Our Philosophy
There is a set of core rules that all gun owners must know to be considered safe and responsible. We embrace the courses offered by the NRA as our foundation for education, and have expanded on that foundation a curriculum of practical and tactical techniques for self defense as it applies to concealed carry and self defense. We offer classes for Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun and specialize in beginner to intermediate shooters.
Meet Your InstructorsJulianna Crowder
Credentials from the State of Texas
Concealed Handgun License Credentials from the National Rifle Association Eddie Eagle Gun Safe Program Basic and FIRST Steps Pistol Home Firearm Safety Personal Protection Inside the Home Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter's Education Instructor Competitive Shooting Vice President of Capitol Area Practical Shooters IDPA Safety Officer Active participant in local matches for Pistol, Carbine and Shotgun Co-Founder of A Girl and A Gun Women's Shooting League, LLC Founder of Women's Safety Academy Texas John Crowder
Military Training
Marine Corp Veteran Marine Combat Training School of Infantry Security Forces School Multiple Close Quater Battle Schools Tactical Recovery School Company Pistol and Rifle Coach MCSF Company Pistol Team Naples Italy Credentials from the State of Texas Concealed Handgun License Instructor Notary Public Credentials from the National Rifle Association Home Fiream Safety Basic & FIRST Steps Pistol Basic & FIRST Steps Rifle Basic & First Steps Shotgun Personal Protection In The Home Competitive Shooting Match Director for Capitol Area Practical Shooters IDPA Safety Officer Active participant in local matches for Pistol, Carbine and Shotgun |
What Our Clients Say...John and Julianna are great instructers. The class is "1st Class" for basic and "common sense" CHL training. Anyone wanting a handgun training course and certification for CHL......THIS IS THE ONE and THESE are the instructors you want. The course is intense, and John and Julianna are very accommodating to individuals with disabilities. I am one and very greatful for their interest and support.Jackson J.'s Review of: Capitol Area Practical Shooting (Insider Pages)
ADA-CHL TRAINING (rating 5 out of 5) Really enjoyed the CAPS CHL class, and you were great to listen to and learn from. Even though I've done the class many times before, yours was the best I've experienced. Thanks very much,
David S. I would like to thank you and your husband John fro a very informative and fun class. I had been dreading it, due to the fact that other people had taken classes from other instructors and said it was borning and dull. I hope you don't mind but I have been giving out your website to people interested in the the class. Again, thanks!
Jamie J, Fort Hood |

