DFW Gun Range and Academy is a public indoor shooting range, training center and retail firearms store at 1607 W Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, Texas. It is locally owned and veteran owned and operated. The range was recently renovated with fresh-air ventilation, a front lobby and two themed briefing rooms for its Jungle Ranger and Texas Ranger Experiences.
The indoor range has 17 electronic shooting lanes certified by the Department of Public Safety, with shooting distances from 3 to 20 yards. The range is environmentally controlled and accepts most caliber weapons, including rifles. Range Safety Officers are on the range with guests at all times, and closed-circuit security cameras are monitored and recorded. Handguns, shotguns and rifles are allowed. Customers may bring their own firearms (no black powder) or rent from a large selection of handguns, rifles, shotguns, submachine guns and suppressed guns.
The facility includes a 2,000 square foot training gymnasium and four classrooms with TVs, video players, white boards and large LCD televisions. The Academy offers intro and pro training courses, CHL and self-defense classes taught on weeknights and weekends, and guided Ranger Experiences for first-time shooters. Group events include bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate events and team-building events, with private briefing rooms, range orientation and firearm training.
The retail area sells guns, accessories, ammunition (including Cor-Bon, Speer Gold Dot, Federal, Hornady and Winchester in select calibers) and tactical gear. The range accepts inbound FFL transfers, special-orders firearms, and does in-house cleaning and light gunsmithing, with an outside gunsmith on site for advanced work. International visitors under the Visa Waiver Program may shoot and rent firearms. Discounts on range time are offered to certified law enforcement and active-duty military.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Training / Classes
Lanes / positions: 17
Distances: Indoor: 17 lanes, shooting distances from 3 to 20 yards. Texas Ranger Experience: 3 AccuShoot-equipped lanes.
Access: Open to the public
Minimum age: 6 (minors must be supervised)
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Private lane / facility rental
Credentials
Affiliations: Veteran-owned and locally owned
Awards: Listed as "The Best Place To Have A Bachelorette Party in Dallas" in the 2012 Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" issue
Services, training & programs
17-lane indoor range, 3 to 20 yards, DPS-certified electronic lanes
Handgun, rifle and shotgun shooting
Basic handgun rentals ($15) in 9mm, .45, .380, .40, 5.7 and .22
Premium handgun rentals ($25) including H&K, Sig, Ruger, Springfield, Walther and 1911s
Eye and ear protection rental: Varies — Required for anyone entering the range; price not published
Additional guest (Basic member): $130 — Per the Basic Membership terms
Additional guest (Premium member): $240 — Per the Premium Membership terms
Additional Texas Ranger Experience chapter: $10 — Per person, per additional chapter (Bank Robbery, Stagecoach Rescue, Ambush at Devil's Pass, The Bridge, The Final Showdown)
Inbound FFL transfer: $55 — Per firearm upon delivery
Intro Training: See website — Introductory courses; details and prices not published in the text provided
Pro Training: See website — Advanced courses; details and prices not published in the text provided
CHL and self-defense classes: See class calendar — Taught on weeknights and weekends
Packages & experiences
Texas Ranger Experience: Contact for pricing — Old West saloon briefing with pistol and lever-action rifle instruction, then live fire on three AccuShoot lanes with Chapter 1: Deputy Training and Chapter 2: Trouble in Town.
Ranger Experience (private VIP): Contact for pricing — For first-time shooters; one-on-one instructor, black-light zombie targets.
Group Events: Contact for pricing — Bachelor/bachelorette, corporate, birthday, parties, team building. Quote via events@dfwgun.com.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and July 4th. Law enforcement and active-duty military receive a discount on range time. All members receive a discount for annual renewal. Returns within 30 days on eligible retail items; firearms and serialized items cannot be returned.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Government-issued photo ID. International visitors need a valid passport and proof of Visa Waiver Program participation (or a valid Non-Immigrant Visa and hunting permit).
Ammo policy: Only range ammo may be used in rental guns. Own ammo allowed in own guns. Armor-piercing, tracer and incendiary ammo prohibited. No black powder. Lead .177 pellets allowed; steel pellets and BBs not allowed. Personal targets must be at least 24" x 45".
Age policy: Open to the general public. Must be 18+, or accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 21. Children 6 and older are welcome with a parent or legal guardian. Anyone under 18 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Handgun ammo is restricted to those 21 or older. Everyone 18+ must present government-issued photo ID to go on the range.
Rental requirements: Rental guns are for use on the range only and cannot be taken home. Must buy range ammo for rentals. Government-issued photo ID required. Eye and ear protection required for anyone in the range.
First-timer tips: No permit or license needed and no reservation necessary; walk-ins are taken. The Ranger Experience is designed for first-time shooters, with an instructor by your side. Draw from a holster only in a safe, controlled manner; shooting two guns at once is not allowed; one-handed shooting is allowed if controlled. Photography is limited to your own party and display firearms.
Hours
Monday: 1pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 1pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 8pm
Thursday: 1pm - 8pm
Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Saturday: 11am - 8pm
Sunday: 11am - 8pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Monday through Friday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and July 4th.
Where is DFW Gun Range located?
1607 W Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75235. Phone (214) 630-4866.
How much does it cost to shoot?
The non-member range fee is $30 per shooter. Basic members get 50% off and Premium members shoot free. Handgun rentals are $15 (basic) or $25 (premium).
Do I need a permit or license to shoot?
No. The range is open to the general public. You must be 18 or older or accompanied by a parent or guardian at least 21, and show government-issued photo ID if 18+.
What is the age policy?
Children 6 and older are welcome with a parent or legal guardian. Anyone under 18 must be supervised at all times. Handgun ammo is restricted to those 21+.
What memberships are offered?
Basic (1 year, $360): 50% off range fee, 3 guest passes, 15 free targets. Premium (1 year, $720): free range fee, 5 guest passes, 30 free targets. Targets are limited to 3 per visit.
Can I rent guns?
Yes. Handguns, rifles, shotguns, submachine guns and suppressed guns are available. Only range ammo may be used in rentals, and rentals cannot be taken home.
Can I bring my own guns and ammo?
Yes, except black powder firearms. Armor-piercing, tracer and incendiary ammo is prohibited. You must buy range ammo to shoot in rental guns.
Are eye and ear protection required?
Yes, for anyone going into the range. Both are available to rent.
Can non-U.S. citizens shoot here?
Yes. Visa Waiver Program visitors from listed countries with a valid passport and proof of participation may shoot and rent. Others need a valid Non-Immigrant Visa and a hunting permit.
Is there something for first-time shooters?
Yes. The Ranger Experience is for first-time shooters and those nervous around firearms, with one-on-one instruction. Intro training and CHL/self-defense classes are also offered.
Do you host group events?
Yes: bachelor/bachelorette, birthday, corporate and team-building events with private briefing rooms and staff throughout. Email events@dfwgun.com for a quote.
Do you do FFL transfers?
Yes, $55 per firearm. The recipient must be of legal age with a Texas driver's license or ID showing current address and pass a background check. Call before shipping.
Are there law enforcement or military discounts?
Yes, range time is discounted for certified law enforcement and active-duty military.