January 13, 2019, 09:09 PM | #1 |
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Indoor range in Austin
Howdy. My adult daughter and I are going shooting in Austin in a couple of weeks. She has shot before (and was good at it) but hasn't handled any guns in a long time.
So, looking for recommendations for a good indoor range for handguns in Austin, TX. I have checked the internet and read reviews. Just want to hear from you folks. Thanks. |
January 14, 2019, 07:44 AM | #2 |
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Recommended: Shady Oaks in Cedar Park, Reds indoor pfluggerville
Not recommended: The Gun Range (for poor customer service and price), eagle peak (overzealous safety officer but cheaper) Shady oaks is a little more expensive than reds but safest and newer facility, and generally feels like a more relaxed atmosphere. Very friendly folks. |
January 14, 2019, 04:23 PM | #3 |
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Shady Oaks is well run with a helpful staff.
Too many bullet holes in the shooting lane overheads at Red’s to suit me. The clientele can be a bit sketchy at times, but maybe they think the same about me. |
January 14, 2019, 07:39 PM | #4 |
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Yea reds tend to draw the “Groupon” crowd and first time “look I have a shotgun” selfies, but ah I can’t say much bad about them they have been solid and customer friendly through the years. The RO will actually kick out people who are unsafe
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January 14, 2019, 07:41 PM | #5 |
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Thanks. I liked the look of Shady Oaks from the web reviews. I appreciate the confirmation.
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January 16, 2019, 04:27 PM | #6 | |
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Haven't been to Shady Oaks, so I can't offer an opinion on it. You would pass it about 10 minutes before you got to Eagle Peak. I've never had a problem at either of the Red's locations, but I don't get there frequently. Good luck! Tom |
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February 3, 2019, 02:36 PM | #7 |
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Our trip to the range got postponed a bit but the daughter and her boyfriend and I went to Shady Oaks this past Friday. Excellent experience for the two of them. For me, too. Friendly, welcoming staff. Clean, well-ventilated, well-lighted place. Nice wide lanes. I was watching both of the younger people shoot but couldn't see everything and RO's pointed out a couple of things to me so I could tell the newbies. I appreciated that. I would definitely go back to Shady Oaks if I needed a range in Austin.
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February 3, 2019, 03:00 PM | #8 |
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FYI Austin is very-anti firearms and has outlawed ranges in the city.
But I had a reasonable experience at Reds a few years ago.
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