Bayou Rifles Inc. is a private, members-only shooting club established in 1936 by a group of shooters who met on the banks of Buffalo Bayou. Its Juliff Range, also called the George R. Huffman Memorial Range, is at 1803 County Road 57 (also signed as Cedar Rapids Pkwy) in Rosharon, Texas, about 25 miles south of Houston. The club acquired the original 20 acres from the Huffman family in 1948. The property had been a National Guard training facility. Over the following decades the club added land to build an NRA-approved 300, 600 and 1,000 yard range.
Juliff has five pistol bays (A through E) with distances up to 15 yards, built mainly for stand-up pistol shooting. Carbine-style rifles chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP are allowed in the pistol bays, but .223, .308 and other rifle cartridges are not. A 25/50 yard range has a covered firing line with wooden benches for benchrest, standing or prone, and is designed for pistols and rifles (rimfire, centerfire and black powder). The 100 yard range has concrete benches for prone and benchrest shooting and is designed for rifles. The 200/300 High Power range has an open 200 yard line and a covered 300 yard line, with cantilevered target frames behind a pit berm, and is designed for centerfire rifle, mostly shot prone. The club also has a 1,000 yard range, which it describes as the only one of its kind in the area, and a 600 yard line.
Bayou Rifles is a CMP club and runs NRA-approved competitions. High power matches at Juliff include 1,000 yard long range (usually the first Sunday), across-the-course (usually the second Sunday), and 300 or 600 yard mid range (usually the third Sunday), in F-Open, F-TR, Palma, Any-Rifle and Service Rifle categories. The club also holds Garand, Springfield, vintage and modern military rifle matches, and Steel Fun Shoots based on Steel Challenge and USPSA. Most of these competitions are open to the public. The club also operates the Addicks Range at 1300 North Eldridge Parkway in Houston. It has smallbore, bullseye pistol, short-range pistol and 40 to 100 meter metallic silhouette ranges, and is open only when a Range Safety Officer is on duty. The Addicks Range is known for NRA-approved silhouette, smallbore and bullseye pistol programs, and Plinkathon is shot there monthly.
Ranges are open to members and member guests only, and there is no day-use shooting for the general public. Membership is by waitlist. Applicants must attend a New Member Orientation, pass a range rules quiz, clear a background check and be approved by the Board of Directors. Yearly dues are $225, plus a $275 initiation fee for new members. The club does not rent firearms and does not rent its ranges for private events such as bachelor parties.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Long Range / Precision
Distances: Pistol bays A-E: up to 15 yards. 25/50 Yard Range: targets at 25 and 50 yards. 100 Yard Range: 100 yards. 200/300 High Power Range: open 200 yard line and covered 300 yard line. Additional 600 and 1,000 yard high power range (23 firing points at 200, 300, 600 and 1,000 yards).
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Hosts competitions
Members-only access to the Juliff Range (George R. Huffman Memorial Range) and the Addicks Range
Pistol Bays A-E at Juliff, up to 15 yards, stand-up pistol; 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP carbines allowed
25/50 Yard Range at Juliff: covered firing line with wooden benches; pistol and rifle (rimfire, centerfire, black powder)
100 Yard Range at Juliff: concrete benches for prone and benchrest, rifles
200/300 Yard High Power Range at Juliff: covered 300 yard line, open 200 yard line, cantilevered target frames behind pit berm
600 and 1,000 yard high power range at Juliff (23 firing points at 200, 300, 600 and 1,000 yards)
NRA-approved long range (1,000 yard) matches, generally first Sunday monthly: F-Open, F-TR, Palma, Any-Rifle, Service Rifle
Mid range (300 or 600 yard) matches, generally third Sunday monthly
Across-the-Course (XTC) matches at 200, 300 and 600 yards, generally second Sunday monthly
Garand, Springfield, vintage military and modern military rifle matches (CMP Games rules); entry $10 with own ammo or $40 with purchased .30-06 ammo
CMP club: Garand match participation counts as qualified marksmanship activity for CMP purchases
Steel Fun Shoot based on Steel Challenge and USPSA (open to beginners; pistol, magazines and about 200-250 rounds needed)
Addicks Range smallbore rifle range (#1), also used for air gun shooting
Addicks Bullseye Pistol Range (#2) with 25 and 50 yard rotating target frames
Addicks Short-work Pistol Range (#3) with 7 and 15 yard target frames
Addicks Pistol/Rifle Silhouette Range (#4) with metal silhouette targets from 40 to 100 meters
NRA-approved silhouette matches at Addicks: air rifle (1st Sunday), smallbore (2nd Saturday), pistol/lever action (4th Sunday)
Smallbore matches (3-position, prone, F-class at 50 yards) on the 1st Saturday at Addicks
Bullseye (precision) pistol matches sanctioned by NRA and CMP
Plinkathon team fun shoot at Addicks Range #4, 3rd Saturday monthly; membership not required
Email lists for high power, silhouette, bullseye and Steel Fun Shoot match notices
Member waitlist, New Member Orientation and online membership card and gate codes
Pricing at Bayou Rifles - Juliff Rifle and Pistol Range
Range fees & day rates
Garand/Military Rifle Match Entry (own ammo): $10 — Entry fee at the Vintage, Garand, Springfield and Modern Military match program if the shooter supplies their own ammunition. E-registration with credit card required.
Garand/Military Rifle Match Entry (club .30-06 ammo): $40 — Entry fee including surplus .30-06 M2 Ball ammo purchased from the club (limited supply; must be used at the match that day).
Empty Chamber Indicator (ECI): $1.00 — Required at rifle matches; available for purchase.
Plinkathon: Varies — Shot at Addicks Range #4 on the 3rd Saturday of each month; membership not required. Entry fee not published.
Memberships
Annual Membership: $225 — Yearly dues of $225, prorated depending on when the member joins. New members also pay a one-time $275 initiation fee, payable when registering for a New Member Orientation (non-refundable if the applicant cancels; refunded if not accepted by the club). Requires waitlist, orientation, range rules quiz, application, background check and Board approval. Lapsed members must restart on the waitlist unless they can document circumstances that prevented renewal. Only spouses or college-age children of members can bypass the waitlist.
Access to the Juliff and Addicks ranges
Member guest privileges
Online membership card with photo
Gate codes
Member's Only online section
Ranges are open to members and member guests only. Individual membership inquiries are not answered; applicants should read the FAQs and join the waitlist. Payments are made online by credit card. Most competitions are open to the public. No same-day registration for the Garand/military match program; cancel before 6 AM the day of the match for a credit.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: For the Steel Fun Shoot: a pistol, a couple of magazines and about 200-250 rounds (rimfire or any non-magnum handgun). For Garand matches: a rifle, ammo (or buy .30-06 from the club), and a tablet or phone for ShotMarker scoring. Members bring their own targets, to be mounted on approved target frames only, and must remove targets, brass and trash when leaving. Members need their printed membership card and gate codes.
Ammo policy: Pistol bays allow 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP carbines only; .223, .308 and other rifle cartridges are not allowed in the pistol bays. At Garand matches, shooters may use their own ammo or buy limited surplus .30-06 M2 Ball from the club, which must be used at the match that day. Members must collect their brass.
Age policy: No general minimum age is published. For the Garand/military match program, shooters under 14 need prior approval of the match director, and all shooters must be able to safely complete the course of fire. College-age children and spouses of members can bypass the membership waitlist.
Rental requirements: No firearms are rented.
First-timer tips: The ranges are not open to the public outside of organized matches. To shoot regularly, join the waitlist, read the Range Rules, and attend a New Member Orientation (arrive at least half an hour early; late arrivals are not admitted). Public-friendly entry points are the Steel Fun Shoot, Plinkathon and other matches listed on the Club Calendar. Matches use e-registration. At rifle matches, rifles must be cased with an ECI inserted except on the firing line.
Hours
Monday: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Friday: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday: 6:30am - 7:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bayou Rifles open to the public?
No. Bayou Rifles is a private club. The ranges are open to members and member guests only. The exception is organized matches and competitions, most of which are open to the public.
Can I come shoot for the day as a non-member?
No. The club does not offer day passes or walk-in shooting. Non-members can take part in public matches listed on the Club Calendar, such as Garand matches or the Steel Fun Shoot.
Where is the Juliff Range and how do I get there?
The Juliff Range is at 1803 County Road 57 (also signed as Cedar Rapids Pkwy), Rosharon, TX 77583, about 25 miles south of Houston. Take TX Hwy 288 south, cross TX Hwy 6, go 2.6 miles to Cedar Rapids Pkwy, turn right (west) and go 1.6 miles. The range is on the north side of the road.
What are the hours?
Listed hours are Monday to Saturday 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM and Sunday 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The club's site refers to a separate Juliff open-hours page, so check it before visiting.
How much does membership cost?
Yearly dues are $225, prorated by join date. New members also pay a $275 initiation fee when they register for a New Member Orientation. Payments are made online by credit card.
How do I become a member?
Join the waitlist through the form on the FAQ page. When openings occur you are emailed to register for a New Member Orientation and pay the initiation fee. You then pass an open-book range rules quiz and attend the orientation. Next you complete the membership application and background check and receive Board of Directors approval. Finally you pay dues, upload a photo for your membership card and look up your gate codes.
How long is the waitlist?
No timeline is given. The club has a long waitlist and aims to open to new members about once a quarter, depending on circumstances. Membership inquiries and status requests are not answered.
Can a friend get me in ahead of the waitlist?
No. Only spouses or college-age children of members can bypass the waitlist.
Can I rent a gun or rent the range for a party?
No. The club does not rent firearms and does not rent its ranges for events such as bachelor parties.
What can I shoot at Juliff?
Pistols up to 15 yards in bays A-E (9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP carbines are allowed there, but not .223 or .308 rifles). Pistols and rifles at 25/50 yards, rifles at 100 yards, and centerfire rifles at 200 and 300 yards. The club also has 600 and 1,000 yard high power lines.
What competitions does the club host?
The club hosts high power matches (long range, mid range, across-the-course), Garand/vintage/modern military matches, and Steel Fun Shoots at Juliff. It also hosts silhouette, smallbore, bullseye pistol and Plinkathon events at the Addicks Range. See the Club Calendar for dates.
What does it cost to enter a Garand match?
Entry is $10 if you bring your own ammo, or $40 if you buy .30-06 ammo from the club. Registration is online by credit card, with no registration on the day. Empty chamber indicators cost $1.00.
Is the Addicks Range always open?
No. It is open only when a Range Safety Officer is on duty, currently Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays. Some or all of the range closes when Addicks reservoir water levels reach 88 feet or more.