Lake Highlands Shooting Center

Lake Highlands Shooting Center is a family-owned indoor range built for shooters at every level—from people picking up a gun for the first time to law enforcement and security professionals. The facility sits in central Dallas, a block south of LBJ Freeway and a block east of Plano Road, with 60+ free parking spaces available at nearby BB Owen city park.

LHSC operates 12 shooting lanes divided into three bays:

• •Bays 1 & 2: Five lanes each at 15 yards, used for general shooting, License to Carry (LTC) training, and basic firearms courses
• •Bay 3: Two lanes at 15 yards, equipped with the MILO LIVE FIRE Projection Targeting System and setup for AR-15, AK-47, and small group training (up to 8 shooters)

The range is climate-controlled, acoustically sound-dampened, and features modern bullet traps. All firearms must have sights. No steel-core ammunition, no 5.56mm Green Tip rounds—everything gets the magnet test.

LHSC is the only public range in the Dallas Metroplex with the MILO LIVE FIRE system, used by the FBI, ATF, and police agencies worldwide. The system provides:

• •800 real-life scenarios from street confrontations to active shooter situations
• •Branching technology where instructors modify scenarios in real-time—escalating or de-escalating threat levels
• •Your choice of weapons: shoot with your own gun, rent from LHSC, or use their laser-mounted Glock trainers
• •Zombie scenarios with exploding targets (popular for group events and younger shooters)

Trainees feel like they're in the middle of the action and can resolve conflicts peacefully or with live fire. If you make a termination shot, the perpetrator falls and the scenario ends. Audio commands add realism.

Pre-registration required: [email protected] or 214-343-3494

LHSC also hosts specialized training for security companies (Levels II–IV), church security teams, and corporate groups. Instructors are on call for weekday classes and renewals.

Rental guns: Non-members $20, members $10. Swap rentals as often as you want (ammunition purchase required). LHSC uses the "Buddy System"—you need a buddy with you, be taking a basic safety class, or have your own firearm to rent.

Firearms for sale: Small in-house inventory, but five wholesale suppliers can ship guns to LHSC in 2–3 days. No FFL transfer fees on in-house purchases (unlike online sales). FFL transfers available Wednesday–Sunday; typically processed in 2 days with government ID.

Ammunition: .22 through .45-70, including popular calibers (9mm, .45 ACP, 5.56, .308) and specialty rounds (.300 Blackout, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62x39, .44 Rem, .350 Legend).

Gear: Hard and soft pistol cases (aluminum, leather, poly, vinyl) from brands like Gun Tote'n Mama, TZ Case, and Savior Equipment. Ear and eye protection in stock.

Non-member rates: $22 range time, $19 guest fee. Military, law enforcement, fire, EMS, and veterans: $14.

• •Special offers:
• •Half-Price Happy Hour: Mon–Thu (except holidays), noon–2pm. Members $5.50, non-members $10
• •Punch Cards (no expiration): 10 visits for $125 ($12.50/visit) or 5 visits for $70 ($14/visit). Unused balance converts to membership credit
• •Gift Cards: Available for visits or classes

Privacy Lounge: Two adjoining private lanes for up to 8 shooters, 2 hours. Non-members $129, members $89. Weekdays only (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri).

MILO session: $30 per person.

Group events: Birthday parties, bachelor parties, corporate team building. Kids love the zombie scenarios with laser pistols.

• •Weapons accepted: Pistols and revolvers (all calibers), AR-15, AK-47, rifles under 3500 fps muzzle velocity, short-barrel rifles with shoulder braces.

• •Not allowed: Shotguns (except instructor security qualifications), 50 BMG, full auto, tracers, incendiary rounds, steel-core ammunition, unscoped/unsighted firearms.

• •Age & language: Must be 18+ with government photo ID. 21+ to rent handguns or buy pistol ammo. Must speak/understand English (translation apps don't qualify).

LHSC is public access—membership is optional. Whether you're a first-timer wanting basic pistol safety, a shooter testing a new gun rental, or a security professional preparing with MILO's 800 scenarios, the range is built to handle it. The MILO system alone sets them apart from other Dallas ranges. Range time is cheap ($10–$22), instructors are available on short notice, and the facility is clean and well-maintained.