Shoot Smart

Clean and safe environment to shoot. It is a bit more expensive than most outdoor ranges but the environment is worth the price.

I took my family and my 14-​year old daughter’s friend to Shoot Smart on a Sunday afternoon, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
The «Q-​less» line worked great, even better than I thought. We started on one of the public lanes, and after about 19 minutes a staff member asked if we still wanted a private lane (I was in the queue) and we shifted right over. The private lane is a few dollars more, but my daughter’s friend was a first time shooter and a private lane was much easier to instruct on.
The staff was great. Young, enthusiastic and polite. You can rent from a a very wide selection of firearms (mostly pistols, but a few long guns) which I’d recommend before buying so you know what works for you. Ammo, targets, eyes and ears — they’ve got it all. Ranges were well lit and well ventilated, and all range and target equipment worked well.

We went with our family during the week after Christmas. I signed in online, but was told if you are onsite, you’ll get in faster. We then went to get our «suite», and were told it would be about an hour. Almost 3 hours later, half our party left out of frustration. My mom and dad stayed and were told they were the next in line. After waiting another 45 minutes they were told they were 6^th in line! They had to complain to get a lane, even though they had been physically there almost 4 hours waiting their «turn».
I will be making any purchase I had planned at the gun show instead, and will go anywhere else I can find to shoot. I wasted an entire day of my vacation waiting in this place with my family and not one of the 10 employees ever asked or showed any concern with how long we had been waiting, standing right in front of them.

Came here with my parent the day after Christmas. We were told it would be an hour wait since we did not make a reservation online (which I will do in the future and recommend for everyone else wanting to come here). Much to our surprise we got a lane in about 10−15mins, which was awesome! The staff were very knowledgable and friendly. Overall a great experience. I will definitely be going back!

A great indoor spot to work of fundamentals and shoot most guns I own. Safe environment with a friendly staff. Value is about average for the industry and it can get a little warm from firing, but every time I go we leave with a smile. It’s paper targets and can get crowded, so be sure to use their online check in. If you what more, you need an outdoor range, but for full service offered indoor, this is the go to place for the shooters in my life. Some complain about rapid fire or holster draw, but you only have that issue if you use their traditional lanes, the suites offer the best value for new and experienced shooters and I have yet to have a problem shooting anything: canned, full auto, double tap or just about anything else I would want for indoor paper shooting. Thank you guys for making it safe and for having your range team quick to respond to potential unsafe acts.

Took my girlfriend shooting for her first time. I got a private lane and it was awesome. We shot my colt m4, sig 9 mm, and 30 – 06. The staff was super helpful and we will be back there soon.

This place is legit! Everybody there was extremely knowledgeable (often ex law enforcement), and the facilities are really nice. The membership card was a great idea. Quality establishment for blowing off some steam!

Great place, like their private suite!

Great place to go shooting. The staff is friendly and helpful. The only problem I’ve encountered is there reservation system. We had checked their Q system to see the wait time for a lane and it said 4 min. When we arrived we were told that a class was taking place therefore our actual wait turned into about 35 minutes. Getting a lane has been the main issue here otherwise it’s a great venue to go shooting.

In retrospect, my previous review may have been a little harsh. I obviously did not have that great of an experience and I take my shooting very seriously. After more thought this is probably a fairly decent range for a shooter that isn’t as serious or experienced, or for someone who just wants to drop by and squeeze off a box or two for convenience sake or just to spend a little time to de-​stress for a little bit. Still definitely not among the top ranges in town but they do have all the basics there that you would need to get that shooting bug out of you’re system or familiarize yourself with firearms, which I believe that more people should do before they go out and buy one and endanger themselves and the rest of us. Give them a try and make you’re own decision, that’s the only way you are going to know for sure anyway. Pretty much most things on the internet is pure opinion anyway.

Friendly staff and great experience for a first timer. Wide target and gun selection to choose from and staff was extremely helpful. Will be back!

My first trip to Shoot Smart was To take my 18 year old and 20 year old daughters to go shooting for their first time. Shoot Smart had lots of rental guns to choose from (.22 to.45s). We chose a .22LR and got a private lane, which was great for me to teach them without too much distraction. As a retired Marine, I’ve shot at lots of ranges throughout my life. Shoot Smart was a nice range with a really helpful staff. I plan on using Shoot Smart renew my CCL and taking my oldest there to get hers when she turns 21. Best thing was that both girls where really good shots!

Great place to shoot and learn how to shoot your gun. I have been here 3 times and each time with a friend that taught me how to hold, load and shoot a pistol.
They are usually very busy and have a happy hour in the late afternoon. You can sign up for a lane online and then show up and they will put you inline for the next available. You can rent out a private suite or a lane.
they have several pistols and guns you can rent and they do sell ammo and targets.
Once you sign in and sign the waiver and provide your drivers license you wait in the nice waiting room for a lane or your private suite to open up.
They will call you when its your turn.
Be sure to bring your goggles and ear protection. They will provide glasses and ear protection but they have been worn by others. They clean them but to me its icky and gross. Bring your own. The time you spend in the lane is unlimited and its easy to to set up the targets and work them. I will warn you that you should be paying attention at all times as there are shell flying from all angles.
I plan to take their CHL class next year.

I came here to take a class, Handguns and Heels. The class was great, I went in having no idea on how to handle a gun to being more comfortable with fire arms. The class was all women and taught by women. We learned how to aim, load a semi-​automatic gun and a little about clearing jams. I wish the part about jams had been a little more detail, but they said you would learn more about it in the second class. The shooting range was very, very cold. I could see my breath! They advertised heated and A/​C ranges? I am planning to take another class at their Grand Prairie location, which is near my house.

Very clean range… Private lanes are great.

I prefer outdoor ranges, but during the summer when it’s hot and you don’t feel like sweating in the pants and just wanna shoot. Well, I shoot smart at shoot smart. I only get private lanes here so I can just do whatever. Makes up for not having a 50 – 100 yard target. Employees are nice and professional. If you get their shoot smart card that enables you to get through without signing the waiver every time you visit. It helps expedite the checkin process, because they know you aren’t somewhat of a noob. I rarely go here, but in the summers it’s the best indoor range.

Not your typical range!
Pros:
— reasonable lane rental prices with no time limits
— as shooting ranges go, they do a better job than most at keeping it clean
— the staff are great — professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful
— you can shoot just about any ammo you care to bring (no steel core bullets — check the website for the restrictions), including reloads, pistol, and rifle; they do sell ammo as well at prices ranging from very good to typical store prices (note: if you you use one of their guns, you have to use factory ammo)
— pay a few bucks more for a private suite lane and you get a bit more room, can holster draw, and rapid fire
— a fairly extensive selection of rental guns (pistols and rifles), in good condition and kept reasonably clean — pay one flat rate and you can rotate out and shoot as many of their guns as you like — great to try before you buy.
— if you shoot their often, they have annual membership plans which let you shoot at reduced prices
— discount prices on Mon-​Thurs from 2−4pm — check the website for details
— you can bring your own targets, or buy theirs
— an in-​house gunsmith and they do FFL transfers
— they offer CHL and other training (I haven’t used them for this)
Cons:
— only 15 yards
— while they allow most rifle and pistol calibers, they do not allow shotguns
— can be crowded on weekends

An expensive way to find out I’m a lousy shot.
I came here Saturday with a Meetup group. I clearly did not do enough research. I didn’t realize the standard gun rentals were mostly 9mms. I did not realize the rest of the group had purchased Groupons. I did not realize that the lounge resembles more a lounge at an auto garage.
My aim is better with the .22 and revolvers. I’d been twice to an outdoor gun range and liked it well enough. I do need more practice with a 9 mm, but without anyone in our group with a vast amount of experience, I was left to figure it out. Not a fun way to blow through $ 50 in less than a hour.
I would recommend bringing your own guns and ammo. If it is going to be your first time, definitely go with someone with experience or take lessons.

I’ve had my eye on Shoot Smart since their «Best Gun Range» nod last year in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine.
When an Amazon Local deal offered a good price on private lessons, I jumped and booked a class for myself and my wife. We’re total newbies — never held a firearm, certainly never shot one — and so keep that in mind throughout this review!
Shoot Smart is located up near north Fort Worth, and it’s easy to find. I didn’t have a problem with parking, but we did arrive before 3:00 PM on a Friday afternoon.
(Note that traffic is pretty insane going up 35 — if you have an appointment, make sure you allot plenty of extra time to getting there!)
The inside is clear and organized, and checking in for our class was fast. We were about fifteen minutes early, and we passed the time in the Shooter’s Lounge where you can sit, thumb through magazines, snack or watch people shoot.
Our class started right on time and our instructor, Marily, was great — she took a really visual approach to instruction, which my wife and I were able to follow well. We didn’t ever feel rushed or hurried, and Marily was ultra patient with our fumbling and many, many questions!
My wife shot about fifteen rounds, and I shot ten. She far out-​shot me! We’ve kept the rest of our bullets for a return visit; keeping your stance, grip, breathing, aiming and follow-​through all in mind at the same time was pretty tiring, and we need time to let everything «soak in» a bit.
I’m reserving that fifth star for a second (or third, or…) visit. As is, though, we couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience. It was fun!

I love Shoot Smart! It’s a very comfortable place to shoot, though I wish they would have added on more private lanes when they built the new addition, they’re so nice but I’ve only been able to get on them once since the queue is almost always full on the weekends.
I took my CHL class here and it was a very positive experience. The staff is wonderful, knowledgable, and eager to help. To the reviewer that doesn’t feel safe: they have so many cameras that they watch from the front, you don’t have to worry if the RSO isn’t in immediate sight, they can and do see everything going on, even on the private lanes. I’ve never had a problem here and often see the RSO rush in to correct someone if they’re accidentally breaking rules. Wonderful range.