Red’s Indoor Range

Always wanted to go to a shooting range so I came out to Red’s and they taught me how to shoot a gun and all the features of a gun.

This is a close and very handy place. It is not that big, but the range is good and they have a pretty good selection of items. I stop by often, not only to practice, but to see what the latest technology has put out. Calvin, my go to guy, teaches one on one by reservation only. He is tough, with a heart of gold, but has the utmost interest in teaching you to be safe.

You only have one time to make a first impression. One of the things not to do is become obnoxious, rude, and condescending. I am a 70 year old veteran with three tours in Vietnam as a grunt. I have fired many weapons and simply wanted to reacquaint myself with my personal weapons, plus maybe let my wife shoot hers. A few clerks pleasantly asked if they could help me… I told them just not yet, I need to read all your rules and such. When I was ready I summoned a young clerk and told him I was ready. He began running his mouth basically telling me everything he knew and I didn’t. I opened my mouth to tell him exactly what I needed, but as I talked he kept yakking. I told him if he’d quit talking I’d tell him. That’s when he was more determined to chastise the old white headed guy to show off for everyone else and that my rights a customer were over. I quietly turned and left. This took place on Thursday, 1÷21÷2016 about maybe 9 – 10 am.

Honestly this whole range isn’t very nice but the service is good. Usually have to wait about 15 – 30 minutes to get a lane. I love shooting but honestly this range isn’t very relaxing it’s just a massive steel room with guns constantly going off. The whole place smells like cigarettes and most of the people seem to be actual hunters, mostly men. I think my expectations are too high for how shooting ranges should be I wanted more of a private experience where I could really enjoy the shooting and be on my own to some extent. That being said this is the most convenient place to come shooting in central Austin (if not the only?)

Writing this review for their customer service and gun store not the range .
Came here yesterday with my boyfriend after we called several gun stores in the area looking for the best price on a glock 42. With the exception of GT distributors (who were out of stock but quoted $ 399) Reds haf the best price listed at $ 433 for a new glock 42. When we arrived we were greatly nicely and I was promptly helped. I truly appreciated the professionalism and quality of service I received. I am not a fan of indoor gun ranges but I will definitely recommend their gun store and level of customer care. Thank you Reds !

I will give Reds a 1 star for the location. This was my first time at a shooting range and it was a horrible experience. This is definitely not the place to go if you’re a beginner. I went with my daughter and son in law hoping to learn and get comfortable with shooting a gun. A staff member there in the range yelled at me for not properly holding my gun right. Extremely rude to us. Very obvious he hates his job. If you want to be yelled at like youre some idiot and be belittled in front of people, this is the place to go. Unprofessional, unhelpful, rude staff.

Great hours make me a fan! Very convenient to get some range time away from peak hours like weekends. Great selection of ammunition and accessories for weapons. Good selection of guns to rent and shoot!

My wife and I had a 2-​hour private lesson with Cameron. 1.5 hours of classroom instruction (including hands-​on instruction with an unloaded pistol) and .5 hours of instruction-​led time on the range. Cameron is an excellent instructor. I strongly recommend him – especially if you have no experience with pistols.

First time shooter review:
Staff was super knowledgeable and helpful.
Amazing gun selection. They suggest to start with a .22 pistol with almost zero recoil so I did this for 50 rounds then moved up to the FN PS 90 rifle for another 50. INTENSE.
It’s loud as hell in there so make sure to double up on ear protection if you’re sensitive.
Watch out for the empty shells that come flying out of other’s stalls. One wacked me in the nose which was pretty funny but also painful.

I went to Texas for two things — the eat BBQ and to shoot guns. And at this point, I was all out of BBQ. So we found Red’s online and a 25 minute drive from Downtown later, we walked into what was my first shooting range.
Here’s the thing — it’s an indoor shooting range, so it has a lot of things going against it. It’s close quarters, which means it’s LOUD. Only so much fun you can have when you’re worried about your hearing. Red’s provides headphones and goggles, but bring ear plugs also. When people are shotting loud rifles, you need all the protection you can get.
Really, the best part of Red’s is that it’s open late (until 9 for all your late-​night shooting needs). The second best part is that they have a crap ton of guns available to buy or for rental.
It was actually amazingly easy to get a gun. Walk in, hand over one ID per group, sign some forms, and after a brief (very, very brief) safety demonstration, you’re off the the ranges.
The first gun that had the honor of being shot by me was a .38 revolver. Great as a introductory gun. The second was a .45 Ruger 1911. Had a nice kick to it.
We went through two boxes of bullets and several targets. You have to pay $.50 for each additional target after your first free one per person.
At some point, the red lights went on and dudes in containment suits had to fix some of the ventilation lines, so they sent us out into the store to twiddle our thumbs for about 10 minutes. Not sure if that counted toward our time, but we needed a break anyway.
The guys who work here are nice enough. I just think an outdoor range would be a better time, but if it’s night time and you absolutely need to shoot something, Red’s is a decent experience.

Firing a weapon is serious business.
Firing a weapon is serious fun.
How you merge these two completely different things determines whether your experience at a shooting range will be a positive or negative experience. Red’s tries to make it a positive experience and that shows in how they treat their customers.
It starts when you walk in. The retail area is clean, well-​stocked and orderly. The staff are friendly, and all are knowledgeable regarding firearms.
If you want to use the range, there is a short form to complete, you are asked whether or not you have eye and ear protection, and if you don’t have them they provide them for you. Then you are assigned a lane. The entrance to the lanes require that you open a door, close it, and then open a second door. This is to make sure the noise from the range doesn’t enter the retail area.
Enjoyment tip #1: Go to Academy and buy a package of Shoot N C targets, or you can buy the smaller ones at Reds. They stick on the Reds targets and make it MUCH easier to see where you are hitting the target. This makes it a lot more fun.
The lanes are well lit (indoor lanes can be a bit dark) and have a target retrieval system that allows you to put a target as far or near as you like, then bringing it back for you to change out simply by operating a toggle switch.
Enjoyment Tip #2: Bring a bandana/​small towel with you. It can sometimes get a bit warm.
The range officers know their stuff and are there to help. It can be a bit intimidating for a new shooter to have someone tap you on the shoulder and explain that you are not following the range rules, but don’t confuse safe action with rudeness. They speak with authority in order make sure you focus on safety. Their primary purpose for being there is to ensure no one gets hurt. Nothing ruins a good day of shooting more than a trip to the ER. They are also very good sources for information regarding shooting tips for different models of firearms since their job gives them access to lots of different weapons. The range accepts all firearms except shotguns and the targets can be placed anywhere from 2 yards away out to 100 yards away. Depending on the shooters preference.
Enjoyment tip #3: If you are new to shooting but would like to try it, go there, tell them that, and they will rent you a pistol of your choice (I recommend a .22) and the range master will assist you in basic safety and shooting. It’s not the same as taking a shooting safety course, but it will be a good way to see if you want to pursue it enough to get more involved.
The range fees are very reasonable, at $ 15 per hour per shooter, or $ 23.50 per hour for couples. The targets are about a buck apiece.
Enjoyment tip #4: Ladies day is Monday. Women shoot for half price, and gun rentals are free, you only pay for the ammunition. (You must purchase ammunition for rental guns there, but you can bring ammunition for guns you own with you). This is a great day to try out shooting for the first time if you are a woman.
They also have a women’s only league called Sure Shots that is more of a combination shooting class for all levels, training center and shooting league. You can get more information on this group on the Red’s website.
Act safely, follow the rules, be courteous, and remember to breathe deeply and let it out slowly before you squeeze the trigger. There is something intrinsically satisfying and exhilarating about seeing that hole appear in your target.

These guys are solid and really helped me out. As a newbie, they were patient and got my rifle dialed in. Treat them with respect and they’ll return it.

I’ve been shooting before, but usually watched pretty closely by someone with a gun. Reds hands you a gun after a quick tutorial on safety, loading and shooting. You get one gun per lane and pay a small fee. Buy all the ammo you want and away you go. If you are super nervous about shooting a gun this is probably not the best place for you. But if you’re relaxed or know what you are doing then have a blast. They have a nice selection of guns to choose from. The guys there were definitely knowledgable and didn’t mind any questions.

I am a very novice shooter but my husband is pretty experienced. We went here a few weeks ago for something new to do on a date night. I was so nervous I thought I might faint! We rented one gun and a box of ammunition and took turns shooting. Then we switched it out with another handgun/​amo and did the same thing. It was really really fun! The guy that signed us up was really nice and patient and super helpful answering questions and teaching us the basics before we went into the shooting gallery. This was not a cheap date though– our total for two people, two guns, two boxes of bullets was a little over $ 80. I would do it again though, my hubs and I had a great time!

The staff there are so mean to people and some time charge more than they should have.

Don’t go! Not unless you want to be talked down to by smug, condescending employees who are visibly and verbally annoyed when you ask questions they deem «beneath» them. My husband and I were looking forward to going to Red’s to practice shooting and ask some maintenance questions after we purchased our pistols (from a gun show… don’t purchase your guns here unless you want to pay significantly more). While shooting, my pistol jammed and it was very difficult to clear it. I placed the pistol in good hands with someone (so that I’m not leaving a loaded gun unattended) and went to find whoever the safety manager was. Found him… in the store (and not on the range) trying to move stuff around. When I got his attention and started speaking, he rudely cut me off, told me he was wearing earplugs, proceeded to take out his earplugs but instead of then helping me, he told me to wait in line for the guy who was with four people selling a gun. I don’t think he thought I was trying to just have a casual conversation about firearms. I was wearing goggles and my ear protection. I clearly came from the range. Pretty sure he also saw me in there earlier. And if not, what kind of safety manager is that?!
Thankfully, a NON-​EMPLOYEE helped me.
Other complaints: The ear protection provided is subpar. Bring your own or double up with ear plugs. Also, be prepared for people with large noisy firearms. I’m sure it doesn’t bother everybody (especially those with hearing loss after prolonged exposure to noisy blasts due to subpar ear protection) but the sound seems magnified because it’s a SMALL indoor range and it echoes. In addition, the shells from the guy next to me were flying three feet in the air and landing on my head. Spacing is clearly an issue here. For under half an hour (2 people, 2 guns, 2 targets), it was $ 25.
Compliment: Nothing. Why are you going here seriously? It can’t be to buy a gun (unless you love overpaying). Is it to shoot indoors? It hardly rains in Texas, outdoor ranges will allow you to shoot from farther distances, and the sound is more bearable outdoors. Oh, is it too hot outside? You are firing guns. The scenarios in which you would have to fire a gun will be most likely uncomfortable and physically demanding, whether hunting or defending yourself. Train for that. You can handle a little Texas heat.
Recap: Don’t go here. Don’t bother.

Bön accueil et bons conseils pour ma femme qui réalisait son premier tir avec un 9 mm. un gun et 50 cartouches pour deux tireurs à 47 USD, c’est un très bon prix, il né manqué la clim …

I went to the range last November before deer season. I was at a position for less than 20 minutes. I checked the zero on two rifles on one target. I was charged for two hours because I had two rifles.
The position next to me was shooting a semi-​auto pistol. The brass from the pistol was hitting me because the barrier between the two positions did not block the brass.
The person at the other position was shoot a large caliber rifle. Every time the rifle was fired, the muzzle blast would hit me in the face.
Overall it was a very bad and expensive experience. I will not shoot there again.

I’ve been to both locations, but the south location more. I’ve been out of the country for 6 months, but the second I walked in I could see that they remodeled the place. Not thinking about how that would factor into the cost right away I proceeded as usual and got a lane. I only stayed there for a little under an hour, and it cost me $ 16.00! I don’t ever remember paying that in the last 5 years. I thought more about $ 12.00 for an hour. Anyway, I’m not sure Reds will be my first choice from now on, seems to be getting to «Hollywood» in there for me… not to mention the arrogance dripping off of the employees. If it’s raining and I have the urge, I will go, but on a day like today I will go to an outdoor range.

It costs about what I would expect. The staff was incredibly friendly. It was a great rainy day activity. I would definitely go shoot here again.

My husband is a retired ATF agent and I am a retired marine. My father was a ww2 veteran before he passed so I’m quite positive I know more about firearms than most of these lazy, arrogant slobs that work at this place.
We took my son and grandson for his 16^th bday to fire his first pistol. The wait time was ridiculous and the service was beyond atrocious. The only reason I am giving 2 stars is due to their large inventory and the ability to rent different firearms and purchase more ammo if you run out of your own supply. They are one of the highest priced ranges I’ve ever stepped my heels into. If you want to have someone belittle you or talk to you like you have no common sense, come here. Otherwise I suggest finding a new place to fire a few rounds