The business partners behind The Range at Austin are locked in a public courtroom brawl over whether the high‑end gun range will be sold in a foreclosure. Co‑founder Grant Shaw has filed a sprawling complaint to stop a planned sale, accusing fellow partners of draining the business’s value so it could be scooped back up on the cheap. At stake are millions of dollars in alleged unpaid obligations and control of a 52,000‑square‑foot shooting complex on the city’s south side.
In a filing that runs nearly 400 pages, Shaw alleges that partner Alessandro Bosco and others worked to sink refinancing efforts, line up votes, and otherwise weaken the operation so it could be bought back at a discount, according to the complaint. The Range was built with about $8 million from more than 30 investors, and Thomas Sansone, owner of the limited partnership Tasan, which held millions in equity, has pushed for a foreclosure, saying he is owed roughly $10 million. Range Collection LLC is now tasked with collecting that debt. An attorney for the range declined to comment ahead of the hearing, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman.
The Range at Austin markets itself as a premium shooting destination, a 52,000‑square‑foot facility at 8301 S IH‑35 Frontage Rd with pistol and rifle lanes, training classes, and full‑auto experiences listed on its site. Shaw and co‑founder Alex (Alessandro) Bosco also launched SB Tactical, known for its pistol stabilizing braces that have drawn regular attention from federal regulators and the firearms industry. Facility details and founder's background are available via The Range at Austin and PR Newswire.
Partners' Fight Builds on Earlier Lawsuits
The ownership saga at The Range did not start with this foreclosure push. An investor sued in 2018 alleging violations of the Texas Securities Act, and an arbitrator later ordered awards aimed at recouping investor funds. The range was also sued by its architect over nearly $90,000 in unpaid invoices. Those older rulings and awards now form part of the backdrop to the latest foreclosure dispute. As outlined by the Austin American-Statesman, the tangle of claims and counterclaims means a judge could have to sort through competing creditor and investor interests before signing off on any sale.
Legal Stakes and Next Steps
If the court allows a foreclosure sale to proceed, Sansone’s creditors or financial backers could seize the property or drive a sale to satisfy claims. Shaw’s filing asks the judge to put that on hold while his allegations are tested in court. The fight could push investors to choose between pressing for a sale, negotiating a restructuring, or digging in for more litigation to protect minority stakes, and it could keep the business tied up in legal proceedings for months.
The hearing now underway will determine whether a sale moves forward or whether the dispute drags into a longer trial or arbitration process. For customers and employees, it is a pointed reminder that even a busy, high‑profile local range can end up sidelined when the real action shifts from the firing line to the courtroom. We will continue to follow court records and local reporting as the case moves through hearings and any potential appeals.
