Sheepdog Marksmanship Training

Sheepdog Marksmanship Training Personalized and professional firearms training in Central Texas. A great place to train regardless of your experience level.

Relaxed environment with individual attention.

Dusting off the Benelli for some private training tomorrow. Also looks like I get to go after pigs from a helicopter aga...
09/12/2026

Dusting off the Benelli for some private training tomorrow. Also looks like I get to go after pigs from a helicopter again. Better make sure everything is cleaned and ready to go!

09/11/2026

Draw is going well, but too many extra shots. More dryfire!

Where were you on 9/11/2001? I was just about at the star in the pic at Fort Lewis, WA. Our brigade was in the field tr...
09/11/2026

Where were you on 9/11/2001? I was just about at the star in the pic at Fort Lewis, WA. Our brigade was in the field training for JRTC. I remember thinking the initial radio traffic about “terrorist” attacks was part of the training scenario. I had a cell phone (most still did not) and called my sister to find out what was going on…I clearly remember her telling me “the second tower just fell”. 25 years is a long time. Never forget who did this and why.

09/11/2026

First stage from last night. Speed Option. First string mediocre, 2nd - 4th strings good, fifth string, a definite throwaway!

Moved my dry fire set up directly in front of the mini split in the barn. Still too darn hot to do much shooting outside...
09/10/2026

Moved my dry fire set up directly in front of the mini split in the barn. Still too darn hot to do much shooting outside so might as well get more dry fire done.

Got an early start to the day (0345 wake-up) by helping a Veterinarian do some work with white-tailed deer. Never worked...
09/09/2026

Got an early start to the day (0345 wake-up) by helping a Veterinarian do some work with white-tailed deer. Never worked this setup before, but was a cool operation. 😀

What is your preferred pistol red dot sight? I’ve tried quite a few, but I still prefer the Trijicon SRO. Lots of good...
09/08/2026

What is your preferred pistol red dot sight? I’ve tried quite a few, but I still prefer the Trijicon SRO. Lots of good options though. Get signed up for the Red Dot Pistol class on 26 September. Link in comments.

09/07/2026

I'm leaving this review from my Range Heritage page rather than my personal profile because I intentionally keep this part of my life separate from my other professional work. Range Heritage represents my journey as a new student of shooting and marksmanship, and after today's experience, I wanted to make sure I shared it.

My training session with Jim at Sheepdog Marksmanship Training went far beyond what I expected.

We started with something as fundamental as my grip, and I was surprised by how much of a difference a few seemingly small corrections could make. From there, Jim progressively built on each skill throughout the session.

What impressed me most about Jim is not simply the amount of knowledge and experience he has — it's his ability to know what to teach, how to communicate it, and when you're ready for the next step. He was patient, extremely observant, and constantly making small adjustments based on what he saw. Nothing felt rushed or forced. Each exercise naturally prepared me for what came next.

I arrived with basic range experience but essentially no formal defensive or tactical training. By the end of the session, I was drawing, engaging multiple targets, incorporating movement, and doing things that I honestly would not have imagined myself doing when I arrived that morning.

The location itself deserves to be mentioned as well. The range is completely isolated and free from distractions, which makes it an ideal environment for one-on-one training. It truly feels like having an entire range dedicated to exactly what you're there to learn. The setting allows you to focus completely on the instruction, the drills, and your own progress. For this type of training, the location is perfect.

More importantly, I left with greater confidence and a much greater appreciation for how much there still is to learn. Jim didn't just help me shoot better; he gave me a foundation for practicing with purpose instead of simply going to the range and putting rounds downrange.

Five stars without hesitation. Jim is exceptionally knowledgeable, but what separates him as an instructor is his ability to transfer that knowledge at the right time and in a way the student can actually apply.

I highly recommend Jim and Sheepdog Marksmanship Training. If you're serious about learning rather than simply shooting, train with Jim.

I'll definitely be back.

— Range Heritage

09/07/2026

New client was crushing it today. Private training sessions are a great way to cover a lot of material and get lots of personalized feedback

A little Labor Day private training class this morning. Which do you prefer, IDPA targets or USPSA targets? Why? I’m not...
09/07/2026

A little Labor Day private training class this morning. Which do you prefer, IDPA targets or USPSA targets? Why? I’m not talking about the scoring systems, but just the scoring areas used on the targets.

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3501 County Road 213
Jonesboro, TX
76538

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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