Buck & Doe's Mercantile is a 23,000-square-foot indoor gun range, archery range and retail store at 24250 Hwy 281 in San Antonio, Texas. The facility combines a firearm range, an archery range, a gun and archery pro shop, a boutique, a gunsmith and a classroom/training program under one roof. Walk-ins are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
The gun range has 18 lanes across 3 bays. Each lane is 50 feet (17 yards) long and handles handguns and rifles up to .50 caliber; shotguns and incendiary rounds are not allowed. Six lanes have a programmable interactive target and lighting system (The P.I.T.S.), with interactive games such as Battleship, Alien Invasion and a Zombie challenge, and electronic target retrieval for control of distance and settings. Two shooters may share a lane at a time. The indoor archery range is climate-controlled, with a 20-yard shooting line, rolling target bales for shorter distances, and wall, block, 3-D and crossbow targets. It is used for open shooting, leagues, tournaments, parties and youth groups.
Training covers firearms and archery. Firearms classes include the NSSF First Shots course, Pistol Levels 1-3, AR Level 1, Optic Level 1, Low Light Level 1, Texas License to Carry (in-person and online classroom options), LTC Prep, women-only courses, self-defense and Stop the Bleed classes, and a pistol shooting league. Archery offerings include beginner recurve classes for adults and ages 8-15, homeschool recurve classes, an archery league and a JOAD club. One-on-one private lessons cost $99 per hour. The instructor roster lists certified firearm instructors, certified archery instructors, a range safety officer and a gunsmith.
Rentals include handguns and rifles, recurve and compound bows, and full-auto machine guns as an add-on for events. The store sells firearms (new and used, with buy/sell/trade), suppressors, ammunition, archery equipment, clothing and gifts. It also offers FFL transfers, gunsmithing, knife sharpening, Bowtech and archery services, and hot stamp leather personalization. Range memberships are available in individual and family tiers.
The range serves first-time shooters, license-to-carry students, hunters and competitive archers. It also hosts birthday parties, corporate events, retirement parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, FFA events and date nights, with a private party room, conference room and private shooting bays.
At a glance
Range type: Indoor, Pistol, Rifle, Archery, Training / Classes
Lanes / positions: 18
Distances: Gun range: 50 feet (17 yards), 18 lanes in 3 bays, handguns and rifles up to .50 caliber. Archery range: 20 yards.
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Youth programs · Private lane / facility rental · Hosts competitions
Services, training & programs
18-lane indoor gun range (3 bays, 50 feet, up to .50 caliber)
6 lanes with programmable interactive target and lighting system (The P.I.T.S.) and interactive target games
Indoor archery range with 20-yard shooting line
Archery walk-in range time $15 per person per hour
Handgun rental $15 and rifle rental $20
Recurve ($15) and compound ($20) bow rentals
Full-auto machine gun rental add-on ($40 per magazine) for events
Texas License to Carry classes (in-person and online classroom)
NSSF First Shots beginner course
Pistol Levels 1-3, AR Level 1, Optic and Low Light classes
Women-only firearm courses and seminars
Private firearm lessons ($99) and group lessons ($89 per person, up to 5)
Archery lessons, beginner recurve classes and personal archery instruction ($40)
JOAD archery club, archery league and archery tournaments
Private party room, conference room ($50/hr) and private bay with RSO ($300/hr)
Date Night couples event
New member orientation
Range memberships (individual and family, Range and All Access tiers)
Pro shop: firearms, ammunition, suppressors, archery gear, targets
Used firearm buy, sell and trade
FFL transfers
Gunsmithing and knife sharpening
Bowtech and archery services
Jon Hart hot stamp personalization
Boutique clothing and merchandise, gift cards
Online range waiver and online lane reservations
Amenities
Gun Rental
Ammo Sales
Pro Shop
Retail / Gun Store
Gunsmith
Targets
Air Conditioning
Hearing Protection
Eye Protection
Online Booking
Gift Cards
Shooting Simulator
Full Auto Rentals
Event / Venue Space
VIP Lounge
Pricing at Buck & Doe's Mercantile
Range fees & day rates
Gun Range - 1st Person (hourly): $25 — Non-member hourly lane fee for the first shooter. Two shooters per lane at a time.
Gun Range - 2nd Person / Split the Lane (hourly): $12.50 — Second shooter sharing a lane.
Handgun Rental: $15 — Must purchase store ammo.
Rifle Rental: $20 — Must purchase store ammo.
Archery Range (hourly): $15 — Per person, non-member, walk-in.
Recurve Bow Rental: $15 — Includes bow, arrows, protective armband and a quick safety briefing.
Compound Bow Rental: $20 — Includes arrows and protective armband; allow 15-20 minutes for measurements and setup.
Personal Archery Instructor: $40 — Instruction on the archery range.
Group Archery Instruction: $35 — Per person.
Member Range Guest Pass: $12.50 — Members get one guest pass per visit.
Memberships
Individual Range (monthly): $39/mon — One-time $50 signup fee. Also billed annually at $429. Military, law enforcement and first responders: signup fee waived with first month's dues and a minimum 1-year membership agreement.
Unlimited gun and archery range use
VIP Lounge
Members-only special events
Priority access to range
Advance notification of store sales/promotions
Members-only leagues and events
Range guest pass (1 per visit) at $12.50
25% off firearm rental (non-Class III)
10% off range ammunition
5% off ammunition
25% off FFL transfers
25% off training classes
Individual Range (annual): $429 — One-time $50 signup fee. Military/LE/first responder discount: signup fee waived with minimum 1-year agreement.
Same benefits as Individual Range monthly
Individual All Access (monthly): $69/mon — One-time $50 signup fee. Also billed annually at $759. Military/LE/first responder: signup fee waived with first month's dues and minimum 1-year agreement.
Unlimited gun and archery range use
VIP Lounge
Members-only special events
Priority access to range
Advance notification of store sales/promotions
Members-only leagues and events
Range guest pass (1 per visit) at $12.50
50% off firearm rental (non-Class III)
20% off range ammunition
10% off ammunition
50% off FFL transfers
50% off training classes
Individual All Access (annual): $759 — One-time $50 signup fee. Military/LE/first responder discount: signup fee waived with minimum 1-year agreement.
Same benefits as Individual All Access monthly
Family Range (monthly): $59/mon — Covers spouse and dependents under 23 years old, up to 5 members. One-time $50 signup fee. Also billed annually at $639. Military/LE/first responder: signup fee waived with minimum 1-year agreement.
Unlimited gun and archery range use
VIP Lounge
Members-only special events
Priority access to range
Advance notification of store sales/promotions
Members-only leagues and events
Range guest pass (1 per visit) at $12.50
25% off firearm rental (non-Class III)
10% off range ammunition
5% off ammunition
25% off FFL transfers
25% off training classes
Family Range (annual): $639 — Spouse and dependents under 23, up to 5 members. One-time $50 signup fee.
Same benefits as Family Range monthly
Family All Access (monthly): $89/mon — Covers spouse and dependents under 23 years old, up to 5 members. One-time $50 signup fee. Also billed annually at $979. Military/LE/first responder: signup fee waived with minimum 1-year agreement.
Unlimited gun and archery range use
VIP Lounge
Members-only special events
Priority access to range
Advance notification of store sales/promotions
Members-only leagues and events
Range guest pass (1 per visit) at $12.50
50% off firearm rental (non-Class III)
20% off range ammunition
10% off ammunition
50% off FFL transfers
50% off training classes
Family All Access (annual): $979 — Spouse and dependents under 23, up to 5 members. One-time $50 signup fee.
Same benefits as Family All Access monthly
Training & classes
Private Firearm Lesson: $99 — 1-hour one-on-one lesson with rental firearm, eye/ear protection; ammo purchased separately. Youth 6+ with parent present.
Group Firearm Lesson (up to 5): $89 — Per person for groups of up to 5 shooters.
First Shots Course (NSSF): See class calendar — 1.5-hour NSSF class covering safety, shooting basics and home defense, with 10 rounds fired on the range using a .22 caliber.
Texas License to Carry Permit Course: See class calendar — 5-6 hour course with all state-mandated classroom instruction, live-fire proficiency test and 25-question written exam for the LTC 100 Certificate of Training.
Online LTC Class: See class calendar — Classroom portion completed online; shooting qualification scheduled with Buck & Doe's.
LTC Prep: See class calendar — Preparation course for LTC.
Pistol Level 1: See class calendar — Beginner 2-hour class: classroom on safe handling, stance, grip, sight picture, range commands, ammunition and malfunctions, then range practice. Women-only version offered.
Pistol Level 2: See class calendar — Intermediate 2-hour class with classroom review, marksmanship and a new course of fire; covers conceal carry options. Women-only version offered.
Pistol Level 3: See class calendar — Advanced 2-hour class with drills from the ready position and from a holster; student brings a handgun. Women-only version offered.
AR Level 1: See class calendar — Two-hour introduction to the AR-15: parts, operation, shooting fundamentals, sighting in and accessories. Women-only version offered.
Optic Level 1 (Shooting With An Optic): See class calendar — Intermediate class on shooting with an optic.
Low Light Level 1: See class calendar — Intermediate low-light class.
Shooting 201 / 301 Women Only: See class calendar — Women-only skill-development courses.
Speed Date Your Gun (Women Only): See class calendar — 2-hour ladies-only course for exploring and shooting different firearms before buying.
Woman to Woman Seminar - Self Defense: See class calendar — Women-only self-defense seminar.
Gun Cleaning Essentials: See class calendar — Firearm cleaning class.
Try Before You Buy: See class calendar — Firearm try-out class.
Situational Awareness & Less Lethal Self Defense / Non Lethal Class / CRASE / Stop the Bleed: See class calendar — Self-defense, active-threat response and medical classes.
Base Camp for Kids: See class calendar — Kids' class.
New Member Orientation: Free — 1-hour session for new members: range tour, meet staff and instructors, member benefits; food and drinks included. RSVP appreciated. All skill levels.
Beginner Archery / Beginner Recurve Classes: See class calendar — Adult beginner recurve class, beginner recurve class for ages 8-15, and recurve archery for homeschoolers.
Archery League: See class calendar — Archery league for beginners and up.
JOAD Archery Club: $50 — Annual JOAD membership plus a Buck & Doe's membership required. Team practices Wednesdays and Fridays 5:45-7:15pm (Fall 2026). Trains for NFAA, USA Archery, ASA and S3DA competition.
Pistol Shooting League: See class calendar — Competition pistol league.
Packages & experiences
Archery Party (semi-private range): $360 — Includes 8 guests, 1 hour of range time (half the range reserved), 1 hour private party room, rental recurve bows/arrows/targets/safety gear, archery instructor and party room host. Additional guests $40 each (corporate page also lists $45 each), up to 12 total. $200 deposit required. Extra hour: $10 per person for larger groups.
Private Archery Range Rental: $450 — 1-hour private range party for up to 12 guests; additional guests $35 each up to 24 (kids' page lists $30). Larger groups: custom quote.
Gun Range Party / Corporate Event: $480 — Includes 6 guests, 1 hour private bay, 1 hour private party room, up to 6 rental pistols or rifles, eye and ear protection, targets, Range Safety Officer, party room host and one box of ammo per person. Additional guests $75 each up to 18 total. $200 deposit. Machine gun rentals $40 per magazine as add-on. Extra bay or hour: $15 per person for parties over 18.
Kids' Archery Party: $240 — Down payment covering 8 guests, 1 hour of range time (half the range), 1 hour party room, rental recurve bow/arrows/targets/safety gear, archery instructor and host. Additional guests $30 each up to 12; extra hour $10 per person for larger parties.
Kids' Gun Range Party: $390 — Total for 6 guests: 1 hour private bay, 1 hour party room, up to 6 rental pistols or rifles, eye/ear protection, targets, RSO, host and one box of ammo per person. $200 down payment. Additional guests $60 each up to 12; extra hour $15 per person per hour. Full auto add-on $40 per 30-round magazine.
Private Party Lane Reservation: $200 — Down payment for group lane reservations. Private parties are for 10 to 20 guests: 1 hour of lane use, safety briefing and one target per person.
Private Bay Rental (with RSO): $300/hr — Private bay on the gun range including a Range Safety Officer.
Date Night: See class calendar — Two-hour couples event: classroom safety briefing followed by shooting competition on the gun and/or archery range.
Private Lesson (1-on-1): $99 — 1 hour; includes rental firearm of choice, eye and ear protection and instruction. Ammunition sold separately.
Group Lesson (up to 5 shooters): $89 — Per person; same inclusions as private lesson.
Members may reserve lanes ahead and receive priority access; walk-ins welcome first come, first served. Membership page also lists these benefits without clear tier assignment: complimentary target per visit, 10% boutique discount, 20% off archery bow rentals. Military, law enforcement and first responders get the $50 signup fee waived with a minimum 1-year agreement. Event reservations require a $200 deposit (kids' archery party $240 down payment).
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: A signed range waiver (available online). Eye and ear protection is available (included with lessons and event rentals). Pistol Level 3 requires students to bring a handgun.
Ammo policy: Shotguns and incendiary rounds are not allowed. Handguns and rifles up to .50 caliber are permitted. Rental firearms require purchase of store ammo. Private lesson ammo is sold separately.
Age policy: The website requires visitors to confirm they are 21 or older to view it. Private lessons accept youth ages 6 and up with a parent present; archery classes are offered for ages 8-15. Parties with minors require at least one parent or guardian on-site during range time. A general minimum age for open range use is not published.
Rental requirements: Handgun rental $15 and rifle rental $20; store ammo must be purchased with firearm rentals. Compound bow rentals need 15-20 minutes for measurements and setup; rentals include arrows and an armband.
Dress code: Not published.
First-timer tips: Sign the range waiver online before arriving. Walk-ins are welcome, and first-time shooters can take the NSSF First Shots course or a private lesson. Staff and range safety officers help new shooters. Two shooters per lane at a time. Some reviewers recommend double hearing protection.
Hours
Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Monday through Saturday 10am - 8pm, and Sunday 10am - 6pm.
Non-member gun range time is $25 per hour for the first person and $12.50 for a second person splitting the lane. Two shooters per lane at a time. Indoor archery is $15 per person per hour.
Do I need a reservation or membership?
No. Walk-ins are always welcome on a first come, first served basis, and the archery range needs no reservation or membership. Members get priority reservations.
Can I rent a gun?
Yes. Handgun rental is $15 and rifle rental is $20, and you must purchase store ammo with the rental. Recurve bows rent for $15 and compound bows for $20.
What firearms and ammo are allowed?
Handguns and rifles up to .50 caliber are allowed. Shotguns and incendiary rounds are not.
How many lanes and how long are they?
The gun range has 18 lanes across 3 bays, each 50 feet (17 yards) long. Six lanes have the programmable P.I.T.S. interactive target system. The archery range shoots at 20 yards.
What memberships are available?
Individual Range ($39/mo or $429/yr), Individual All Access ($69/mo or $759/yr), Family Range ($59/mo or $639/yr) and Family All Access ($89/mo or $979/yr). Each has a one-time $50 signup fee. Families cover a spouse and dependents under 23, up to 5 members.
Is there a military or first responder discount?
Yes. Military, law enforcement and first responders get the $50 signup fee waived by paying the first month's dues and agreeing to a minimum 1-year membership.
Do you offer classes for beginners?
Yes. The NSSF First Shots course is a 1.5-hour class on safety, shooting basics and home defense with 10 rounds fired using a .22. Pistol Level 1 and beginner archery classes are also offered.
Can I get my Texas License to Carry here?
Yes. The in-person LTC course is 5-6 hours, includes the live-fire proficiency test and 25-question written exam, and you receive the LTC 100 Certificate of Training. An online classroom option is also offered, with the shooting qualification scheduled at the range.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes. A 1-hour private lesson is $99 and group lessons are $89 per person for up to 5 shooters. They include a rental firearm, eye and ear protection and instruction; ammo is extra. Youth ages 6+ may take lessons with a parent present.
Can kids shoot or have a party there?
Yes. Kids' birthday parties with archery or gun range packages are offered, with at least one parent or guardian on-site, and all guests must sign a waiver.
Do you host corporate events or groups?
Yes. Archery and gun range event packages include a private party room, instructors or an RSO, and rental equipment; machine gun rentals can be added at $40 per magazine. A $200 deposit confirms a reservation.
What else does the store offer?
The store sells firearms (including used, with buy/sell/trade), suppressors, ammunition and archery gear, and has a boutique. It also does FFL transfers, gunsmithing, knife sharpening and archery services.
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