The range will be closed from September 29th – October 3rd.

The range will be closed from September 29th – October 3rd.

Range Team

Our dedicated team is there to create a welcoming and safe environment and educate you about firearm use.

Meet GRITR Range Team

Bucky Buchanan

Range Manager

Bucky, 33, is a Texas LTC instructor and a CCHDF firearm instructor. He served 5 years in the Marine Corps as a Military police officer. While stationed in Camp Pendleton, he was attached to the Special Reaction Team. This unit spent most of its time training with various outside law enforcement agencies and training other units in weapons and tacticsIn his free time, Bucky has various interests such as home improvement projects, watching horror movies, and hanging out with his 3 dogs and his wife.
 
Coolest gun ever shot: MP5
Farthest shot ever made: 900 yrds
Favorite gun for rent: Staccato C2

Stephen “Steve” Waschka

Range Assistant Manager

Steve, 28, is a USCCA Firearm Instructor, Range Safety Officer, certified in basic pistol and basic rifle instruction. He is also a United States Marine Corps reservist and has served 5 years as an Artillery Fire Control Specialist. These Marines are critical for defensive and offensive indirect fire missions. Steve has been with GRITR Range since September 2020. He is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology. During his free time he enjoys fishing, and spending time with friends and family.

Coolest gun ever shot: MK19 Automatic Grenade Launcher
Farthest shot made: 800 yards
Favorite handgun for rent: Beretta M9A3

Jared Smithwick

Firearm Instructor

Jared, 27, Is a USCCA Certified Range Safety Officer and Instructor. He served 4 years in the United States Coast Guard as a Gunnersmate. In this position, he worked with everything from small arms to 76mm weapons systems. His responsibilities included training personnel in proper handling of weapons, ammunition, and pyrotechnics. During his time off he enjoys hunting, shooting, cooking, and gunsmithing.

Coolest gun ever shot: 455 Webley Revolver
Farthest shot made: 1000 yards
Favorite handgun for rent: Scorpion EVO3