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Red River West, near Gainesville, TX, offers vetted access to 1,050 yards with strict safety protocols, ammo restrictions, and a formal long-range qualification process.


Built on a portion of the historic Camp Howze Army Training Base, Red River West in Cooke County, TX, delivers a structured and highly regulated environment for long-range shooting.
Precision-focused shooters can access targets out to 1,050 yards, but only after passing the facility’s Long Range Safety Vetting Course—a mandatory, in-depth evaluation covering rifle handling, SOPs, gear inspection, and marksmanship testing (5 hits per distance, 100-yard increments).
Key details:
It is ideal for serious long-range practitioners, hunters, or military/LEO shooters seeking a safe, structured place to validate gear and refine their precision craft under controlled supervision.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: By Appointment
Public $25/2-hour minimum, Long range $20/hour
Long range classes, match ammunition is required; for example, Federal Gold Medal Match or Black Hills Match, Red River West has no targets rated for .338 or .50
Private
Outdoor
Handicap accessible
Host Events Open To Public/Non-Members
6793 CR 411 Gainesville, TX, 76240