Ridgeback Range and Shooting Supply Company

Ridgeback Range and Shooting Supply Company is a premier firearms training facility in Texas specializing in personalized self-defense instruction, marksmanship training, and shooting sports coaching. With over 37 years of combined firearms experience, this range offers professional instruction tailored to all skill levels—from basic pistol fundamentals to advanced close-quarters defense techniques.

Ridgeback Range specializes in: - License to Carry (LTC) Instruction - Texas-required certification courses - Defensive Pistol Training - Basic to advanced concealed carry techniques - Defensive Shotgun Courses - Home defense fundamentals and advanced techniques - Ladies-Only Classes - Specialized instruction for women shooters - NRA Certified Courses - Basic pistol and firearm safety - IDPA Competition Training - International Defensive Pistol Association instruction and match participation - Multi-Gun Instruction - Pistol, rifle, and shotgun coaching - Custom Training Programs - Individually tailored instruction based on student goals

The range operates by appointment only and is not open to the general public, ensuring controlled, professional training environments. The facility includes classroom space for instruction and provides access to firearms and ammunition for courses where students need them. Ridgeback Range also operates as a Shooting Supply Company, offering reloading components and expert recommendations on firearm selection, holsters, and shooting sports locations throughout the Austin area.

Two principal instructors lead the facility: - Steve - Retired US Army veteran with 37+ years of firearms experience, including 3 years of combat experience. Certified as LTC Instructor, NRA Pistol Instructor, Range-Master Shotgun Instructor, Low Light Shooting specialist, and IDPA/NRA Safety Officer - Vicky - NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and Multi-Gun IDPA competitor, specializing in ladies-only courses and personalized skill-level training

Ridgeback Range hosts the Sensible Self Defense Short Range Match, held the second Sunday of each month at Texas Shooting Academy (300 US Hwy 183, Florence, TX). This monthly competition ($25 entry) focuses on real-world concealed carry scenarios adapted for safe range practice.