FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is Rogers Range Texas located?
The school is located 20 miles SW of Gatesville Texas. The range is in a remote location without a physical address. The actual location will be sent to students who enroll in the class.
Drive time from nearby cities:
1.5 hours from Austin TX
2.5 hours from Dallas TX
3.0 hours from San Antonio TX
3.5 hours from Houston TX
The school is located 20 miles SW of Gatesville Texas. The range is in a remote location without a physical address. The actual location will be sent to students who enroll in the class.
Drive time from nearby cities:
1.5 hours from Austin TX
2.5 hours from Dallas TX
3.0 hours from San Antonio TX
3.5 hours from Houston TX
What is the closest commercial airport to the shooting school?
Killeen TX is the closest "large" airport, approximately 25 miles from the range.
Killeen TX is the closest "large" airport, approximately 25 miles from the range.
How is Rogers Range Texas affiliated with Mission Critical?
The Rogers reactive shooting range is but one of many unique ranges at the Mission Critical training ranch. RRTX is a sub-brand of Mission Critical, which operates, staffs and maintains the Rogers Range facility.
The Rogers reactive shooting range is but one of many unique ranges at the Mission Critical training ranch. RRTX is a sub-brand of Mission Critical, which operates, staffs and maintains the Rogers Range facility.
What does the range look like?
The range is equipped with a number of fans and is situated in an area of the ranch that always seems to have a breeze in the summer. The entire shooting area is covered from the elements, making for great training all year round. Inclement weather never halted a RRTX course!
Which class should I take?
Beginner:
If you have not taken a Rogers class before, you must enroll in either the RP, R1, R5 or R6 Beginner level course in order to obtain an official Rogers rating (score).
Our Beginner level courses are designed to accommodate shooters who are not yet extremely proficient at drawing and shooting quickly from a holster, performing speed reloads, and rapidly engaging multiple targets.
Intermediate:
For students who have attended a Rogers class before and have a Basic rating (70 to 89 points).
Advanced:
For students who have attended a Rogers class before and have an Intermediate rating (90 to 109 points) or an Advanced rating (110+ points).
Beginner:
If you have not taken a Rogers class before, you must enroll in either the RP, R1, R5 or R6 Beginner level course in order to obtain an official Rogers rating (score).
- RP is a one-day Preparation course for shooters who feel they may not yet have all of the skills required to attend the Beginner level classes. The course utilizes both classroom and live fire Rogers Range components and is specifically designed to equip even the newest of shooters with the fundamental skill set necessary to confidently step into the doorway at any of the Rogers Range TX courses. Click HERE for additional information.
- R1 Beginner is a two-day weekend course. If you have never attended a Rogers class but have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of pistol safety and shooting, drawing from the holster and performing both speed and administrative reloads, or if you have taken a Rogers class before and have not yet achieved a Basic rating (70 to 89 points), you can enroll back into the R1 course and work toward your Basic rating.
- R5 Beginner is the classic five-day Rogers course, taught to our nation's elite for more than twenty years and has the same prerequisite as R1.
- R6 Beginner class conveys the same skills as the R5 class, yet is split over three weekends (R1, R2, R3).
Our Beginner level courses are designed to accommodate shooters who are not yet extremely proficient at drawing and shooting quickly from a holster, performing speed reloads, and rapidly engaging multiple targets.
Intermediate:
For students who have attended a Rogers class before and have a Basic rating (70 to 89 points).
- R2 Intermediate (two-day course)
- R5 Intermediate (five-day course)
Advanced:
For students who have attended a Rogers class before and have an Intermediate rating (90 to 109 points) or an Advanced rating (110+ points).
- R3 Advanced (two-day course)
- R5 Advanced (five-day course)
What type of shooting will I be doing?
The curriculum is evenly balanced in thirds:
Drawing from the holster is performed from both strong hand only and two handed grips.
Courses of fire begin either from the holster, from transition (compression) or from extended ready (low ready) position, depending on the particular drill.
The curriculum is evenly balanced in thirds:
- 1/3 Two handed shooting
- 1/3 Strong hand shooting
- 1/3 Support hand shooting
Drawing from the holster is performed from both strong hand only and two handed grips.
Courses of fire begin either from the holster, from transition (compression) or from extended ready (low ready) position, depending on the particular drill.
How well do ladies typically do on the course?
Simple answer: EXTREMELY well. We love nothing more than when the ladies roll in and show the guys how it's done!
Simple answer: EXTREMELY well. We love nothing more than when the ladies roll in and show the guys how it's done!
Is one pistol caliber better than another for training at the Rogers School?
Yes. Due to the high number of rounds fired each day (approx. 550), 9 MM is typically found to cause less physical stress on the shooter than other center fire cartridges. Unless you are physically conditioned to shooting 500+ rounds a day from your favorite (or duty) pistol and cartridge, we recommend running a 9MM for training at our school.
Yes. Due to the high number of rounds fired each day (approx. 550), 9 MM is typically found to cause less physical stress on the shooter than other center fire cartridges. Unless you are physically conditioned to shooting 500+ rounds a day from your favorite (or duty) pistol and cartridge, we recommend running a 9MM for training at our school.
Is there a specific type of ammunition that I must use at the school?
Yes. All students other than military and LEO units (training in private courses) must use a copper plated or a frangible bullet. The copper jacket on standard ball ammunition poses a serious risk of separating from the lead core and deflecting back on the shooter from our steel targets. Copper plated bullets, however, do not have a copper jacket that can separate. Copper plated round nose projectiles are required. No hollow points.
Rogers Range Texas Approved Ammunition:
CCI Blazer
Speer Lawman
Defender Ammunition Company
Federal / American Eagle Syntech polymer jacked
Yes. All students other than military and LEO units (training in private courses) must use a copper plated or a frangible bullet. The copper jacket on standard ball ammunition poses a serious risk of separating from the lead core and deflecting back on the shooter from our steel targets. Copper plated bullets, however, do not have a copper jacket that can separate. Copper plated round nose projectiles are required. No hollow points.
Rogers Range Texas Approved Ammunition:
CCI Blazer
Speer Lawman
Defender Ammunition Company
Federal / American Eagle Syntech polymer jacked
How much ammunition is required?
RP: 300 rounds
R1: 1100 rounds
R2: 1100 rounds
R3: 1100 rounds
R5: 2750 rounds
R6: 3,300 rounds (Total round count for attending blocks R1,2,3)
9MM AMMUNITION CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH RRTX STORE AT COST PLUS TAX
** Due toprejudiced policies of many large companies, AMMO will be called "SUPPLIES" in the store.
RP: 300 rounds
R1: 1100 rounds
R2: 1100 rounds
R3: 1100 rounds
R5: 2750 rounds
R6: 3,300 rounds (Total round count for attending blocks R1,2,3)
9MM AMMUNITION CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH RRTX STORE AT COST PLUS TAX
** Due toprejudiced policies of many large companies, AMMO will be called "SUPPLIES" in the store.
If I need to ship ammunition or other supplies to the school, what is the shipping address?
The shipping address will be provided to students who enroll in the class.
The shipping address will be provided to students who enroll in the class.
How should I prepare myself for an upcoming class that I am registered for?
Read, “Be Fast, Be Accurate, Be the Best”. A copy of the book will be sent to you upon registration. Practice the drills spelled out from pages 54 to 103. Pay particular attention to pages 76 and 102.
Read, “Be Fast, Be Accurate, Be the Best”. A copy of the book will be sent to you upon registration. Practice the drills spelled out from pages 54 to 103. Pay particular attention to pages 76 and 102.
What is the best holster to bring?
We strongly recommend bringing a modern, high quality, outside the waistband, RETENTION type holster, made of kydex material. For a better understanding of holster retention levels, click HERE
Buyer beware. Not all holsters are created equally. Some of the lower grade kydex holsters can deform in the heat or crack under stress. Due to the high number of draw strokes performed during class, leather holsters typically do not perform well (other than "Sam Brown" style high end LEO duty gear). Holsters made of nylon material, cross draw holsters, shoulder holsters and Blackhawk brand Serpa holsters are not allowed. If you are unsure of your gear, we are happy to go discuss it with you prior to class.
We strongly recommend bringing a modern, high quality, outside the waistband, RETENTION type holster, made of kydex material. For a better understanding of holster retention levels, click HERE
Buyer beware. Not all holsters are created equally. Some of the lower grade kydex holsters can deform in the heat or crack under stress. Due to the high number of draw strokes performed during class, leather holsters typically do not perform well (other than "Sam Brown" style high end LEO duty gear). Holsters made of nylon material, cross draw holsters, shoulder holsters and Blackhawk brand Serpa holsters are not allowed. If you are unsure of your gear, we are happy to go discuss it with you prior to class.
What should I bring to the school?
- Pistol with 4+ high capacity magazines
- Ammunition (can be purchased at the school with prior coordination)
- Modern holster (SEE ABOVE)
- Sturdy everyday carry gun belt, duty belt rig or battle belt
- Magazine holsters / carriers
- Dump pouch (optional)
- Shooting glasses, both tinted and clear (mandatory - must be worn at all times)
- AMPLIFIED electronic hearing protection + spare batteries (this is mandatory)
- Hand-held flashlight + spare batteries
- Seasonally appropriate clothing (check the weather prior to class)
- Long pants with belt loops (Shorts are not allowed on the range at any time)
- Baseball cap (Curved bill, not straight. Sales tag must be removed. We are not shooting a rap video)
- Closed toe shoes (No flip-flops or sandals)
- Pistol cleaning & lube kit
- Note taking gear
- Water, sunblock, snacks, lunches, etc.
A Note about hearing protection:
In order to hear one another on the range during live fire training, amplified electronic hearing protection is a must - but it does not have to be expensive. Popular brands include: Walkers, Howard Leight, Peltor and MSA Sordin, starting as low as $45.00
In order to hear one another on the range during live fire training, amplified electronic hearing protection is a must - but it does not have to be expensive. Popular brands include: Walkers, Howard Leight, Peltor and MSA Sordin, starting as low as $45.00
What time of day do the classes start and end?
Training runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day.
Night shooting begins at dusk Thursday evening for R5 and dusk on Saturday for R2 & R3.
Class ends by 3:30 PM on Sunday for R1, R2 & R3, and 2:30 PM on Friday for R5.
Training runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day.
Night shooting begins at dusk Thursday evening for R5 and dusk on Saturday for R2 & R3.
Class ends by 3:30 PM on Sunday for R1, R2 & R3, and 2:30 PM on Friday for R5.
What time of day do the classes start and end?
Training runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day.
Night shooting begins at dusk Thursday evening for R5 and dusk on Saturday for R2 & R3.
Class ends by 3:30 PM on Sunday for R1, R2 & R3, and 2:30 PM on Friday for R5.
Training runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day.
Night shooting begins at dusk Thursday evening for R5 and dusk on Saturday for R2 & R3.
Class ends by 3:30 PM on Sunday for R1, R2 & R3, and 2:30 PM on Friday for R5.
How does the class flow during the day?
On day one, every student is assigned a lane number and a relay. There are three relays per lane and six shooting lanes total. While it might sound like there is a lot of "down time," we can assure you there is next to none. While the 1st Relay is busy shooting a drill, the 2nd Relay is active coaching and ensuring the 1st Relay keeps their head in the game. During this time, the third Relay is busy loading mags. Just about the time 3rd relay has finished jamming mags, it's time to step back into the doorway.
Drill # 1 (example)
Then on to Drill #2 We take 10 min breaks every hour.
At the end of each day, students shoot the Rogers Shooting School test. This is the same test that's been administered to tens of thousands of shooters over the past four decades. It is a 125 point possible score test, with a hit on target counting as a point.
Roger Range Scoring / Rating System:
70 to 89 is passing and affords a Rogers Range BASIC rating.
90 to 109 is an INTERMEDIATE rating.
110 to 125 is an ADVANCED rating.
Not everyone passes the test (achieves a rating) in the first or second day of a five day course, however, come day 3 or 4, we see scores drastically increase. Often times it takes the mind and body a couple of days of exposure to get tuned into shooting at targets moving at such a high rate of speed. Don't be discouraged; don't be intimidated. We all started off shooting 40's & 50's and worked our way up from there. Once you've got the Rogers shooting method dialed in, your performance will skyrocket.
Drill # 1 (example)
- 1st Relay shooting
- 2nd Relay coaching/lane safety officer
- 3rd Relay loading mags
- 2nd Relay shooting
- 3rd Relay coaching/lane safety officer
- 1st Relay loading mags
- 3rd Relay shooting
- 1st Relay coaching/lane safety officer
- 2nd Relay loading mags
Then on to Drill #2 We take 10 min breaks every hour.
At the end of each day, students shoot the Rogers Shooting School test. This is the same test that's been administered to tens of thousands of shooters over the past four decades. It is a 125 point possible score test, with a hit on target counting as a point.
Roger Range Scoring / Rating System:
70 to 89 is passing and affords a Rogers Range BASIC rating.
90 to 109 is an INTERMEDIATE rating.
110 to 125 is an ADVANCED rating.
Not everyone passes the test (achieves a rating) in the first or second day of a five day course, however, come day 3 or 4, we see scores drastically increase. Often times it takes the mind and body a couple of days of exposure to get tuned into shooting at targets moving at such a high rate of speed. Don't be discouraged; don't be intimidated. We all started off shooting 40's & 50's and worked our way up from there. Once you've got the Rogers shooting method dialed in, your performance will skyrocket.
What do the Rogers Shooting School tests look like?
Below are links to instructor Steve Reichert performing all nine tests:
Below are links to instructor Steve Reichert performing all nine tests:
My eyesight isn't what it used to be, what do you recommend for shooting glasses?
The first step would be finding a good optometrist near you to perform and examination. Let the optometrist know that you need to be able to focus on your front sight clearly, when your pistol is at full arm extension. Once you have the desired prescription and pupil distance you can contact a company like Tactical RX and have them make you a pair of ballistic rated shooting glasses.
The first step would be finding a good optometrist near you to perform and examination. Let the optometrist know that you need to be able to focus on your front sight clearly, when your pistol is at full arm extension. Once you have the desired prescription and pupil distance you can contact a company like Tactical RX and have them make you a pair of ballistic rated shooting glasses.
How do I register for a class?
1st click on "Classes" and select the correct class for your skill level. Then click on the "Schedule" button up top and select the correct class.
1st click on "Classes" and select the correct class for your skill level. Then click on the "Schedule" button up top and select the correct class.
What is the school’s cancellation policy?
If you cancel before 60 days of the start of a class, we will refund your deposit less a $20.00 processing fee. There will be no refund for a cancellation less than 60 days before the start of a class.
If you cancel before 60 days of the start of a class, we will refund your deposit less a $20.00 processing fee. There will be no refund for a cancellation less than 60 days before the start of a class.
