About Gibson’s Outpost & Shooting Range, Inc.
Gibson’s Outpost & Shooting Range is an outdoor shooting facility in Mesquite that has earned a strong reputation through recent ownership changes that prioritized safety, cleanliness, and community. Located on Lawson Road, this range serves shooters of all experience levels with a thoughtfully designed facility that respects both safety principles and shooter preferences.
The range stands out for its modern approach to range safety. Rather than creating a restrictive environment, the staff at Gibson’s implements reasonable rules that shooters actually appreciate when downrange changing targets. The facility features 50, 100, and 200-yard rifle ranges alongside pistol shooting areas. The 200-yard range includes a skill qualification requirement: putting three shots within a two-inch diamond at 100 yards. Reviewers consistently praise this system as a sensible balance between access and responsibility.
The physical facility itself reflects strong maintenance standards. The range features practical amenities like loaned sandbags, free first targets for visitors, and nets on the 50-yard rifle range that prevent adjacent shooters’ brass from becoming a nuisance. These details show an ownership that understands what shooters actually need. Being entirely outdoors, the facility offers the trade-off of total openness and less regulation typical of public ranges, though Texas summer heat requires bringing water and planning for shade.
Pricing is notably competitive. The annual membership card costs seven dollars, and daily range fees are twenty dollars for all-day access to the full facility. This structure appeals to shooters who want to train seriously without membership pressure. Staff interactions are consistently described as helpful and engaging, with range officers who actively monitor for safety violations while maintaining a relaxed, professional atmosphere. The community aspect matters here too, with both staff and regular shooters described as genuinely friendly and willing to help visitors.
Gibson’s has successfully positioned itself as a destination for shooters who want solid facilities, reasonable rules, and genuine community. The recent ownership transition brought renewed attention to maintenance and customer experience, and reviewers uniformly report that past concerns have been addressed.