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 Infantr...
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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:
| Course | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Security Officer | $70 | Entry-level certification |
| Level 2 & 3 Combined | $225 | Intermediate security skills |
| Level 4 Personal Protection Officer | $295 | Advanced PPO certification |
| Level 3-4 Re-certification | $100 | Annual renewal course |
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
Equipment Requirements: Students must bring semi-auto handguns, quality modern holsters, 3+ magazines, proper eye/ear protection, and appropriate clothing (no open-toe shoes, tank tops, or low-cut tops). Outdoor range locations require weather-appropriate gear and sun protection.
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.