Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
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Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
This is where I go, it's a local, indoor range, with a great staff. They're friendly, and willing to help, with anything from equipment questions (ie. holster recommendations, ammunition selection, etc), to shooting advice such as grip/stance.
It's also where I'll be taking the CHL course the 24th of this month.
Back to the range: 75 foot indoor pistol range...all calibers, 2 lanes set aside for the "big guns" like the S&W 500, or .50 caliber. Selection of targets, user friendly target distance/position controls. Very strict on safety. Very.
They'll allow .223 AR shooting, but you have to use their frangible ammo, and it has to be first thing in the morning, due to the noisiness of the gun. I've shot an AR/.22LR in their though. They also do IDPA shoots on a certain Sunday of each month.
They're open to the public everyday but Monday, I guess Monday is their day of rest.
Red River Firearms also does some LEO training, but I have no idea about which courses they offer or anything like that.
Hope this is helpful to anyone in/around the Grayson County area looking for a great place to go shoot.
One other thing, if you ever go there, check out the "wall of destruction", a mock up of a typical home/apartment wall. It has had a large variety of weapons, from .22LR to 12 gauge birdshot and buckshot, from .380 JHP to .45 cal JHP and FMJ, to 9mm EFMJ fired through it at 15 ft, It is a great illustration of what rounds can do to a residence, and a reminder to be conscious of what's behind your target.
It's also where I'll be taking the CHL course the 24th of this month.
Back to the range: 75 foot indoor pistol range...all calibers, 2 lanes set aside for the "big guns" like the S&W 500, or .50 caliber. Selection of targets, user friendly target distance/position controls. Very strict on safety. Very.
They'll allow .223 AR shooting, but you have to use their frangible ammo, and it has to be first thing in the morning, due to the noisiness of the gun. I've shot an AR/.22LR in their though. They also do IDPA shoots on a certain Sunday of each month.
They're open to the public everyday but Monday, I guess Monday is their day of rest.
Red River Firearms also does some LEO training, but I have no idea about which courses they offer or anything like that.
Hope this is helpful to anyone in/around the Grayson County area looking for a great place to go shoot.
One other thing, if you ever go there, check out the "wall of destruction", a mock up of a typical home/apartment wall. It has had a large variety of weapons, from .22LR to 12 gauge birdshot and buckshot, from .380 JHP to .45 cal JHP and FMJ, to 9mm EFMJ fired through it at 15 ft, It is a great illustration of what rounds can do to a residence, and a reminder to be conscious of what's behind your target.
Last edited by NTexas_V-Star on Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:43 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
I live about 20 miles from there and I have been many times. It is a very nice and clean range.
The folks are friendly.
Best to call ahead before making the trip though as they sometimes are closed to the public for special events (courses, etc.....) and they do not always update their web page to reflect this.
One time I went when I got there the range/store was closed because of carpet being changed out. The owner offered me a free range time on my next time up and I took him up on that!
The folks are friendly.
Best to call ahead before making the trip though as they sometimes are closed to the public for special events (courses, etc.....) and they do not always update their web page to reflect this.
One time I went when I got there the range/store was closed because of carpet being changed out. The owner offered me a free range time on my next time up and I took him up on that!
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
i did my CHL class at Red River. very impressed with the facilities and the staff. Great place to shoot and get legal!
12 May Applied Online
21 May Received Packet
31 May Took Class
3 June Mailed Application Packet
15 August In Process
17 September Process Halted due to Passport Photo size (too small)
8 November In Process
20 December Plastic in Hand! Merry Christmas
21 May Received Packet
31 May Took Class
3 June Mailed Application Packet
15 August In Process
17 September Process Halted due to Passport Photo size (too small)
8 November In Process
20 December Plastic in Hand! Merry Christmas
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
jhuntsman........
Just noticed your sig lines......
You still waiting for your application to go to "Processing" since June of last year???
Also, I just noticed on their web page that they are having a Todd Jarrett 2 Day class in Feb.
Todd Jarrett 2 Day Handgun Class
Febuary 14th. & 15th
* Saturday & Sunday
* Student FEE: $500
* 1100 Rounds
* 10 Student Limit (5 Open Slots 1.04.08)
http://redriverfirearmsllc.com/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Just noticed your sig lines......
You still waiting for your application to go to "Processing" since June of last year???
Also, I just noticed on their web page that they are having a Todd Jarrett 2 Day class in Feb.
Todd Jarrett 2 Day Handgun Class
Febuary 14th. & 15th
* Saturday & Sunday
* Student FEE: $500
* 1100 Rounds
* 10 Student Limit (5 Open Slots 1.04.08)
http://redriverfirearmsllc.com/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Alan - ANYTHING I write is MY OPINION only.
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1911's RULE!
Certified Curmudgeon - But, my German Shepherd loves me!
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
Well, I'm glad to see no negative posts towards my favorite shooting range.
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
I'm there two or three times a month. Great place to shoot, with a helpful staff. They are closed to the public on Mondays (reserved for LEO's)
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
Sig fixed!
12 May Applied Online
21 May Received Packet
31 May Took Class
3 June Mailed Application Packet
15 August In Process
17 September Process Halted due to Passport Photo size (too small)
8 November In Process
20 December Plastic in Hand! Merry Christmas
21 May Received Packet
31 May Took Class
3 June Mailed Application Packet
15 August In Process
17 September Process Halted due to Passport Photo size (too small)
8 November In Process
20 December Plastic in Hand! Merry Christmas
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
jhuntsman wrote:Sig fixed!
Congrats!!!
"Cry Havoc, And Let Slip The Dogs Of War..."
CHL course Taken: January 24th, 2009
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Plastic In Hand : April 20th, 2009 (Day 79)
CHL course Taken: January 24th, 2009
Application Mailed: January 31st, 2009
PIN recieved : March 4th, 2009
Certificate Active: April 18, 2009 (Day 77)
Plastic In Hand : April 20th, 2009 (Day 79)
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
cowboymd wrote:I'm there two or three times a month. Great place to shoot, with a helpful staff. They are closed to the public on Mondays (reserved for LEO's)
I knew they were closed on Mondays, but I didn't realize they were open to LEO's exclusively on that day.
I'll edit my post to include that, thanks man
"Cry Havoc, And Let Slip The Dogs Of War..."
CHL course Taken: January 24th, 2009
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Plastic In Hand : April 20th, 2009 (Day 79)
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Plastic In Hand : April 20th, 2009 (Day 79)
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
My apologies, their webpage states reserved for LEO's on Mondays, but I talked to them yesterday. They are totally closed on Mondays. LEO's have the option to reserve them on Monday's if needed.NTexas_V-Star wrote:cowboymd wrote:I'm there two or three times a month. Great place to shoot, with a helpful staff. They are closed to the public on Mondays (reserved for LEO's)
I knew they were closed on Mondays, but I didn't realize they were open to LEO's exclusively on that day.
I'll edit my post to include that, thanks man
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Re: Red River Firearms, Sherman Texas
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PUBLIC INDOOR GUN RANGE & TRAINING CENTER
2926 Texoma Parkway,
Sherman, Texas
903.893.8449
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