we went with our friends today whilst on vacation ! absolutely brilliant Sarah took great care of us whilst on the range but the full experience was 5 star and can't wait to go again read more

Came here with some friends during a rifle marketing event in which they were offering free range time with their showcased rifles. We used the opportunity to become more familiar with rifles since most of us had only shot a handgun prior. The staff and vendors were welcoming and it was an easy process registering for the range as a first time customer. They had plenty of eye and ear protection included for free and a good selection of targets, ammo, and rental pistols. The range itself seemed pretty standard in my experience with indoor ranges, so no complaints there. While I like the central location of this range, I think my only hesitancy of coming back here is the parking. I mean it is a very small lot to begin with and only half the spots are available to Top Gun because they share it with another business. We got there shortly after opening and it was already full by then. We were forced to park way down the street because street parking is limited as well. Multiple times while we were there, the staff were calling out vehicles that had parked in a non-Top Gun space for removal before they would get towed. I just feel a business of this size needs more guaranteed parking. To note, the range wasn't even that packed inside when we first got there because again we got there shortly after opening, so I can only imagine how frustrating the parking situation will be during peak hours. Otherwise, I recommend this place if you are looking for a decent range in Houston. They also sell all your firearm needs and my friend actually bought a handgun while we were there. It also looks like they host firearm classes as well which is helpful for beginners or those that want to sharpen their skills. read more

Top Gun - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One month ago, I had never shot a gun. I hate guns but I like knowing things. Asked my son to take me and he brought me here because he likes Top Gun the most and thought I would be comfortable. I was very nervous. The waiver process is easy. The staff was nice and did not condescend or make me feel foolish as they walked me through basics and helped me decide what gun to rent. They had a LOT of guns of different types and sizes. Followed my son to our lane on the range where we took turns shooting. I was nervous but even so it was hot back there whew. The shooting part was obviously a new experience. All in all that first visit (2 people with 2 different guns plus ammo for what felt like a really long time to me) totaled around $120. I still hate guns but I like knowing things so I have returned to Top Gun by myself for a few lessons. I hate guns, but some skills feeling more practical since January. Never stop learning and all that. The place has courses, clubs/events and good instructors. The place definitely has traffic on weekend days but I have never waited more than a few minutes for a lane. I couldn't describe the crowd other than to say a mix of every type you can imagine - no stereotype obvious to me. On three of my four visits, each of which includes sitting to sign a waiver, international tourists have been in the next chair ("form says we can use hotel address - do I need my passport number?"): heavy French accent, UK accent and (Castilian) Spanish. This last time was my 4th visit and I overheard voices speaking an Asian language. Houston is awesome like that. Anyway, I have never visited any other gun range so can't compare but Top Gun suits me well enough. read more

My police officer cousin gifted me a shotgun so we came here to break it in along with a bunch of other firearms we owned between us. This is one of the more popular spots in the middle of Houston and I always have a great time here. You can bring your own firearms or rent one of theirs. I believe if you rent one of theirs, you have to buy their ammo as well. We brought our guns and ammo. Just sign the waivers, pick a target and wait your turn to go shoot. There are 15, 50 foot long lanes here. Motorized targets are available which is always working great when I am there. They monitor all people on the lanes and will correct any unsafe practices. One rule to remember if you bring a shotgun is that you can only use buckshot or slugs only. I've been to a few outdoor and indoor ranges in town and Top Gun is one of my favorites. It is conveniently located in the middle of Houston and easy to get to. I will definitely be back! read more

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When our out-of-state family visited, they had one request-- shoot like a Texan. And they had a blast at Top Gun! They have 1 hour gun rentals or you can bring your own guns and buy the ammo on site to shoot. For newbies, there are short 15 minute classes to learn guns safety, how to load guns, etc. Our instructor, Rene, did a fantastic job teaching us and was enthusiastic and informative. He made our experience fun! After our class, we were assigned a lane to shoot. Rene stayed by our side to ensure we could properly and safely handle the gun before letting us go at it independently. They provide different target templates and have motorized targets to allow you to adjust the distance. Although they provide stiff ear muffs for hearing protection, I'm definitely bringing ear plugs to wear under them next time-- the guns are loud, especially the big ones! There's an observation area to watch away from most of the noise and a lobby area with couches and arcade games if you need a break from the intensity. Thanks Top Gun and Rene for a great first hands-on experience! Loved that it was actually quite educational, and the rest of the fam enjoyed the excitement :D read more

While Top Gun Range and other related services might be admirable, their employees must improve their customer service skills. They need to learn how to quote prices regarding their licensed gunsmiths. I was told they could install a tactical trigger and provided a reputable website. This was followed by stating we installed this tactical trigger for only 10 dollars plus tax. I agreed and had Top Gun Range install this trigger, but they charged me $50 in tax. I'm now questioning your business integrity. I posted this on/or about February 1, 2024, and the TOP GUN asked me to email him (GM) to discuss this matter. I emailed this GM over 10 times without a response, so I called, and this GM never took or returned my calls, proving this GM doesn't have professionalism or integrity. I even filed a Better Business Bureau "BBB" which the TOP GUN GM chose to ignore conveniently. read more

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Very good for first timers. Of course you have to demonstrate that you know how to load and unload a magazine. Also, we got the military discount which helped. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. When we return, we will try a much bigger gun.as a few lanes away, our little weapon went POP, and theirs went BOOM with fire coming from the weapon. Next time .................. read more

Top Gun - Beginnings - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This review is only in reference to the private class. I learned to shoot for the first time today with instructor Mr. Cody Heitman. The course started about half an hour late, but it was worth every penny and more! Mr. Cody Heitman is an outstanding instructor who made shooting safe and exciting for me. I'm happy, and more comfortable with the idea to start going to the range now! read more

Top Gun - Mr. Heitman had me shoot multiple targets close and far. Had very good tips to shoot the target, and can tell where I messed up. - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a very nice facility and the people who work there were helpful and polite. They shuffle a large amount of people through there in an efficient manner. It's clean. Restrooms clean. Love that it's indoor. If I were to make one wish for this place it would be that maybe they have an area for large guns and a separate area for handguns. The noise from the large guns is unsettling when you're working just with your handgun. read more

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Great place to go shoot. Knowledgeable staff and very safe environment. We even like going there just to shop for new firearms and accessories. read more

I am not a gun person. Never touched one never seen one in person. But my sister insisted I learn how to shoot given we live in Texas so she signed my husband, mom and me up. Our instructor is Cody. And this guy is like the Aristotle of Guns. I came as a newbie and left being able to hit about a millimeter from target. I feel so confident and a bad ass. What makes Cody different is that he teaches you the science of shooting so you're able to fix your mistake when you shoot off target. He is smart and is able to explain shooting concepts so that a 5-year old can understand. He is also very funny during the lesson which makes it entertaining and he has a zen aura about him. Dude is so friggin cool in so many ways. We plan on taking more classes with him. read more

I haven't been to the range in a while. It was busy for a Sunday. It was clean, friendly, and not a long wait. Bathroom was clean.... needed toilet paper...LOL I will definitely be returning for a class and many more!! read more

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Excellent range! Top safety, conveniently located. Always willing to assist customers with different needs: whether it's your first time visiting Texas or if you are a regular fan of shooting many different gun brands and styles. The site also sells different weapons. read more

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Rene was amazing!! I've never picked up a firearm before in my life. I took the basic handgun training with him and it was a fantastic learning experience. He was very knowledgeable and a pro at helping me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I highly recommend to request him specifically as an instructor for your lessons!! read more

Clean and safe environment! Very knowledgeable about gun repairs. We enjoy visiting this range to get our practice from Slim Eastwood company. read more

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Friendly staff, great inventory, and are affiliated with SilencerShop, which makes purchasing a suppressor a smooth transaction. They have the SilencerShop kiosk on site. read more

One word: John. I came on ladies night and took a class and John was my instructor. He made me feel safe and walked me through all the steps of everything. Left feeling like a pro! Definitely feel more comfortable. I will be back! read more

Top Gun - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

The personal gun training that we received with Cody was phenomenal! Cody was very thorough and patient . Great experience!

I love this place! Done lots of business with them. They seemed pretty knowledgeable about guns and few times I had questions about something. It's like a candy shop in there. They leave you alone if you exercise gun safety and show muzzle discipline. Always in and out (getting my fix) read more

Top Gun - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you live in the area, it's not a bad range to shoot at. There's other ranges around the Houston area that have more to offer. Each time that I've been here to shoot, I've noticed a lot of first time shooters there with minimal guidance. My only problem is the crowds that build around lanes the pose a safety concern. read more

Much fun, great staff and efficient. Everybody willing to make you experience as fun as possible read more

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If you're looking to shoot really big guns, like let's say an AR 15, then this is definitely the place to go! Decided since we were in Texas we should definitely go and shoot guns and found the staff to be very helpful and implementing stringent safety precautions. Overall, a really good time and great experience while visiting. read more

Top Gun - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

Top Gun lost me as a regular longtime customer. Attitude of staff is not good (Except for the manager, he was nice). My truck got broken into while I was shooting. In the aftermath of it, I said to one of Top Gun's employees "I saw a post online about this happening to someone else, and now it happened to me. It's making me feel like I'm not sure I want to keep coming back". The employee's response was "Well, at least you were warned" and it was said with a bad attitude. Then he just walked away. He should have offered me reassurance and been polite and I would have considered remaining a regular customer. I have been going to Top Gun on and off most of my life. But seeing as I got bad attitude about my truck getting broken into on their property, I will not be returning. Ever. Gun ranges are supposed to be places of professionalism, where you feel safe. This experience has turned me to another Gun Club. read more

Top Gun - Top Gun parking lot. My truck broken into. - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

The facility is first rate, but the counter help yesterday was the worst I have experienced there. My friend, who is from France, was asked to demonstrate that he could check to see if the firearm was unloaded. He has previously shot semiautomatic pistols and demonstrated that he knew the requirements by removing the magazine, attempting pull the slide back and being aware of the muzzle direction. For whatever reason, he was having trouble pulling the slide back and said he wasn't sure how this pistol worked. The employee took the gun back and said they all worked the same way and asked me to demonstrate. After successfully demonstrating the safety check, he scolded us both and said do it this way apparently unaware or uncaring that I am left handed and I manipulate a pistol differently because of it. Later, on the firing line, when my friend asked about the status of the full auto rifle he was shooting, the employee said, "I don't know, you tell me." The whole interaction does a disservice to the business, the sport and safety. Many of us come to shoot guns that we would like to purchase having possibly never held this particular firearm before. The experience would have been much better if the employee had said, "I see you have the right idea, the recoil spring on this gun is a little heavier. Give it a harder pull." Or, "this doesn't slide lock on safe like a 1911." Or, "If you turn the gun to the other side and look here you can see the condition of the gun" In the past, I have had good experiences at Top Gun, but it only takes one guy with "operator syndrome" to completely sour me. read more

I have been exploring different ranges with my best friend and came across this range. I was really excited to try it because they allow controlled rapid fire with any firearm. The lobby looks great and The employees were knowledgeable and nice as well. What gives this rating 2 stars is the state of care the range is in. They was water puddles and buckets along side the entirety of the shooting range. Wood / bench was deteriorating a caused major concerns when it was not stable. It was humid and just not up to par with being taken care of. read more

The is hands down the best gun range in Houston. The staff is amazing and everything runs smooth. If you are looking for an LTC class come here. Cody is high energy, engaging, and funny (especially if you like dad jokes). read more

I would have given Top Gun a better review if it wasn't for the instructor (Jared?). Not sure if it was a racial thing or if he's just a miserable person in general but he spoke to us with such disrespect. We told him that it's our first time shooting guns and he keeps getting impatient and frustrated. Being from a super liberal place like NYC, we aren't used to shooting guns. We have loud guns going off around us and we're not used to it so it's obviously going to take some time. In the end, we were able to get the hang of it. He told me to "hold the gun like a man" otherwise it will fly out of my hand. Guess what, big boy? It didn't and I was able to hit my targets. Hopefully he can man up and take some criticism. Top Gun should train him better because he obviously lacks people skills. I will say that the other guy that helped us with the AR-15 was much nicer and professional. To other guy who helped us after, thanks for making up for your colleague's bad behavior. read more

Top Gun - Rudest instructor ever. - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent indoor range in the Houston area. They offer great instructional courses for everyone and offer a large selection of rentals. The space includes 15-lanes with a motorized target retrieval system. I took a recent course with Thomas (simply excellent) and couldn't recommend this place highly enough. The entire staff is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Five stars. read more

Top Gun - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

Overall, Top Gun Range is the best indoor gun range in Houston that I have been to. I took my CHL class here with Cody -- great instructor, by the way -- and have been shooting here off and on for fifteen years or more. FYI, wear BOTH earplugs and earmuffs, preferably with 30+ NRR each, as this range permits indoor rifle/shotgun shooting. One layer of hearing protection is insufficient, as sound is trapped indoors and becomes effectively much louder. The popular hearing protection muffs you see people wearing outdoors in YT videos usually give NRR in the 20s, which is inadequate for an indoor range where rifles are shot with or without additional earplugs. Yeah, the big ones will mess with your cheek weld, but it's worth the annoyance. (Don't get no-name hearing protection off of Amazon, either, as there is no oversight and frequently their NRR numbers are just plain fabricated.) read more

I've been shooting here once before, it was a standard experience-costs average, lanes average. Super busy on the weekends. Where this place truly earns its five stars is the classes they offer and the staff they employ. On May 31st I took a Build, Shoot, Take-home rifle building class and it was one of the coolest experiences I've had in the past year or so. The instructor, John, was incredibly knowledgeable in firearms and the class went flawlessly. John went above and beyond when he offered to show me a few pointers in the gun lanes after the class after I asked him about some of my shooting mistakes. This effort by him was well above the call of duty and I was incredibly grateful for his extra instruction. He even fixed a drift on my front sights of my Glock43x. My experience with my instructor and the build class truly set this range in a league different than its competitors and I will be making this my home range and LGS from now on. I may even consider getting one of their pricey memberships... Thanks guys, see y'all soon! Tyler read more

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Not a Veteran friendly range. You have to be active duty to receive discount. That's unfortunate because I served my country to not be able to shoot here. I took my business elsewhere. Just in town visiting and had hope to get some range time in. read more

Let the buyer beware! I was targeted here. I left this place and unknowingly was followed to another stop and my car was broken in and guns only were removed. I started to tell this story a friend and he said wait let me guess "Top Gun". Hopefully you won't be there next victim. Yes I have some suspicions concerning staff, but I can't be sure. They certainly won't warn you for whatever reason. read more

I recently took the LTC class. The instructor, Cody Heitman, made the class informative and easy to follow. He kept my attention, making such a dry subject, almost entertaining. He's patient and welcomes questions and interaction. I recommend the in-person class over on-line. You get the class and firearm qualifications at the same time. read more

Tonight's beginners class was great with Troy H. Thank you again for being so patient, kind and helpful. The class was great. I have been around fire arms all my life but never learned much about them. I am feeling for confidant comfortable after this class. I encourage everyone who is interested in learning to shoot to check them out. read more

Top Gun - Had a blast at the beginners class tonight. Troy H. was awesome - Gun/Rifle Ranges Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my first time visiting Houston wit my boyfriend and I really wanted to go to a shooting range. Cody was the person who helped us. He went above and beyond to make sure we were safe and had fun ! Thank you again Cody ! The only reason why I'm.: assesses is sad EEdsSAA read more

Perhaps its just your curiosity or you have already experienced the unique feeling of shooting a gun in a safe environment. For many of course the exciting thrill comes from learning to shoot better - and the better you become the happier you are. Its enjoying to see the progress that comes from learning to shoot from a certain centeredness. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and there is a wide variety of guns available both for purchase as well as for rent. This is one of the funner ranges I have been to. If you haven't shot a gun yet - this is the place I would recommend to try out for your first time. read more

Yesterday was my birthday and ladies day and also my boyfriends birthday. Some guy made it is mission to come find me after 30-45 minutes I had already rented guns paid been on the range over 20 minutes with the gun being instructed on how to safety use it to say oh your shooting actually I heard you and your friend talk about drinking you can't shoot. Only singled me out birthday girl and didn't bother anyone else though in our whole party. First time in Huston and it was a horrible experience at this place. AND I WASN'T DRUNK!!!! Clearly the man at the counter didn't think so when he let us rent machine guns, and hand guns. Terrible customer service and that man with a obvious superiority complex was an IDIOT! read more

Affordable place and pretty chill staff. The only problem I would say would be the lanes too me feel really close together so whenever i try to shoot the person next to me is so loud my body would flinch hard. read more

Tried to use them as a FFL for an online purchase I made on 11-15-2022 from a popular reputable firearms online retailer. After my purchase online I followed Top Gun's FFL Transfer instructions online through thier website by filling out FFL Transfer notification with my order information to send to Top Gun. It stated on Top Gun website to wait until they call to come pick up your item/FFL Transfer. So I waited, checked my voicemail and email, still nothing. Tracking showed item recieved by Top Gun on 11-21-2022. Finally I called them on Saturday, 12-03-2022. I explained my situation, the person on the phone stated I need to speak with Phil, but he would not be in until the weekday. I was like ok, so I waited to call back on a weekday (strike 1). Called on, Monday, 12-05-2022, asked for Phil. Person stated he is not in until tommorow. I explained my situation, person asked for my name, I gave that person my name, person responded your order has been ready to pick up for several weeks. I responded I was never notified and I stated per your website it stated do not come and pick up firearm/FFL Transfer until notified. Person responded do you have LTC, I stated, yes, he stated come in anytime your item is ready for pick up. It was getting late so I decide to come in to Top Gun to pick up my firearm/FFL Transfer the next day on 12-06-2022. Came in after work on 12-06-2022 to Top Gun, walked to the counter and stated, I am here for pick up and gave them my name, they checked the system, the person at counter stated did you get notified to come in to pick up your firearm/FFL Transfer (strike 2). I responded I was never notified, but I spoke with someone yesterday and they stated to come in and pick it up, so here I am. Took them a while to find my firearm, filled out some paperwork, waited some and finally got my firearm. I do not know if they thought my Texas LTC was fake, but I think they ran a background check on me still (strike 3), as I still had to wait for something to clear. Ohh, I forgot they stated the online retailer had the wrong information/phone number on the order slip and thats why I was never called/notifed. I checked the order slip and it had the correct information, online retailer put the correct phone number (and your Out). So recap, item received by Top Gun on 11-21-2022 picked up on 12-06-2022. Way to long for pick up. I do not think they would have called if I did not call them and just showed up to grab my FFL Transfer. No big deal, just one less customer for them for cash flow and word of mouth advertising. Note: 1. My purchase was from BudsGunShop.com, no issues with them, but I will not be using Top Gun as a FFL after this experience. 2. I have used other FFL's and they are pretty quick and also give notification to come grab your Firearm when it is ready. read more

I think this range is ok for an indoor and the staff is nice and attentive, that being said I think it's only good for a range and that's all. I took my upper to be assembled here and was quoted 35-50$ and not a big deal but after it was assembled it came out to 50$, again not a big deal I figure that pretty standard. The problem is when I took my upper to the range and fired it the gas block walked on me. It wasn't properly torqued down. I went back and they "fixed it" but said I should get my barrel dimpled because it's a set screw gas block and that would cost about 50-100$ to get a barrel dimpled. So I said ok and went on my way, at this point I was frustrated having driven out twice for it to be done improperly and then being told I have to pay more for something they should've told me they can't do. So now I'm out 50$ and I have to get it dimpled so it won't walk and because it was torqued down improperly in the first place. I then took it to a local shop near me and they charged me 50$ to do everything as in they took it apart and found out that when it was assembled they hadn't used any type of lube/sealant on the barrel nut, they improperly torqued my set screws TWICE, snd my muzzle device was crooked and not timed correctly. Long story short, decent range, nice people, shoddy work at best. read more