Always my #1 recommendation for a gun range. They have…read moregreat prices - the range fee covers the whole day, however long you'd like to stay. Unlike other places that only allow 45mins to an hour. They have firearms for rent and for sale. It's FAMILY OWNED, and takes good care of their employees. It's also a woman owned business - I always love that. They have a shotgun range, a .22 steel target range, pistol range, a rifle range, and a private shooting bay that you can rent if you have a small party of friends or want to do some private training/lessons there. My favorite thing about it? It still embodies the old Texas spirit, it's a true Texas experience here.

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 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.

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!

Thanks to Andres i was able to get a class same day! He answered the phone himself &' answered all…read moremy questions, Such a great experience!

I was able to text Andres earlier this week and get scheduled for a Saturday morning class within…read morethe same week. The class started a little late, but we were in and out pretty quickly. The class was efficient and informative. The course is fairly priced at $60. Andres was funny and kept the class very upbeat. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for an AHA-BLS renewal!

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.

I went into this school knowing nothing about bartending and came out fully confident in my skills…read more If you're willing to apply yourself you'll get a lot out of this and have a really good time doing it. Jim is a really good guy that will force you to learn. He was really helpful for me by staying in contact and helping me land my first bartending job. Definitely recommend this over online or other schools because he has many years of hands on experience. Thanks Jim!

I've been in the tech industry for over 20 years and hitting a rough spot. I'm looking to…read moresupplement my income and maybe even make a complete pivot. I'm a big fan of the night life - dive bars, lounges, speakeasies, and dance clubs. There are mixed viewpoints from industry vets on the value of courses, and you aren't guaranteed a job. But I wanted a solid foundation to start with. Location near central Austin and night classes were convenient for me. And I thought the price was fair for what you get The school is stealthily located in a business park. But as soon as you walk in, it's like entering a fully stocked bar, complete with music, lighting, and hundreds of bottles of alcohol - filled with approximately colored water :) Classes are fast paced and intense. But also fun. Jim is a great instructor that's been in the bar business for decades and is a wealth of knowledge and motivation. If you're looking for a great foundation to begin your bartending journey, I recommend this course

I had such a good experience with Amazing Stars Academy's virtual Spanish program!! I started with…read moregroup lessons (which were actually fun and not awkward lol) and then switched to one-on-one when I needed extra help, and that made such a difference. Professor Torres is amazing, super patient, and explains things in a way that actually makes sense. She also switches up her teaching style depending on what you need, which I loved. The whole vibe is very chill but you're still learning a LOT. Like it didn't even feel like a class half the time 10/10 recommend!!

Outstanding, a very educational and rewarding initial hand gun lesson that my adult daughter and I…read morehad with ALEX ACOSTA. He was great. He took the time to understand our history with firearms, our understanding of gun safety, our desires in taking the class. He took us through all the key points in handling, loading, shooting a hand gun. I had taken a lesson 5 years ago and they taught me nothing other than how to load the gun and shoot. Alex really focused on basic techniques from hand placement, body stance, arms, trigger finger, and what a difference from our first few shots until the end of the lesson. In addition, Alex was just a good human being we enjoyed spending time with.