About Bayou Rifles - Juliff Rifle and Pistol Range
Bayou Rifles operates as a private members-only shooting club located in Rosharon, Texas, serving the greater Houston area. The facility stands out in the regional shooting sports landscape by maintaining a dual-venue operation with both the Addicks Range and Juliff Range, providing shooters with multiple options and specialized facilities.
The club’s defining characteristic is its uncompromising commitment to safety. This philosophy permeates every aspect of the operation, from the mandatory new member orientation that covers range policies and safety protocols to the consistent enforcement of rules across all shooting disciplines. Reviews consistently highlight that while some shooters might perceive the safety standards as strict, experienced shooters recognize the critical importance of maintaining high standards in an environment where firearms are involved. The orientation process itself receives praise for clarity and comprehensive coverage of club rules and safety expectations.
Bayou Rifles offers an impressive array of shooting disciplines to accommodate different interests and skill levels. The facility includes 300-yard and 200-yard rifle ranges, dedicated pistol bays for 25 and 50-yard shooting, a shotgun range, and a 1000-yard long-range facility for qualified members. This range of options makes it attractive to shooters pursuing everything from defensive pistol training to high-power rifle competition. The club maintains an active competition calendar with organized matches in highpower, pistol, smallbore, and BRASS formats, creating community engagement opportunities beyond casual shooting.
The facility’s physical infrastructure receives positive feedback from members. The property is described as clean, well-organized, and professionally maintained, with clear signage and logical layout. This attention to facility management extends from the infrastructure itself to the administrative process. Members report that the enrollment process is handled professionally, and the staff remains helpful and welcoming throughout a member’s tenure.
Access to Bayou Rifles is limited to club members and their guests, as the facility does not accommodate public walk-in shooters. The club maintains a membership waitlist due to capacity constraints, with associated membership dues. This membership model allows the club to maintain the controlled environment, safety standards, and community cohesion that define the club’s approach. For those seeking a serious, safety-focused private shooting community in the Houston area, Bayou Rifles represents a compelling option despite the membership requirements.