F.O.R.T. Texas

F.O.R.T. Texas (Firearms Operations and Responsibility Training) is run by Joe Woolley, who brings over three decades of competitive shooting experience as a Master Class shooter with the United States Practical Shooting Association and local Expert ranking in precision rifle competition. His wife Cherie adds another 18 years of competitive shooting and training experience to the team.

Rifle Instruction - Basic rifle fundamentals - Hunting-focused rifle techniques - Long-range precision shooting - Practical, defensive, and competition shooting classes

NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading - NRA-designed curriculum - Regular classes first half of year (schedule opens up after hunting season) - Instruction on handloading ammunition for precision and cost efficiency

Classes utilize Southeast Texas' only public 600-yard range, making their long-range instruction particularly valuable for hunters preparing for serious hunts or competitive shooters refining distance skills.

• •Six NRA instructor certifications
• •2013 Regional Counselor certification (NRA Refuse to Be a Victim® program)
• •2016 Training Counselor credentials for NRA firearms classes
• •Contributing Editor at Gun Tests Magazine (since 2019)
• •Prostaff for Hodgdon Powder Company

Registration & Payment - Payment in full required at time of registration - First reschedule is free; additional changes incur $25 admin fee - Cancellations 48+ hours in advance receive full refund by check - No-shows or cancellations within 48 hours forfeit payment

"Our goal is to make sure that you are safe, that you learn something and that you have FUN!"

Location & Hours - 16500 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX 77082 - By appointment only - Contact: [email protected] or (281) 467-9792