in is simple and the owners are…read moregenuinely nice people. The Range Safety Officer met me at my car and actually helped me carry my gear to the range. He went over the range rules quickly, helped set up my target and made sure I didn't have any questions. He didn't hover, but he did check in a few times to make sure I was doing OK. No egos anywhere with the staff. Everyone was polite and helpful. Will definitely go back.

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!

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.

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!

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)

I've bought six suppressors through Silencer Shop with zero issues. The last was after they…read moreinitiated their Full Auto option, I needed to fill out NOTHING at my certification visit to my Dealer. Awesome!!!

The in person experience is second to none. The representatives are attentive, courteous and treat…read moreyou like family. I really appreciate their ability to customize your purchase to your needs and desires no matter the brand. Their best focus is what's best for the customer.! Visit them I read if calling you'll thank me.! V/R Very happy customer!

Recently traveled to Austin to take the Close Quarter Family Protector class with Tactical Fitness…read moreAustin and the training exceeded my expectations. Ron and Patrick were focused on safety, highly engaged, and provided excellent training.