Texshooter
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I usually shoot at American Shooting Center, Top Gun or Carter's Country. I've been hearing good things about Shiloh Shooting Range so I'll have to try them soon.
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The Shooters Club in Fort Worth, which I found out. You can't shoot anything over a 44 Magnum or a 22 rifle. Other than that, it seems to be a good range. [url]http://www.theshootersclub.com/[/URL]
I go to Winchester Gallery, in Fort Worth they have handguns for rent, rifle lanes. [url]http://www.winchestergallery.com/[/URL]
I go to Winchester Gallery, in Fort Worth they have handguns for rent, rifle lanes. [url]http://www.winchestergallery.com/[/URL]
Big country
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I took a level lll class at LSGR and like I've said before It was excellent, and when I want to train I will go back. I go to Eagle peak regularly and have had very few problems with them in the past. from what I understand the ownership has changed a few times as well, I don't know how recently the ownership has changed but it could have after the CHL class you attended Sig fiend. I'm not sure tho just an idea. I go there because they have a nice rifle range that goes from 50 to 300 yards. The only one around here I wont go to is Astro range, and that is because I have heard way to many bad things about them. Stan's is close to Astro and is not bad at all, I go out there every now and then. I would go to LSGR all the time but I can't drive out there from Ceadar park every time I shoot.
We've gone to Gun Emporium in Conroe a few times. It's outdoors with markers set from 50, 100, 150 and 200 yards. The cost is $8 per gun w/ no time limit. We like it because we can take our kids (the oldest is 8) which we can't do at any of the other ranges due to age restrictions. The staff their is nice and really helpful with us newbies. They also have a skeet range as well.
We went to Shiloh and really liked their setup as well, I just wish I had had more time to chat instead of having to head straight home (sitter).
The only other range I've been to is Shooter's Station in Conroe. I like their range , but my wife and I had a bad experience with the employees acting too good for our time. That however is more of a personal thing and not something that would stop me from recommending them to others. I believe their fee is around $12 per shooter.
My personal view on it is this. If I'm just going to shoot just one pistol or my shotgun or take the kids, I'll go to the gun Emporium. If I'm going to shoot more than 1 or 2 of my guns, I'll go to Shiloh. Actually, I'd probably go to Shiloh more if it was a little bit closer.
We went to Shiloh and really liked their setup as well, I just wish I had had more time to chat instead of having to head straight home (sitter).
The only other range I've been to is Shooter's Station in Conroe. I like their range , but my wife and I had a bad experience with the employees acting too good for our time. That however is more of a personal thing and not something that would stop me from recommending them to others. I believe their fee is around $12 per shooter.
My personal view on it is this. If I'm just going to shoot just one pistol or my shotgun or take the kids, I'll go to the gun Emporium. If I'm going to shoot more than 1 or 2 of my guns, I'll go to Shiloh. Actually, I'd probably go to Shiloh more if it was a little bit closer.
Dallas Fort Worth Gun Range List (including 2 FMJ friendly outdoor ranges)
edited and updated.
http://gibsonoutpost.angelfire.com/ http://gibsonout.freewebpage.org/ websites updated geocities closed.
http://www.youtube.com/user/300YardNoScope
All of the public gun ranges and private gun ranges I can find in Dallas Fort Worth. I think a few more exist.
Only 2 outdoor full metal jacket ranges I can find. Gibson's Outpost in Mesquite and Magnum in Sanger (allow both magnetic and non magnetic full metal jacket.
Indoor rifle ranges only allow non magnetic full metal jacket in DFW.
Private ranges for 'rapid' fire.
See website and share.
edited and updated.
http://gibsonoutpost.angelfire.com/ http://gibsonout.freewebpage.org/ websites updated geocities closed.
http://www.youtube.com/user/300YardNoScope
All of the public gun ranges and private gun ranges I can find in Dallas Fort Worth. I think a few more exist.
Only 2 outdoor full metal jacket ranges I can find. Gibson's Outpost in Mesquite and Magnum in Sanger (allow both magnetic and non magnetic full metal jacket.
Indoor rifle ranges only allow non magnetic full metal jacket in DFW.
Private ranges for 'rapid' fire.
See website and share.
We have a range at the end of our street, about three hundred yards from the front door. Allows any weapon up to and including .50 caliber. Full auto is fine. Open for use 16-18 hours a day. Only problem is its located a long ride from Texas!!
Oh, and the ammo is free!!
Oh, and the ammo is free!!
Big country
TGT Addict
how do you have a magnetic fmj?
Big country
TGT Addict
Copper-plated, steel-jacketed, lead core. Very common on Wolf and Barnaul (aka Brown/Silver/Golden Bear) ammunition.
Opening a New Range
Hello Everyone,
I am planning on opening an indoor range and gun store out West. I have been trying to find the requirements and licenses, but it's a very slow process. I have already applied for FFL (which is not needed for a range BTW), and don't know of any other state requirements. I'd appreciate it if someone knew what else I need to be careful of.
Thanks,
Tony
Hello Everyone,
I am planning on opening an indoor range and gun store out West. I have been trying to find the requirements and licenses, but it's a very slow process. I have already applied for FFL (which is not needed for a range BTW), and don't know of any other state requirements. I'd appreciate it if someone knew what else I need to be careful of.
Thanks,
Tony
I shoot, as well as my son an daughter @ DCSA. As Greybeard pointed out, it is not a full service range with retail and so forth, but for a place to shoot at your convenience, with a good atmosphere, it can't be beat.
Additionally, I do a fair amount of trap/skeet shooting @ Elm Fork, which is also a fine establishment.
The main rub of living in the metro-mess is the lack of 100M + ranges and the restrictions on FMJ. Maybe in the future, I'll be able to swing a place "out" and set up my own range like another poster did... gotta have ambitions!
Jeff B.
SouthEast Texas Sportsman Club
Off Hwy 105 between Bridge City & Vidor
Membership $50/year, can bring up to four guests. Three shooting ranges, (handgun, rifle, skeet), all have covered benches. Non-members can purchase a $10 day pass. Club house and classrooms.
Off Hwy 105 between Bridge City & Vidor
Membership $50/year, can bring up to four guests. Three shooting ranges, (handgun, rifle, skeet), all have covered benches. Non-members can purchase a $10 day pass. Club house and classrooms.
So, is there anyone willing to help out a new business man?
Insurance, and lots of it.
I had an agent tell me one time that you need $500,000 per shooter coverage minimum
Waivers don't mean squat, you can't sign your rights away.
Get the word out with the LEO's - free range time if in uniform type of thing
You may need an EPA permit for the lead remediation, don't know.
You will need a sales tax certificate from the state comptrollers office
I would not put any part of the business in your name, put it in a Corporations name.
Attorney time for that.
I had an agent tell me one time that you need $500,000 per shooter coverage minimum
Waivers don't mean squat, you can't sign your rights away.
Get the word out with the LEO's - free range time if in uniform type of thing
You may need an EPA permit for the lead remediation, don't know.
You will need a sales tax certificate from the state comptrollers office
I would not put any part of the business in your name, put it in a Corporations name.
Attorney time for that.
Just installed another gong target stand. Need to do some cleanup and finish work, but that puts me at:
10" AR500 Steel Plate at the North East berm 1585 yards from the barn
Full Size Metric IPSC Steel Target at the North berm 1490 yards from the barn
10" AR500 Steel Plate on a mobile stand that can be put wherever I want between the berm and the barn
I've still never actually shot from the barn (and probably never will..) but it's nice to know I've got all the distance I need. All I need now is a windsock...
10" AR500 Steel Plate at the North East berm 1585 yards from the barn
Full Size Metric IPSC Steel Target at the North berm 1490 yards from the barn
10" AR500 Steel Plate on a mobile stand that can be put wherever I want between the berm and the barn
I've still never actually shot from the barn (and probably never will..) but it's nice to know I've got all the distance I need. All I need now is a windsock...
Big country
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At that range you'll like 10 wind socks! LOL!
