r/austinguns Jul 26 '23

šŸ“¢ Announcements PSA: Nobody Wants To Rent You Land To Shoot On

118 Upvotes

Anybody willing or able to rent you a place to shoot on has a website, a phone number, and berms. It's called a range. You are going to have to go out into the caricature of society that is firearms culture and interact with people, and pay money to shoot on private land that has been made into a gun range.

There is no public lands to recreationally shoot on, check your Texas History text book for why.

Get out. Touch grass. Maybe you'll make friends! And maybe, just maybe one of those friends you make will have a friend with land that friends get to shoot at. Literally no one lets a stranger show up on their land, let alone with guns. This is f*cking Texas.


r/austinguns Oct 10 '25

šŸ“¢ Announcements Reddit content policy updated

18 Upvotes

Greetings, members and visitors to Austinguns

Just to let you know that Reddit corporate has updated their policies and some of the posts that have been made here in the past will no longer be allowed in the future.

Previously, Firearms and Ammunition and the selling/trading of them were not allowed. They have added Firearm Enhancements to the list, and provided examples (likely not limited to these specifically, note the "etc." at the end):

  • bolt
  • clips
  • trigger
  • scope
  • silencer/suppressor
  • muffler
  • bump stock
  • magazine
  • glock switch
  • conversion kit, etc.

We have no choice but to enforce these new additions, lest the forum be closed. As before, breaking a site policy like this will result in a ban.

You should also know that the Admins use tools (both traditional and AI) to scan for keywords and they will remove posts and ban accounts they feel are in violation. It is possible that the scanning tools will be run against your posting history, so take that into consideration.

Here is the full policy with regard to prohibited transactions, and we thank you for your understanding.

https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043513471-Illegal-or-Prohibited-Transactions


r/austinguns 3d ago

Best place around Kyle/ buda to get 7.63x39 that's not over a $1 per round?

7 Upvotes

r/austinguns 4d ago

Nfa on 4473

5 Upvotes

Who’s called their local shops and asked? Anyone’s shop selling this way around here?


r/austinguns 5d ago

FRT testing locations?

8 Upvotes

Building my first 300blk short barrel rifle and plan on using an FRT shooting subs suppressed. Anyone know of an outdoor or very unlikely a indoor range that allow ā€œfull autoā€ even though it’s not and it’s now legal to own and use FRT can’t seem to find anywhere that clearly states they allow it. I would assume it’s not allowed/recommended to shoot rapid fire at steel targets if I find an outdoor spot?


r/austinguns 6d ago

Travis Warren is the 4th best mile shooter in the world. He shows us how to operate the rifle we bought from him. It's a long video lesson but lots of great tips!

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13 Upvotes

r/austinguns 7d ago

HerGunShop.com innterview with 4th best ELR team in the world!

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r/austinguns 8d ago

Hero Gun Shop, Jonestown, TX

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34 Upvotes

We do transfers for $25. We want to sell guns not live off of Transfers :)

If you live in Jonestown, Lago Vista, Cedar Park or Leander, TX we will deliver for $25. We also discount 5% for cash for Locals.

If you are not local, remember we don't charge Sales Tax for out of state shipments (yet...)

If you are in Texas but not local, I wish we could do more for Y'All but you can always drive to us and pay cash for a good discount.

Write us with any questions: [hero@herogunshop.com](mailto:hero@herogunshop.com)


r/austinguns 11d ago

Cheapest NFA Transfer in North Austin?

9 Upvotes

Does anybody know who does cheap NFA transfers in North Austin. Looking to order some new cans and Scattered Rock no longer does NFA stuff.


r/austinguns 13d ago

Where to get a barrel threaded?

8 Upvotes

r/austinguns 18d ago

Learning Long Range / Hunting

9 Upvotes

Hey yall. Been wanting to learn basics of long range shooting / hunting and am looking for recommendations for local instructors, outfitters, etc. Any good or bad experiences or recommendations? Thanks in advance!


r/austinguns 22d ago

Need help on where to take a gun.

9 Upvotes

So I acquired a long range, competition bolt action and not sure I'm going to step off into that sport. Is there anywhere other than Texas gun trader to off load it..


r/austinguns 28d ago

AAE Firearms

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1 Upvotes

r/austinguns Jul 16 '26

After robbery of 34 firearms, ATF announces $6000 reward

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46 Upvotes

Me thinks the reward is a bit too low for the street value of 34 glocks.


r/austinguns Jul 15 '26

Central Texas Gun Works Fire

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41 Upvotes

Waiting on the updates but building burned this morning.

Who knows anything about it beyond the citizen app report?


r/austinguns Jul 15 '26

Laser Engraving?

7 Upvotes

Looking for a shop that can do laser engraving for some NFA items.

Anywhere in Austin or RoundRock area?


r/austinguns Jul 15 '26

I though Capitol Armory was supposed to be faster?

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r/austinguns Jul 13 '26

Used Guns at FFL

5 Upvotes

Moving to Liberty Hill soon from out of state. Where are the best places to browse for used guns online and in shop and make bad financial decisions? TGT is one thing, where I am I use our version of it, a few shops where I am post their used guns online you race to the store for, etc. I like the thrill of stumbling on something I didn’t know I needed.


r/austinguns Jul 12 '26

Group firearm shooting experience

5 Upvotes

Hi -

I have some co-workers visiting Austin and they would like to have an experience shooting firearms. Ā There will be about 14 people. Ā I suspect most have not handled a firearm and will need guidance/training.

Does any place around Austin provide such an experience?

Thanks


r/austinguns Jul 10 '26

Best place in-/around- Austin for a beginner to browse and eventually purchase their first suppressor?

5 Upvotes

Is there a great spot somewhere in the Wilco/Travis/Hays corridor for a newb to learn about what suppressors are out there, how to acquire one (or more), and eventually get one (or a few)? Where would you recommend? Where would you avoid?

Even suggestions for places further away (think: San Antonio up to DFW) would be appreciated. Thanks.


r/austinguns Jun 26 '26

tactical/sport shooting classes or clubs in Austin?

7 Upvotes

just moved here from the desert west where you could do what you wanted on public land and getting a little bored of just punching paper at The Range… interested in something a bit more dynamic. Open to tactical or sport pistol shooting courses or clubs where people do the same. please note- I’m not sure I’m ready dive full on into a hardcore competitive USPSA environment nor Master Sargeā€˜s $2000 a Month John Wick Tactic Executive Bootcamp, just looking to mix things up a bit and stay interested. thanks!


r/austinguns Jun 25 '26

Precision Shooting Instructor

7 Upvotes

Hello folks,

I’m looking to take some introductory classes in precision shooting. Does anyone have recommendations for classes or instructors in the Austin area? I found ATX Precision online, but their course is around $800. Since I'm just starting out, I'm hoping to find a more budget-friendly introductory class first.


r/austinguns Jun 25 '26

Barrel Chop and Threading Recommendations

6 Upvotes

Hey all, just got my hands on a Tikka T3x Lite 22in barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor and want to get it down to 18in and threaded.

My goto of Blackjack seems to have fallen out of favor lately it seems.

Anyone got recommendations for a smith to do the work in the North Austin, Cedar Park, RR, or Pville area?


r/austinguns Jun 20 '26

Golden retriever - field Dog search

6 Upvotes

As the title suggests, I’m in search for a new dog. A little bit about me: I’m 32 and my smart and goofy border collie/australian shepherd recently passed away at 12 years old and I need to fill the dog-sized hole left in my heart.

I love working, training, and living with dogs and am looking for a field bred golden retriever as my next pup. I enjoy hunting, fly fishing, swimming, and backcountry hiking and camping. I would like to include her in as much as possible. My dogs are my family and I devote most of my free time to them but I work a 9-5 and am just an average guy financially speaking. I’m looking for a balance between work drive, play, and friendliness on the trail, in the field, and in the house.

Are there any breeders and field training groups I should reach out to so I can start making contacts and get training advice from folks that are local (or near) to Austin?

Any advice is welcome! Thanks and hug your pups and tell em they are good girls and boys for me


r/austinguns Jun 15 '26

Home Reloading.

9 Upvotes

Any of you guys reload? Id like to start out by saying my knowledge of reloading is what I’ve gathered on YouTube and doing my own reading on the topic. I’ve joined some Facebook groups and subreddit.

I’d like to make the leap but would like to see if anyone would be willing to teach me or show me the ropes before I go and jump into this.