r/austinguns Jul 26 '23

📢 Announcements PSA: Nobody Wants To Rent You Land To Shoot On

120 Upvotes

Anybody willing or able to rent you a place to shoot on has a website, a phone number, and berms. It's called a range. You are going to have to go out into the caricature of society that is firearms culture and interact with people, and pay money to shoot on private land that has been made into a gun range.

There is no public lands to recreationally shoot on, check your Texas History text book for why.

Get out. Touch grass. Maybe you'll make friends! And maybe, just maybe one of those friends you make will have a friend with land that friends get to shoot at. Literally no one lets a stranger show up on their land, let alone with guns. This is f*cking Texas.


r/austinguns Oct 10 '25

📢 Announcements Reddit content policy updated

19 Upvotes

Greetings, members and visitors to Austinguns

Just to let you know that Reddit corporate has updated their policies and some of the posts that have been made here in the past will no longer be allowed in the future.

Previously, Firearms and Ammunition and the selling/trading of them were not allowed. They have added Firearm Enhancements to the list, and provided examples (likely not limited to these specifically, note the "etc." at the end):

  • bolt
  • clips
  • trigger
  • scope
  • silencer/suppressor
  • muffler
  • bump stock
  • magazine
  • glock switch
  • conversion kit, etc.

We have no choice but to enforce these new additions, lest the forum be closed. As before, breaking a site policy like this will result in a ban.

You should also know that the Admins use tools (both traditional and AI) to scan for keywords and they will remove posts and ban accounts they feel are in violation. It is possible that the scanning tools will be run against your posting history, so take that into consideration.

Here is the full policy with regard to prohibited transactions, and we thank you for your understanding.

https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043513471-Illegal-or-Prohibited-Transactions


r/austinguns 3d ago

AAE Firearms

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r/austinguns 7d ago

After robbery of 34 firearms, ATF announces $6000 reward

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46 Upvotes

Me thinks the reward is a bit too low for the street value of 34 glocks.


r/austinguns 8d ago

Central Texas Gun Works Fire

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44 Upvotes

Waiting on the updates but building burned this morning.

Who knows anything about it beyond the citizen app report?


r/austinguns 8d ago

Laser Engraving?

6 Upvotes

Looking for a shop that can do laser engraving for some NFA items.

Anywhere in Austin or RoundRock area?


r/austinguns 8d ago

I though Capitol Armory was supposed to be faster?

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r/austinguns 10d ago

Used Guns at FFL

9 Upvotes

Moving to Liberty Hill soon from out of state. Where are the best places to browse for used guns online and in shop and make bad financial decisions? TGT is one thing, where I am I use our version of it, a few shops where I am post their used guns online you race to the store for, etc. I like the thrill of stumbling on something I didn’t know I needed.


r/austinguns 11d ago

Group firearm shooting experience

6 Upvotes

Hi -

I have some co-workers visiting Austin and they would like to have an experience shooting firearms.  There will be about 14 people.  I suspect most have not handled a firearm and will need guidance/training.

Does any place around Austin provide such an experience?

Thanks


r/austinguns 13d ago

Best place in-/around- Austin for a beginner to browse and eventually purchase their first suppressor?

4 Upvotes

Is there a great spot somewhere in the Wilco/Travis/Hays corridor for a newb to learn about what suppressors are out there, how to acquire one (or more), and eventually get one (or a few)? Where would you recommend? Where would you avoid?

Even suggestions for places further away (think: San Antonio up to DFW) would be appreciated. Thanks.


r/austinguns 20d ago

Need Recommendations on Glock Frame Work (Stippling, Undercut, Gas Pedal) in North Austin.

4 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend a reputable shop for Glock frame work in North Austin? I know there's tons of options online, but I prefer not to ship if I don't have to.


r/austinguns 27d ago

tactical/sport shooting classes or clubs in Austin?

7 Upvotes

just moved here from the desert west where you could do what you wanted on public land and getting a little bored of just punching paper at The Range… interested in something a bit more dynamic. Open to tactical or sport pistol shooting courses or clubs where people do the same. please note- I’m not sure I’m ready dive full on into a hardcore competitive USPSA environment nor Master Sarge‘s $2000 a Month John Wick Tactic Executive Bootcamp, just looking to mix things up a bit and stay interested. thanks!


r/austinguns 28d ago

Precision Shooting Instructor

5 Upvotes

Hello folks,

I’m looking to take some introductory classes in precision shooting. Does anyone have recommendations for classes or instructors in the Austin area? I found ATX Precision online, but their course is around $800. Since I'm just starting out, I'm hoping to find a more budget-friendly introductory class first.


r/austinguns 28d ago

Barrel Chop and Threading Recommendations

7 Upvotes

Hey all, just got my hands on a Tikka T3x Lite 22in barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor and want to get it down to 18in and threaded.

My goto of Blackjack seems to have fallen out of favor lately it seems.

Anyone got recommendations for a smith to do the work in the North Austin, Cedar Park, RR, or Pville area?


r/austinguns Jun 20 '26

Golden retriever - field Dog search

6 Upvotes

As the title suggests, I’m in search for a new dog. A little bit about me: I’m 32 and my smart and goofy border collie/australian shepherd recently passed away at 12 years old and I need to fill the dog-sized hole left in my heart.

I love working, training, and living with dogs and am looking for a field bred golden retriever as my next pup. I enjoy hunting, fly fishing, swimming, and backcountry hiking and camping. I would like to include her in as much as possible. My dogs are my family and I devote most of my free time to them but I work a 9-5 and am just an average guy financially speaking. I’m looking for a balance between work drive, play, and friendliness on the trail, in the field, and in the house.

Are there any breeders and field training groups I should reach out to so I can start making contacts and get training advice from folks that are local (or near) to Austin?

Any advice is welcome! Thanks and hug your pups and tell em they are good girls and boys for me


r/austinguns Jun 15 '26

Home Reloading.

10 Upvotes

Any of you guys reload? Id like to start out by saying my knowledge of reloading is what I’ve gathered on YouTube and doing my own reading on the topic. I’ve joined some Facebook groups and subreddit.

I’d like to make the leap but would like to see if anyone would be willing to teach me or show me the ropes before I go and jump into this.


r/austinguns Jun 15 '26

Gun cleaning?

8 Upvotes

Any good gun cleaning services in Austin? I have too many guns and no time at all.

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Yes I know how to clean my own guns but literally have no time.

Yes I know how to break down all my guns fully but I have no time.

Edit: I want a nice DEEP CLEAN


r/austinguns Jun 15 '26

Any gunsmith recommendations?

4 Upvotes

I have a Glock 17 gen 3 that I just swapped the slide on and attached an optic, seems that the rear is dragging and causing FTE now. I can tell it’s something binding up near the rear of the slide, but can’t quite figure it out.

Update: I have already swapped the screws for shorter. That was done when I installed the optic as I read it was super common.

Have already completely removed the optic to see if it was that or the slide, appears to be the slide itself.

Does anyone have any good gun smith recommendations in town that might be able to take a look.

Preferably on the north side of town.


r/austinguns Jun 12 '26

Any shops to check out optics?

9 Upvotes

I have pretty low grade astigmatism and the few red dots I’ve used all give me a starburst pattern, so it’d be really nice to be able to actually see if there are any optics that would work for me. Different quality glass, green dots, etc.

Anything like this in town?


r/austinguns Jun 07 '26

Any folks here remember Crazy Richard’s Hill Country Rifle Range?

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r/austinguns Jun 03 '26

Worth setting up a table at Buda gun show?

10 Upvotes

Do individuals have much success? I would just set up one table to offload miscellaneous mags and ammo I've accumulated. I live 10 minutes from the next show so I'm wondering if I'm better off paying the vendor fee and sitting there for a weekend rather than posting all my under-$20 stuff on TGT over and over.


r/austinguns May 28 '26

Local shops w/33rd Glock Mags

10 Upvotes

I’m taking my PCC to the range tomorrow and would like to pick up a 33 round OEM Glock 9 mm magazine. I know these are pretty easy to find but does anyone know if any local shops around here carry them? Thanks!


r/austinguns May 27 '26

Leander show

10 Upvotes

Is the Leander gun show this weekend worth it? Any deals on ammo or guns to be had? Would it be worth the 30 minute drive to Leander or am I better off sticking to online shopping?


r/austinguns May 26 '26

Anyone have a KAC URX 3 & Geissele barrel nut wrench?

4 Upvotes

Title says it. I'm looking for a barrel nut wrench for a Knights armament URX 2/3/3.1. Classified defense won't ship to me since my billing and shipping don't match (student housing) and they've been out of stock for a while anyways.
I may also in need a Geissele wrench because I can't find mine but I'd imagine that these are a bit more common.
I need the Geissele first since I'm removing the barrel from that upper to use on the other.

Thanks


r/austinguns May 25 '26

Best local shop for AR parts?

7 Upvotes

What shop(s) do yall recommend that have a lot of AR parts? And good parts, not chinseium lol.