11/8/2025: I needed some long overdue range time; and after reviewing a couple online, I chose Leon County Gun Club to start, as it is very local to my home. It required the purchase of a range membership, and memberships are sold through Buffalo Sporting Goods.
The Shop: well stocked, clean, professional, with a nice assortment of classic blued steel and wood stocked firearms; and modern black Cerakote and polymer catering to modern shooters (of which I'm not).
This is a small town gun / fishing store like I remember from my youth - not some impersonal big box nationwide "all sports" outfitter selling everything under the sun with kids kicking around a soccer ball at the gun counter while dad is showcase shopping.
But not here - I felt right at home, thanks to the owner Archie Van Wey. Good old fashioned personal service, and an appreciation for conversation & banter. After a pleasant conversation getting to know one another; I purchased a membership. I then drove a quick 10 minutes over to the range.
The Range: well appointed, maintained, clean, with covered accommodations for 25, 50, 100 and 200 yard. Nice concrete ambidextrous shooting tables which mean a great deal to this port-sider / southpaw! No steel targets and no shotgun. (I have to find an equally enjoyable trap range.)
Restrooms available via door code, convenient parking adjacent to shooting line makes for convenient transfer of firearms from car to bench. Parking is decently shaded (a must in Texas!) Range is easy to get to and close to I-45 and Buffalo, TX which offers a nice selection of food, fuel and shopping when one is finished.
I've been to some real sketchy locations where "anything goes", including careless firearms handling, Tannerite in microwaves - where tree stumps are seats at wood cable spools that are repurposed as shooting tables. This is *not the case here*.
Quite simply, if I don't feel at ease, I don't return. Well, I can safely say again, that is not the case here. I felt comfortable and I am looking forward to visiting regularly.
With great appreciation and utmost thanks to Archie & BSG, and the folks that help maintain this location. read more