Shooting ranges?

[TexasBrandon]

I'm here till March on business and wanted to go shooting. I looked on google and the only place I found is a 60 dollar annual fee which I won't benefit from. Is there anywhere to shoot pistol that doesn't require a membership? The only membership I have is a range in central texas near my home.

 

[Dawico]

I would ask around at the local gun shops. If people locally know, that is where to find them.

Either that or just shoot from this side across the Rio Grande. Mexico makes a great backstop. If anyone tries to cross and come after you, just call Immigration.

Wait, maybe don't do that, They have alot of guns over there, and they have better access to the really good ones.

 

[TexasBrandon]

If I had my guns from the house I could easily army my own militia for a raiding party....nvm

 

[cazador1022]

depends on which side of town you are staying in. I agree with MX beign and awesome backstop, however you might want to go shoot out at the kaliche pits, its off of hwy 9 and artcraft.

 

[dean]

If you dont have your Texas CHL yet, you can attend one of my classes and go out to the range with us. We go out to an area in the desert that's a shooting area. Its out toward the Red Sands area. Theres also an area in the Anthony Gap.

 

[TexasBrandon]

Thanks. Have had my CHL for awhile now, guess I will check out the pits if it isn't to far. I'm next to Patriot freeway (52) near the Cassidy gate and Chaffee gate.

 

[Chrs2fer23]

Fort Bliss Rod and Gun will let you pay per session with no annual membership required. look them up online for directions.

I also go out to the desert. There is an area out here on the Westside of town. I'll be going out there this afternoon to try out some new steel targets and a new G21 I just got.

 

[TexasBrandon]

Yeah I was wondering about Bliss. I am a contractor so I don't know all the rules for this particular military installation. I know Ft. Hood I can register my weapon and go shoot at their club.

 

[Chrs2fer23]

You don't actually enter fort bliss to get to the range....it is in Northeast El Paso out off of Loop 375 ( probably about 15-20 minutes from where I think you said you were ). The website has a map....real easy to find. Since you don't actually enter Fort Bliss...you don't have to worry about your fire arms on a military base.

 

[TexasBrandon]

I will look into that then. I'm hoping I can find a 1911 to my liking at the nearby gun stores.

 

[Chrs2fer23]

I will look into that then. I'm hoping I can find a 1911 to my liking at the nearby gun stores.

Stores here are really high-priced. i buy all mine online. Get much cheaper prices. There is a gun shop on Mesa called Collectors Gun exchange. He is high also, but has alot of 1911's, or he did last time I was in there about a year ago. Hope you find something cool...

 

[TexasBrandon]

I picked up a Taurus 1911 for the first 1911 I will ever own now. Bought it at the Academy down near the Sunland Park mall. Now all I need is either a range buddy or alot of ammo to go to the range with and play some.

 

[Chrs2fer23]

I picked up a Taurus 1911 for the first 1911 I will ever own now. Bought it at the Academy down near the Sunland Park mall. Now all I need is either a range buddy or alot of ammo to go to the range with and play some.

too funny....I just sold a Taurus PT1911 that I had been trying to sell for months. Finally sold it about 2 weeks ago and now have a Glock Gen 4 G21. Have yet to shoot it. Was going to go shhot it Friday, but kiddo didnt want to go. In Tuscon for the weekend. Need to also go shhot this week. Maybe we can go one day this week.

 

[TexasBrandon]

Yeah, preferably a weekend. My current work is heavily loaded down right now and I get off at 5pm and it's almost to dark to shoot anything at that point but I do think I have friday and monday off as well. I will have to see what's going on. I definitely plan on going Saturday or Sunday for sure, I need to head to walmart and buy about 250 rounds.

 

[EODbusch]

Fort Bliss Rod and Gun will let you pay per session with no annual membership required. look them up online for directions.

I also go out to the desert. There is an area out here on the Westside of town. I'll be going out there this afternoon to try out some new steel targets and a new G21 I just got.

+1

Was there last winter doing contract work and the Rod and Gun club is open to all. Very nice place with a lot of ranges.

 

[TexasBrandon]

Yeah, a few of my co-workers want to go out with me since they don't live in Texas and can't buy a gun here. We are all contractors so you know how that goes. Galavanting around the country and all.

 

[TexasBrandon]

Well I went to the Bliss rod and gun club today and that place is pretty amazing. I haven't had a range I can drive up to in a long time and I enjoyed that place. I definitely will be visiting as often as I can.