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OldCurlyWolf wrote:Anyone at Marksman willing and able to teach tyro's basic safety and Markmanship?

I have a granddaughter who will be 21 shortly. I want to get her trained and a LTC. She wants to also.

OCW, I have seen many instructors at Marksman doing the shooting phase, in fact my son-in-law took his class there. I'd call the folks at Marksman to see if any of the instructors do safety courses as well. I think there are sessions available at PSC as well, even for none members. Charles Cotton would be able to help you or go to the PSC website and check the calendar. Glad to see a new shooter!

EDIT: Ok I checked Marksman's website and they have Basic Handgun Classes listed.
http://marksmanrange.com/classes/

There's a Woman's event at PSC Shooting Range tomorrow, but it may be too late to register. Here's the PSC link. Use the event registration to access tomorrow's event. I believe this is a regular event held once a month.
http://www.psc-range.com/

ARblitz4077 wrote:Did they ever update the air filtration system? I've left a few times after shooting there coughing up black stuff. Great people though.

That's my only complaint. I have noticed when there are many shooters it does get a little smoky, but not intolerable, at least not for me. Even with chronic respiratory issues I do OK. I was there on Ladies night and there were multiple shooters on several of the lanes and every lane was occupied.

The original builder and owner of Marksman Range is a fellow by the name of Tom Mixon. He is a South Houston, Texas icon and is known as the unofficial mayor. I met Tom when I was a teenager and got to know him quite well in the 60's and shot there often. (had some interesting after hours shooting as well) . He had twin sons and Tom sort of took a liking to my brother and myself because we were twins. He was a great shot and was a skilled fancy gun handler ie cowboy tricks, with a specially made Ruger Blackhawk. Read the attached article and you can see the kind of man who set the Marksman Range precedent. The unfortunate circumstances that led to the story a sad commentary on today's society of wanton, senseless crime and criminals.

http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/pasadena ... 3a0df.html

http://abc13.com/archive/9041632/

FL450 wrote:I have bought 2 guns from them.
Depending on where I am and time Marksman, Best Shot and PSC are my 3 go to ranges.

I'm two for three on your list. PSC is my go to range, but after hours or when I don't feel like making the drive to PSC it's Marksman. My cousin had a brake shop almost across the street from Best Shot and shot there, but I never made it. I'll have to try it out.

mdubtx wrote:

puma guy wrote:
I'm curious how did you come across Marksman?

I was visiting a friend and that's the range he prefers to go to. I think there were 1-2 that were closer but that's where he wanted to take me.

Well, he steered you right!

mdubtx wrote:

I was just there yesterday! In from the DFW area, visiting a friend. $10.00, all day / come & go, and includes a target. Well staffed and incredibly courteous. They even had the 525 count boxes of Federal Champion 22lr on the shelf AND FOR A FAIR PRICE! I left some for the next guy! ;)
Great people to be around at the line yesterday as well.

BTW- They have a good price on a used Mark II, it looked just rough enough to keep me from asking to see it. I've only had to deal with slight remorse over it.

I would be happy to have Marksman for a local range.

[**I actually scored pretty well in the Houston area on high velocity 22lr. Maybe the shelves in Fort Worth will be receiving stock soon...]

I've been shooting at Marksman since the mid-1960's. I'm curious how did you come across Marksman? The original owner's hospitality and fairness has been carried on by the new owners. I just got back from DFW area (Mansfield) and took my shotgun, but didn't get to shoot. We are up there at least a dozen times a year and sometimes meet up with several forum members for a skeet shoot at Elm Fork. I always scout the area gun shops and ranges as well as Wally Worlds and Academys. The Academy in Burleson had a good supply of 22 ammo, at they did last Thursday.