Speed is fine but accuracy is final. ~ Larry Vickers
Expertise and customer service are why Guns Plus has been one of the most successful firearms stores in Central Texas for the last 12 years. The Simank family’s pride in ownership is as apparent in their selection of guns, ammunition, and accessories, as in their desire to educate customers on safety and self-protection.
Proprietors Steve, Kristi, and Kyle Simank are well known for the company’s training and advice. Steve says, “Many customers come in with preconceived notions about what they think they need, only to learn that their information is outdated or exaggerated. It is our mission to deliver the best—and most suitable—products.”
Kyle agrees, “We are here to teach and take care of people. We believe it is incumbent upon experts to make people aware of the substance of misinformation when it comes to firearms. Our business is a no-ego zone; there are simply a lot of good intending people with bad information.”
Affecting change daily, the Simanks and their instructors lead classes of all types—every scenario, every weapon: beginner, Concealed Handgun License, competition, and private instruction.
EXPERTS IN THE FIELD
Guns Plus lead instructor Grant Flynn (above, right) has more than 14 years experience as an Army Ranger officer and led hundreds of combat missions overseas. His firearms training includes Basic and Advanced Rifle Marksmanship and Demolitions, Sniper Employment Leader Course, counter insurgency operations, and many leadership courses. He was also the Fort Hood finalist in the Army’s 2013 Best Ranger Competition. Today, he continues his passion for training and competition as an avid 3-gun and shotgun competitor.
Grant explains, “I can teach anyone, but our best students are those who really want to absorb the knowledge. They realize they have a need for proper instruction whether it’s the first time they have fired a gun or have been shooting for 40 years. Some come to us just to get their [license to carry] card but nearly everyone finishes our courses having learned, and likely unlearned, a lot.”
Kyle adds, “I appreciate when a student knows nothing, or is even a little intimidated. There’s a dramatic change as the mystique is lost and the student grows more confident with a skill and a perspective that did not exist before. It energizes me.”
TRAINING FOR ALL
LTC courses are scheduled on Saturdays in a group setting and Grant also provides private, hands-on training at the student’s pace. Firearms may be provided during training and they also have a club membership for recreational and competitive shooters.
Kyle says, “Training is not inexpensive but it is worth the time and resources to get it right. Plus, as a one-stop shop, we buy, sell, and trade firearms, provide ammo and accessories, and onsite gun smithing when you need it. You can come to us for just about anything.”
Click to watch their training video, visit GunsPlus.net or call 512-547-4867 to reserve a space in the upcoming LTC classes, June 18 or July 16.
*Having so much practice with a skill that it has become “second nature” and can be performed easily. As a result, the skill can be performed while executing another task.