Hc Training Group

Hill Country Training Group operates as a veteran and law enforcement-owned training facility in Central Texas, built on real-world experience from decades of military service and street-level law enforcement. The company was founded by Mark Ryan, a former U.S. Army Combat Engineer and Light Infantryman who transitioned to law enforcement in Los Angeles, where he worked gang investigations, high-risk warrant service, and personal protection for two decades before relocating to Texas.

The core curriculum starts with Intro to Handgun ($125) for shooters new to firearms or lacking formal training. Students develop handgun fundamentals, firearms safety, and operational confidence on a private outdoor range. No SERPA or leather holsters allowed—the facility requires quality modern Kydex IWB/AIWB holsters.

Progressive pistol training continues with:

• •Defensive Pistol 1 ($175) – Building on handgun basics
• •Defensive Pistol 2 ($195) – Advanced defensive applications
• •Private Lessons ($75/hour) – One-on-one instruction

Rifle instruction mirrors the handgun progression:

• •Intro to Tactical Rifle ($135) – Foundational rifle skills
• •Tactical Rifle 1 ($205) – Intermediate rifle fundamentals
• •Tactical Rifle 2 ($230) – Advanced tactical applications
• •Tactical Rifle & Pistol ($255) – Combined pistol and rifle in one course

The facility offers Texas LTC Class ($85) and Online Texas LTC Class options. Instruction covers Texas concealed carry law, use of force, and legal considerations in self-defense encounters. Mark Ryan works regularly with attorneys specializing in self-defense law, ensuring students understand both tactical and legal aspects of armed defense.

Security training is state-certified and covers all required levels:

Instructors hold Texas State Licensed Security certifications at Levels 2, 3, and 4, plus Mark Ryan holds a Texas Security Company Manager's License.

Mark Ryan (Owner/Head Instructor): - NRA Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, and Range Safety Officer certifications - 25+ years personal protection experience (politicians, entertainment industry, high-net-worth clients) - Gang investigation expertise: 100+ investigations from narcotics to homicide - Active Shooter Response instructor (California POST certified) - Additional training from ITTS (Scotty Reitz), Jeff Gonzales/Trident Concepts, and LA HIDTA courses

Chuck Leaming (Instructor): - 50+ years firearms experience, competitive shooting since age 8 - Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (25 years, infantryman/ordnance officer) - Certified police officer (Nebraska) - NRA Chief Range Safety Officer - Regular training at Gunsite Academy (Arizona) - USCCA certified instructor

Luis Velasquez (Range Safety Officer): - 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper, three combat deployments (Afghanistan 2005, Iraq 2006-2007) - 10 years Austin Police Department, 5 years Counter Assault Strike Team (active shooter response) - ALERRT Level 1 and TCOLE peace officer certified

The facility offers online courses including Online Texas LTC Class and additional firearms coursework for flexibility beyond in-person instruction.

Hill Country stocks tactical gear including:

• •Holsters: HOST (IWB), ARK (AIWB), Genesis LV-1, Omega, and custom options for 40+ firearm models
• •Magazine Carriers: Alpha series (pistol and rifle), Omega, and proprietary designs
• •Slings: Vickers padded and standard options
• •Accessories: Mounting systems (Blade-Tech, Safariland ELS, quick-connect), weapon light attachments (TRL1, TRL7, X300u)

Most holster options support popular platforms: Glock (all sizes), SIG P320/P365 family, Smith & Wesson M&P, Springfield Armory HELLCAT/XDM, CZ P10/P07, FN 509, Walther PDP, Staccato 2011, and others.

Hill Country Training Group 32801 Ronald Reagan Blvd Georgetown, TX 78633 (512) 234-1613 [email protected]

Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled 7+ days before class. 50% refund if cancelled within 7 days.