Everything Under One Roof: Why The Range in McKinney Is North Texas' Complete Firearm Training Destination
The Range in McKinney was built around one simple idea: everything a firearm owner needs, in one place, done right. You can shop for your next firearm, get certified to carry, train with certified instructors, protect a school as a Texas Guardian, get your firearm cleaned, parts installed, or worked on by an on-site gunsmith, complete an FFL transfer in McKinney, and put rounds downrange, all under one roof, all from a team that cares about doing it well. That is what a true one-stop shop looks like, and it is why so much happens here that you may not have discovered yet.
This is the guide to all of it. We will walk through every program and service, show you who each one is for, and make one thing clear along the way: when it comes to a complete firearm experience in North Texas, The Range in McKinney is the best there is. Real skill, real preparedness, and real peace of mind, in one trusted place. As we like to say, don't just own a firearm. Know how to use it.
Want the short version? Explore everything and book your next visit right now at TheRangeinMcKinney.com, or call us at (972) 330-4415.
Whatever brings you through our doors, whether it is your very first firearm or your fiftieth range visit, you will find a team that treats you like a neighbor and a facility built to the highest standard. That combination- everything in one place plus people who care- is what makes The Range in McKinney different and better.
Here is something else worth knowing up front: shooting here can be genuinely affordable. With a membership, you get unlimited range time and no lane fees, so the more often you come in, the less each visit costs. We will cover exactly how that works below.
Everything this guide covers:
• The in-store and online gun store and where you can buy your next firearm and gear
• The Texas License to Carry course, and why the setting matters
• Private lessons and foundational training for every level
• On-site gunsmith, and the services we offer
• FFL transfers, so you can buy online and finish it here
• The 18-lane range and the 300° simulator
• The membership that makes shooting here genuinely affordable
• NSSF National Shooting Sports Month
• How to take your next step today
Shooting Well And Being Prepared: We Build Both
Start with an honest idea. Putting rounds accurately on a target and being ready to act responsibly in a real situation are two different skills. Accuracy comes from range time. Judgment, legal knowledge, and composure come from structured, certified training. The best firearm owners have both, and at The Range in McKinney, we help you build both.
Real preparedness means reading a situation clearly, understanding the law that governs your choices, knowing when to act, knowing when to hold, and knowing how to de-escalate whenever de-escalation is possible. Those are learned skills, and they sit at the heart of everything we teach. You leave here more capable, more confident, and more prepared than the day you walked in.
That is the standard behind every class and every service we offer, and it is why shooters across the DFW area call us the best gun range around. Ready to build real skill? Start on our training page today.
The Gun Store And Retail Area: Buy Where You Train
Here is a great place to begin, because it is where many great firearm journeys start. Come in and browse a strong selection of firearms, ammunition, and accessories, with a knowledgeable team ready to help you find exactly what fits your hand, your goals, and your budget. Prefer to shop from the couch? Our online store is open around the clock, so you can shop anytime, day or night.
Buying where you train is an advantage that is hard to beat. You can handle a firearm right at the counter, ask our staff every question you have, and in many cases rent that same model on the range to try it before you buy. When you are ready, we handle the purchase and the required background check on-site, so you walk out confident in your choice. That is a hands-on, expert buying experience an online-only retailer cannot match.
Add it up, and the convenience is real: buy your firearm, have our gunsmith upgrade it, grab ammunition and gear, and put rounds downrange, all in one visit. Find your next firearm in our retail area or online at TheRangeinMcKinney.com today, and let our team help you find the one.
From compact carry pistols and full-size handguns to home-defense shotguns and rifles, plus holsters, cleaning supplies, eye and ear protection, and ammunition, the retail area is stocked for wherever you are in your journey. Not sure what fits? Our team shoots what they sell and will happily walk you through the options until you find the right one.
License To Carry In Texas: What The Class Covers And Why The Setting Matters
The Texas License to Carry course is one of the most valuable steps any responsible carrier can take. The class covers the three things the state requires: the legal side of carrying in Texas, firearm safety and handling, and a live-fire range qualification. You leave with the knowledge and the completed qualification you need to move forward with your license.
What sets the experience apart is the setting. Your qualification takes place in our private, climate-controlled indoor range, with a fresh-air system that pulls in clean outdoor air and never recirculates it, so the air stays fresh from your first shot to your last. Your professional instructors are experienced. The classroom is professional, the range is spotless, and the whole process is welcoming and judgment-free, with support every step of the way.
Ready to carry with confidence? Book your Texas LTC class today on our training page, or call (972) 330-4415 and reserve your spot.
It is worth knowing that Texas allows constitutional carry for legally eligible adults 21 and older, and having a Texas License to Carry still offers real advantages: recognition in a number of other states, the ability to carry in some additional locations, and a faster purchase process at the counter. The license is well worth having, and our class is the best way to earn it with confidence. Reserve your spot on our Firearm Training & Classes McKinney, TX page.
Who Should Take The LTC Class, And What To Expect
The LTC class is a strong fit for a wide range of shooters: the first-time carrier who wants to do everything by the book, the longtime owner ready to make it official, and anyone due for a renewal who wants a smooth, professional experience. You need a willingness to learn and a firearm you can handle safely, and if you do not own one, our rental list and retail area have you covered.
On class day, you will cover the legal and safety material in the classroom, then move to the range for your live-fire qualification. The pace is comfortable, the instructors are patient and knowledgeable, and beginners are genuinely welcome. You will leave with your qualification process complete and a clearer understanding of what responsible carry asks of you. The LTC is more than a legal step.
Private Lessons And Foundational Training: Every Level Is Welcome
Whatever your starting point, there is a great next step here, and you are welcome exactly as you are. New to firearms? The NSSF First Shots class is a friendly, structured introduction to safety and the fundamentals, built for first-time shooters. Want focused, personal attention? Private lessons pair you one-on-one with a certified instructor who builds the session entirely around your goals and your pace. Our instructors bring training experience, some with military and/or law enforcement experience, and every one of them wants you to succeed.
Training is a natural fit for families, too. Youth and small-group instruction give families a shared foundation in safety and skill, one of the most rewarding ways to enjoy the sport together, and we keep youth firearms on hand for the purpose. Children are welcome from age eight with a parent or guardian present. Tuesdays are a favorite as well: every Tuesday is Ladies Day, when women enjoy half off lane fees and free rentals, a comfortable, welcoming time to bring a friend, daughter, mother, or partner into the sport.
Ready to grow? Book a private lesson or First Shots class today on our training page, and let us help you find the perfect starting point.
Training That Grows With You
Foundational training is just the beginning. As your skills develop, private lessons focus on whatever you want to work on next: drawing from a holster, improving accuracy at speed, building confidence with your everyday carry firearm, or preparing for advanced coursework. Because the instruction is one-on-one, every minute is focused on your goals.
This is also where the simulator becomes a powerful teaching tool. An instructor can place you into a dynamic scenario, watch how you read it, and coach your judgment, your de-escalation instincts, and your decision-making in a way a static target never allows. Pairing live-fire fundamentals with simulator judgment training and focused lessons is the fastest way to grow into a genuinely capable, confident owner, and it is one more thing you can only get in one complete place.
On-Site Gunsmith
Here is a service that sets us apart, and it is a real convenience. The Range in McKinney has an on-site gunsmith who handles everything from routine care to detailed custom work, right here in McKinney. No driving across the metroplex, no shipping your firearm off and waiting weeks, and no appointment needed. Drop your firearm, whether it be a handgun, rifle, or shotgun, at the gunsmith counter anytime during business hours for any of our many services.
• Diagnosis. A professional diagnostic evaluation identifies the issue, and nothing is repaired without your approval.
• Cleaning. Choose the type of cleaning you want.
• Hand Cleaning includes complete disassembly, lube, function, and safety test.
• Ultrasonic Cleaning includes complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, lube, function, and safety test.
• Expedited Cleaning is an expedited Ultrasonic cleaning with complete disassembly, lube, function, and safety test.
• Restoration. For an inoperable firearm, restoration work brings it back to working order and as close to original as possible.
• Repairs and upgrades. Barrel fitting, trigger work, sight and optic installation, muzzle device timing, grip and handguard work, and a long list of other modifications.
FFL Transfers: Buy Online, Finish It Here
Found the perfect firearm online or at auction? Every one of those purchases has to be completed through a licensed dealer, and The Range in McKinney handles FFL transfers right here. That makes finishing your purchase simple and local, with no searching for a transfer dealer across the metroplex.
The convenience is the point. Have your firearm sent to us, and complete the transfer on a visit you were going to make anyway. Schedule it alongside a range session, a lesson, or a simulator booking, and take care of everything in one trip. Between our retail area and our transfer service, whether you buy from us or from somewhere else, your purchase finishes here.
Start your transfer today. See how it works and where to have your firearm sent on our FFL page.
The Range Itself: 18 Lanes, Fresh Air, And Safety First
All of this happens in a facility built for comfort, safety, and serious practice, and the live-fire range is the heart of it. We have 18 climate-controlled lanes rated for both pistol and rifle out to 25 yards, with a wireless turning target system that supports qualification courses as well as reactive, decision-based drills, so your practice can be as dynamic as your training.
The air is one of the first things you will appreciate. Our fresh-air system never recirculates. It pulls in clean outdoor air and pushes it through the range, providing more fresh air than many other indoor shooting ranges, so the air stays fresh and comfortable for as long as you want to shoot. It is one of the reasons The Range in McKinney becomes a home range for shooters across North Texas.
Above all, the range is safe and welcoming. Range Safety Officers are on the floor at all times, and the whole environment is designed to feel comfortable for everyone, from a first-timer on a Tuesday to a seasoned competitor. If you do not own a firearm yet, our rental list spans pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns from names like Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith and Wesson, Ruger, and Springfield, plus youth options, so you can learn, practice, or try a model before you buy it in our retail area. We are open to the public, and no membership is ever required to shoot with us.
Getting on the range is easy, too. We are open to the public with no membership required; lane time is straightforward, and our team is glad to get first-timers set up and comfortable. Bring your own firearm, rent one of ours, or buy one from our gun store, and shoot it the same day. However you like to shoot, there is a lane waiting for you.
Built By People Who Care: The Story Behind The Range
The Range in McKinney is the work of its owners, Thom and Julie Beyer, and their vision is a big part of why the place feels the way it does. Thom has loved shooting since he was eight years old, when he learned on his family's property. He and Julie set out to build the range they always wanted: spotless, welcoming, professionally run, and genuinely family-friendly, a place where men, women, and families all feel at home and enjoy the sport together.
To get every detail right, they traveled the country studying the best ranges in the business and brought those lessons home to McKinney. The result is a facility built to the highest standard, with the kind of customer service and clean, modern environment that turns a first visit into a longtime home range.
A teaching spirit runs through everything here. For years, Thom taught friends to shoot safely on that same family property, and one of his students went on to become a firearms instructor for the US Air Force at just nineteen. It is why the instruction is patient, the staff is welcoming, and a brand-new shooter is treated with the same respect as a lifelong one. When a place is built by people who care this much about doing it right, you feel it the moment you walk in.
The 300° Simulator: Where Judgment Gets Sharp
Our 300° immersive simulator is where judgment gets sharp. Because its dynamic scenarios move and react in real time, the simulator builds the perception, decision-making, and de-escalation instincts a static paper target cannot, all with no live ammunition. It is the only system of its kind available to civilians in Texas and the surrounding states, and it makes the Texas Guardian Program's optional third day especially powerful. It is also a comfortable, welcoming place for a brand-new shooter to build confidence before the first live round.
Want to try it? Book a session on our Video Shooting Simulator McKinney page today.
The Membership: The Most Affordable Way To Shoot, Train, And Belong
If you plan to shoot with us more than a few times, a membership is the smartest and most affordable way to do it. The math is simple. Instead of paying a lane fee on every visit, members enjoy unlimited range time with no lane fees at all. Come once a week or every day, and the cost stays the same, so the more you shoot, the more you save. In the range's own words, you shoot more and pay less, and for a regular shooter, a membership pays for itself quickly.
The savings reach well beyond lane time. Members receive discounts on lane and guest fees, training, rentals, gunsmith cleanings, and FFL transfers, so the things you already do here cost less across the board. That is what keeps the whole experience affordable as you train, practice, and grow, and it is why frequent visitors treat a membership as the obvious choice.
There is a level to fit how you shoot. Individual and Family memberships are built for beginners and experienced shooters alike, a Buddy membership covers two friends who like to shoot together, and there are options for retirees and for groups and businesses as well. Family membership means a household can train together without paying separate lane fees for everyone, which adds up fast. You can pay monthly or yearly, whatever fits your budget.
And you are never locked out if a membership is not for you. The Range in McKinney is always open to the public with no membership required. The membership is simply there for the shooters who want the most range time for the least money.
And if you shoot with us often, a membership makes everything easier, with unlimited range time, no lane fees, and exclusive member savings and benefits. We are always open to the public with no membership required, but for regular shooters, a membership pays for itself. First responders, law enforcement, veterans, and active military receive twenty percent off lane fees and individual and family memberships- our thank-you for your service. Compare options and join today on our memberships page.
August Is National Shooting Sports Month: Celebrate at The Range
August marks the tenth anniversary of National Shooting Sports Month, an annual celebration created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The purpose is simple: visit the range, enjoy the shooting sports, and invite someone new to experience them with you.
That mission fits naturally with the story of The Range in McKinney. Thom Beyer learned to shoot at eight years old and later spent years teaching friends on his family’s property. One of those students went on to become an instructor for the United States Air Force at nineteen. Sharing the sport through patient, responsible instruction has been part of The Range from the very beginning.
Throughout August, we are making it even easier for families and experienced shooters to spend time at the range.
Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., adults receive half off their lane fees during our National Shooting Sports Month Happy Hour. Guests are charged the regular guest lane rate, and each paying adult may bring one child age seventeen or younger to shoot for free. Limit 3 people per lane.
We will also be hosting contests and giveaways throughout the month, giving you even more reasons to visit, practice your skills, and celebrate the shooting sports with us.
August is also the perfect time to bring your +ONE. The NSSF’s +ONE Movement encourages experienced shooters to introduce a friend or family member to safe, responsible shooting. Bring a spouse, neighbor, coworker, or child who has been curious but has never visited a range.
New shooters can begin with an NSSF First Shots class, a private lesson, or a session inside our 300-degree simulator. The simulator uses no live ammunition and allows a patient instructor to guide each participant at a comfortable pace.
Celebrate the tenth anniversary of National Shooting Sports Month at The Range, and bring someone new along with you.
Not Sure Where To Start? A Simple Path Forward
With this much under one roof, here is a simple way to think about your next step, wherever you are today.
• Shopping for a firearm? Visit our retail area or online store, handle a few options with our team, and try a model on the range before you buy.
• Brand new to shooting? Start with the 300° simulator or an NSSF First Shots class. No live ammunition and a patient instructor make for a calm, confidence-building first step.
• Ready to carry? Take the Texas License to Carry course, and lean on the legal and judgment material as much as the range qualification.
• Want to go further? Add advanced private lessons and simulator judgment training, and if you carry a responsibility to protect, invest in private lessons for accuracy and movement.
• Need service? Bring any firearm to the gunsmith counter, and/or complete an online purchase with an FFL transfer on the same visit.
There is no wrong place to begin, and our team is always glad to help you choose. Just call (972) 330-4415 or visit TheRangeinMcKinney.com, and we will point you in the right direction.
Events And Group Experiences: A Venue Unlike Any Other
There is one more side to The Range in McKinney worth knowing about, and it makes us a genuine destination: we host events. Between our classroom spaces and a larger venue space that seats up to 200 guests with an on-site catering kitchen, The Range is a fully programmed venue for corporate outings, team building, birthdays, private parties, and community gatherings.
What makes an event here unforgettable is the mix. Pair private event space with live-fire range time and a session on the 300° simulator, the only one of its kind for civilians in Texas, and your group gets an experience no other venue in the area can offer. Our team runs it from start to finish, so it stays organized, safe, and genuinely fun for everyone.
Planning something for your team, your family, or your organization? Start on our Shooting Range Events page or email trimevents@outlook.com, and we will help you build a day your guests will be talking about for weeks.
The Complete Picture: The Best One-Stop Shop In North Texas
Step back and look at everything together. A full gun store and retail area. 18 live-fire lanes. The only 300° simulator for civilians in Texas. The Texas License to Carry course. The Texas Guardian Program. Private lessons and First Shots for every level. An on-site gunsmith. FFL transfers. Event spaces for groups and celebrations. A welcoming membership community. All of it under one roof, staffed by certified professionals who care about your growth and your safety.
That completeness is genuinely rare, and it is exactly what makes The Range in McKinney the best. Buy a firearm and shoot it the same day. Take an LTC class and discover there is a gunsmith down the hall. Bring a group for an event and let them experience the simulator. Every service makes the others more useful, and together they add up to something no single-purpose facility in the area can match.
This is what we mean by real skill, real preparedness, and real peace of mind: skill from expert training, preparedness from programs that build judgment and de-escalation alongside accuracy, and peace of mind from knowing one trusted team can handle whatever you or your firearm needs. From your first firearm to your first lesson to your LTC certification and your continued training, it all lives in one place in McKinney.
It is affordable, too. Because a membership brings unlimited range time with no lane fees plus discounts across training, rentals, gunsmithing, and transfers, the more you use everything under this roof, the more sense it makes. The best one-stop shop in North Texas is also the most affordable way to become the shooter you want to be.
Whatever you need, the answer is the same: it is here, and it is the best in North Texas. That is the promise behind the one-stop shop, and it is one we work to keep every single day.
Take Your Next Step Today
Wherever you are, your next step is waiting, and it is one visit away. Shop the retail area or online store. Book an LTC class or private lesson. Enroll in the Texas Guardian Program. Bring a firearm to the gunsmith, or start an FFL transfer. Come see why The Range in McKinney is the best in North Texas. Visit TheRangeinMcKinney.com or call (972) 330-4415 today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Range in McKinney sell firearms?
Yes. We are a licensed firearms dealer with a well-stocked retail area offering firearms, ammunition, and accessories, plus an online store that is open around the clock. Our certified team can help you find the right fit, and in many cases, you can rent a firearm to try before you buy. We handle the purchase and required background check on-site.
What training does The Range in McKinney offer?
A full range of certified, instructor-led training: the Texas License to Carry course, private one-on-one lessons for every level, the NSSF First Shots class for complete beginners, youth and safety team training, church security training, realtor training, group training, small-group instruction, and the Texas Guardian Program for school safety. Many instructors bring military or law enforcement experience. Visit the training page for the current schedule.
What does the Texas License to Carry class cover?
The LTC class covers Texas carry law, firearm safety and handling, and a live-fire range qualification. Your qualification takes place in a private, climate-controlled indoor range with a 100 percent fresh-air system, guided by certified instructors in a professional, welcoming, judgment-free environment. Book your class on the training page or call (972) 330-4415.
Do you have an on-site gunsmith?
Yes. Our on-site gunsmith works on handguns, rifles, and shotguns, offering diagnosis, hand and ultrasonic cleaning, restoration, and a wide range of repairs and upgrades like trigger work, sight installation, and barrel fitting. No appointment is needed. Drop your firearm at the gunsmith counter anytime during business hours.
Can I complete an FFL transfer at The Range in McKinney?
Yes. If you buy a firearm online or at auction, we complete the transfer here, so you do not have to drive across the metroplex. You can schedule it alongside a range session, a lesson, or a simulator booking. Visit the FFL transfers page for details.
Can I combine several services in one visit?
Yes, and it is one of the best reasons to make us your range. You can shop the retail area, complete an FFL transfer, drop a firearm with the gunsmith, take a lesson, and get range time in a single trip. Having everything under one roof is what makes The Range in McKinney the most complete firearm destination in the area.
Can I host an event or group outing at The Range in McKinney?
Yes. We have classroom spaces and a larger venue space that seats up to 200 guests with an on-site catering kitchen, perfect for corporate outings, team building, birthdays, and private parties. Combine event space with range time and the 300-degree simulator for an experience no other venue in the area can match. Visit the events page to start planning.
Do I need to own a firearm to take a class or train?
No. Our rental list includes pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns, so you can take a lesson, practice, or complete parts of your training with a rental. All rentals use ammunition purchased at The Range in McKinney, and if you decide to buy, our retail area is right there.
Is there a discount for first responders and military?
Yes. First responders, law enforcement, veterans, and active military receive twenty percent off lane fees and individual and family memberships. Please bring your ID. It is a small way for us to say thank you for your service.
Is a membership worth it, and how does it save money?
If you shoot with us more than a few times, yes. Members enjoy unlimited range time with no lane fees, so the more you visit, the more you save, and a membership pays for itself quickly. Members also receive discounts on lane and guest fees, training, rentals, gunsmith cleanings, and FFL transfers. Silver memberships save our seniors with unlimited range time Tuesday through Friday, 10 am - 4 pm. Individual, Family, and Buddy levels are available with monthly or yearly payment, and first responders, law enforcement, veterans, and active military get twenty percent off on Individual and Family memberships. Compare levels on the memberships page.
Do I need to be a member to train, shop, or use these services?
No. The Range in McKinney is open to the public, and no membership is required for the retail area, classes, gunsmithing, FFL transfers, or range time. A membership simply adds unlimited range time, no lane fees, and discounts on training, rentals, gunsmith cleanings, and transfers, which pays for itself for regular visitors.
The Range in McKinney
415 Industrial Blvd., McKinney, TX 75069
Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Sunday 12 p.m.–6 p.m. | Closed Mondays
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