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    Austin-area Shooting Ranges, Clubs/Organizations, and Suppliers

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    RANGES

    Best of the West Shooting Sports*
    www.texasshootingrange.com
    (512) 355-3486 
    19500 W. SH 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642   Map
    Outdoor Range; Pistol Range, Rifle Range, Skeet & Trap, Tactical Bays; Classes and training (including CHL), Store
    PROS: Assigned a "bay" for your group; allowed to move around and use multiple targets and barriers, rapid fire, shoot from hip, etc.; excellent location for matches and classes; attracts big events and top-level competitions; friendly staff
    CONS: Better for experienced shooters since the group is responsible for their own safety; weather can be brutal.

    Eagle Peak Shooting Range*
    www.eaglepeakshootingrange.com
    (512) 267-1400 
    20026 Lindeman Ln, Leander, TX 78641   Map
    Outdoor Range; Pistol Range, Rifle Range, Shotgun Range; Store, Rentals
    PROS: Indoor range allows shooting in any weather.  Easy in, easy out; good rates; strict safety rules, good for new shooters
    CONS: Shooting limited (1 second between shots, no hip draw), pistol range gets crowded, safety very strict.

    Red's Indoor Range
    www.redsguns.com
    NORTH: (512) 251-1022; 1908 W Pecan St., Pflugerville, TX 78660   Map
    SOUTH: (512) 892-4867; 6200 W Hwy 290, Austin TX 78735   Map
    Indoor range with movable targets and electric carrier system 0-100 yds.; Pistol Lanes, Rifle Lanes 
    PROS: Range available in all weather conditions
    CONS: Small, Limited Lanes.

    Lone Star Gun Range
    www.lonestargunrange.com
    512) 801-2624
    3795 Dry Creek Rd, Lockhart, TX 78644   Map
    Pistol Range, Rifle Range, Trap Available; Training Classes, Store and Rentals
    PROS: All main shooting areas covered; okay for most weather
    CONS: Small, Limited Lanes.

    Austin Rifle Club
    www.austinrifleclub.org
    MAILING: P.O. Box 141399, Austin, TX 78714
    LOCATION: 16312 Littig Rd, Manor, TX 78653   Map
    Outdoor range available by Card Access by members, apply for membership online
    PROS: Large facility; Pistol Range, Rifle Range, Tactical Bays; Variety of ranges, most areas covered
    CONS: Club Membership Required

    Texas Star Shooting Range
    www.texasstarshootingrange.com
    (254) 813-5884
    860 County Rd 3384, Kempner, TX 76539   Map
    Tactical Bays for Pistol and Rifle 
    PROS: Class III License; Fully automatic gun rentals coming soon; Gun Sales and Rentals; training and CHL Classes available
    CONS: Full sun exposure

    Capitol City Trap & Skeet Club
    www.capitolclays.com
    (512) 272-4707
    8707 Lindell Ln, Austin, TX 78714   Map
    Sporting clays, skeet & trap. Memberships available. 
    PROS: Instruction available, favorable for corporate outings.
    CONS: Gun rentals not available.

     


    CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

    The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA)*
    Sport shooting organization using "real world" scenarios and practical concealed carry equipment. Competitions divided by gun type and shooter skill level. Scoring based the balance of time and accuracy to test the skill of the individual shooter.
    Website: www.idpa.com    Email: info@idpa.com
    Phone: (870) 545-3886    Fax: 870-545-3894
    Address: 2232 CR 719, Berryville, AR 72616

    Capitol Area Practical Shooters Club (CAPS Club)*
    Local Austin IDPA chapter with frequent creative competition matches. Very friendly and supportive organization; suitable for all shooter levels.
    Activities: IDPA Match at Best of the West 2nd Sunday monthly. IDPA Match at Austin Rifle Club 4th Saturday monthly. IDPA Match at Temple Gun Club 1st Sunday monthly. 
    Website: www.caps-club.org    Email: info@caps-chl.com
    Directors: John & Julianna Crowder
    Mailing Address: 202 Walton Way, Suite 192-161, Cedar Park, TX 78613

    A Girl & A Gun Club Women's Shooting League (AGAG)*
    Women’s shooting club intended for women to assist other women to become comfortable and excited about shooting. Very friendly and approachable group; safe and non-judgmental. AGAG began in Leander, TX and has opened many successful chapters across the country.
    Activities: Girls Night Out at Shady Oaks 2nd & 4th Mondays 5pm-7:45pm. Breakfast and Bullets at Best of the West 1st & 3rd Fridays 9am-11am.Shooting Range
    Website www.agirlandagunclub.com    Email: info@idpa.com
    Directors: Julianna Crowder, President/Founder; Renee Blaine, Vice President/Founder
    Mailing Address: 202 Walton Way, Suite 192-161, Cedar Park, TX 78613

    National Rifle Association (NRA)*
    America's leading defender of the Second Amendment rights and promoting activity in the shooting community.
    Website: www.nra.org
    Phone: (800) 672-3888
    Address: 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030


    SUPPLIERS

    Round 2 Brass & Reloading*
    Provides high quality manufactured ammo at affordable prices. Very reliable product. Very friendly staff.
    Website: www.round2brass.com    Email: admin@round2brass.com
    Phone:(512) 529-9440
    Address: Leander, TX

    GT Distributers*
    The "go to" store for all shooting gear including firearms, clothing, holsters, gun parts/accessories, ammo, etc. Specializes in law enforcement equipment. Don't miss their sales, particularly "Glocktoberfest."
    Website: www.gtdist.com   Email: txsales@gtdist.com
    Phone:(512) 451-8298 or (800) 252-8310
    Address: 2545 Brockton Dr. Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758   Map

    Legion Firearms*
    Local custom AR platform rifles and 1911 pistols. 
    Website: www.legionfirearms.com   Email: info@legionfirearms.com
    Phone: (855) 4LEGION
    Address: Leander, TX

    Texas Law Shield*
    Provides 24/7/365 emergency access to an attorney for firearm legal representation. Monthly fee covers attorney fees if ever needed. Multi-state coverage option available. 
    Website: www.uslawshield.com/texas
    Phone: (877) 448-6839
    Address: 1020 Bay Area Blvd Suite 200, Houston TX 77058 

    LaRue Tactical
    Custom locally made rifles. Also offers variety of accessories such as optics, mounts, and targets.
    Website: www.laruetactical.com
    Phone: 512-259-1585
    Address: 850 CR 177, Leander, TX 78641

    STI International
    High quality firearms for competitive, tactical, and personal protection use.
    Website: www.stiguns.com
    Phone: 512-819-0656
    Address: 114 Halmar Cove, Georgetown, TX 78628

    AR15 Targets
    Locally made functional, durable and cost effective steel targets for rifle and pistol.
    Website: www.ar15target.com
    Phone: 512-538-8512
    Address: 500 Brushy Creek Rd, Suite 400, Cedar Park, TX 78613

    Storied Firearms
    Antique, Collectable and Modern firearms, but carry firearms that have a documented family history…storied firearms.
    Website: www.storiedfirearms.com
    Phone: 512-394-0125
    Address: 9300 U.S. Hwy 290 West, Bldg. 2 (Southwest Austin) 

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