Gibson Outpost & Shooting Range

I was going to visit this shooting range but after reading all of the negative reviews I decide not to. The reviews that I’ve read it seems to point towards terrible customer service and that means everything in my book especially if I’m spending my money there. There were more negative reviews than positive reviews. i’m sure at times that the owners may had some bad days, but those bad days seem to be more frequent than good days according to the reviews, so I will not be shooting here or giving it a try. Or until I start seeing more good reviews on this range because I really would like to try it out. So I’ll spend my $ 20 at Eagle gun range where I can shoot all day and leave to go get lunch and come back and won’t lose my spot on the range. I might be wrong for not given these guys a try but the negative reviews has persuade me to NOT visit this range sorry.

First off I never write reviews. I am doing so because I am completely baffled by the bad reviews on this place and feel they are totally unfair. I searched for a place that I could shoot steel case FMJ ammunition to save some money and this place popped up. Today was my first time going here. The kind lady behind the counter was very pleasant and courteous. I found her to be very friendly and talkative as well. The gentleman whom was calling cease fire on the range also I found to be a decent person as well. As far as a shooting range, I thought the place was great. I had a wonderful time today. Is it an older range? Yes it is however I don’t think that this at all takes away from the quality of the establishment by any means. The clientele that was there were very nice too. There were 5 older gentlemen, a husband and wife with their 3 children and then the people next to me was a dad with his son which I ended up having a great conversation with. I don’t understand why people have such a negative view on this range. People complain that they were yelled at or treated unfair. If you were yelled at you were probably doing something unsafe or not following the rules set forth for the safety of yourself and others. Most ranges will tell you to leave if you are doing something unsafe so for them to simply yell at you I think you are lucky that they are cutting you slack. Those whom have called these people who own the range mean I think probably have a hard time in life in general and maybe don’t understand respect is a two way street. I personally would like to thank the owners for the great afternoon I had. It has been a rough week after being laid off and this place certainly made up for it. I now can say I have a favorite outdoor range in DFW. I will DEFINITELY return to this place in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to spend an afternoon shooting. Again thank you to the owners.

The owners are fine, understand not allowing guns in office. Owner’s son is an Assclown. Be careful, apparently there sand bags are made of gold. Won’t return there. Plenty of other places to shoot in the DFW.

Decent range and they allow fmj. I have been going there for years.

The range is very bare bones, but you can shoot fmj on the 100 and 200 yrd range unlike elmfork. It is a bit of a haul to get out there from north dallas, but overall it is a good experience. The owner is a bit of a curmudgeon, but if you need your ego stroked, perhaps shooting isn’t for you. If you break the rules you will get bitched at. Put your big boy pants on and take it like a man. The rules are there for your safety. The prices are good for what you get. Oh, bring cash as they dont accept checks or credit cards (it is a cash business and I bet their books aren’t exactly pristine).

It’s a bare bones range but the cost is reasonable, they let you shoot FMJ rifle, and they are treat you fair as long as you follow the rules.

I just wanted to give updated information about Gibson’s Outpost since everything I have found on the web is old, and Gibson has no web page. I used the range to fire my rifle and pistol for the first time.
Hours as of 9−11−13:
Closed Monday and Friday.
Open Tu, Wed, Thur, Sat. and Sunday from 10am to 5pm
Rates:
One time range fee is $ 7.00/year
then $ 15/​day for the use of the range (you get one target with that)
*for the 200 yard range you have to pay an extra $ 10. An additional target is included.
CASH ONLY!!! (even for ammo)
No shotguns or AK Pistols
(I think you can shoot the 410 Judge pistol???)
You CAN shoot full metal jackets even if a magnet sticks to the bullet or case.
No Rapid fire (2 – 3 sec between rounds)
Leave your guns and ammo in your vehicle while checking in the office.
One gun on range at a time. You must leave other guns in vehicle.
****I had a problem with my rifle. I went in to tell the manger that my rifle jammed and that I was going to switch to my pistol. Well he asked what kind of rifle and went out and tried to fix it for me. Upon leaving he even gave me his recommendation for a good pistol to take the CHL with and his choice was confirmed by my local gun shop, and police.
My time at Gibsons was very enjoyable. I will be back.

This is an excellent gun range… beware of the negative reviews. As long as you abide by the rules of the range (great common sense rules) you won’t have any problems. I felt more safe here than at other pulley driven ranges. Don’t miss out on this range because of other reviews. The staff was friendly as well, monitor the range appropriately to keep it safe for all. If they get on to you for something you’re probably doing something less than safe. Go enjoy your second amendment.

TIP: As of August 1, 2012 they will no longer accept credit cards.
Rules are set, guns are hot. Follow the rules, and have a good time. If you don’t like it, go somewhere else… just leaves room for the rest of us :)

Never, ever again.
I went to this range as it was the closest one that would allow me to shoot my surplus combloc ammunition on a 100m range.
I was the only one there and greeted by a sour old lady with a dog that would not stop barking. Even though I adhered to every rule, asked permission to do *anything* (keep in mind that I was the only person at the place and still waited around … sometimes for 10 minutes for a «cease fire» after asking if I could change my target).
I followed all the rules, did not get kicked out like some of the other reviewers, but was treated like an intruder.
Her attitude went beyond anything that I would call «rude» or «poor service»… the woman is downright mean. She is an angry, sour and permanently pissed-​off person and no amount of polite «yes ma’am/ no ma’am», smiling or calm obedience changed that.
It’s not worth the 30min drive or the permission to shoot FMJ to be treated like complete crap.
C.J.S. had it right… by far the worst range in DFW.
I can’t overstate how mean this woman was. I’ve done call center tech support and have never been treated with as much malice as she greets her customers.

I was kicked out because my ready-​set position was at a 45 degree angle and not by my side. When I told him that keeping a loaded gun pointed down at your side is dangerous, he kicked me out. Stay away from this range because I did not feel safe here and all ranges should feel safe.

I have heard pretty bad reviews about this place but I decided to go anyway to see for myself. Went on a Friday, found the old man Mr. Gibson who was plenty helpful and welcoming as it was my first time there. We went through the range rules, which I fully understood. I shot almost the whole day with no issue, following all cease fire commands. Also allow time for other shooter who has issues with clearing their weapons. All in all, one has to follow the range rules and he will be fine with you and will welcome you back. Also so saw the the .45 hole that a dumb cop (go figure) made while trying to impress … I don’t know who. Oh forgot saw his ‘infamous’ son on the ‘infamous’ couch but didn’t see the ‘infamous’ dog or wife. Good place to shoot.