Shooting Ranges in Houston: 8 Picks with Prices and Beginner Options

Houston has more shooting range options than most visitors realize. You can rent a handgun and spend an hour on a climate-controlled indoor lane for about $18–$22, buy time on a 600-yard outdoor rifle range in the Energy Corridor, or work through a sporting clays course on 563 acres west of the loop. Eight ranges, confirmed open as of October 2026, are below — from the Galleria corridor to the southwest suburbs.

The quick list

• For the largest rental fleet in Texas: Top Gun Range (Galleria) — including fully-automatic rifles.
• For first-timers who want instruction: Texas Gun Club (Stafford) — First Shots class at $25, with $25 in store credit back; or Shiloh Shooting Range (NW Houston) — 30-minute orientation at $25.
• For 563 acres of outdoor shooting: American Shooting Centers (Energy Corridor) — rifle from 50 to 600 yards, pistol, trap, skeet and sporting clays.
• For budget daily access: Marksman Range (South Houston) — $18 flat fee, open every day from noon.
• For a Katy Freeway stop: Athena Gun Club or Full Armor Gun Range — both indoor, within two miles of each other on I-10 west.

How we chose

Every range on this list was confirmed open through its own official website as of October 2026, with posted hours. We chose ranges open to any adult member of the public without prior membership. We included indoor and outdoor options, a spread of neighborhoods, and at least one beginner program near or at each pick. Hours and prices change; treat every schedule below as "typically" and confirm at the range's own site before you go.

Galleria and Uptown Houston

Top Gun Range

5901 Beverly Hill St, Houston TX 77057 · one block south of Richmond between Fountainview and Chimney Rock · 15 indoor lanes

Top Gun's 15 lanes run 50 feet with motorized target systems and sound-dampening design. The range puts its claim of the largest rental fleet in Texas on the front page — handguns rent for $20 plus ammo, NFA-registered fully-automatic rifles for $50 plus ammo. Standard range fee: $22.17 per person per hour ($19.40 for active military and first responders).

First-timer note: Ask about the First Shots program when you arrive — it is specifically designed for people who have never fired a gun. License to Carry certification classes run on a rolling schedule at topgunrange.com.

Deals: Ladies shoot free on Wednesdays with any ammo purchase. Seniors 62 and older get the same deal every Monday. Youth 13 and older are welcome with a parent or guardian.

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–8 pm. Phone: (713) 779-4867. Confirm at topgunrange.com.

Range USA Westheimer

9099 Westheimer Rd, Houston TX 77063 · Galleria corridor · indoor · open daily from 10 AM

Range USA is one of the largest indoor shooting range chains in the country, with four Houston-area locations confirmed in its official directory. The Westheimer location offers indoor lanes, a rental fleet, firearm sales and training programs for all experience levels.

Best for: Drop-in lane time near the Galleria or Upper Kirby. Call (832) 553-4550 or check rangeusa.com/location/westheimer for current pricing and class availability before visiting.

Katy Freeway corridor

Athena Gun Club

10814 Katy Freeway, Houston TX 77043 · near the Energy Corridor

Athena bills itself as Houston's largest indoor gun club and shooting range. The rental fleet spans from basic handguns to exotic semi-automatic and fully-automatic rifles. Range time: $18 per person per hour on weekdays, $20 on weekends.

Best for: Shooters who want a wide selection to rent from, and anyone working toward a License to Carry — the club offers LTC and skill-development courses. Call (713) 461-5900 or visit athenagunclub.com.

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–6 pm.

Full Armor Gun Range

11911 Katy Freeway, Houston TX 77079 · near [Memorial](/areas/memorial)

Full Armor's 10 lanes run on time-based pricing — you pay for the hour, not per firearm — so bringing multiple guns costs nothing extra. The range keeps more than 100 rental guns in stock and runs beginner handgun fundamentals courses and LTC classes with certified instructors.

Insider note: The time-based model is genuinely useful if you want to compare several rental pistols side by side without paying an extra fee each time. Call (832) 486-9086 for current hourly rates.

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 12 pm–7 pm. Confirm at fullarmorgunrange.com.

Northwest Houston

Shiloh Shooting Range

12703 Shiloh Church Rd, Houston TX 77066 · NW Houston near Willowbrook

Shiloh runs two ranges: a 15-yard handgun range and a 25-yard option for rifles and shotguns. The website says it can take you from "never held a gun" to having a Texas License to Carry — and the class menu backs that up.

What it costs: One person, one hour: $20. Two people sharing a lane: $35. Three people: $45. Additional targets: $2 each. Gun rentals: $35 each plus ammo (range ammo only in rentals). The 30-minute New Shooter Orientation class is $25 — the right starting point if you have never fired.

Other classes: Basic Handgun $150; Basic Rifle $150; Basic Shotgun $125. Skills and Drill classes run every Thursday. LTC class: $89 on the last Sunday of each month.

Hours: Tue–Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Mon closed. Phone: (281) 444-8930. Confirm at shilohshooting.com.

South Houston

Marksman Range

507 Nebraska St, South Houston TX 77587

Marksman has one of the lowest drop-in rates in the region at $18 per day, and it is open every single day starting at noon. If you live south of the loop or near Pearland, this is the closest confirmed public range on this list. Training options include fundamental classes and LTC certification; rentals are available. Monthly memberships start at $49.99.

Hours: Every day 12 pm–8 pm. Phone: (713) 944-3520. Confirm at marksmanrange.com.

Southwest suburb: Stafford

Texas Gun Club

206 Brand Lane, Stafford TX 77477 · about 20 minutes SW of the 610 loop

Texas Gun Club runs three climate-controlled indoor ranges: the 25-yard Lone Star, the 25-yard Freedom with an advanced retrieval system, and a 50-yard long-range option. It opens at 11 am daily and runs themed specials every weekday: LTC Mondays, Defender Tuesdays, Ladies' Wednesdays (complimentary standard handgun rental with no additional charge), Senior Thursdays and T-shirt Fridays.

Best beginner deal: The First Shots familiarization class is $25 and comes with $25 in store credit — it pays for itself in the first round of ammo. Rental firearms are available; range ammo is required in all rentals.

Best for: Beginners in Sugar Land or Missouri City, or anyone who wants a reliable 11 am daily open with day-of-week deals.

Hours: 11 am–8 pm daily. Phone: (832) 539-7000. Confirm at texasgunclub.com.

Outdoor option: American Shooting Centers

16500 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston TX 77082 · Westheimer near Mason Rd, just west of Beltway 8 · closed Mon–Tue

American Shooting Centers is in a category by itself. The 563-acre complex — roughly the footprint of 427 football fields — offers more disciplines on more land than any other public facility in the Houston area, and most Houstonians have no idea it exists.

What you can shoot here:

• Rifle and pistol range. Pistol from standing position; rifle from 50 to 300 yards, with access to 600 yards for qualified shooters. Day fee: $28 per person (one gun, one target). Active military and veterans: 50% off.
• Trap and skeet. Token-based pricing at roughly $13.28 per round for non-members; five-stand courses available. Shotgun rental: $20 plus tax.
• Sporting clays. 10–15 stations with terrain that mimics bird flight patterns. 50 targets: $41.17 plus tax; 100 targets: $66.40 plus tax. Golf cart rental: $60 plus tax.
• Varmint Village. .22 LR rifles only; reactive metal targets on springs that pop and swing when hit. Worth adding to any rifle-range session — it is the most entertaining $10 extra on the property.

Private instruction: Available through the pro shop from certified coaches with competitive and military backgrounds, including NRA-certified courses. Call (281) 556-8199 to schedule.

Hours: Wed–Fri 9 am–6 pm (rifle and pistol last entry 5:30 pm); Sat–Sun 8 am–7 pm (last entry 6:30 pm). Closed Monday and Tuesday. Sporting clays and trap/skeet close 30 minutes earlier. Confirm at americanshootingcenters.com.

Save this: first-timer checklist

• Bring a valid government photo ID. Every range on this list requires it at check-in.
• Wear closed-toe shoes. Ejected brass is hot enough to cause burns on contact. Open-toed sandals in a shooting lane are a burn waiting to happen, and every range enforces this rule.
• Hearing and eye protection are usually available to borrow or rent at the desk. Bring foam earplugs as a backup.
• Use only range-supplied ammunition in rental guns. Every range here enforces this without exception.
• Dress in layers for indoor ranges. Air conditioning runs hard.
• Arrive 30–60 minutes before closing. Most ranges stop admitting new shooters before the listed close time.
• For American Shooting Centers (outdoor): Pack sunscreen, a hat and water. Sessions on the rifle range can run an hour or longer in open sun.
• Ask about daily specials. Top Gun Range, Texas Gun Club and American Shooting Centers each have weekday deals for seniors, ladies and military.

More things to do in Houston

For a full things-to-do guide or family activities that might pair with a range visit, see those guides. If you are making a day of it near the Katy Freeway corridor, the Memorial area guide covers what else is close. For another outdoor precision sport in the same western suburbs, the Houston golf courses guide has 18-hole options near several of these ranges.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best shooting range in Houston for beginners?

Texas Gun Club in Stafford and Shiloh Shooting Range in NW Houston are both strong picks for first-timers. Texas Gun Club offers a First Shots class at $25 (with $25 in store credit back). Shiloh offers a 30-minute New Shooter Orientation for $25 and says it can take a complete beginner to a Texas License to Carry. Top Gun Range (Galleria area) also runs a First Shots intro program.

Do you need to own a gun to shoot at a Houston shooting range?

No. Every range on this list rents firearms. Bring a valid photo ID. Most ranges require you to use their ammunition in rental guns — you cannot use outside ammo in a rental firearm.

Are there outdoor shooting ranges near Houston?

Yes. American Shooting Centers at 16500 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston TX 77082, operates a 563-acre outdoor complex with a rifle range up to 600 yards, a pistol range, trap and skeet, and a sporting clays course. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

How much does it cost to shoot at a Houston indoor range?

Expect to pay $18–$22 per person per hour for lane time at most Houston indoor ranges, based on current posted rates. Marksman Range charges $18 per day. Top Gun Range charges $22.17 per hour. Shiloh Shooting Range charges $20 for one person per hour. Rental firearms typically add $20–$35 plus the cost of ammunition.

Can you shoot automatic weapons at a Houston shooting range?

Yes. Top Gun Range (5901 Beverly Hill St) and Athena Gun Club (10814 Katy Freeway) both rent NFA-registered fully-automatic rifles, subject to availability and range rules. Expect to pay around $50 plus ammunition for NFA rentals at Top Gun Range.

Which Houston ranges offer sporting clays or trap and skeet?

American Shooting Centers (16500 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston TX 77082) is the only public range on this list with sporting clays, trap and skeet. Sporting clays run $41.17 for 50 targets (non-member). Trap and skeet use token pricing at roughly $13.28 per round. Shotgun rentals are available for $20 plus tax. The facility is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.