Awesome place to train. You can do tactical training here where you can't at other ranges. Move and shoot, steel targets, barricades, shotgun area, long range shooting and the staff is extremely accommodating. If you're looking for instruction, they have top notch former military instructors. read more

Big Boar Tactical - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Collinsville, Texas

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Had my 3rd session at Big Boar with Tate today. Every time I go I learn critical defense skills that address any shortcomings I have. Tate gives advice and 'homework' that I can take back to practice at the indoor range and dry firing at home. Thanks to Big Boar I am now 100% confident in shooting with iron sights and in reactive and tactical shooting. It's a bit of a drive to get to to Big Boar but 1000% worth it. I've been shooting for 40+ years and in the last 3 months I have improved exponentially. The joy of shooting has come back to me. Before Big Boar, going to the range was kind of like a dreaded exercise session. Since taking my first session at Big Boar, shooting is fun again as well as a challenge and a self improvement, self esteem reward. I can't recommend Big Boar and Tate enough. Photos show targets from reactive shooting at 10yrds with no optics, 2 shots fired in 0.83 to 1.04 seconds. 3 months ago, I wouldn't even have had a clue or chance of doing this. read more

Big Boar Tactical - various 9mm pistols - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Collinsville, Texas

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Outstanding experience. Great facility with even better staff. Very much enjoyed their rifle range.

Big Boar Tactical really got me interested in shooting once I shot the reactive metal targets! These are amazingly fun to shoot! It is outdoors and therefore unlike being lined up in an indoor bay. I am woman and a new shooter. I want to learn real life situations on handling my gun and being safe while having fun doing it. I took a lesson with Tate and he is a excellent instructor. I drive 1 hour to get to this location and it is totally worth the drive! Once you go to Big Boar Tactical you will be hooked! read more

Had a great experience. Sue was wonderful in helping with the administration and getting me set up with the training I needed, and Tate was a great instructor. I have shot thousands of rounds at the range, but I honestly think I learned more and am a better shooter after a few hour and a couple hundred rounds with Tate's instruction. Look forward to going back! read more

This year I decided to get my license to carry a concealed weapon. I've owned guns most of my life and have been shooting at indoor ranges off and on about 30 years. All of my shooting experience has been limited to the range. Stand and shoot. Carrying a handgun is a tremendous responsibility so I decided tactical and practical gun training was imperative. I decided on Big Boar Tactical because it was reasonably priced and within a reasonable distance from where I lived in Plano. After speaking with Sue on the phone, I felt immediately that I would take a 4 hour, half day course at this facility. She was personable, friendly and she answered all of my questions. Big Boar Tactical was pretty easy to find. It's out in the country but it's basically a left, a right and a left off the North Dallas Tollway. When I arrived at the facility, the amenities were minimal. It is not a country club. It is an outdoor shooting range. This is why the rates are reasonable. As long as you know and are prepared, you'll be fine for four hours. They provide water but I suggest you eat breakfast before you get there or pack a lunch and a small cooler. Wear a hat, a light shirt and light pants. Also bring sunscreen. Prepare yourself for a great experience. My instructor Tate was phenomenal. First, he introduced himself and told me about his background and experience. He is completely qualified and he was able to explain things clearly and concisely. He had a great personality, wasn't over bearing or a know it all. I explained why I was there and what I hoped to achieve. He listened and we took it from there. What he does is starts you out taking a series of shots at a one-inch square. He showed me the proper way to stand and hold the gun. We repeated the drill and immediately my accuracy improved. He then does a series of shooting drills to get a feel of what you know and can do and he takes it from there. We moved through the drills at a good pace. He pushed me to limit of my abilities and then we progressed. If something was too easy, we moved on. If I felt I wasn't getting something, he would go back over it. If I had a question, he would answer it. If you made a mistake, he didn't make you feel stupid. We just corrected it and moved on. When I did well, Tate was enthusiastic and encouraging. If we needed a break, we took a break. By the end of the afternoon, I was worn out. I highly recommend Big Boar Tactical to anyone who shoots a gun or wants to shoot a gun. I had a blast and learned more than I ever expected. If you go there with the attitude that you are there to learn something, you will gain more value from the experience. What I really learned is how much I didn't know. I came in with some preconceived notion of holsters and how I wanted to carry my gun but I came away thinking completely differently afterwards. My draw time started at around 2.63 seconds and by the end of the day I was drawing from a holster in 1.69 seconds. I started shooting 6 shots in a six-inch square and got my grouping down to 6 shot in a one inch square all in the same hole. All and all it was a great experience. I recommend taking a class during the week when you can get personalized training and there is no crowd. You might want to bring a friend or not. I plan to take another half day class in about a month. I have been practicing my draw at home and hope to get my draw time down to a second. I'm a little older and a full day would have been too much for me so I recommend the half day class. You can't go wrong here. It's not the Frisco Gun Club or the Bullet Trap. It is an outdoor range in the country. There is no air conditioning or restaurant. It is what it is. But the customer service is above all the rest. I didn't feel like the only thing they were interested in was my money. I felt like Tate wanted to see me excel. I don't like going into a range where the people behind the counter act like they are doing me a favor by talking to me. And when they do talk to me, I don't like feeling that I am being an inconvenience. I give it a 5 out of 5 stars. read more

I love this place! No time between trigger pulls, great atmosphere, if someone else is there, its good company! 270 degrees of steel targets and a 300yd rifle range! Check it out for sure! read more

EXCELLENT Facility. Took pistol and long range rifle. Tate had me hitting a half torso target with 9 mm Springfield XD9M at 100 yards with his pistol training techniques! AMAZING!!! Was hitting 300 yard 8 inch targets EVERY shot with long rifle 308 Scar 17s EXCELLENT Teacher!!! It will definitely make you a better shooter and a better shot!!! read more

Tate was awesome. Really worked through my deficiencies and got me where I needed to be on the basic stuff before we moved on to more tactical shooting. I really appreciated the time and knowledge. Will be back! Thank you Tate. read more

Great place. A little hard to find. But Sue gives great directions. Tate is a great teacher kinda felt like I was back in football with the encouragement and goals. Great place for starters. read more

Outstanding training from Tate. Great real world tactical scenarios, my wife and I both love training out at big boar tactical. There are 5 of us that train together and they are great with groups, very flexible with our busy schedules. I recommend doing a 6 or 8 week course so you can really link all the training concepts together. read more

We had a wonderful experience, instructors were pleasant and very helpful. Stressed the importance of practice always. They weren't just trying to get you through the CHL course but cared about your progress and safety afterward. I would highly recommend them for all your firearm training. read more

Easy & convenient to book. Tate was VeRy knowledgeable, extremely patient & an amazing instructor!! I'd recommend this CHL course for anyone. The additional training was WELL worth every penny!! I fully intend to return for further training, this place is where to go! read more

Big Boar Tactical - Gorgeous day for lead therapy ;) - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Collinsville, Texas

Awesome range. I would recommend this place to anyone who is passionate about shooting. If you're a plinker that's great here too. Personally, I can't stand places like Frisco Gun Club - I choke on the fumes and just really don't like shooting indoors. Most outdoor ranges are restrictive on ammo type (can't shoot FMJ), distances is limited, etc. At Big Boar you can shoot out to a few hundred yards, shoot FMJ or Hollowpoints, and the staff is top notch. Great training here. I've taken tactical AR and defensive handgun as well as my CHL here. I've referred several folks as well who now love this place too. Best place to shoot and get instruction in DFW. read more

My group has been working with Big Boar for a couple of months now and we are all HOOKED! What started out as a few friends looking for a new hobby and to learn a little bit about gun/situational safety has turned into something we look forward to every single week. We all feel completely comfortable around firearms and confident while we carry now. The knowledge we have gained is only outweighed by the fun that we have had out at the range! Look forward to working with these guys for a long time to come. read more

They're not very knowledgable about the laws in Texas. Told my friend that you only have 6 months to range qual and submit paperwork for your CHL.. It's actually 2 years idiots! Their range looks like a junk yard..they're so cheap they couldn't even invest in plywood and 2x4s for nice tables and target stands. My recommendation for a CHL class in the area is Frisco Gun Club. read more