Youth Training
We help build confidence, discipline, and safe habits through our beginner-friendly basic handgun and rifle safety courses.
A GUN RANGE FOR ALL AGES
At GRITR Range, we believe that proper education is the foundation of responsible gun ownership. Whether you are looking for shooting lessons or simply want a welcoming environment for a family range day, our facility is built to support shooters of all ages and skill levels.
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Hands-on training for the whole family
If you keep firearms at home, it makes sense for everyone under your roof to know how to handle them safely. Our Basic Handgun and Rifle Safety courses are designed so parents and youth can learn the fundamentals side-by-side. It’s the perfect foundation, especially for families with youth who are interested in getting into shooting sports down the line.
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Train with the proper youth firearms
Learning to shoot shouldn’t be intimidating. We have various low-recoil .22 LR rifles and pistols perfectly sized for youth shooters. They’re ideal for mastering the basics without the flinch factor.
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A safe, controlled environment
Our facility maintains strict safety protocols and professional supervision by certified Range Safety Officers, ensuring that every visit is a positive and educational experience.
22LR Youth Rentals
For ages 10-12 restricted to 22LR, or anyone looking for a low-recoil training session, we offer a variety of rentals perfectly suited for a gun intro. Our .22LR rental inventory includes:
HK MP5
Thompson Center TCR22
Sig Sauer P322
Glock 44
Taurus TX22
Volquartsen Black Mamba
AGE LIMITS
Ages 10 to 12
The minimum age to shoot at our range is 10 years old. Shooters in this age bracket are allowed to shoot .22 LR caliber firearms only.
Ages 13 and up
Teens aged 13 and older are welcome to shoot any caliber firearm on the range. We have a great fleet of rental guns in 9mm, 5.56, 380 ACP and more.
Supervision
All youth shooters below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, 21 years or older, at all times, both on the shooting lanes and during any gun classes.
FAQs
Texas law does not set a single statewide minimum age for a child to shoot at a range; ranges can set their own age rules, and youth shooters generally need a parent or legal guardian present. At GRITR Range, the minimum age is 10 years old. Children 10-17 can shoot only when accompanied by an adult 21 or older, and kids 10-12 are limited to .22 LR firearms.
In Texas, kids can shoot at a shooting range if the range allows it and the child is properly supervised. Range age limits vary, so each facility sets its own rules. Yes. At GRITR Range located in DFW, youth shooters must be 10 years old or older and must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older.
Our basic gun classes are beginner-friendly and are designed for all ages, so all youths are more than welcome to attend our standard Basic Handgun and Basic Rifle Safety courses. If you are searching for child gun safety classes in the Dallas – Fort Worth area, our fundamentals courses are the perfect starting point for your family.
You can begin teaching gun safety concepts at a very young age, but live-fire shooting should wait until the child is mature enough to follow commands. For live-fire training at GRITR Range, the starting age is 10 years old.
Yes! You can book a one-on-one private training session with our certified instructors for $100/hr. A parent or guardian must be present, making this a great way to receive personalized, family-friendly firearms instruction.
Youth shooters usually start on our standard static 25-yard lanes to focus purely on the basics without distractions. Ask our front-desk staff if you want to know which bays suit your current skill level best.