Before You Arrive
Your first day at The Benjamin Guard runs smoother when the paperwork and the gear are handled before you leave home. Start with the digital waiver at our waiver page. It takes about three minutes, and the link is also sent to you automatically after you buy a daily pass or register for a class. Complete it in advance. The waiver is required before your first live-fire session, and finishing it ahead of time means you walk straight into the brief instead of standing at a kiosk.
Then pack. You need brass-cased ammunition only. Steel-core, tracer, and armor-piercing rounds are not permitted on the range. Bring ANSI-rated eye protection and ear protection rated NRR 22 or higher. These are not suggestions; they are the standard for setting foot on the firing line. Bring your own firearm and ammunition unless your class states otherwise. If you have a question about what counts as compliant, ask before you drive out rather than after you arrive.
Getting Here and Checking In
The facility sits on 158 acres at 13250 TX-11 in Cumby, Texas, roughly 105 minutes east of downtown Dallas on I-30. Plan your drive with margin. Arriving early gives you time to park, settle, and be present for the orientation brief without rushing.
Every newcomer receives that orientation brief on arrival. This is where the staff walk you through the layout, the flow of the day, and the rules in force. It is short, direct, and built to get you oriented fast. Pay attention here. The brief is the difference between feeling lost on a large property and moving through it with confidence. If something is unclear, this is the moment to ask. The team operating this range comes from backgrounds in special operations, federal contracting, and international law enforcement instruction, and the brief reflects that discipline.
What Your Daily Pass Covers
A daily pass is $50 per person and includes full range access for the day plus the orientation brief on arrival. It is the simplest way to experience the facility without committing to a membership. You get the same range, the same standards, and the same staff oversight that members operate under.
The daily pass is the right starting point if you want to shoot, learn the environment, and decide whether the facility fits how you train. If you already know you want more, the membership tiers and the structured courses are there when you are ready. For now, the pass gets you on the line.
The Rules That Govern the Line
The range runs on a small set of non-negotiable rules. Learn them before you arrive and they will feel natural once you are here.
- Brass-cased ammunition only. No steel-core, tracer, or armor-piercing rounds.
- Eye and ear protection are mandatory. ANSI-rated eye pro and NRR 22+ ear pro, worn at all times on the range.
- Firearms stay unloaded until the firing line. You do not load until you are on the line and cleared to do so.
- The Range Safety Officer's commands are absolute. When the RSO speaks, you comply immediately and without debate.
None of this is bureaucratic. It is how a live-fire facility keeps everyone safe while running serious training. Treat muzzle discipline and the RSO's authority as the floor, not the ceiling, of your conduct.
FIELD NOTE —The RSO has the final word on the line. A good shooter is the one who reacts to that word before being asked twice.
Etiquette and Heading Out
What you wear matters for function, not appearance. Dress for the weather and for movement: closed-toe footwear, a shirt with a high enough collar to keep brass off your skin, and a brimmed cap if the sun is strong. Bring water, especially in the warmer months. Bring your firearm, your compliant ammunition, your eye pro, and your ear pro. That is the core of what you need.
Etiquette on the range is simple. Keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target. Follow the RSO's pace and do not crowd other shooters. When you are done, clear your firearm under supervision, pack out your gear, and leave your station clean. Departing is straightforward: collect your equipment, confirm with staff if you have any open questions, and head out. If something comes up after your visit, reach the team at info@benjaminguard.com and expect a response within 24 hours.
Ready to book your first day? Reserve your daily pass at our membership page, then complete the digital waiver at our waiver page so you are cleared and ready the moment you arrive.