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Thanks Bobcat.

Bayou rifles sounds really interesting. I have never been to a private range before. Only American Shooting Center, and various indoor ranges around town. Other than the 3-4 times I have gone to American Shooting Center, the last time I was at an outdoor range was in the military. I will definitely check out the next orientation.

The main problem I have now is finding enough time. Between work and family, I have a very limited amount of free time for my two passions of guns and golf. Why is it that when you finally get to the point where you have some extra money to do fun things, you don't have any time to do them? I think its some kind of cosmic joke on us.

phrogg wrote:The other range you can try that is nearby is Bayou Rifles. Its a private club and they have a large range down south of town but there is a smaller range over off Eldridge just north of I-10. Best plan is to join, then become a range officer and have your own key.

http://bayourifles.com

This range looks interesting. The Juliff range is a bit far for me, but the one on Eldrigde is pretty close by (closer to me than the impact zone). I may check out the next orientation. Dues are very reasonable. If I go once a month, it pays for the membership.

I have a 12 gauge with a pistol grip that I keep for home defense. Can I shoot that at the Juliff range? Also, how well controlled are the ranges? Are there designated range officers controlling firing, etc? Lastly, how crowded is the range on a typical weekend?

skub wrote:You can show up for the IDPA match tomorrow night. They start shooting at 6:00. I went last week to get a feel for things. Planning on shooting this week.

The next couple weeks are out for me. I'll be working till 10 PM or so every day. I may try to check out the first Saturday match next month. Is that one pretty open?

cbr600 wrote:If Highway 6 is too far East, you could try Impactzone. They're a private range but have IDPA and other matches. http://www.theimpactzonerange.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks.

I just may have to chec k that out. Is it best to just contact the IDPA and sign up for one of the matches?

skub wrote:Have you tried American Shooting Center in George BushPark, on Westheimer Parkway? That is the closest one to Katy.

I have. That is where I do my rifle shooting. I would not shoot handguns there due to the restriction on "rapid fire". I was hoping for another choice that was closer than Beltway 8.

Thanks for the confirmation. I just wish I had the money and time to set up a good range in the area west of Hwy 99. Alot of open land and "civilization" keeps moving out that way, increasing the demand.

I'm looking for a range close to Katy (Westpark tollway and Hwy 99). The closest one I am familiar with is Memorial Shooting Center, which is a bit of a drive.

Any suggestions?