The Best Gun Ranges in Texas: A 2026 Guide by Metro
An in-depth, metro-by-metro guide to the best gun ranges in Texas in 2026, with the real offerings, training, and pricing at each.
Everything is bigger in Texas, and its shooting scene is no exception. With more gun ranges than any other state — 18 verified facilities across 14 cities in our directory and counting — Texas spoils shooters with choice. But "more" doesn't always mean "better," so we dug into the actual offerings at the state's standout ranges to find the ones genuinely worth the drive in 2026. From a 52,000-square-foot Austin megaplex with a martial-arts-style training system to Houston's "guntry club," here are the best gun ranges in Texas, broken down by metro. Austin: The Range at Austin The Range at Austin is, simply put, one of the most complete shooting facilities in the country. The 52,000-square-foot complex on South IH-35 packs in 24 lanes at 25 yards and five rare 100-yard lanes under one roof, accommodating everything from handguns and PCCs to shotguns, NFA items, binary triggers, and suppressors — no firearms license required, seven days a week. What truly sets it apart is the Shooting Dojo , a one-of-a-kind belt-ranking training system modeled after martial arts: shooters progress from White Belt through Black Belt via structured 60-minute daily classes, and the White Belt intro class is free for any skill level. Add Vegas-style machine gun packages (the Full Auto MP5 runs $135, a belt-fed package $225), bachelor and bachelorette experiences, a members-only Patriot Club lounge, and 50% off lanes for active-duty police, and you have Austin's premier entertainment-meets-training destination. International visitors are welcome with a passport. Best for: First-timers who want real, structured instruction; visitors chasing a machine gun experience; and serious shooters who want long-distance lanes and NFA-friendly rules in one place. Houston: Athena Gun Club Houston's Athena Gun Club pioneered the "guntry club" concept, and at 39,000+ square feet it's the city's largest indoor gun club. You'll find 26 lanes, 80+ rental firearms (including fully automatic …