World Cup England fans in US flock to gun range

17 Jun 2026 • 5:03 PM MYT
The Independent
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World Cup England fans in US flock to gun range

  • England football fans attending the World Cup in Texas have been visiting a Dallas shooting range for an experience unavailable in their home country.
  • The DFW Gun Range and Academy in Dallas has seen a significant increase in international visitors, particularly Three Lions supporters, since the tournament began.
  • Matthew Connell, a fan from Preston, noted the range was “packed with fellow England fans” and highlighted the cultural difference of gun ownership in the US.
  • Staff at the range reported a “conga line of multi-cultures” with fans from various nations, including the Netherlands and Japan, flocking to try shooting.
  • While acknowledging the novelty, Mr Connell stated he would not want similar access to firearms in Britain, saying, “No, I think we’re good without them.”

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