Shooting ranges (San Antonio, New Braunfels, Kerrville: sales, rental, camp)

[MasterKenobi]

Hi y'all!

I just purchased my first handgun that I've been dying to try out. Can any of you recommend a good shooting range in the SA area?
I've tried Google search but the websites don't tell me much about pricing or whether you have to get a membership or if you can go anytime without one.
Personal experiences would be great. Thanks a lot in advance!

[IonRedline08]

I've got some target practice for you over here on Marbach.....

[CL78248]

Originally Posted by MasterKenobi

Hi y'all!

I just purchased my first handgun that I've been dying to try out. Can any of you recommend a good shooting range in the SA area?
I've tried Google search but the websites don't tell me much about pricing or whether you have to get a membership or if you can go anytime without one.
Personal experiences would be great. Thanks a lot in advance!

Cedar Ridge in Bulverde is very reasonable.

[majormadmax]

The Bullethole off of 90 West (take Grosenbacher past 1604, their address is 2715 Grosenbacher Rd.) is a good place to shoot. They've got pistol ranges of 7-15-25 yards. It's only something like $7 to shoot, but you have to pay an extra $2 or so the first time to get a card. It is one of the most reasonable places to shoot, we go there all the time. It's open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

If you are a first time handgun owner and would like someone to go out with you to show you how to safely handle the weapon, DM me and maybe we can set up a time to meet out there. I am a strong advocate of firearm safety, and have had lots of safety training in the military!

So, what'd ya buy?

Cheers! M2

[majormadmax]

Found a list I had, not sure how old or accurate it is...

San Antonio - A Place to Shoot, 13250 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221.
Phone: 210-628-1888
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (3 - 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25 - 200 yds), Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public

San Antonio - Bracken Rifle and Pistol Range, 19140 Marbach Lane, San Antonio, TX 78266.
Phone: 210-651-9009
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (3.5.7.15 & 25 yds), Outdoor Rifle (50 & 100 yds), Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Skeet
Range Access: Public

San Antonio - Bullet Hole Shooting Range, 2715 Grosenbacher Rd., San Antonio, TX 78245.
Phone: 210-679-6781
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7 - 15 - 25 - 50 Yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 - 200 - 300 Yds), Muzzleloading, Sporting Clays, Archery, Airgun
Range Access: Public
Email: Rangemaster@bullethole.com

San Antonio - Bullet Hole Shooting Range, 2715 Grosenbacher Rd, San Antonio, TX 78245.
Phone: 210-679-6781
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (7yds, 15yds, 25yds), Outdoor Rifle (50yds, 100yds, 200yds, 30), Rifle Silhouette, Pistol Silhouette, Muzzleloading, Airgun
Hours of Operation: 10am-8pm 7 days
Range Access: Public
Web Site: Bullet Hole Shooting Range - San Antonio, Texas
Email: oo_michele_oo@sbcglobal.net

San Antonio - Central Catholic H.S., 1403 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78215.
Phone: 210-225-6794x2
Facilities include: Indoor Rifle (10 meters), Archery
Range Access: Private

San Antonio - National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Rd., San Antonio, TX 78253.
Phone: 210-688-3371
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (50 yds.), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds.), Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Private

San Antonio - San Antonio Gun Club Inc., P.O.Box 6966, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Phone: 210-828-9860
Facilities include: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Range Access: Public

San Antonio - San Antonio Rifle and Pistol Club - Camp Bullis, Camp Bullis, San Antonio, TX 78257.
Phone: 210-829-1906
Facilities include: Outdoor Pistol (25 & 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (25 to 1000 Yds), Muzzleloading
Range Access: Private
Email: shotgunslade@aol.com

Cheers! M2

[gwrober]

Originally Posted by majormadmax

The Bullethole off of 90 West (take Grosenbacher past 1604, their address is 2715 Grosenbacher Rd.) is a good place to shoot. They've got pistol ranges of 7-15-25 yards. It's only something like $7 to shoot, but you have to pay an extra $2 or so the first time to get a card. It is one of the most reasonable places to shoot, we go there all the time. It's open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

If you are a first time handgun owner and would like someone to go out with you to show you how to safely handle the weapon, DM me and maybe we can set up a time to meet out there. I am a strong advocate of firearm safety, and have had lots of safety training in the military!

So, what'd ya buy?

Cheers! M2

Bullethole is great. Nice list, MMM!!

[Paka]

I 3rd the bullet hole...and they have LADIES night on Tuesdays, where weapons rental is 1/2 off (if you need/want to rent one) and ladies shoot FREE! 6-8pm for the special

[TXtrkgrl]

I recommend the Bullet Hole too

Although, I just shoot in my back yard .

[majormadmax]

Just an addendum, I do not think the San Antonio Rifle and Pistol Club shoots at Camp Bullis anymore since the increased security level at military bases has restricted the ability of non-military personnel to get on said locations.

Additionally, there is an indoor range on Bandera Road called Texas Thunder; it is the only indoor range that I know of but is very expensive.

A probably more accurate list of ranges can be had from the online Yellow Pages, that site gave the following locations:

A Place To Shoot - 13250 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221, (210) 628-1888

Blackhawk Shooting Range - 12135 Jarratt, San Antonio, TX 78201, (210) 622-5405

Bracken Rifle & Pistol Range - 19280 Marbach Ln, San Antonio, TX 78266, (210) 651-9009

Bullet Hole Shooting Range - 2715 Grosenbacher Rd, San Antonio, TX 7824, (210) 679-6781

Gun Training San Antonio - 8181 Tezel Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250, (210) 842-1639

R & R Trap Sales and Service - 8611 Geronimo Dr. San Antonio, TX 78254, (210) 688-3165

San Antonio Gun Club - 928 Contour Dr, San Antonio, TX 78212, (210) 828-9860

Texas Thunder Range - 7128 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238, (210) 509-2273

Blackhawk Shooting Range - 12135 Jarratt Rd, Atascosa, TX 78002, (210) 622-5405

Bexar Community Shooting Range - 15391 Bexar Bowling, Marion, TX 78124, (830) 914-2182

Cedar Ridge Range - 7110 Fm 1863, Bulverde, TX 78163, (830) 980-4424

Dietz Gun Shop & Range - 421 Range Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132, (830) 885-4662

Bandera Gun Club - 809 Fm 1077, Bandera, TX 78003, (830) 796-4610

Clements J M - 809 Fm 1077, Bandera, TX 78003, (830) 796-4610

Hill Country Shooting Sports Center - 1886 Cypress Creek Rd. Kerrville, TX 78028, (830) 995-5118

Sharpshooter - 900 County Road 243. Floresville, TX 78114, (830) 779-3106

I've shot at the Bullethole, Blackhawk and Bracken; and as I said my recommendation would be the Bullethole for simple range shooting. It is inexpensive and an easy place to shoot.

Also, there are two organizations that hold practical shooting matches in our area, River City Shooters down at Blackhawk and Texas Tactical up at Cedar Ridge. I've shot with River Shooters and quite enjoyed it, and I have heard similar reports from friends who have done the same with Texas Tactical. Whereas these are competitive matches, they are also a great way to practice shooting in a more realistic environment than standing at a table and punching holes in paper targets. Once you are more comfortable with your new weapon, I would highly recommend participating in one of these events as it will give you a better idea of how to use it in a more realistic environment. Plus, they are simply a lot more fun than just shooting at the range! The people that ran these events are very welcoming to first-timers and people new to shooting, about the only thing they are strict about is range safety (as it should be) but beyond that everyone is willing to help new shooters.

I think we've talk about this before, but maybe it is time for a CD-SA day at the range?

Cheers! M2

[gwrober]

Originally Posted by TXtrkgrl

I recommend the Bullet Hole too

Although, I just shoot in my back yard .

My old boss used to tell us to come out to his place in Boerne and shoot all the cactus for him.