RSO's are smart about how they will speak with you, to you, or at you.
Being that this range is very clearly designed to be an inviting place, their approach is different than most. Their range rules are here
Before I shot the first time there, I visited them just to check it out. When I got there, the range was not being used so they gave me a tour. The guy at the counter was also an RSO, and I've now shot with 2 other RSO's on the range, too. So I've met 4 of them, plus both owners.
I am sure all of the RSO's are capable of barking - but they definitely prefer not to. They are proactive and actively oversee the range, but handle problem situations with the exact right amount of emphasis. I have not seen a bad problem yet on the range (have shot 2 sessions so far) so everything I have seen is squarely in the "I'm not a range nazi" side of things. There was a CHL class during one of my sessions, too.
The younger man (Paul, I think) who was there when my son shot the .22 in AR platform was very helpful and gave a lot of pointers to my son on how to stand, how to adjust his grip on the rifle, etc. Not know-it-alls, not barking all the time, etc. Rapid fire was not an issue, although to be fair it was just my son & me there right before they closed that night.
They are jonny-on-the-spot policing brass behind you. But if you want to keep your brass, they certainly allow for that.
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Shady Oaks gun range in Cedar Park, TX
Hey all
There's a new indoor range right down the street from me. I haven't been the forum in a while, and realized this place isn't appearing on radar here yet. It's very north Austin area, but not as far out as Best of the West. It's closest to Eagle Peak.
It's on 1431 reasonably close to where that intersects 183, out East toward Jonestown.
The range itself has 10 bays. They're good size and can accomadate 2 people without crowding. The A/C and air filtration are top notch. They have classes, ammo is competitive with local chain stores, and they very much cater to women - super clean, not super noisy, etc. It's a great place for a shooting date for that reason.
They are definitely not the cheapest range around - it's about $15 / 45 minutes per adult. Kids shoot free with an adult. They also have a frequent shooter card program. And they also have rentals. But it's worth it to shoot indoors where it's cool & the air flow is excellent. RSO's are very cool but also run a tight range - it's a good balance.
I've been there twice - both times with my son. It was his 1st and 2nd time shooting, and the range played a big role on how that was a very positive experience for him.
Check them out at www.ShadyOaksGunRange.com
There's a new indoor range right down the street from me. I haven't been the forum in a while, and realized this place isn't appearing on radar here yet. It's very north Austin area, but not as far out as Best of the West. It's closest to Eagle Peak.
It's on 1431 reasonably close to where that intersects 183, out East toward Jonestown.
The range itself has 10 bays. They're good size and can accomadate 2 people without crowding. The A/C and air filtration are top notch. They have classes, ammo is competitive with local chain stores, and they very much cater to women - super clean, not super noisy, etc. It's a great place for a shooting date for that reason.
They are definitely not the cheapest range around - it's about $15 / 45 minutes per adult. Kids shoot free with an adult. They also have a frequent shooter card program. And they also have rentals. But it's worth it to shoot indoors where it's cool & the air flow is excellent. RSO's are very cool but also run a tight range - it's a good balance.
I've been there twice - both times with my son. It was his 1st and 2nd time shooting, and the range played a big role on how that was a very positive experience for him.
Check them out at www.ShadyOaksGunRange.com