GRITR Range, a premier indoor shooting range and gun training center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, adds a new class - Intro to Competitive Shooting. Designed specifically for shooters with no prior competition experience, the class aims to demystify the world of competitive shooting and give newcomers the knowledge and confidence to step onto the match line for the first time.
What to expect:
The course covers the full spectrum of what a beginner competitor needs to know before their first match, including:
- Different types of competitive shooting disciplines and how they differ
- How to find and register for matches
- Understanding divisions and equipment requirements
- What gear you actually need (and what can wait)
- Match structure, scoring, round counts, and stage procedures
- Essential competition safety rules and common causes of disqualification
- Range commands and what to expect when you're on the clock
- Stage walkthroughs and match etiquette
- Basic competition strategy and skills to focus on as a new shooter
- Tips for making your first match safe, fun, and successful
The course includes a live-fire portion where students apply what they've learned in a controlled environment.
Those interested can visit range.gritrsports.com/training/, find the class under the Advanced Gun Classes section, and click Book, then "Notify When Available" to receive updates as soon as a date is confirmed.
GRITR Range regularly hosts both IDPA and Hit Factor matches. In July, matches run every Thursday evening. For a full and up-to-date schedule of upcoming events, visit range.gritrsports.com/events/.
About GRITR Range: GRITR Range is an indoor shooting range and gun training center in DFW, Texas. The facility features numerous static lanes where visitors can practice with their own guns or with rental firearms. Additionally, GRITR has a dynamic range equipped with 360-degree turning targets and pre-set run tracks used for defense and tactical training courses.