By Catherine Richard
After years years of planning and construction, the Wolf Hawk Precision shooting range and gun shop opened its doors to the public this past Saturday, September 7.
The owner, William Bennett, a sixth generation Texan, has built the impressive complex on a 55 acre stretch of land within the Bennett family ranch. Coming from multiple generations of hunters, Bennett wanted the facilities to serve the needs of casual gun owners, new hunters, and professionals alike.
Inside the gun store there are a variety of firearms lining the walls, from CZs to Rugers, along with shelves of ammo and suppressor components.
The store is equipped to create customized suppressors, which can be assembled, stamped, and processed in the store.
The shooting range, meanwhile, provides an opportunity for gun owners to train with their firearms. There are two areas, the rifle range and the pistol pit.
Close to the range, there is a ground level area for those who want to improve their marksmanship or sight in their rifles. It is overlooked by elevated platforms, which more advanced marksmen can qualify to practice on.
“The customer would come out and prove what he could shoot,” Bennett said. “Once we find out ‘yes, you’re good,’ you can shoot from up there.”
Next to the rifle range, there is a pistol pit which is divided into two sections, allowing two separate classes to be taught.
One of the primary goals of the Wolf Hawk Precision is to become an educational center for firearm use.
A classroom area is located in front of the range, where programs such as concealed carry courses can be taught. It is designed to also accommodate larger training programs that might be provided by the police force or the military.
Beyond what is already built, more is in store for Wolf Hawk Precision.
Currently, a kitchen is under construction, along with additional bathrooms and overnight dorms.
“We are trying to make it a one-stop situation,” Bennett said. “You come here for your training, shooting, and you can eat while you are here.”
Though the original plans were to just build a shooting range, the vision has gone far beyond that.
“We are going to try to become a destination,” Bennett said.