Welcome to Defender Outdoors Shooting Center!

Fort Worth’s premier indoor gun range — proudly voted Best Gun Range in Texas

At Defender Outdoors, everyone is welcome, whether it’s your first time on the range or you’ve been shooting for years. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is here to help you feel comfortable, answer your questions, and make sure you have a great experience every time you visit.

Beyond the range, you’ll find a full-service retail store, professional training for every skill level, expert gunsmithing, and a comfortable lounge to relax between range sessions. Whether you’re here to learn, shop, or simply enjoy time on the range, you’ll find everything you need under one roof.

Conveniently located just west of downtown Fort Worth near University and Westside Drive, we’re proud to be the place shooters across North Texas call their home range.

Your First Visit is on us!

Come see why we were voted Best Gun Range in Texas! Request your FREE Range Pass, which gives you one hour on the range and includes your target, eye and ear protection!

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Club Features

Automated Lanes

State-of-the-art target retrievers with digital readouts, lighting effects, automated pivoting, and more.

Storage Lockers

Safe, secure storage for your firearms or personal items. Fits long guns, ARs & more.

Event Hosting

Have your bachelor, bachelorette, or birthday party at the Shooting Center. Private rooms, lounges, and ranges make it great for parties and corporate events.

Community

Join with many other like-minded shooters from all walks of life to learn about the shooting sports, improve your skills, and make new friends.

Excellent Facility

The Defender Outdoors Shooting Center is unlike any other gun range with best-in-class air filtration, bright lighting, and comfortable lounge areas.

Convenient Location

Located minutes from Downtown on University Drive, the Shooting Center is easy to get to from anywhere in the Metroplex.

Not a member yet? Join us now!

– No Range Fees
– Retail and Training Discounts
– Complimentary FFL Transfers
– Guest Passes
– and so much more!

PRICING

WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SHOOT
PISTOL LANES
$25/hr Wed-Thurs
$30/hr Fri-Sun
$15/hr additional person
Non-member
RIFLE LANES
$30/hr Wed-Thurs
$35/hr Fri-Sun
$15/hr additional person
Non-member
EAR PROTECTION
$2/ea
Non-member
EYE PROTECTION
$2/ea
Non-member
STANDARD TARGETS
$2/ea
Non-member
Additional cost for specialty targets

Range Fee Discount available to LE, Military and Veterans with proper ID
GUN RENTALS
PISTOLS
$10 Single
$20 Pistol Pass
Unlimited for an Hour
PREMIUM PISTOLS
$25

Including Suppressed
RIFLES
$15 Single
$25 Rifle Pass
Unlimited for an Hour
PREMIUM RIFLES
$30
Including Suppressed
AR PLATFORMS
$15 Single
$25 AR Pass
Unlimited for an Hour
FULL AUTO
$65/hr Single Gun
$95/hr Three Guns

SHOOTING EXPERIENCE PACKAGES

Each package includes everything listed for one shooter. Add up to 2 additional shooters for $21 per person (maximum 3 shooters per lane). Packages are available for walk-in purchase on a first-come, first-served basis, or purchase online in advance to include a lane reservation.

cowtown handgun experience

A great place to start with three different handguns and plenty of range time to enjoy each one.
$ 169
00
  • 9mm Handgun Rental
  • .45 ACP Handgun Rental
  • .357 Magnum Revolver Rental
  • 100 Rounds 9mm Ammo
  • 50 Rounds .45 ACP Ammo
  • 50 Rounds .357 Magnum Ammo
  • Lane Rental Fee
  • Target
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Lane Reservation with Pre-Purchase

Big Tex Rifle experience

Ready to go bigger? Step up to the rifle range and experience two of the most popular rifle calibers.
$ 169
00
  • 5.56 Rifle Rental
  • 7.62x51 Rifle Rental
  • 40 Rounds .223 Ammo
  • 40 Rounds 7.62 Ammo
  • Lane Rental Fee
  • Target
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Lane Reservation with Pre-Purchase

ULTIMATE LONE STAR EXPERIENCE

Go all in with the ultimate Texas experience, including full auto, rifle, handgun and dedicated RSO support.
$ 279
00
  • Full Auto Rental (9mm)
  • 5.56 Rifle Rental
  • .45 ACP Handgun Rental
  • 150 Rounds 9mm Ammo
  • 40 Rounds .223 Ammo
  • 50 Rounds .45 ACP Ammo
  • Lane Rental Fee
  • Target
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Range Safety Officer
  • Lane Reservation with Pre-Purchase

Package pricing is based on current ammunition availability. Comparable ammunition may be substituted when necessary, which may result in a slight price adjustment.
HOW TO PURCHASE
: Click Purchase Package above to continue to our online checkout. Select the Shooting Experience you’d like to purchase and complete checkout. You’ll be asked to create an account or log in to complete your purchase.

 

STORAGE LOCKERS
SMALL LOCKER
32"x15"x11"
$120
$400
Quarterly
Annually
MEDIUM LOCKER
49"x15"x7.35"
$150
$500
Quarterly
Annually
LARGE LOCKER
49"x15"x11"
$180
$600
Quarterly
Annually
SHIELD CLUB MEDIUM LOCKER
49"x15"x7.35"
$700Annually only
SHIELD CLUB LARGE LOCKER
49"x15"x11"
$900Annually only

Reviews

Welcome to Defender Outdoors Shooting Center!

Fort Worth’s premier indoor gun range — proudly voted Best Gun Range in Texas

At Defender Outdoors, everyone’s welcome whether it’s your first time on a range or you’ve been shooting for years. When you visit, you’re not “just a customer”, you’re our guest. We offer an clean and safe indoor range, classes and training, exclusive events, and shopping with top brands and the latest models, plus trusted gunsmithing services—all in one place. Between range times, relax in our spacious lounge area to watch TV or shoot some pool.

We’re located just 2 miles west of Downtown Fort Worth, near the intersection of University Drive and Westside Dr, making it easy to plan your visit and spend some range time with us. Are You a Defender?

 

 

Will James
President

You First Visit is on us!

Come see why we were voted Best Gun Range in Texas! Request your FREE Range Pass, which gives you one hour on the range and includes your target, eye and ear protection!

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October 15th, 2026

Join us for a celebration of the hunting tradition!

Defender Outdoors is celebrating the opening of hunting season with a special four-course game-inspired dinner prepared by Jon Bonnell. Join with other hunters and fellow shooters for our inaugural Opening Table on Thursday, October 15th at Defender Outdoors Shooting Center as we 

Tickets are now on sale. Click below for more information and to reserve your spot at the table!