Texas Defensive Shooting Academy

Texas Defensive Shooting Academy in Ferris, Texas, is a tactical-focused outdoor range with multiple shooting bays and a 300-yard rifle setup built for practical rifle and defensive shooters.

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overview

Updated:
May 2026

TDSA runs more like a working tactical training ground than a traditional static public range. The property features multiple open-air tactical bays, along with a dedicated rifle bay with berms at 100, 200, and 300 yards, providing shooters with space for zero confirmation, positional rifle work, and practical carbine drills. Steel plate racks, tire bales, barrels, and a dedicated shoot house push the range heavily toward movement-based shooting rather than benchrest-only use.

The layout supports standing, kneeling, barricade, and prone shooting, with rapid fire and practical rifle use openly accommodated under controlled range rules. Rifle access is reserved for certified members, while tactical bays remain available through day-pass access. The flat North Texas terrain keeps sightlines open and emphasizes wind reading, recoil control, transitions, and target management over elevation changes or terrain masking. Training culture is a major part of the facility, with rifle instruction extending from urban carbine work through long-range engagement concepts.

Key Features:

  • Rifle bay with confirmed 100, 200, and 300-yard berms
  • Multiple tactical bays for movement and positional shooting
  • Dedicated shoot house for CQB-style training
  • Steel plate racks and practical rifle infrastructure
  • Rapid-fire and tactical rifle-friendly environment
  • Member-certified rifle access with day-pass tactical bays

TDSA best suits practical rifle shooters, defensive carbine users, and shooters focused on positional work rather than traditional benchrest shooting. It also fits newer long-range shooters building fundamentals before moving into larger-distance precision rifle environments.

For booking or access questions, contact the range directly.
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amenities

Tactical bays, rifle bay 100–300 yd, plate racks, shoot house

operating hours

Monday: 8AM – 5PM

Tuesday: 8AM – 5PM

Wednesday: 8AM – 5PM

Thursday: 8AM – 5PM

Friday: 8AM – 5PM

Saturday: 8AM – 5PM

Sunday: 8AM – 5PM

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Range Max distance

400
yards

range access

Membership
Public

range cost

Public: $35/day (Must Call Ahead) Membership: $700/year + $25 Service Fee, Family $75/year

Range rules & limitations

Rifle members‑only; pistol steel no rifles; 22LR targets 22LR only

address

1125 Wolf Springs Rd E, Ferris, TX 75125

contact

(972) 217-1182

len@tdsa.net

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