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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 Instructors

Julianna Crowder

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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

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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


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512-944-2911 
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What Our Clients Say
"Attended and completed our CHL course with Julianna and John, and we have to say it was a wonderful class. They covered all the basics for licensing and my wife (Madison) looks forward to shooting with "a girl and a gun" club, as well as I eventually joining some sort of guy club. Madison also looks forward to customizing her glock, THANK YOU GUYS A BUNCH, AWESOME PEOPLE!!!!"
James/Madison M. (Fort Hood)




"John and Julianna are the best. The range and the class were run in a very professional way. If you are apprehensive at all about taking this class don't be. I was a renewal and if I had known about them the first go round I would taken my initial CHL with them. Hope to see them on my next renewal. I have numerous friends with CHLs; I will recommend you to them for their next class. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!"  
-Karen A. (Leander)