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The Arms Room is open!
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CaptDave »
Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:07 pm
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I stopped by the Arms Room Saturday afternoon to see how things were coming along.
They had opened, albeit a soft opening and the place was packed....
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Shotgun is fine. I've used my shotgun there numerous times (#8 shot AND 00 buckshot).
They've ordered some full-auto weapons for rental so I assume...
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Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:41 am
Houston shotgun range
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roncarron@msn.com »
Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:11 am
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I am new to the board and would greatly appreciate your help in locating a Houston area range that allows patterning of the shotgun at varying...
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Marksman Indoor Range in South Houston allows shotguns as long as you dont shoot slugs or any steel shot. Distance isn't very far, and if you go I...
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Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:37 am
Red's range in Austin
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hangfour »
Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:07 pm
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Red's in Pflugerville (a wee bit north of Austin) is a nice place to shoot in my view. It's clean, the safety procedures are good, the staff is...
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Yep, Red's is convenient and not bad if you shoot occasionally, but if you shoot more than at least once a month or want to shoot more than an hour...
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Last post by O6nop
Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:11 pm
Arms Room IDPA
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ElGato »
Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:25 am
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SRVA & Comp-vest put on a very good IDPA Orientation last night, lots of new shooters and lot's of fun, we saw a lot of old friends and made some new...
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Shout out backatcha! I'm glad you introduced yourself. Are we gonna do it again next Monday?
T.
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Last post by TLynnHughes
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:18 pm
Range Report....The Arms Room 09/17/2010
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Kevinf2349 »
Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:14 am
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Let me first start by saying that today (18th September) is a officialy grand opening of The Arms Room, they are having a day full of door prizes,...
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Not sure about the Dan Wesson but I am waiting to see what Santa brings :)
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Last post by Kevinf2349
Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:13 pm
Rustic Range Lubbock, TX
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Luggo1 »
Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:22 am
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The news article discusses the suit filed in Lubbock Federal court over 18-20 year olds being...
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On the other hand... Rustic Range strikes me as one of the better run and *safer* ranges that I have ever been to. And for $5 per hour, the price...
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Last post by J.R.@A&M
Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:30 pm
the shooters club in fortworth
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cheezit »
Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:16 pm
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spent 250 rounds there today (22 and 9mm). not a bad place. range is a little on the small side, and warm inside. guys in the shop were nice and...
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ya that is the one down side... the area is a little shady. But That was kinda my thought on it. Im thinking it may be the safist parking lot on the...
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Last post by cheezit
Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:05 pm
New range in Liberty hill
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PRO »
Tue Sep 14, 2010 3:58 pm
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I have just heard about this range on the radio and looked up their web site. Looks nice and with fall coming, I'm OK with outdoor ranges.
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I've been watching this for a while. I think myself and the wife will be there for grand opening. Looks like fun. :woohoo :anamatedbanana...
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Last post by eureka40
Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:11 pm
Had a good day at Elm Fork this afternoon
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The Annoyed Man »
Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:09 pm
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My son and I went to Elm Fork today and we shot carbines and pistols in the tactical bay for most of the afternoon. We brought along two friends of...
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Sounds like fun!
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Last post by Hoi Polloi
Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:20 pm
Rapid fire
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Fire1141 »
Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:48 pm
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Anyone know of a range that the wife and I can visit to rapid fire? Not crazy gangster shooting, just not the shoot....wait 5 seconds and shoot again.
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Visited psc today With a friend and it was awesome. We'll be joining as soon as we have time for the orientation. The best gun range ever.
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Last post by Fire1141
Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:34 pm
texas city range
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by alvins » Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:04 pm
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Kill this thread.
- Jim
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Last post by seamusTX
Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:49 pm
Top Gun Shooting Range
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USA1 »
Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:13 pm
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Just came back from Top Gun.
This was my first time shooting there and I was very impressed with the experience.
The pistol range is clean and the...
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That's funny I was there today too, picking up some .380 (by the way they have plenty of .380 Hydra Shock).
I also picked up an Inferno brand pen...
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Last post by mctowalot
Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:38 pm
ranges near Dripping Springs
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ghostrider »
Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:52 pm
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can anyone tell me what the closest outdoor range to Dripping Springs is?
thanks
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Yeah I think Lockhart is your closest bet. Or befriend someone with a lot of land :)
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Last post by chefkristian
Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:32 am
Range report -- Marksman 08/30/2010
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Kevinf2349 »
Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:22 pm
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It has been about a month or so since we (my good lady and I) went to the range (due mainly to family breavement) so we decided to head off to the...
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I shot at The Arms Room a couple of weeks ago and was impressed, never been to Marksman but the reports are all positive.
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Last post by bnc
Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:22 pm
Gun Club in Scottsdale, AZ
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justaute »
Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:52 pm
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Just want to share this gun club in AZ, which I have yet to have the privilege to visit. $30 monthly Standard Membership for this level of facility...
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We drove out to AZ last year and I brought my pistols specifically to stop at SGC to shoot. We stayed two nights in Scotsdale...and never made it to...
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Last post by Sasnakra
Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:12 pm
MN: Shooting ranges face "scrutiny" from neighbor complaints
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seamusTX »
Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:12 pm
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These lengthy articles in a Minnesota newspaper describe a situation that is happening nationwide: NIMBY types move into what was a rural area and...
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The world is way too full of the what's in it for me attitude. It makes me nauseous sometimes. If I see an old lady with a walker struggling to load...
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Last post by lonewolf
Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:29 pm
Good day at Winchester
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lonewolf »
Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:31 am
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Another good Day a the Range. Spent a couple of hours at Winchester on Saturday, not crowded, from noon til about 2. 250 rounds through little...
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The pistol range I was at was a little warm, but it was not too bad. Probably had a lot to do with the fact they weren't that busy....
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Last post by lonewolf
Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:09 am
My experience with Bailey's House of Guns
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NcongruNt »
Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:28 pm
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I happened to be in the Houston area this weekend for a crawfish boil with my girlfriend's family on Saturday, and figured some of us might want to...
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Let me state, not sure if I brought it up, when firing an AK, of any variant, no mags allowed. You must feed single bullets. I'm so glad I found PSC.
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Last post by lawrnk
Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:39 pm
Tejas Caballeros
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ghostrider »
Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:17 pm
anyone here a member of Tejas Caballeros? ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;)
I think its now my closest outdoor range and I want to...
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Last post by ghostrider
Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:17 pm
Visiting Plano, suggeted ranges open late nearby.
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TxDrifter »
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:32 am
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I am going to be in Plano next week for work and one of my colleagues that lives up there might want to try some of my handguns out since he is...
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Wed is Ladies Night. Should be a good mix of shooters. Hope you have a good time.
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Last post by gmckinl
Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:55 pm
Im Bored, Want to Go to the Range. Who Wants to Join
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Medic218 »
Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:08 pm
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its 2pm and I want to go to the range and get some practice in.
Anyone else want to go?
Im flexable as far as where. I'd like to do some pistol for...
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ok, tried to delete but couldnt figure out how.
goin to play golf.
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Last post by Medic218
Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:46 pm
League City reportedly tries to shut down range
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seamusTX »
Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:40 am
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According to the Galveston County Daily News, the League City council paid an attorney $6,000 to find ways to shut down a shooting range. The range...
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Hello all. New guy here.
It seems funny to me that the first post I see upon joining this site centers around a place that I have a significant...
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Last post by maxlib
Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:41 pm
New Austin-area Range?
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NcongruNt »
Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:12 pm
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So I've caught wind of a new Range near Austin opening up, Called Texas Shooting Range. Here is their list of features:
2 skeet fields
2 trap...
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Just tried it this morning. My quick review: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
Very impressive.
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Last post by A-R
Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:49 pm
Teach me about the Impact Zone
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WEC »
Wed Aug 11, 2010 4:10 pm
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Sorry if this has been answered before - I did a search and I couldn't get all of the answers I've been looking for. I've also been trying to contact...
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I'm not a member but do shoot there with a club once a month. There are about 7 to 8 bays with 1 bay being a big bay with lights that can handle...
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Last post by RedRaider
Fri Aug 13, 2010 5:30 pm
First visit to Bullet Trap in Plano. My Experiences
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shortysboy09 »
Mon May 10, 2010 9:57 am
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Just wanted to give a :thumbs2: to Bullet Trap in Plano.
By far the most informative and courteous range officers I have met/dealt with. Other...
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I've been going to the Bullet Trap for 10 years now. Taking the time to build a bit of a relationship with the folks there goes a long way towards...
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Last post by M8_Carry
Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:43 pm
Shooting Range near Frisco Texas?
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DeterminednTX »
Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:46 pm
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Is anyone aware of a shooting range near Frisco? I have visited the Bullet Trap in Plano numerous times and I have always found it to be a nice place...
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There is a private range on 54 acres just across the border from Collin county in Fannin county. It is just off of 121 on the way to Bonham. It is up...
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Last post by twier
Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:55 pm
No Alien Targets...
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Luggo1 »
Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:06 pm
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What is the purpose of this rule at many ranges? Setting aside something really weird or offensive on a paper target, what is the reason that most...
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Bullet path is the primary reason. Some ranges won't let you use any human looking targets for legal reasons as well. It varies from place to place....
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Last post by OldCannon
Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:28 am
Airsoft at PSC
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gwashorn »
Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:03 pm
I saw on our web site at the PSC range about adding in some airsoft gun activities. Any word on what is be proposed? I was hoping eventually some...
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Last post by gwashorn
Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:03 pm
Hill Country/Lakeway Ranges?
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eddieconcarne »
Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:45 pm
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Hi all. I am re-locating to the Steiner Ranch area of Austin (unincorporated Travis County just outside the city limit on the edge of Hill Country)....
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Welcome to the Austin area - I'm at the same end of town as you are and drive past Steiner Ranch during the week during my commute. (If you try...
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Last post by HankB
Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:53 pm
Tarrant Co Ranges-Need Help
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Medic218 »
Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:49 pm
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I recently found out one of my supervisors likes to plink from time to time.
He lives in Arlington and would like shoot in that area but I'm not...
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I only use Alpine, it's great, got about 25 100 yard slots, 6 50 yd, and then various pistol and .22 ranges. Really good. If you need someone to come...
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Last post by Pinkycatcher
Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:07 am
The Arms Room, League City
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Kevinf2349 »
Sat May 29, 2010 10:46 pm
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I noticed that the sign for the Arms Room has been erected on their new site (646 & I45). :hurry: :clapping:
Does anyone have any idea of when they...
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Number on my receipt from today is 832-226-5252 (I didn't buy anything exciting.) The new place is really nice and has lots of room... and they were...
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Last post by jacobsd8195
Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:50 pm
Houston - ASC or Bayou Rifles?
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llanite »
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:07 pm
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Hi everyone - I'm mostly a lurker just getting back into shooting after a long hiatus. Am looking for an outdoor range close (relatively close) to...
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The main reason for the post is that the Bayou Rifles range at Addicks dam and Eldrige has been closed now for two weekends because of high water. I...
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Last post by philip964
Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:01 am
Range Report 06/18/2010 - Texas City Gun Range
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Kevinf2349 »
Sat Jun 19, 2010 9:38 am
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Yesterday my wife and I took a couple of members from our church down to the gun range in Texas City. My wife and I haven't been there for a long...
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Minor ( additional ) info on the Texas City range.
They're closed on Mondays / Tuesdays to the public.
They allow any legal caliber firearm with...
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Last post by nehumanuscrede
Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:02 pm
APGTraining.com sold to City of Greenville
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597newbie »
Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:57 pm
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I dont know who would buy it or for what but I drive a long way to shoot there. Looks like it will stay a range. 50 cal, full auto, 300 yard steel...
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Thanks for the info skipper. I realize this is only training which is fine. As long as I don't have to fly across country (gets expensive) I just...
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Last post by Jeffersonian
Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:06 pm
Shiloh Indoor Shooting Range, Northwest Houston
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Rob65 »
Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:01 pm
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This may be redundant, but I just wanted to give a shout out to the guys (and girls) at Shiloh Shooting Range in Northwest Houston ().
I just...
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another successful trip to shiloh this past saturday. picked up 1k rounds of .223 from a fellow board member, brought the wife and my old man. the...
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Last post by pcernuch
Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:42 am
Best Shot Gun Range Friendswood grand opening
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silverbear »
Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:31 pm
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I've been shooting and attending instruction and drills organized by fm2 at Best Shot gun range for the last few weeks. The place has been under...
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Congrats to SIVERBEAR Gun Pong Champ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hurry: :cheers2:
We had a great time at the grand opening. The food was good, lots of fun...
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Last post by fm2
Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:27 am
Garland Public Shooting Range Stay Bullet
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tiger1873 »
Sat Jul 03, 2010 7:55 pm
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Big problems for the Garland Public Shooting Range. Looks like a stray bullet is being blamed comming from the range.
I am not sure I believe...
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One story says he was sitting on his tractor and the other says he was digging a hole. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; Same story or...
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Last post by Beware of Doug
Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:15 pm
Range Report 07/02/2010 - Marksman Indoor Range
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Kevinf2349 »
Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:04 pm
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My good lady and I decided to take a trip to the range today (as I got let out of work early for the holiday :anamatedbanana )
We had two...
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I was holding my breath reading this and let out a sigh of relief
to hear that the Bersa is finally running right.
I hope it ends up being just as...
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Last post by USA1
Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:40 pm
Tomball / Magnolia area range
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BradA »
Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:10 am
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My Dad and I are looking into opening an indoor range in the Tomball / Magnolia area, and would like some feedback from anyone, espically from those...
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I'd like to know also. :bigear:
How ever, since BradA has not visited this forum since Feb 12, 2010, we may never know. :cryin
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Last post by USA1
Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:29 pm
Range Report - Marksman, Houston...aka The Bersa returns!
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Kevinf2349 »
Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:03 pm
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We decided to make a range trip this evening having not been for a month or so :shock:
We decided on visiting Marksman (Nebraska and SH 3) in South...
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Dang ! That was quick !
Don't you normally go to the range on Fridays? It would be a good time to test it out. :mrgreen:
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Last post by USA1
Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:50 pm
friendswood range
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ericlw »
Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:52 pm
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the old rundown place on 2351 was boughtout and is being redone. they are open for business for all i can tell. they had some power issue when i went...
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Cool - hope to see you, fm2 and the rest of the gang there. :fire
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Last post by silverbear
Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:21 pm
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Last post by KinArlington
Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:01 am
Guest speakers at ARC
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O6nop »
Fri Jun 18, 2010 12:51 pm
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Not sure if this is the appropriate place, but I thought I'd mention, last night, the Austin Rifle Club had none other than Alice Tripp, TSRA's...
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Darfur.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:13 pm
Range on Hausman Rd / San Antonio
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DubiousDan »
Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:12 pm
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I think it's called San Antonio Hunting and Fishing Club. I drive by it frequently but it never seems to be open although there is a sign that...
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I saw this place too. Has anyone figured out their membership rules and fees yet?
thanks in advance,
-Jim
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Last post by jimm1909
Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:26 pm
Range Report - Stoeger Cougar
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cougartex »
Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:59 pm
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Stoeger Industries is a subsidiary of Beretta. The Stoeger Cougars are made in Turkey using the same machinery that Beretta used to make the original...
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I have owned a stoeger cougar 8000f 9mm for a few months now it has about 2,000rds through it and I can't think of a single issue!!! Great gun. I go...
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Last post by Matthew2000tx
Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:18 am
dallas pistol club
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pcernuch »
Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:16 am
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has anyone joined lately? i was told back in late 2009 i was 254 on the waitlist. i just sent an email to check progression. jsut wondering how long...
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i am 249 on the list, i guess its gonna be a while.
god bless.
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Last post by pcernuch
Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:44 am
Ranges that allow tannerite?
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stsai465 »
Sun May 02, 2010 2:03 am
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Are there any outdoor ranges in the D/FW area that allow the use of tannerite targets? A friend of mine is coming from out of town and told me he had...
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I'd also love to play with it if not verboten at my range, too.
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Last post by Mike1951
Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:32 pm
DFW Area range that rents the Glock 26
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baldeagle »
Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:10 am
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Does anyone know of a DFW range that rents Glock 26's? I have a friend coming into town for the fourth, and she is interested in possibly purchasing...
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Alpine is where I always go, I do believe they rent, I just never have rented with them because well I had my own! But I dig the range, outdoor (has...
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Last post by Pinkycatcher
Tue Jun 08, 2010 1:27 am
Duncanville Range
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scootergeek »
Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:22 pm
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Hey If you guy's want a non crowded relaxed place to shoot indoors throw some business to the guys at Bullseye in Duncanville on Cedar Ridge rd....
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Bump.
P.S. I recommend this indoor range as well. Range rules are more about common sense and of course, the rules of safety. Rapid fire is allowed...
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Last post by johnj5036
Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:10 am
PSC road construction
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glbedd53 »
Tue May 11, 2010 4:34 pm
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Anybody know the story on road construction at PSC and how long it will be out?
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Badger,
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Thanx,
TraCoun
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:01 pm
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