Places to practice & train
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Range Experience
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texanron »
Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:22 pm
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While I'm waiting on my CHL I try to make it out to the range at least once a month. Ammo and range fees aren't cheap. The last time I was there was...
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I think he was more concerned they couldn't hit the target (unsafe) and the foul mouths.
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Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:42 pm
Does anyone know about this - Premiere shooting club?
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pcgizzmo »
Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:13 pm
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I stopped by AGW a few weeks ago for a look-see...
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Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:52 pm
Range Review -Lonestar Guns Gallery and Gear Weatherford
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pcgizzmo »
Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:24 pm
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This is the second time I've tried to write this. The first time I posted it disappeared. Hopefully this one will take.
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Went and found their web site... figured I post it and save y'all some Google time.
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:20 pm
Thoughts on starting a member's owned range in Alliance area
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pcgizzmo »
Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:53 pm
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Possibly in the Roanoke, Southlake, Keller, Alliance area.
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Yes, I did post about the other range. I'm told it may be up by the end of the summer but I'm not holding my breath. Their asking for 50k donations...
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Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:29 pm
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Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:46 pm
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Last post by TxRVer
Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:57 am
shooting range close to Bay City
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chrisansilver »
Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:57 pm
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Looking for a place to shoot in or close to Bay City, any one with suggestions?
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There is one out by the dump. Contact the PD and ask if you can use it as it is where they train. Its outdoors and unsupervised so bring your own...
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Last post by dcfis
Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:28 am
Looking for a place to shoot in NE Tex
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2farnorth »
Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:22 am
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I'm looking for a place to shoot handguns in the area between McKinney to Bonham and Whiteright to Greenville areas. We have a new 100 - 500 yard...
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Just got an email from these folks and they said they now have a 20 yard pistol set -up now. Working on a 12 bay one to open in March. YEA
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Last post by 2farnorth
Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:14 pm
Nearly Choked to death
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mrfunnyman »
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:49 am
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Went to Bass Pro Grapevine yesterday to get some practice in. About half way through the session I noticed it was foggy down range. I just thought...
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That does not necessarily surprise me. Our members are instucted how to turn the ventilation system on and off as they come and go independently. A...
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Last post by Greybeard
Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:11 am
Psc friendswood
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Fire1141 »
Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:07 pm
Finally set up our orientation for psc. 3-27, anyone else scheduled that day?
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Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:07 pm
Indoor Range in San Antonio
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stevo »
Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:49 am
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I'm going to be traveling to San Antonio this weekend and was wondering if there is any reasonably priced indoor shooting ranges in San Antonio...
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Thank you!
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Last post by stevo
Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:58 am
Ranges around Little Elm (dfw area)
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Frequency »
Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:08 pm
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I recently moved to Little elm and haven't found any nearby ranges. I mainly shoot pistols and would like if it had a skeet thrower too. Anyone know...
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thx for the suggestions. i forgot to come back to this thread. elm fork actually looks about hte same distance as garland tho hmmm ( cpl mi diff).
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Last post by Frequency
Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:17 pm
Spring Guns and Ammo
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gwtrikenut »
Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:08 pm
Man, do I love this Kimber Super Carry Pro. A buddy and me went there this afternoon to do some well needed practice.
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Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:08 pm
New Gun range (almost open) in Grand Prairie
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MrPaul »
Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:24 pm
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Hey everyone,
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awesome! i just spoke with mr. paul and YES they are officially open! i will stop by on sat. to try my new 27 gen 4! :cheers2:
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Last post by aaangel
Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:53 pm
Can you shoot handguns on public land?
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pcgizzmo »
Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:05 pm
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When I was a kid we used to go down to the creek bottoms and shoot 22's at bottles and can's. I hesitate to do this anymore especially with a hand...
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IANAL nor have I ever stayed in a Holiday Inn Express.
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Last post by Oldgringo
Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:18 pm
CO: Two women shot at shooting range, one fatally
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seamusTX »
Mon Nov 15, 2010 10:17 pm
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In Arapahoe County, Colorado (Denver area) today, two women who were shooting at a managed shooting range were shot, one fatally. The two women...
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According to autopsy and other forensic results published this week, the sister who is now classified a suicide had a history of despondency....
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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:08 am
Best Shot range low light practice
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fm2 »
Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:39 am
We had a great time practicing our low light shooting tonight. The use of cover, flashlight techniques, movement, and accuracy were some of the...
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Last post by fm2
Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:39 am
Shooting Range Newbie needs a bit of advice - Frisco Area
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Tightwad »
Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:41 am
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I grew up in rural Arizona...so shooting ranges are not something I am familiar with. I just purchased a XD9SC that I would like to shoot to become...
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I signed up for the Frisco Citizens Police Academy awhile back and I got to shoot with the Frisco PD. I heard a conversation about the possiblilty of...
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Last post by skeetshooter
Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:40 pm
League City (Galveston Co.): The Arms Room to expand
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seamusTX »
Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:27 am
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The owner of The Arms Room, currently located on FM 518 west of I-45 in League City, is planning to open a new gun store and indoor shooting range in...
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We went a couple times after Christmas and didn't have to wait much on one day. Another day they told us it would be 30 - 45 minutes. We had our lane...
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Last post by XinTX
Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:37 pm
Doing my first IDPA match this Wednesday
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Scott in Houston »
Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:08 pm
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I posted another thread a while ago regarding shooting and 'practical shooting'.
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Great meeting you and again, thanks! I was Scott V on the score sheet. (SSP Unclassified)
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Last post by Scott in Houston
Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:51 pm
Bullet Trap (Plano) has a 15% of sale for end of 2010!
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LAYGO »
Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:24 am
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I just bought a new M&P 45 Compact from them 10 days ago & walked in last night to see it 15% off! Talk about a knot in my stomach & no amount of...
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I beg to differ on the CTD prices. I got my S&W M&P 45 Compact from Bullet Trap for $519 + tax. It was $619 + tax at CTD in McKinney.
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Last post by LAYGO
Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:39 pm
houston range recs- shotgun/carbine
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bvmajik »
Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:16 am
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Howdy- I'm new to Houston and could use some recs for a range to break in a shotgun or carbine. Help! :txflag:
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I'm in Houston proper in downtown. The closest range to me is indoor at Top Gun but I've heard of a place out in Katy that might work. Any other...
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Last post by bvmajik
Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:59 pm
The Arms Room Specials….$5 per hour for range time
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Justin Franklin »
Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:26 am
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Hey everyone! I just wanted to let everyone know that The Arms Room in League City is running a December range special…just $5 an hour per person!...
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It's cold & rainy at the TC Range plus target retrieval and setting waits on ceasefire. Hard to beat the $5.00 per hr rate now when regular $12.00...
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Last post by xring
Thu Dec 30, 2010 2:20 pm
Best Shot Range -Friendswood, Pearland, Webster, Clear Lake,
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smasraum »
Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:15 pm
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Some of you may be familiar with the old Shooting range that was on 2351 in Friendswood. It's where I've been going since I got my gun about 1.5...
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I'm not sure if he can order guns or not. I would certainly give him a call and ask. He can do the FFL transfer for sure.
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Last post by Gr8_Outdoorsman
Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:23 pm
Why no public ranges?
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jamisjockey »
Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:01 am
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Not sure about the rest of the state, but with such a high population just in the Houston area, why aren't there any public shooting ranges? In...
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Texas has great state parks, many with sufficient acreage to host public shooting ranges. Alas, Texas also has a gazillion dollar budget shortfall.
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Last post by Oldgringo
Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:17 pm
Range Report.....The Arms Room 12/03/2010
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Kevinf2349 »
Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:57 am
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After a long (too long) a break for lots of hardly credible reasons, my wife decide to go visit the range today. The objectives were :
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We've used a few ranges around the area. Mostly that outdoor range in SE League City (forget the name now). But the wife loves the indoor range (with...
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Last post by XinTX
Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:07 pm
Bayou Rifles?
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jamisjockey »
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:55 am
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Anyone know anything about the Bayou Rifles gun club in the Houston area? They have two ranges, and I'd be mostly interested in the one off 288.
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As you say, nobody should get hurt at the range. When building a range for a particular type of usage, you simply have to plan for the worst-case...
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Last post by cbunt1
Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:21 pm
New range in Liberty Hill?
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A-R »
Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:46 pm
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I overheard one of the gun counter guys at GT Distributors today mention a new range opening in Liberty Hill area (far north Austin). Some quick...
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Good to know for future visits. The table issue is is not problem, we backup the SUV and use that. Also, I am from round rock and was not familiar...
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Last post by ssenniug
Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:45 pm
Why does it seem like 1 in 4 gun ranges are full of jerks?
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marksiwel »
Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:14 pm
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Anyone got an idea about this?
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In my experience the 25% figure is way too low. But then I have low expectations and am occasionally surprised. My first goal in going to a gun range...
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Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:41 pm
Range Suggestions, Fort Worth
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by Heartland Patriot » Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:36 pm
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Hello,
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@Warhammer:
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Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:59 pm
A range
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papabear »
Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:18 pm
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I cant remember a range name off or close to I-45 North Houston.
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Bullet Trap is in Plano.
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Last post by Divided Attention
Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:14 am
San Antonio area ranges that rent the Judge?
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UpTheIrons »
Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:25 pm
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My F-I-L is (finally!) starting to get it. He is seriously considering a home defense gun, and is looking at the Taurus Judge. Not my first choice,...
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Call A Place to Shoot and ask. I think they rent pistols, but I've not seen a Judge there.
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Last post by mactex
Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:16 pm
Carbine/Pistol Training Video
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21CG »
Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:53 pm
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Put this together the other day after an afternoon training session.
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That looks fun! I want to do something like that some day
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Last post by tubular031
Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:57 pm
Range Near Ft Worth w/ Reactive Targets?
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Warhammer »
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:02 am
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I live in Saginaw on the northeast side of Ft. Worth. All of the ranges that I know of around hear only allow paper targets. Daos anybody know of a...
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Cool... thanks!!!
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Last post by Warhammer
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:46 pm
Beaumont ranges?
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XD_Dan »
Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:44 pm
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I will likely be working a few days in Beaumont next month. Looks like I'll be staying in a motel while there.
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This is an old thread, but I wanted to update it in case anyone does a search for ranges in the area. Lumberton has a great indoor range that is...
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Last post by glock75
Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:33 pm
The Arms Room is full auto!
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teddy salad »
Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:02 pm
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The folks at the Arms Room in League City have gotten their first fully automatic gun for rent - an AK-74. The rental fee is $20.00 per hour. You'll...
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Yes, the Arms Room allows it (as long as you bring your tax stamp, of course).
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Last post by teddy salad
Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:28 pm
Lubbock Shooters I need Rustic Range info
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Sidro »
Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:15 pm
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Visiting kids next weekwnd(13th and 14th) and they want to go to this range. Will be taking several pistols for them to shoot but need some info...
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Thanks Troglodyte, will take the rifles just so my son can get some long gun time. Wife just got a new Kimber Ultra CDP II .45acp yesterday so her...
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Last post by Sidro
Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:49 am
Tom Bean range?
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JasonblkZ06 »
Sat Oct 30, 2010 10:12 pm
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Has anyone heard about the Tom Bean, TX range? I used to go out there once or twice a month and was told he closed it temporarily. Thanks for the...
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this might be closer for you and it just opened.. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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Last post by 597newbie
Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:33 pm
Ranges in the Temple area?
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74novaman »
Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:18 pm
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Moving to the Temple area this summer (I'll be about a 5 min drive from Scott and White). What ranges do you guys use around there? I'd like to shoot...
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Reds in Pflugerville is pretty nice and although they charge by the hour which I always pay for 2; you can generally finish your ammo without them...
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Last post by xdfanatic
Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:11 am
Ranges in and around Pearland, TX
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jamisjockey »
Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:34 pm
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Okay I need to go blow off some ammo tomorrow AM. Practice practice practice, right?
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I will be trying Best Shot Range out real soon...
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Last post by big 54r
Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:03 pm
Learn "Practical Shooting" or competitions?
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Scott in Houston »
Sat Oct 09, 2010 8:18 am
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I've had my CHL about a year and I shoot at indoor ranges fairly often (almost weekly), but it's the same thing... shooting at a paper target from...
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:biggrinjester: As long as you give me credit for it!
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Last post by G.C.Montgomery
Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:35 pm
Range Near Grand Prairie
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HarleyDave »
Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:16 am
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Would like to know of a range in Grand Prairie? (near Traders Village) Thanks in advance :???:
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GPGC has a beautiful facility, but there is a wait to buy a membership and no telling how much one would have to pay for a GPSDC share.
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Last post by BLG
Sun Oct 24, 2010 9:55 am
Where's the land (range) of the free?
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sapper740 »
Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:17 am
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I'm looking for a rifle range near Denton County where I can shoot my various rifles from 5.56 NATO to .50 BMG from other than a bench. I've never...
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Too true Mcknife. Here's an axiom I've formulated based upon decades of observation:
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Last post by sapper740
Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:17 pm
Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine, Tx
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Ruger74 »
Sun Jul 04, 2010 10:34 am
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They have an excellent indoor shooting range. There are at least 7 lanes and provided by a great staff. :patriot: They just opened the indoor archery...
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Been to Bass Pro several times. It is indeed advised to call ahead. I've heard of lead levels in the air being too high. Something with the...
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Last post by LAYGO
Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:40 pm
Headin to Phoenix
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paynewp »
Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:35 am
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I am heading to Phoenix for 3 months and of course will be taking some of my weapons with me. Is there anyone here that can recommend a good range or...
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I will definitely find time to check out scottsdale gun club and black canyon while out there. Thanks
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Last post by paynewp
Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:38 pm
Any ranges near Katy?
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Katygunnut »
Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:14 pm
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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...
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It is indeed a joke. It is like work... I work with a bunch of young PhDs and I think it is ironic that when you are young and your brain works at...
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Last post by BobCat
Fri Oct 08, 2010 11:51 am
Range report: Best Shot
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canvasbck »
Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:00 pm
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This was my second trip to Best Shot. On my first trip, it was the day before their grand opening, so there were boxes all over the lobby area and...
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I would give them a call and ask. I kind of doubt that they'll allow shotguns in there. Not because their berms couldn't stop the pellets, but you...
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Last post by Gr8_Outdoorsman
Fri Oct 08, 2010 11:24 am
Being a new resident of Mckinney, Where to go shoot?
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shortysboy09 »
Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:32 pm
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Afternoon everyone! I have been working in Mckinney for a few years now driving from Rowlett. Well, as of Monday I became a new resident of the city...
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You could go a little north to sherman and go to Red River Firearms. I did my CHL there this weekend and thought the range was nice.
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Last post by IYAOYAS
Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:53 pm
Ranges in San Antonio?
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p-89 »
Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:29 pm
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I like Bracken Range but it is not really on my side of town
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that's good to hear! I'm off of 1604 and Bandera, so it's a bit of a drive for me as well...and I was sick of being attacked by wasps when I was out...
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Last post by pbwalker
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:38 pm
Status of Sportsman's Outlet Humble
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shootnfish »
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:10 am
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The owner Gary Lee has been charged in connection with the theft of guns from the Cleveland Police Department evidence room. Does anyone know the...
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Thanks Teamless I am going to try to make it! I have never shot at PSC and have heard good things about it.
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Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:57 am
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