FLORENCE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
368 HAVOC: Staccato’s Two-Course Tactical Gauntlet in Texas Hill Country
A compact, 4.5-hour guided shooting experience that runs two scenario-driven courses—Lone Star Hideout and Choke Point Station—designed to test marksmanship, movement and decision-making under pressure.
368 HAVOC: Staccato’s Two-Course Tactical Gauntlet in Texas Hill Country.
Adventure brief
368 HAVOC: Staccato’s Two-Course Tactical Gauntlet in Texas Hill Country
Set on the Staccato Ranch in Florence, Texas, the 368 HAVOC Experience drops shooters into two purpose-built, narrative-driven battlefields: an old-west hideout and a dilapidated Rio Grande gas station. The program emphasizes timed movement, target identification and weapon transitions, producing sustained stress and rapid decision cycles that separate casual range time from applied tactical practice.
In the heart of Texas Hill Country lies Florence, a rugged landscape where grit meets skill at the 368 HAVOC Experience. Designed for those seeking a high-adrenaline tactical challenge, this 4.5-hour immersive event tests your shooting prowess through two intense, scenario-based courses: Lone Star Hideout and Choke Point Station. Both courses merge physical agility with rapid decision-making, offering a hands-on encounter that’s as much mental as it is physical. The 368 HAVOC Experience is more than a shooting range; it’s a training ground where every shot counts and every second matters.
Set on the Staccato Ranch at 1223 County Road 233, the Lone Star Hideout transports you to an old Western hideout, featuring multi-level platforms, complex target arrays, and realistic obstacles. Here, shooters race not only against targets but against the ticking clock, tasked with clearing threats and rescuing hostages. This pistol-focused course welcomes all skill levels but demands focus and accuracy under pressure.
The second course, Choke Point Station, pits you in a tense standoff at a run-down gas station near the Rio Grande. Surrounded by hostile forces, you must navigate carefully and fight your way out using multiple firearms platforms, including the pistol caliber carbine. This scenario is designed for experienced shooters wanting to push their tactical mindset, weapon handling, and rapid-fire decision-making abilities.
What sets this experience apart in the Texas Hill Country is its level of immersive storytelling paired with technical challenge, combining realistic set pieces with dynamic shooting demands. The Staccato 368 HAVOC Experience delivers top-tier gear, including belt rigs, eye and ear protection, demo guns, and ammunition — everything you need is included. Plus, operators provide expert safety briefings and guidance throughout the event, ensuring both a challenging and secure environment.
Florence, TX, is an ideal base for visitors, giving access to the Hill Country’s natural beauty and local hospitality after your adrenaline-fueled day. This experience appeals to shooting enthusiasts, tactical professionals, and anyone seeking a unique outdoor challenge that blends physical activity with skill development.
Whether you’re honing fundamentals or testing advanced techniques under pressure, 368 HAVOC delivers a standout tactical adventure in a distinctly Texan landscape. With its combination of realistic scenarios, professional instruction, and well-crafted courses, it’s a must-book for anyone looking to elevate their shooting game in an unmatched setting.
Route Schematic
Itinerary & route schematic
The day is structured around check-in, safety briefings and two timed HAVOC course blocks; groups rotate between Lone Star Hideout and Choke Point Station.
Staccato Ranch — Check-in
Doors open at midday for check-in and administrative processing at Staccato Ranch prior to the first safety brief.
Safety Brief & Course Overview 1
A formal safety brief and course overview sets expectations, rules of engagement and how each timed run will proceed.
HAVOC Course 1 (Group Rotation)
Group 1 runs Lone Star Hideout while Group 2 runs Choke Point Station during the first course block.
Safety Brief & Course Overview 2
A second safety briefing refreshes procedures and readies teams for the afternoon course block.
HAVOC Course 2 (Swap)
Groups swap courses so both teams experience Lone Star Hideout and Choke Point Station during the session.
Participants should be prepared for sustained physical movement, obstacle negotiation and stress exposure; courses vary in technical demand (Lone Star Hideout is accessible across skill levels, while Choke Point Station favors intermediate shooters). The operator runs safety briefings and may adjust sequencing as needed.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two signature, story-driven courses
Participants run Lone Star Hideout—an elevated, shoot-and-move, multi-target challenge featuring obstacle platforms and hostage scenarios—and Choke Point Station, a high-pressure, multi-platform fight-out scenario staged at a rundown gas station that forces tactical choices under stress.
Pressure, transitions and real-time decision-making
Both courses are designed to push weapon-handling, movement and split-second threat evaluation; Choke Point Station in particular escalates technical demand by requiring multiple platforms and intermediate-level skills.
Timed runs and alternating group rotations
The event staggers groups through two course blocks with safety briefs before each run so shooters rotate between scenarios and get repeated, coached exposure to dynamic targets and transitions.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Doors open with a focused check-in at the Staccato Ranch, followed by a concise safety brief that frames each scenario. Shooters split into groups and tackle the first HAVOC course in timed rotations, returning for a second brief before swapping or repeating courses in the afternoon block. Expect short, intense engagements, movement across obstacles and platform changes, and scenario cues—hostage rescue in the Lone Star Hideout, and fight-out escapes at Choke Point Station—that force rapid assessment and execution.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is built for—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total session runs approximately 4.5 hours, with mid-day check-in, two safety briefs and two HAVOC course blocks.
Everything needed is included with the ticket. You may bring your own eye/ear protection and gun belt; if your holster requires a weapon light you must supply that light yourself. If you prefer, you may bring your own Staccato 2011 pistol; the operator supplies a pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) for Choke Point Station.
Check-in occurs at Staccato Ranch; arrive ready to complete registration during the posted check-in window before the first safety brief.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I bring my own kit?
Yes—everything you need is included in your ticket, but you may wear your own eye/ear protection and gun belt. If you bring a holster that requires a light, you must also bring the light.
Can I bring my own pistol?
Yes—you may bring your own Staccato 2011 pistol. The operator will provide the pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) for Choke Point Station.
What is the cancellation policy?
Tickets are refundable up until 7 days prior to the event date.
What skill level is required?
Lone Star Hideout is pistol-only and suitable for shooters of all skill levels; Choke Point Station is better suited for intermediate shooters and requires multiple firearms platforms.
What if I only want to run one course?
Both courses are included in your ticket; there are no discounts or refunds if you only run one course.
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