Carter's Country is a gun store with an outdoor shooting range at 6231 Treaschwig Rd in Spring, Texas, between I-45 and I-69 (US 59), a few miles north of Bush Intercontinental Airport off FM 1960. The Spring location combines retail firearm sales, a gunwork department, covered rifle and pistol ranges, and trap and skeet fields. It is open seven days a week, rain or shine.
The range has more than 100 covered target shooting lanes. Handguns are shot on 7 and 20 yard ranges, and rifles on 50 and 100 yard ranges. Shotguns are allowed on the 20 and 50 yard ranges with slugs only, on paper targets. A tactical lane is also available. There are 2 trap fields and 5 skeet fields, open 7 days a week. Daily range fees carry no time or shot limit, and each fee includes one free target.
Carter's Country teaches the Texas License to Carry class at the Spring Store & Ranges. Instructor Bruce Gilchrist has certified more than 18,000 students over twenty-two and a half years. The class includes a written test and a shooting test (20 shots at 3 yards, 20 at 7 yards, 10 at 15 yards), with 70% required to pass. An optics class is also listed on the Spring class schedule.
The store sells handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, optics, safes, holsters, magazines, gun parts and accessories, and will source special items on request. The gunwork department does sight-ins, scope mounting and bore-sighting, sling installation and tactical accessory installation while you wait. The store also accepts firearm transfers from FFL dealers and sends transfers to other dealers. Guided hunting ranches (Apache Springs, Cotton Mesa and Sombrerito) are listed on the website.
Range safety officers, many of them recently out of the military, are on all ranges to help. The range serves handgun, rifle, and shotgun shooters, hunters sighting in rifles before deer season, and Texas residents seeking an LTC. The shooting range is only at the Spring location; the Memorial/Katy Freeway store is retail only.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Training / Classes
Distances: Handguns: 7 and 20 yards. Rifles: 50 and 100 yards. Shotguns (slugs only on paper targets): 20 and 50 yard ranges. Trap: 2 fields. Skeet: 5 fields. More than 100 covered target lanes in total.
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Beginner friendly
Services, training & programs
Covered outdoor rifle and pistol ranges with more than 100 target lanes, open rain or shine, 7 days a week, with no time or shot limit
Handgun ranges at 7 and 20 yards
Rifle ranges at 50 and 100 yards
Shotguns on the 20 and 50 yard target ranges (slugs only, paper targets)
Tactical shooting lane ($17 daily fee)
2 trap fields, open 7 days a week ($13 per round of 25 clays)
5 skeet fields, open 7 days a week ($13 per round of 25 clays)
Shotgun rental for trap and skeet use only ($25)
Handgun rental for the License to Carry class ($20 plus ammo)
Texas License to Carry (LTC) class taught by instructor Bruce Gilchrist ($75, five-year license)
Optics class (see class calendar for dates and pricing)
Range safety officers on all ranges
Retail gun store: handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, optics, safes and vaults, holsters, magazines, gun parts and accessories
Special-order sourcing of firearms and accessories on request
Gunwork department with while-you-wait sight-ins, scope mounting and bore-sighting, sling and sling swivel installation, and tactical accessory installation
Incoming firearm transfers from FFL dealers ($40 per gun for most firearms) through CSC Distributors
Outgoing firearm transfers to another dealer (a copy of the dealer's current FFL is required)
Rifle range: $13 — Daily fee, no time limit. Price is per gun or per shooter, whichever is greater. Includes one free target.
Handgun range: $15 — Daily fee, no time limit. Price is per gun or per shooter, whichever is greater. Includes one free target.
Tactical range: $17 — Daily fee, no time limit. Includes one free target.
Shotgun range: $17 — Daily fee, no time limit. Slugs only on paper targets. Includes one free target.
Trap and Skeet: $13/round — Each round is 25 clays.
Shotgun rental: $25 — For trap and skeet use only.
Handgun rental (License to Carry class): $20 — Plus ammo. Ammo, eye and ear protection can be purchased at class check-in.
Training & classes
License to Carry (LTC) class: $75 — Held at the Spring Store & Ranges. Written test plus a shooting test (20 shots at 3 yards, 20 shots at 7 yards, 10 shots at 15 yards). 70% needed to pass. Five-year license.
Optics Class: See class calendar — Listed on the Spring class schedule; price not published on the page.
Each range fee includes one free target. Range fee is per gun or shooter, whichever is greater. No time limit on daily range fees. Firearm transfers are $40 per gun for most firearms; storage charges of up to $15 per firearm per month apply to transfers left over 30 days.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Valid Texas driver's license or official photo ID; unloaded firearms with actions open. For the LTC class: Texas driver's license, a firearm (or rent one), 50 rounds of ammo, and ear and eye protection (all can be purchased at class check-in).
Ammo policy: Shotguns on the target ranges may fire slugs only (paper targets); this does not apply to trap and skeet fields. No rapid fire: keep at least one second between shots. Ammunition can be purchased on site.
Age policy: Children under 12 are not permitted to shoot handguns, even with parental supervision. No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs is allowed.
Rental requirements: Handguns can be rented for the License to Carry class for $20 plus ammo. Shotguns can be rented for $25 for trap and skeet only.
Dress code: For the License to Carry class: proper clothes and shoes required, with no open-toed shoes or low-cut blouses.
First-timer tips: Bring a valid Texas driver's license or official photo ID. Arrive with all guns unloaded and actions open, muzzles pointed up when checking in. Rifles must be out of cases with the action open, and must have iron sights, a red-dot sight, or a scope. Handguns may be in a case with the action open. No long gun cases on the firing line (range bags are fine). During cease-fires all firearms must be unloaded and placed in the gun racks, and none may be handled. Do not pass firearms from person to person; set the firearm on the bench with the muzzle downrange. Non-shooting observers must stay behind the red fences or inside the store.
Hours
Monday: 9am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 7pm
Wednesday: 9am - 7pm
Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: 9am - 7pm
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
The Spring Store & Ranges is open Monday through Sunday, 9am to 7pm, rain or shine. The contact page lists Saturday and Sunday opening at 8:30am, so call (281) 443-8393 to confirm weekend hours.
Where is the range?
6231 Treaschwig Rd, Spring, TX 77373, between I-45 and I-69 (US 59), a few miles north of Bush Intercontinental Airport off FM 1960.
How much does it cost to shoot?
Daily fees with no time limit: rifles $13, handguns $15, tactical $17, shotguns $17. Trap and skeet is $13 per round of 25 clays. Price is per gun or per shooter, whichever is greater, and each fee includes one free target.
Is there a time limit?
No. Rifle and pistol ranges have no time or shot limit, though a one-second minimum between shots applies (no rapid fire).
Do I need a membership?
No membership is listed. Shooters pay a daily range fee.
What distances are available?
Handguns at 7 and 20 yards, rifles at 50 and 100 yards. Shotguns can use the 20 and 50 yard ranges with slugs. There are also 2 trap fields and 5 skeet fields.
Can I shoot a shotgun on the target ranges?
Yes, but with slugs only, on paper targets. Birdshot is for the trap and skeet fields only.
Is the range covered and open in bad weather?
The rifle and pistol ranges are covered and open rain or shine.
What do I need to bring?
A valid Texas driver's license or official photo ID, and your firearms unloaded with actions open. Rifles must be out of cases with iron sights, a red-dot sight, or a scope. Handguns may stay in a case with the action open. Long gun cases are not allowed on the firing line, but range bags are.
Is there an age limit?
Children under 12 are not permitted to shoot handguns, even with parental supervision. No other minimum age is published; call ahead for rifle or shotgun questions.
Can I rent a gun?
A handgun can be rented for the License to Carry class for $20 plus ammo. A shotgun can be rented for $25 for trap and skeet only.
Do you offer License to Carry classes?
Yes. The LTC class is $75 for a five-year license, taught at the Spring location by Bruce Gilchrist. Bring a Texas driver's license, a firearm (or rent one), 50 rounds and ear and eye protection. Dress rules: no open-toed shoes or low-cut blouses.
Can you do a firearm transfer?
Yes. Transfers from FFL dealers cost $40 per gun for most firearms. Transfers from private individuals are not accepted, and no Class 3 or NFA transfers are accepted. You must bring a valid driver's license and pass a NICS check.
Do you offer gunsmith-type services?
The gunwork department does sight-ins, scope mounting and bore-sighting, sling and swivel installation, and tactical accessory installation while you wait.
Are the safety rules strict?
Firearms must be unloaded with actions open and muzzles up at check-in. During cease-fires all firearms are unloaded and placed in the racks. Observers must stay behind the red fences or in the store. Passing firearms hand to hand is not allowed.