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Range Report-First time handgun shooting
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T3hK1w1 »
Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:31 pm
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Well, some of you folks may have read the message I posted a few days ago regarding where to rent a Ruger revolver in Houston. Longtooth was one of...
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T3h, you definitely chose two good characters to meet at the range. I've learned a lot from both just reading on the forum.
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Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:47 am
Want to meet up at PSC or in the SE Houston/Galveston area?
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NcongruNt »
Sun May 27, 2007 10:30 pm
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Hey everyone. I'll be in Galveston for a wedding in June and wanted to see if I could get together with some of you fine folks for some shooting time...
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Sunday is committed to the girlfriend already, but I hear we'll see each other on Friday morning anyway. :) See you then!
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Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:32 pm
Nice outdoor range in the Red Oak Area?
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Mage34 »
Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:24 am
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I was wondering if anybody knows of a nice outdoor range in the south Dallas area near Red Oak?
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Thanks for the Info........
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Last post by Mage34
Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:47 pm
Ruger revolver rentals
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T3hK1w1 »
Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:31 pm
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Does anyone know of a shooting range in the NW houston area that has a ruger GP100 or SP101 I can rent? I am planning on buying on of these guns in a...
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Dont ice the cake too thick.
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Jun 13, 2007 8:44 am
Shooting Clubs or Groups in NE Houston?
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neal6325 »
Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:43 pm
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I recently purchased a Glock 19 at Sportsman's Outlet (before the fire) and was using the range there. I took their basic handgun class and was ready...
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Neal, It was great to meet you today. You did a great job of handling the gun safely and shooting along with the group. You are welcome anytime and I...
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Last post by SRVA
Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:49 pm
Extremely preliminary, input requested
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packina45 »
Fri May 25, 2007 2:58 am
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A very good friend and I are starting to explore the idea of building a new range/shooting facility in the Hood County (Granbury) area.
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Wow, be nice to have that kind of resources. Sorry to disappoint, but we aren't talking a multi-million dollar facility here, just a decent place to...
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Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:50 pm
Bass Pro in Grapevine
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tfrazier »
Tue May 08, 2007 9:36 pm
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Bass Pro in Grapevine has banned the use of silouette targets from its range. The store associate running the range counter told me it was due to a...
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I second that motion.
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Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:37 pm
Range or club close to Sealy?
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MBGuy »
Wed May 30, 2007 4:59 pm
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I just moved to Sealy a couple of years ago. I've always gone to ASC, but now it's about a 45 minute drive for me and it's getting crowded there as...
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Greetings--
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Last post by Piney
Wed May 30, 2007 11:20 pm
Shooting Range Etiquette
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Jason73 »
Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:26 pm
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If this happened to you how would you handle the situation?
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Very true. I shoot 98% indoor and love it when Mr. Macho comes in to shoot his .44 Magnum right next to me. Very good practice shooting under those...
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Mon May 28, 2007 10:04 pm
Bullet Trap - Plano
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BrassMonkey »
Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:43 pm
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Is it me, or are most of the experienced employees there really rude?
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I've been shooting at Bullet Trap for ten years or so. Sold and bought ~many~ guns there. Many of the guys are top notch. Some not so. People have...
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Last post by Photoman
Mon May 28, 2007 8:10 pm
Any MUST SEE ranges in San Antonio or Austin?
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propellerhead »
Wed May 23, 2007 6:47 pm
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I'm going down to San Antonio this weekend and will have time to make stops at some ranges. Any recommendations?
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Sorry for the delay. I've been off-line for the past few days (working is such an inconvenience!). I'll try and call them tomorrow for additional...
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Last post by mactex
Sun May 27, 2007 8:50 pm
Does this type of Range exist?
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Daltex1 »
Sat May 19, 2007 6:49 pm
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Is there a range that uses the type of real life scenarios like police officers use? (you know the bad guy holding woman hostage, baby stroller type...
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And Steve knows whereof he speaks! :grin:
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Last post by Skiprr
Sun May 20, 2007 11:26 am
A place to shoot?
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John 242 B »
Fri Dec 24, 2004 1:32 am
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Any decent places to shoot pistol or rifles around the Fort Hood or Killeen area?
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Old thread, new response. I shoot on Fort Hood at PK Range.. guns just have to be registered with the Provost Marshal's office. I only shoot pistols,...
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Last post by ForbidInjustice
Sun May 20, 2007 1:47 am
Public Shooting Range or Private Gun Club
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JRG »
Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:41 pm
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Do the private gun clubs have advantages over the public shooting ranges? I have only been to two different ranges, TargetMaster in Garland and...
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Yes, indeed.
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Last post by seamusTX
Sat May 19, 2007 9:16 pm
Ammo Dump Range?
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tomneal »
Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:51 pm
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Ammo Dump
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I agree with what has been said.
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Last post by Mike1951
Thu May 17, 2007 2:12 pm
Jacob's Plain Gun Club
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age_ranger »
Mon May 07, 2007 9:18 am
I had commented on this club in the State IDPA Match thread but thought it worthy of further recognition. I had the opportunity to get lost and wind...
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Last post by age_ranger
Mon May 07, 2007 9:18 am
Indoor Ranges Near Humble, TX
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neal6325 »
Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:44 pm
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I live in Humble and had been going to Sportsman's Outlet; Since their fire I have not heard as to whether they will reopen or not. Anyone suggest a...
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I have read some real stories on this site and others regarding the 59 Gun Range. Not sure if I want to park my car in that lot.
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Last post by neal6325
Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:01 pm
information on the Greenwood Gun Club
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lonestar2 »
Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:25 pm
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I'm looking for help on how to get in touch with someone at the Greenwood Gun Club about becoming a member. I've been calling the contact number that...
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All of us that shoot matches started somewhere.
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Last post by tomneal
Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:01 am
Need a place to shoot - ONCE Buffalo, Centerville area
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Mike1951 »
Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:20 pm
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Meeting another forum member later this week for a trade.
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Thanks, folks.
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Last post by Mike1951
Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:28 pm
Gainesville - Any ranges within 50 miles?
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Fibber Magee »
Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:40 am
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Just renewed my CHL over at Sherman (nice range, good people and sqeeky clean. But, strictly shooting lanes and your brass is gone as soon as it goes...
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Denton County Sports Association, Inc. in Denton is about an hour (45 miles) from Gainesville.
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Last post by Jason73
Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:23 pm
Need tips
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calvinbr »
Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:15 pm
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Looking into starting an indoor gun range in Mont Belvieu, Tx. Any helpfull tips from the good people in the forum?
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GOOD ventilation is key..
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Last post by ccoker
Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:02 pm
New outdoor Range in Austin Area!
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ctxpta »
Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:38 pm
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I want to let everyone know about the opening to the public of our range. We are 18 miles south of ABIA on HWY 183. We are also less than 30 miles...
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That rocks! :anamatedbanana Can I shoot my Garand with FMJ surplus? Please???? I promise to only hit the middle of the target :lol:
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Last post by AR Traveler
Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:27 pm
Eagle's Peak shooting range in Leander (near Austin)
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j1132s »
Fri Nov 03, 2006 4:09 pm
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First time shooting there. So I had to pay for a $10 ID card and go thru a 15 minute range safety lecture (basically the counter person reading the...
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I think that means no free spectators. You pay, you shoot (or not), but you don't 'hang out' with the shooters unless you are one (paid). And all...
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Last post by GrillKing
Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:25 pm
Rapid fire friendly gun ranges in Houston area?
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G17'ster »
Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:43 pm
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Hey guys,
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SSC down in the Friendswood area is in my opinion neutral about it...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:22 pm
Lunchtime shoot...Bailey's House of Guns...
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Apr 03, 2007 1:33 pm
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I work up near 288 and Holmes Rd. in Houston...
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I have shot 1000's of rounds at Bailey's but only at matches.
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Last post by tomneal
Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:59 pm
DFW Gun Range
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burrito »
Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:34 pm
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Just got back from shooting at the DFW gun range for the first time. It was nice. Clean show room and range. Nice staff as well. Gun prices were a...
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I may have met you. I was the training director up util I left last October. It was not fun when the roof collapsed last March.
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Last post by txinvestigator
Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:51 pm
Austin Rifle and Skeet range, anyone?
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j1132s »
Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:30 pm
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I'm planning to shoot there this weekend and wonder if anyone would like to join/meet up. The range has 7 yard and 15 yard pistol lines. Runs hot,...
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My CHL instructors always used this range through my original course and two recertifications, which spoke well for its convenience, at least. But I...
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Last post by jimmy
Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:33 pm
Front Sight rifle range
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jbirds1210 »
Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:32 am
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Sitting at work day dreaming about my experience at Front Sight. I thougth I would share a photo of one of their 100 yard ranges. Trust me....the...
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I agree with all of the above.....especially the last sentence. I learned a lot about trigger control during the few days I spent there....I am a bit...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:32 am
Fun for all
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longtooth »
Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:56 pm
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You long timers remember the time my cancer Dr. slapped me on the side & found my carry. New folks read Got Busted. Hilarious in the General CHL...
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Good job, LT. Glad to hear that the good doc was so understanding of your CHL and CCW at the time, keep working on him.
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Last post by JLaw
Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:23 pm
Bad Experience.
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HOSSISFREE »
Sun Mar 26, 2006 12:46 am
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I went to Thunder Gun Range for the first time today (Sat.) at around 3:30pm. With it being my first time there, I wanted to speak with someone about...
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I shot there once many years ago when 1314 FM was still lonely country road. There was nobody there that time, I think he s not making a lot of loyal...
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Last post by zigzag
Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:37 pm
Shooting ranges in Leon or Houston Counties (Centerville or
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Doug.38PR »
Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:33 pm
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Looking for a shooting range near Centerville or Crockett Texas. I know there is a range owned by Buffalo Sporting goods 15 miles north of...
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Doesn't really matter now. We are moving our crew to Buffalo in a week so we can go to Buffalo Sporting goods
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Last post by Doug.38PR
Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:35 pm
Shooting Ranges with Rentals near Nacogdoches
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remington79 »
Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:04 am
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Hi everyone, I'm wondering where the closest shooting range that has a decent amount of rentals is located. I'm in Nacogdoches and I'm pretty sure...
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Yeah, the P-01 is a decocker, it is an excellent size overall...and CZ' s are well made. What bumped it off the list for now was the really stiff...
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Last post by flintknapper
Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:37 pm
info on galveston shooting range (club?)
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by ru934 » Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:42 pm
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i use to live in the kampeeche(sp?) cove appt's in galv. and right down the road close to the airport(small municiple a/p i guess) was a large area...
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Thanks. Look for a tall, skinny guy with a pony tail, and a petite redhead. .
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:36 pm
Gun range in distance of Mesquite
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jbirds1210 »
Thu Jan 26, 2006 11:26 am
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For those that are going to attend the TSRA show this year.....I found this shooting range on the net...If anyone has any feedback about this range,...
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I live less than two miles from this place and go there occassionally. Everything said here is true, the people there could truly care less about...
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Last post by texasmcse
Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:30 pm
Bass Pro
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Rex B »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:40 pm
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Are you folks aware of the range at Bass Pro in Grapevine?
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If you bring your deer rifle in to have a scope mounted, or something like that, they want you to check it so they can inspect it and put a lock on...
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Last post by KRM45
Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:25 pm
League City, TX
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Mancunian »
Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:59 am
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I don't mean to offend anyone here but I have to tell you about this range. I have only been to it twice. I will probably not be going back. Well,...
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The Clear Creek Gun Range (The one between League city & Dickinson) was (about 20 + years ago ) a pretty nice range. It had trap & skeet plus a...
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Last post by xring
Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:05 am
Elm Fork IDPA match this Saturday
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age_ranger »
Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:40 pm
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Anyone planning on attending? Weather looks a little cool, but manageable. I'm thinking of heading out.......gettin' a bit rusty.
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It did manage to warm up slightly around noon. Still a bit chilly, though. It was great meeting you. (great guy, folks) It was a relatively small...
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Last post by age_ranger
Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:06 am
A Rock Quary you can shoot at in Mckinney?
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Witness P »
Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:06 pm
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A rock quarry in Mckinney where you can just go out and shoot? I thought to my self this is insane after I was told this by a police officer. He gave...
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Unlocked for temporary post with Mr. Cotton's permisson. I received the following PM from Age Ranger and I thought it should be posted just in case....
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Last post by carlson1
Thu Dec 07, 2006 11:07 pm
Looking for a Range that does IDPA.....
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Jim101 »
Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:56 pm
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This is for a friend who's son is going into the Army in Jan. and then become a Ranger....
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You might try Steve Moses or Hany Mahmoud here
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Last post by fm2
Thu Dec 07, 2006 5:03 pm
Rental Guns
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JLaw »
Fri Aug 19, 2005 6:22 am
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Are there any ranges in the North Houston/Spring/Conroe area that offer a LARGE selection of handguns for rent? I hear about these ranges in other...
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I recommend Champion Firearms in College Station as well. Enjoyed renting from their fine selection until I finally committed to one.
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Last post by McKnife
Sun Dec 03, 2006 4:06 pm
My own land?
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zeroskillz »
Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:56 pm
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Can anyone tell me how much land I need to be able to shoot whatever I want an not get in trouble? Is there anywhere to look for information about Tx...
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From the last legislative session:
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Last post by racer32
Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:22 pm
Range in Katy?
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sphpkr »
Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:56 pm
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I've been hearing rumors about a range in the Katy area. I've been to American Shooting Centers and out to the Impact Zone near Monaville. Is there...
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Thanks!
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Last post by sphpkr
Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:03 am
Ranges around Granbury?
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MrDrummy »
Fri Nov 24, 2006 11:19 pm
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Hey everyone!
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turns up about 20 places within an hour's drive, including the one that RKirby mentioned.
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Last post by seamusTX
Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:59 am
Going to make my own...
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stevie_d_64 »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:06 pm
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Of course it'll take a little time, and it'll be a private facility...
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Here's a little info that might help. Texas Parks and wildlife has a grant program.
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Last post by Roger Howard
Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:50 pm
Tomball Gun Club
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JLaw »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:04 am
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Anyone here know anything about the Tomball Gun Club? Can't seem to find anything more than a PO box using an internet search.
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Tomball Gun Club is a small shooting range just North of Tomball. The range is just off Zion Rd.
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Last post by tomneal
Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:57 pm
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Last post by j1132s
Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:55 pm
membership clubs close to waxahachie?
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sjones »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:10 am
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as the title says,thats what I'm looking for,within 20 t0 30 miles of home,all venues of shooting,reasonable costs. thanks sj
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turns up quite a few results.
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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:15 am
ARLINGTON SPORTSMAN CLUB ?
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sjones »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:01 pm
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Anyone in the Waxahachie or south dallas,fort worth area that is a member of this club? I drove out there today,no one there,tried to call them,no...
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You may also want to try out Johnson County Shooting Sports Association in Alvarado.
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Last post by jrosto
Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:48 pm
Garland Public Range
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The Marshal »
Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:58 pm
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Going this afternoon, shooting pistolas and possibly the shotgun at some clay birdies..... 2pmish or so...
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Me too
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Last post by Commander
Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:27 pm
Texas Tactical between Austin and SanAntonio
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O6nop »
Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:03 pm
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Looks like this range is closing down. A range popular for local IPSC, IDPA matches is facing legal problems. The closure is being initiated by Hays...
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I talked to a guy (Richard I guess) a couple of weeks ago on the phone. The range is open and he said to call before going out there. This range is...
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Last post by stash
Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:37 am
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