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Abilene Gun Club Rifle & Pistol Range
Abilene
•169 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth
Abelene Gun Club has operated from its current location for over 50 years, tracing its roots back to the late 1940s after WWII. What started as a post-war community resource has grown into a 23-acre facility that serves roughly 1,000 family membership holders—men, women, and supervised youth—plus re...
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Abelene Gun Club has operated from its current location for over 50 years, tracing its roots back to the late 1940s after WWII. What started as a post-war community resource has grown into a 23-acre facility that serves roughly 1,000 family membership holders—men, women, and supervised youth—plus regular visitors from Dallas, Fort Worth, Midland, and Odessa.
Public Access: - 25-yard to 200-yard firing line with covered shooting benches - One covered 25-yard pistol bay with three movable target boards - All firing lines equipped with backboards for target placement
Members-Only Access: - Two additional 40-yard covered pistol bays - 300-yard and 400-yard rifle benches (pre-qualification required) - Covered muzzleloader and pistol bay for qualified match shooters
You don't need a membership to shoot matches. The club welcomes all skill levels—beginner to expert—and charges just $5 per entry.
| Match Type | Schedule | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Lever Action Silhouette | First Saturday | Pistol caliber and .22 rimfire |
| Bullseye Pistol | Second Saturday | Full size, compact, rimfire |
| .22 Sporter Rimfire + Vintage Military | Third Saturday | 25/50-yard prone, sitting, offhand |
| NRL .22 | Fourth Saturday | NRL sanctioned, steel targets |
Abelene Gun Club has served the Abilene Police Department, local prison system, and Dyess Air Force Base with firearms training. The facility has also hosted 12th Armored Division reunion activities. Their instructors have certified over 2,000 concealed handgun license holders.
Classroom space is available for rent ($50 per four hours, $100 refundable deposit) during normal business hours.
A range officer manages the property daily. The club enforces strict safety protocols: no alcohol while on premises, breech open except when firing, all shooters under 18 must be supervised, and no fully automatic weapons. Shotguns are not permitted.
"The Abilene Gun Club reserves the right to deny access to any person or persons posing a threat to self or others."
| Membership Type | Annual | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Individual/Family | $200 | $950 |
| Military (Active/Retired) | $150 | $800 |
| Senior (65+) | $100 | $650 |
Guest fee: $25 per person per day. Cash or check only.
Contact: 325-672-0100 | 6833 Eastlake Road, Abilene TX 79601
Hours: 9am–5pm, 7 days a week (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas). Inclement weather may alter hours.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •No fully automatic weapons or weapons simulating full automatic
- •No shotguns permitted
- •No alcohol consumption before, during, or after shooting on premises
- •No cans or trash as targets
- •All shooters under 18 must be supervised by an adult
- •Members only for 300 and 400-yard ranges (pre-qualification required)
- •Membership card or proof of membership required
- •All shooters must sign in at clubhouse before shooting
Pro Tips for Visiting
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25-yard to 200-yard firing line with covered shooting benches
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One covered 25-yard pistol bay with three movable target boards
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All firing lines equipped with backboards for target placement
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Two additional 40-yard covered pistol bays
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300-yard and 400-yard rifle benches (pre-qualification required)
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Covered [muzzleloader](/handbook/black-powder) and pistol bay for qualified match shooters
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