TargetMasters or Garland Public Shooting range

Wildscar · #1

Been thinking about going to rent a gun or two to get a feel for what I would like to get for myself. Since the last time I was a range was back in high school at the campus ROTC rifle range. I was wondering. Which place would be a better experience for my first Pubic range experience? I know gun safety but I am unfamiliar with range etiquette. Any advice would be helpful.

nitrogen · #2

I'd actually suggest you check out The Bullet Trap, in Plano.
They have an excellent selection of guns to rent, and have better customer service than Targetmasters. GPSR is okay, but I think if you're looking at guns to rent, Bullet Trap is the best in the area in my opinion.

I'd be happy to go with ya if you'd like; I can always use an excuse to shoot!

hi-power · #3

Excellent suggestion nitrogen!

I've only been there once, but the range officers are very watchful and I'm sure if you asked them to, they'd be glad to walk you through a nice, safe shooting experience.

(During my only shooting session there, my glasses fogged up so I took them off to let them get some air. I took one shot and got a tap on the shoulder. Yep, it was the range officer reminding me that I needed to wear eye protection.)

Wildscar · #4

thanks for the suggestion. Ill look them up for prices and what not. Ill let yall know which on eI decide on and when I decide ill be going.

XoZe · #5

nitrogen wrote:I'd actually suggest you check out The Bullet Trap, in Plano.
They have an excellent selection of guns to rent, and have better customer service than Targetmasters. GPSR is okay, but I think if you're looking at guns to rent, Bullet Trap is the best in the area in my opinion.

I'd be happy to go with ya if you'd like; I can always use an excuse to shoot!

x2...I am a member there and really enjoy the atmosphere there. & it doesn't get too crowded, I've never had to wait!

Skipper5 · #6

Member @ Targetmaster in Garland...nice family owned and operated. Plenty of rental guns and good selection of new and 'previously used' handguns..both SA and NSA. Bought my 239 and wifes Lady Smith .38 spl there....

Be safe and shoot well.

jclif1995 · #7

I second Bullet Trap. I've been shooting there for several years and everyone knows me. I'll rent guns from time to time and the range officer will walk me through the gun if it is not one I've fired before. Now that is service!

txinvestigator · #8

I was at Bullet Trap Monday for the first time in YEARS. It was a pleasurable expereince, and I like the range.

Wildscar · #9

I think I will make my next range trip at this location. Its twice as far as TargetMasters. If its as good as yall say it is then It will probably be worth it.

pbandjelly · #10

Went to the 'Trap on Saturday (my b-day party. yes, I turned 12).
Man, we had a blast! (Pun intended)
I'm thinking of getting a membership there, as I want to go shooting more often, and $28 a pop is a bit to slap down, everytime I go (it's my ol' lady and I).
couple other places I want to check out first, though.

JRG · #11

Is it $28 to shoot ONCE?????? That's too rich for my blood.

How much is the membership?

JRG

txinvestigator · #12

JRG wrote:Is it $28 to shoot ONCE?????? That's too rich for my blood.

How much is the membership?

JRG

That was two shooters.

Wildscar · #13

Co-worker and I went by Bullet Trap today after installing some equipment in an office building near by. All I can say is I wish I had brought my gun with me. Would have been nice to check out the range. But we did get a chance to look around and handle a few different handguns. I think my co-worker is settling in a couple different ones. Nice store. The guy that was helpin us out was pretty cool. Was a good experience.

QB · #14

I was a member of Bullet Trap for years. There used to be a couple of arrogant employees but the others were nice. For some reason I tired of Bullet Trap and joined DFW Gun Club last year. I renewed my CHL at Targetmasters and although the instructor was poor, I liked the range and owners/employees. So this year I joined Targetmasters and really like them so far. All three ranges are about the same distance from where I live so location was not an issue.

age_ranger · #15

Lately I've been going out to Garland Public range because they'll let me set up my chrony. Can't do that at any of the indoor ranges that I know of. I'm still a member of Bullet Trap. Expires end of this month, so I'm not sure if I'll renew or not. They did me wrong on a few things, but that's another story.