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Gun Ranges Around Gainesville, TX?
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Buhay_XD »
Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:34 pm
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I'm pretty new to the Gainesville area (near the TX/OK border) and am a bit surprised that they have no gun ranges around. I usually shoot once a...
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It would be a drive for you, but there is an outdoor range in Tom Bean, TX that charges $3 an hour. You'd need to bring your own target stands and...
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Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:01 pm
Brownwood/Early
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Boxerrider »
Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:56 am
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I've noticed a shooting range east of Brownwood, south of Early on 2126. Appears to be a club range of some sort, the sign is too old to pass along...
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Thanks. I'll go by and ask them about it the next time I get to the big city.
Enjoy!
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Last post by Boxerrider
Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:20 am
Quick Range Question.
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Disturbed »
Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:34 pm
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My brother is coming to houston this weekend to purchase a Desert 50cal. Pistol
We plan to shoot it this weekend at a range, but the only range that...
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Substitute FM 1960 for Highway 6 and you are good to go.
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Last post by 3dfxMM
Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:14 pm
SouthEast Texas indoor gun range
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jlangton »
Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:37 am
Just a heads up about a local range. Those in the Golden Triangle area that are looking for an alternative to shooting in the heat outside at any of...
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:37 am
Memorial Shooting Center (Houston)
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Doug.38PR »
Wed May 21, 2008 2:57 pm
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Anyone been to this range? Just across the freeway from Memorial City Mall.
A friend of mine went to a shooting range a few years ago north of the...
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That place is a hop skip and a jump from where I live. I went there once several years ago. I drive halfway across town to Top Gun now.
It looks...
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Last post by bdickens
Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:20 am
PSC Posted
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Stan »
Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:05 pm
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Do the signs prohibiting guns in buildings apply to licensed concealed handguns? I see the wisdom of not having people handle firearms indoors but do...
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PSC, Pearland Shooting Club is a premier shooting facility just south of Houston. Here is the link to their website.
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Last post by CompVest
Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:11 am
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big 54r »
Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:22 pm
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where is Impact Zone at in Houston and what are their hours?
do they have a website? :txflag: :txflag:
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Hey big 54r,
Please check your PM's. I sent you some info. last Fri.
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Last post by fm2
Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:07 pm
looking for new range
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moodyamber »
Tue May 27, 2008 1:48 pm
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I'm recently divorced and have moved from Huntsville,TX back to my hometown of Corsicana,TX and I'm looking for a gun range...
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Found it
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Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:47 pm
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Last post by killerfly128
Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:04 am
Need somewhere to shoot
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tboesche »
Fri May 30, 2008 11:52 am
I am in Fort Worth and frequently go to Alpine or the Shooting Place in Joshua. I also shoot at Winchester twice a month for IDPA. What I am really...
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Last post by tboesche
Fri May 30, 2008 11:52 am
Shooting age restrictions
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prgmti »
Tue May 06, 2008 5:43 pm
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I visited a couple ranges in the Houston area that have rentals and was told I needed to be 21 or accompanied by someone that was 21 to shoot there,...
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No, you can shoot your own ammo at Red's. The only time they require you to use their ammo is with their rental guns.
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Last post by NcongruNt
Thu May 22, 2008 8:40 pm
Pistol Range in Ft. Worth
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bizjet »
Sat May 19, 2007 7:16 pm
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I have shot at The Shooter's Club on NE 28th St. in Ft. Worth a couple of times. It's a small and not fancy place, but the employees are friendly and...
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It is the range's fault ... when i said something about getting hit in the cheek by a piece of jacket they acted like it was common ... it had...
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Last post by killerfly128
Thu May 22, 2008 9:59 am
Pasadena Gun Center
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aaronlalonde »
Fri May 09, 2008 9:29 pm
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Has anyone been here? Looking for a place to take my AR15 and also try outmy new knoxx stock
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i personally go to marksman they have a really nice facility ... not the best in the world but compared to PGC its a palace lol ... i only go to PGC...
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Last post by BigD_htl
Wed May 14, 2008 11:19 am
Anything around Denton?
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Coup »
Tue May 06, 2008 1:05 am
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I'm a student on a very limited income to would enjoy just taking his Mosin and SKS out every so often for a good shoot, but alot of the places...
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Adrenaline Proving Grounds (APG) is a bit of a hike from Denton, in Greenville, but is a nice range to shoot at . Rifle out to 300 yards, and they...
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Last post by zeroskillz
Mon May 12, 2008 11:00 am
Shooting Range near Dayton, TX.
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Drvajeep »
Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:35 pm
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Anyone know of any, Dayton, Crosby, Liberty?
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Yep, just east of Crosby.
Membership range, closed currently for some improvements and membership is frozen until after the improvements are...
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Sun May 11, 2008 2:29 am
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Last post by bpet
Wed May 07, 2008 10:28 am
Very positive experiences at DFW Gun Range
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Sangiovese »
Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:05 pm
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Just wanted to share some positive experiences I've had at DFW Gun Range in Dallas on Mockingbird.
Broached the subject of getting a gun for self...
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I took my CHL course there. Instructor was ok and the experience was not bad. Then I decided to make a gun purchase. I purchased a Beretta CX4 Storm...
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Last post by red2000vette
Wed May 07, 2008 10:07 am
ON TARGET IN WHISKEY FLATS 1187 & 377
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smokindragon »
Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:30 pm
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This is my favorite indoor range.
I work 62 hours a week and they are the only ones that are open late enough for me to get in a few hours each...
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They are EXPENSIVE to shoot there. I shot there twice and more than likely will not return. When I went there my friend rented a gun and had to buy...
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Last post by nativenyerintexas
Tue May 06, 2008 1:56 am
Winchester Gallery-Ft Worth.
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milkcartonkid »
Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:27 am
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I have been shooting there recently and often (as I can afford) and i find it to be a very nice place to shoot (climate controlled-fairly close to my...
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I went there back in August last summer to learn how to shoot. They offered lessons on their site for $30 per hour but when i got there they said...
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Last post by nativenyerintexas
Tue May 06, 2008 1:46 am
Thank's Everyone
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ShilohShooters »
Thu May 01, 2008 12:04 pm
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Wow. It has been almost a week since we had our BBQ with STI. We at Shiloh just wanted to take a step back and say thank you to all the wonderful...
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i along with erika appreciate the kind words. lets get on the ball and start planning the next one bro!
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Last post by htxred
Sun May 04, 2008 3:49 pm
BBQ at Shiloh with S.T.I. moved to 4-26-08!
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ShilohShooters »
Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:47 pm
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Well guys, I need to inform everyone that we had to move the meet and greet BBQ to 4-26-08 so our friends over at S.T.I., makers of the world famous...
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those of you who missed the first one, we're gonna be planning another one sometime during may or june. keep checking back in this section.
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Last post by htxred
Thu May 01, 2008 1:39 pm
What is your favorite range?
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357sig »
Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:12 pm
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I like to shoot at Bullet Trap in Plano,Tx. It is always clean & has a very nice store with pretty good prices. Here is their site.
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BassPro at Grapevine Mills. 8.00 to shoot and hardly ever had to wait. Ammo is as cheap there as anywhere else.
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Last post by red2000vette
Thu May 01, 2008 1:25 pm
Moving to Arlington..
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getusumtx »
Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:35 pm
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Howdy everyone..While I painfully wait for my CHL to come in. I am transfering to UTA in August and trying to find a range to shoot at. Being that im...
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I moved to Arlington about 3 years ago from Houston. Winchester Shooting Gallery is your best bet. I go there once in awhile with my uncles and we...
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Last post by NguyenVanDon
Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:06 pm
Pistol Range/s in the Pineywoods
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Oldgringo »
Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:34 pm
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Anyone know of any ranges in the Pineywoods near Rusk and/or Jacksonville, etc? :txflag:
Thanks
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One other thing, the range off 31 has IDPA matches on the second Sat each month -and you don't have to be a member of the range to shoot those...
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Last post by Plato
Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:05 pm
capital area practical shooters club
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O6nop »
Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:39 pm
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I just received a newsletter from KR Training and in it was a link to capital Area Practical Shooters Club. They offer opportunities for IDPA...
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I took my CHL class from them. It's a husband/wife (John and Julieanna Crowder) team out of Leander. They even served lunch at the class....
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Last post by foodawg
Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:10 pm
BBQ @ Shiloh Indoor Range... 4/20/08 6PM-8PM
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htxred »
Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:44 pm
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*EDIT* please see other thread
Date has been set to Sunday, April 20, 2008, 6 to 8 at shiloh indoor shooting range. Bring whatever you think we can...
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All right everybody, I know we have already planned to do the 20th, and I hate to be a pain in the butt, but I just got off the phone with the guys...
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Last post by ShilohShooters
Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:14 pm
Membership clubs
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tomneal »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:54 am
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I have run into several different lists of gun ranges on the internet but they list both public and private ranges. Has anyone run into a list of...
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If it's a member club
wouldn't they have a Board of Directors?
If so
It's time to talk to them.
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Last post by tomneal
Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:03 am
teaching my grandson to shoot- ranges conroe, spring area?
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saj111 »
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:42 am
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it's time to take my grandson to a range to shoot something besides a bb gun. he lives in the woodlands area. can any of you recomend a good safe...
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shooters station in conroe, indoor pistol range and nice folks there.
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Last post by 308nato
Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:02 pm
Can you carry at your favorite range???
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kauboy »
Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:26 am
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I was curious if any of you have had any trouble with carrying at your local range?
I went this weekend to a local range and was carrying my PX4 on...
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Yes, no doubt that's what happened. :mrgreen: My wife are both in there most every week and do as much business as we can there. I started...
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Last post by mmay1
Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:46 pm
Our Land
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craigneasttx »
Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:20 pm
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We have a pretty good setup (still working on it) out on our land between Fairfield and Palestine and invite anyone that doesnt have a place to shoot...
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Argh! Why can't you be closer to Houston! ;-)
I've been wanting to find a place I could go shoot hogs for free. Oh well, I'll keep looking.
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Last post by ghentry
Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:58 pm
South Houston Range Recommendations?
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The_Shootist »
Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:19 pm
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My usual Teaxa City range is closed to the public this weekend as some National Guard troops get some trigger time in prior to an overseas...
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I'm looking for a range in the South Houston area that has some pistols to rent so I can try a couple revolvers out before I buy. Anyone know of...
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Last post by LCplMustafa
Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:28 pm
Any ranges in Marshall Texas?
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Doug.38PR »
Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:17 pm
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Anyone know of any ranges in Marshall Texas? Or at least in the Harrison County area. I know there are probably some in Longview and Shreveport LA...
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THis is so true. When my Mom decided she wanted hers I went w/ here for her moral support. She was really nervous. It was so good for me that since...
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:22 am
Holster draw at range
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atxbandit »
Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:36 pm
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I was wondering if there any ranges around Austin where drawing and shooting from a holster is allowed. I can shoot at my brothers place but that is...
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Quote/Question: How about the DFW area. I would sure like to get my son started.
Possibly a few hoops to jump through first, but we allow per...
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Last post by Greybeard
Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:20 pm
full auto range
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lunchbox »
Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:17 pm
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i heard about a place in pasadena that will rent you full autos and you can shoot it all day you just pay for ammo and a flat fee for the gun but i...
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wow crazy stuff
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Last post by lunchbox
Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:37 pm
Combat Practice range
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txbroker »
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:48 am
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I've taken a few combat handgun courses and like to practice my draw and home anti-invasion tactics. However Practice with your CW of choice with...
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I know this post is old, but I know of the Adrenalin Proving Grounds () in Greenville is supposed to be a good place to take classes from basic...
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Last post by Paco
Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:03 pm
A good day at the range
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308nato »
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:40 pm
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Went to Shiloh this morning to to blow the lint of my Rami and tried some low ready shots at a bad guy
target and was lucky today had no flyers....
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That cats name is KILLER you dont want to be caught trying to burglerize that place as he will
tear you to shreds, :smilelol5:
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Last post by 308nato
Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:38 pm
San Antonio ranges
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by Bad4zzCh1ck » Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:55 pm
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:seeya: Hey there. I'm a newbie on here. Just got a 9mm Springfield XD, and now I need to know where I can go to practice with it. I'll probably take...
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A rock n' roll trend?
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Last post by Hyunchback
Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:30 pm
Pistol Ranges Around South Austin Area?
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Cap'n »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:38 pm
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We're new to this area ... just south of Austin; just north of Buda on I-35. Have read old posts ... Austin Rifle Club (closed?); Red's Indoor...
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Good job, Matt.
For those more on the east side... Austin Rifle Club is a good place.
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Last post by Kalrog
Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:16 pm
Shooting range near Trinity, TX
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Commander Cody »
Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:39 am
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Does anyone know if there are any shooting ranges near Trinity?
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Angelina Rifle & Pistol club is North of Lufkin on 69.
Outdoor range. I am the Safety Officer. Interested? PM me.
LT
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Last post by longtooth
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:11 pm
jacobs plain in greenville tx
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testersbc »
Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:53 am
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anyone here ever shot at jacobs plain in greenville. i was looking at their website and see they host uspsa events. Was wondering how those are?
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CCIDPA shoots IDPA matches there, and the 2008 Texas State IDPA Match will be there in June.
NTPS hosts USPSA matches there once a month:
Both...
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Last post by AggieMM
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:36 am
good news at Shiloh
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308nato »
Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:06 pm
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Good news for all you Shiloh Shooting fans that have trouble finding parking after work,
they just broke ground this morning to expand the parking...
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Sorry I should have double checked my original post .
That 10 dollars shooting fee is for thursdays only for us more mature guys.
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Last post by 308nato
Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:19 pm
New Owner for ASC (west Houston)
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Bob Wolff »
Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:25 am
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American Shooting Centers gets new owner
Houston Business Journal - by Casey Wooten Editorial Intern
Houston recreational shooting facility...
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Oh my... :shock:
I live about 5 miles from ASC. It's a nice place if you only take a couple of guns per trip.
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Last post by Texas Armadillo
Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:56 am
Tales from a Pennsylvania Range
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atxgun »
Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:43 pm
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I'm up in Williamsport, PA visiting the family for the week and figured I'd go check out this range that opened up just a mile down from my parents....
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It was dead when I went to fill out the paper work and it was dead after I came back later in the day after waiting for my BG check to clear. Of...
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Last post by atxgun
Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:39 am
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by cbr600 » Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:56 pm
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The Impact Zone, a few miles NW of Brookshire
West Houston IDPA shoots there a few times a month. Good bunch of folks and fun scenarios to boot !...
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Last post by Piney
Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:23 am
Tactical Edge = Tactical Bust?
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kauboy »
Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:13 pm
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Ok, I'm sure this has been done to death, but does anyone have the final word on whether this idea will ever come to fruition?
When I first heard of...
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For all who disbelieve, I am one of the owners of the gunsmthing and custom shop discussed here in Roanoke. You can check the place out at . and stop...
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Last post by TexasBuck
Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:58 pm
Range near Lake Jackson, S.Houston/Brazoria/Galveston County
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jrmy_1 »
Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:13 pm
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Hey, I'm new to Lake Jackson (as well as this forum) and looking for a public range not to far away. I guess I may have to drive some distance but...
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PSC has a bowling Pin Match
go to
and check the calendar on the upper left hand corner.
There are two matches with the same format. One is...
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Last post by tomneal
Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:05 pm
Shooting Range death
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O6nop »
Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:31 am
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At first, I was thinking a suicide, after reading in the Austin paper
but maybe an 'accidental shooting' where the shooter was so scared he...
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Pasadena Gun Center
206 Shaw Avenue Pasadena, TX
according to Houston's Channel 11 news.
There's another thread in Texas General CHL Discussion.
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Last post by LarryH
Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:41 am
corporate shooting event location?
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sskimber »
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:21 pm
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I have been asked to assist in locating a venue for a corporate activity. It would be about 15 shooters and needs to be within 1 hour of the...
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Its a bit further than an hour, but take a look at The Impact Zone outside of Brookshire.
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Last post by Piney
Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:49 pm
Looking for a range/ training center around Leander
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sskimber »
Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:30 pm
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My brother has become interested in shooting. I would like to find a range close to him. Please assist.
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If only that wasn't about 60 miles south of Leander... Bit far for an afternoon outing. Maybe an IDPA match though...
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Last post by Kalrog
Mon Dec 31, 2007 3:28 pm
Range between Lampasas and 29
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OldGeezer »
Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:56 pm
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Anyone been to that new one on the south side of 183? Comments?
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My wife drove by there this morning and she said it is Astro Range or Astro something. It is on the right a ways down on your right after leaving the...
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Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:53 pm
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