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Austin-area Shooting Ranges, Clubs/Organizations, and Suppliers
March 1, 2014
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)


