Specializing in Self-Defense training for Home, Outside of the home, Firearms Safety and competition. Calls are always welcome and we offer a daily special on advice - Free.
Thirty-Seven Years of Firearms Experience to include Marksmanship Training, Self Defense and Combat. We also sell various reloading components as well as being always willing to provide recommendations on holsters, firearm selection and information on shooting sports/locations in the Austin Area
We offer a variety of training opportunities and can design a training program specifically designed to me your needs. Primary instruction is related to CHL (now known as License to Carry - LTC) Instruction, Defensive Shotgun and basic NRA pistol courses. However, for those that are looking at more advanced training opportunities, we offer courses on shooting International Defensive Pistol competitions and home defense. In addition, to the in house offering, we have a relationship with a San Antonio training instructor and can offer more advanced close quarters defense pistol courses as well.
Ridgeback Range has two principal trainers, Steve is a retired US Army Veteran with over 37 years of Firearms related shooting experience to include over three years of combat experience. Steve is a License to Carry (LTC) Instructor, NRA Pistol Instructor, Range-Master Shotgun Instructor, certified in Low Light Shooting classes and is a Multi-Gun International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Master an IDPA and NRA Safety Officer. Vicky offers a unique perspective on training programs and firearms training. She is a NRA Certified Pistol Instructor as well as a Multi-Gun International Pistol Association (IDPA) competitor. Vicky is NRA and IDPA Certified Safety Officer. Vicky also offers a variety of Ladies only classes and will tailor programs to meet your skill level.
Recommendations and advice are a call away!
Currently Scheduling Classes for November and December 2024
Two-hour block of Instruction. Student provides their own firearm plus ammo
Trainer provides Firearms and Ammo
Trainer provides all firearms and ammo for Pistol, Rifle and Shotguns
Groups Larger than 10 - $65.00
*Add an Additional Charge (TBD) if we supply the Firearm and Ammunition for the qualification course
Ladies only class are scheduled on a case by case basis
NRA Basic Pistol Course
Basic Pistol with Self Defense Techniques - Concealed Carry
How to Shoot IDPA Matches
IDPA Overview, Rules and Required Skills
Course Cost Higher if we provide firearms and ammo
We have access to a supplier that can provide ammo for purchase (Federal, Speer etc). Please use the drop down email section at the bottom of the web page to send me a note with a telephone number if interested..
The Sensible Self Defense Short Range Match happens on the second Sunday of every month and is held at Cedar Ridge Range in Bulverde, Texas (appx 1hr from Austin - depending on traffic. The next Short Range Match is Sunday 8 November 2020. This is an opportunity to safely practice your concealed carry techniques, equipment, learn from others and above all, have some fun. Many stages are based on real-life events that were recorded on video and adapted for a "square" range. See Blog Post Below
Location: San Antonio Texas at Cedar Ridge Range, 7110 Farm to Market 1863, Bulverde, TX
Second Gun is $10.00 additional information at
https://www.sensibleselfdefense.com/Short-Range-Match-p/srmp.htm
If interested, please send an email at the bottom of the page
If your requirements do not fit into one of the categories above - I can design a training course that is tailored to your needs or objectives. Hourly rate applies which is $75.00 an hour with the student supplying the firearm and ammo,
Ladies Self Defense Classes are on demand - send a request via the email link below. Recommend limiting the class size to 7 people in order to provide a better student to instructor ratio. If there is a need for a larger class size - we can accommodate the requirement. However, the maximum group size would be limited to 12 people.
Defensive Shotgun course focused on the fundamentals of using a shotgun for home defense. Training will include Safety, Loading under stress, low and high ready use , pattering your shotgun etc
Customer Provides Shotgun and Ammo (Inquire on cost if we provide Shotguns and Ammo)
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Moving, Shooting and Transitions etc
Call for advanced courses and Low Light Courses
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Always Willing to Provide Recommendations and Advice - Free of Charge - If we don't have the Answer - We know someone who does.
By appointment only and not open to the general public
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