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Anyone near San Antonio?
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Soap » Wed May 18, 2016 9:37 pm
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Anyone in driving distance that has some land I could shoot on with my wife? I can sign a contract and even offer some money for the time.
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:iagree: mine too.
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Fri May 20, 2016 10:18 am
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Apache Indoor Shooting Range, Comfort, TX
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Crash » Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:24 pm
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Anybody have a telephone number or URL for Apache Indoor Shooting Range in Comfort, TX? I was driving home from San Antonio today and saw their sign....
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Looks as if it is close opening now. Driving by the building is complete and AC is in. Guess they are working on the inside. Can't wait to have the...
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Last post by Lennius
Sat May 07, 2016 8:56 am
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What happened at Red's South Austin location today?
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Mike S » Thu May 05, 2016 2:54 pm
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We were heading back home today and as we passed Red's South Austin location there was a fire truck and an ambulance out front, & four police cars...
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This is why many ranges restrict rentals in various circumstances. The range I joined in San Diego wouldn't rent to someone off the street by...
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Last post by JALLEN
Fri May 06, 2016 6:55 pm
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Boyert Shooting Center
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Soccerdad1995 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 3:26 pm
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This range seems like a decent deal for a membership.
Gold membership is $40 initiation + $80 a month and gets you 2 free FFL transfers per month ,...
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It wasn't serious enough to need to be addressed in my mind. I'll give the guy the benefit of the doubt and say he was just having a bad day.
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Tue May 03, 2016 2:10 pm
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Range Safety / What is your address
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tomneal » Mon May 02, 2016 2:54 pm
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Debbie and I took a Dynamic First Aid class from a few weeks ago. The class was well worth the time and money we put into it. We are planning to take...
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It works well in major metropolitan areas, but once you get out of town, it gets iffy. Not all more rural PSAPs have upgraded their equipment to...
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Last post by Pawpaw
Mon May 02, 2016 11:18 pm
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Ranges in Houston that allow draw and fire?
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adamryan1978 » Tue Feb 23, 2016 11:28 am
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Do any of you guys know of any ranges in the West Houston (Katy, Cypress, etc.) that will allow someone to draw from a holster and fire?
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The folks at Top Gun can tend to be a bit, shall we say. overconfident in their knowledge of all things gun related. This is common at gun ranges...
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Mon May 02, 2016 10:04 am
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San Antonio Ranges and CHL Class
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Amonix » Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:56 pm
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My Wife bought her first gun this last weekend. She has finally agreed that it is time to go get her CHL. Besides the fact that I am super excited I...
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I've never had a problem there, but because I'm retired, I have the luxury of shooting on weekday mornings. It's a nice facility.
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Last post by KLB
Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:54 am
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Range with no restrictions on ammo
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baldeagle » Mon Mar 21, 2016 5:17 pm
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I went to B-Tactical today with a friend and shot my AR. The only ammo they don't allow is tracers. Ball is fine as is JHP and anything else. The...
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Like Einstein said, Genius has limits but stupidity has no bounds.
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Last post by crazy2medic
Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:34 am
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Accident At Florida Range
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howdy » Sun Mar 13, 2016 6:37 pm
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A 21-year-old man was loading an antique double-barreled shotgun when he mistakenly fired it at the ground at the Forest Road 88 Shooting Range at...
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Channel 13 ABC World News this evening reported all 6 people did not have life threating injuries.
They were all going to be fine
That was a...
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Last post by GlassG19
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:15 pm
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:56 am
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Brass Pickup Friendly Range in San Antonio
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justa2e2 » Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:04 pm
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I have searched the interwebs to my hearts content but haven't found a range that is friendly to the brass collector. I am looking for a range that...
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Thanks for the tip. I will call them to see what their policy is.
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Last post by justa2e2
Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:08 pm
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Bayou Rifles
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Rusty Wrenches » Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:33 pm
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Is anyone a member or at least on the waiting list? And if so, how in the HELL did you get in!?!?!?!? I've been waiting YEARS!!!
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If you haven't accessed the Bayou Rifle website you should check it for membership timeframe being set for 8PM April 3 instead of Feb 28.
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Last post by puma guy
Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:13 pm
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South-East Houston Range Meetup
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Pariah3j » Fri Feb 12, 2016 12:06 pm
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Anyone else on the South-East side of Houston have Monday off for President's day and interested in going to the range ? I typically go to the Clear...
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Well dang ! Wife has to work as well, thats why I was thinking it could be a good range day. I'll probably still go, just going to have to do Clear...
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Last post by Pariah3j
Fri Feb 12, 2016 4:43 pm
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I got shot in the head today
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Richbirdhunter » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:11 pm
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I'm making light of the situation, but I was hit in the head by a ricochet. It's a great gun range with an over emphasis on safety, and because of...
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Personally, I don't hang around steel targets. I caught most of a .45 round with my face a long time ago from a 25 yard knock-down plate (or maybe...
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Last post by treadlightly
Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:02 am
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On Target Range on fire.
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ddstuder » Sat Jan 23, 2016 2:55 pm
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I don't have any information other than a video posted on a Facebook page. Looks like alot of black smoke, and you could hear the ammo burning off....
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It was ruled electrical malfunction:
Investigators have ruled out foul play, and that includes any accidental explosion involving ammunition inside...
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Last post by rtschl
Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:52 pm
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Galveston Rifle and Pistol Club
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galvestonredneck » Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:53 pm
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When I bought my CZ I started looking for a range in this area. I looked on the internet and found 2. One was the Texas City Range and the other was...
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For what it's worth, the Galveston Rifle and Pistol Club is sponsering a PASS match this morning. It's a good day to come out and see what the range...
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Last post by jeffxc
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:48 am
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Range reccomendation for Frisco/Lewisvile area?
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rentz » Sun Jan 10, 2016 1:03 pm
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I think im looking to move ranges, been a member at Frisco gun club since they opened and it has gotten nearly impossible to get a pistol lane...
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It was that bad on a Tuesday ? My goodness
I am sure some of it is more people buying around Christmas as there is always bigger crowds in January...
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Last post by rentz
Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:14 pm
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Gibson Outpost & Shooting Range
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baldeagle » Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:38 pm
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Maybe we should try this next for a DFW meetup? They allow FMJ rifle ammo, and they have 100 and 200 yard ranges (although Beiruty said it's really...
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The wind will blow you away today, it would be hard to do any decent rifle shooting.
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Last post by Lena
Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:49 am
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New Range in Mesquite
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txhusker » Tue May 15, 2012 10:46 am
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There is a pretty new gun range in Mesquite at The Gun Zone (on the west bound frontage road of I-30 just a little ways west of the I-30/I-635...
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This is where i go every time. Never had a issue there can be a waiting list at times being only 8 lanes but it is a great place to shoot.
And yeah...
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Last post by fast86gn
Thu Jan 14, 2016 4:06 pm
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Last post by Beiruty
Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:45 pm
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Looking For An Outdoor Long Rang Shooting Facility Near Houston
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Surgeon » Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:08 pm
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I'm curious if anyone can recommend a long range shooting center near Houston? Currently I've only been able to shoot out to 200 yards on occasion...
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Outstanding! Thank you gentlemen. 600 yards works for me. Much appreciated.
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Last post by Surgeon
Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:55 pm
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Galveston Rifle and Pistol Club
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rebrake » Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:27 pm
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Hello, I live in Galveston and would like to join the Galveston Rifle and Pistol Club but you must be endorsed by a member... Unfortunately for me, I...
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Hi I was really interested in becoming a member of the Galveston Rifle and Pistol Club but I do not know any members to endorse me. I would really...
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Last post by jwilliams
Mon Dec 21, 2015 1:01 am
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Marksman Indoor Range in South Houston
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Tacomaman » Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:18 pm
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Just recently discovered the Marksman Indoor Range in South Houston. Have not stopped by to check it out though. I know it is old range and is...
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I shot there last Saturday the range was OK but we had 40 shooters in my CHL class and the instructor wore a face mask so I don't know about the...
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Last post by Antares
Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:02 pm
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Range Fire near Clear Brook HS
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Scott B. » Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:54 am
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Range fires are all too common, unfortunately.
The fire broke out at a gun range about a quarter-mile away from the school , and smoke in the air...
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I hope it wasn't. He has put so much money into that building to make it into what it is today. I used to go there before he owned it; that place was...
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Last post by winters
Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:46 pm
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Range to shoot my ar
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Nuts » Mon Dec 14, 2015 1:07 pm
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Just finished my first at build last week and went out to baileys house of guns on Saturday. Shot it and it functions ok but I could only load one...
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The PSC waiting list quickly got so large as to be meaningless. We has over 1,100 people on it, more than we had slots for in 4 years. So we closed...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:10 pm
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freindly range in San Antonio
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powerboatr » Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:24 pm
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we were visiting SA for a three weeks and needed a place to enjoy some trigger time
we found it online...
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Welcome to the forum deadbug!
No mines here, thanks for sharing. :tiphat:
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Last post by txcshooter
Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:19 pm
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How Many PSC Members on the Forum?
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Charles L. Cotton » Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:09 pm
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I'm curious how many PSC Members we have on the TexasCHLforum. The only way to get a count without counting posts is to run this as a poll. I'm...
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I am a member, but I missed the poll.
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Last post by dhoobler
Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:27 am
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Marksman Indoor Range
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ron_houston » Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:06 am
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Sometimes it is not about big and fancy, but about small and comfortable.
I have used Marksman Indoor Range for about 25 years prior to moving from...
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Thanks for the info.
I am perfectly capable of teaching basics, but I am so blasted Anal-Retentive on safety that I could ruin her, so I want some...
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:55 am
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Arms Room rant/inquiry on change of policy
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ArmedAndPolite » Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:01 pm
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I was practicing drawing from my holster and firing (which I have done dozens of times without complaint and is one of the main reasons I ever visit...
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Please cease the personal argument or we'll have to shut it down. The Topic is about policy at the Arms Room and possible draw-from-holster...
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Last post by Skiprr
Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:22 pm
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Last post by Beiruty
Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:22 pm
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Here We Go Again
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stash » Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:40 am
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Looks like we might have a winner this time (if you like indoor ranges). Read in this morning paper that a 52, 000 square foot range is being built...
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I shot at Frisco Gun Club for a work event, very nice range, but lots of money sunk into the front area, meeting rooms, etc.
I live 10 minutes...
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Last post by cyphur
Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:42 pm
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Accidental Shooting at Frisco Gun Club Today
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Taypo » Wed Sep 09, 2015 3:26 pm
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I've been out there a couple times. Nice clean range with lots of bells and whistles. Guy in the lane next to me on one trip was LE, shooting an MP5...
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Last post by Taypo
Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:22 am
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'D Gun Range' on 59N, Houston?
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RHenriksen » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:53 pm
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Has anyone been here? Good/bad/indifferent? They're at 11325 Eastex Freeway near Hopper.
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Hello everyone :txflag:
I happened to stumble across this post from a few years ago, and decided to give an update. We haven't smoked in the...
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Last post by DGunRange
Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:18 pm
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Last post by chamberc
Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:20 am
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Elm Fork shotgun sports
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Sidro » Sun Jun 28, 2015 7:55 pm
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Does anyone know if the water has receded from the facilities and if so when they might open again? Finally get some time off and would like to shoot...
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My wife just informed me that she has plans for the next 3 weekends, so if we were going to get to shoot Saturday it is. This will be our only...
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Last post by Sidro
Thu Jul 23, 2015 6:43 pm
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Ellis county range
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wheelgun1958 » Thu May 21, 2015 11:58 pm
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Is anyone familiar with a public range on the I-45 corridor between Ferris and Ennis? We will be moving to Bristol soon.
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TXGUNRANGE.COM is the one north of Midlo. I went there JUST before we had the torrential downpour, and it wasn't bad. They let you shoot FMJ's on the...
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Last post by c.edgington
Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:40 am
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Gun Clubs / Shooting Ranges and Texas Open Carry
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tomneal » Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:22 pm
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How are your local gun clubs and shooting ranges reacting to Texas Licensed Open Carry?
I know of at least one that plans to post against licensed...
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My range allows open carry, controlled rapid fire, and drawing from a holster.
However, I can understand why some ranges would want to restrict OC,...
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Last post by mr1337
Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:31 pm
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alpine shooting range ?
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Sidro » Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:40 pm
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Has anyone shot sporting clays at Alpine and if so do they have golf cart rentals like Elm Fork?
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I've shot sporting there once or twice (not a fancy layout but still fun) but our group just walked - I have no idea about their golf-carts.
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:44 pm
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Pistol ranges in or near Denton County
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mulfjohn » Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:14 am
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Anyone know of a good pistol range in or around denton county. I know eagle gun range in Lewisville but am looking for others. Even would consider...
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Oldish thread but I've been to magnum sport center in Sanger many of time. 200 yard rifle range with 6-8 benches. Handgun is I think 25 yard, 6 lane...
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Last post by TBJK
Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:03 pm
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Texas Mad Dogs, Venus TX
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mloamiller » Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:35 pm
Anyone have any experience with Texas Mad Dogs in Venus? I'm thinking of attending an IDPA match there this weekend.
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Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:35 pm
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Last post by tomneal
Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:14 pm
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New shooting range Seven Points, TX
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RoadRunnerTR21 » Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:52 am
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The mayor of Seven Points, TX announced that there will be a new shooting range coming to the city. If you are familiar with Seven Points it will be...
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Yes, the same people who were going to open in Seven Points have changed locations to GBC, on a side road after Lowes, kind of behind Denny's. There...
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Last post by mtnthundr2
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:26 am
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Rapid Fire allowed? Houston area
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PaJ » Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:30 pm
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I want to test my EDC ammo plus practice some rapid fire drills. Is there a range near Houston that permits rapid fire? The ones I've been to do not.
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Shilo shooting range allows it Shilochurch road 1960 just east of cutten road Good people there.
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Last post by Gunner4640
Sun Jun 07, 2015 2:31 pm
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Is there IDPA near Texas city
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enforcerjwd » Fri Jun 05, 2015 6:21 pm
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Hi I am wanting get to improve my shooting accuracy and skills, I am wondering if there is an IDPA I can join, or even an advanced shooting place I...
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While it's a fine shooting facility, the owners decided no more IDPA at The Arms Room. The Team Trainwreck group found a new home at Big Kountry in...
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Last post by Piney
Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:18 am
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PSC
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TheBlake » Sun Mar 08, 2015 5:34 pm
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I have lived in Friendswood for the past 6 years, why am I just now finding out about this place??! And of course, as I do more research I find that...
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Make that TWO openings, rhino1 . I have been a member since 1984, except for a few years back during the 90s when I was working all the over time I...
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Last post by Treetop
Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:16 pm
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Which ranges in DFW are NOT underwater or closed?
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drjoker » Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:45 am
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DPC- flooded, closed
Elm Fork - flooded, closed.
what else?
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I'm not in the DFW area right now but have shot at several ranges in the area. Elm Fork, Alpine, TX Gun Range, Target Time, Bullseye, etc. I will go...
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Last post by puma guy
Fri Jun 05, 2015 3:42 pm
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Houston, downtown
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charliee » Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:07 pm
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Are there any ranges near downtown Houston?
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Nope. I'm quite serious. I've had great service there. Here is an example of a situation where they went beyond my expectations:
Additionally, they...
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Last post by Vol Texan
Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:53 pm
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Fri May 29, 2015 8:37 am
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Sat May 23, 2015 5:40 pm
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Just found this place near me
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Jasonw560 » Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:30 am
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Once I get my pistol (wife is still against it, but mellowing somewhat) I may train here:
The guy who owns it is an LT. in the loacal PD.
Anyone...
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It is easier to beg forgiveness then ask permission. That is how I got around my wife now she is ok with it and understands.
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Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:13 pm
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