We would like to inform you of temporary closures of the action and rifle ranges this week and next week to allow Jefferson County Drainage Ditch No. 6 to perform essential maintenance on their ditch easement that runs through the middle of our range facilities.

Closure Dates:

Monday, December 4, 2023, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM – 100/200-yard rifle range only.  Work will also include working around the bridge to remove trash and debris.  This may temporarily affect access to the Archery and 600-yard Hi Power Range.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Action Range #1 is reserved for private Law Enforcement use only.  (Rifle ranges will be open!)

Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Action Range #1 is reserved for private Law Enforcement use only.  (Rifle ranges will be open!)

Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM – 100/200-yard rifle range and Action Range #1.  Work includes mowing ditch easements and repairing the protection berm on Action Range #1.

Monday, December 11th through Thursday, December 14^th, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM – 100/200-yard rifle range and Action Range #1.  Work includes mowing ditch easements and repairing the protection berm on Action Range #1.

Impact on Members:

The action and rifle ranges will be inaccessible to members during the mentioned days. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve the overall infrastructure of our organization while maintaining a safe work environment for the workers.

Alternative Arrangements:

If you have planned to use the ranges on the affected days, we encourage you to consider utilizing other ranges or rescheduling your activities for the remaining days of the week when the ranges will be open as usual. 

Your Cooperation is Appreciated:

We understand that maintenance work may cause temporary inconveniences, but your cooperation and understanding are crucial in ensuring our facilities' long-term safety and quality. We appreciate your support as we strive to provide you with a secure and well-maintained environment for your recreational activities.

Contact Information:

If you have any urgent inquiries or concerns regarding this closure, please feel free to contact Richard Worthey at Richard@gunclubsafety.com or 409-210-9333.

As announced earlier this week, the 100/200-yard range was supposed to be close this week (11/6/23 to 11/10/23) to allow DD6 crews to mow and maintain their drainage ditch easement that runs through the middle of the club.  However, yesterday morning the machine broke down stopping their work.

According to DD6, they are waiting on Caterpillar to send their representive out to the club to inspect the equipment and make repairs.  So, it appears that the rifle range will be open all the remainder of this week.  They anticipate starting mowing again sometime next week.

On another note, Gulf Coast Texas is hauling dump truck loads of free dirt in to the club today that will enable us to build an impact berm at the Archery Range that all club members to us the Archery Range in the very near future.

NEW 4-H ARCHERY RANGE OPENS

The 4-H kids are now using the new archery range.  The Club installed three steel posts and rigging to enable them to raise and lower two archery backstop nets to capture any field arrows that miss their target.  4-H Coach and Assistant Program Director, Brandi Sandford led the way.

This new range is a welcome addition to the Club and will not only further support the 4-H kids, but will soon be open to Club members to get ready for deer hunting during the earlier archery only season once we expand the range with a backstop earthen berm at 60-yds.

REMINDER: Renewals are over due! Auto Renewals processed on 9/1, if yours did not go through you now have an invoice on your account. Please go to the website, log into your account, and you can pay online (do not use the App). If needed, you can also pay by check and mail it to our PO BOX if you prefer. Also, the gate code always changes on 10/1 each year. Thank you and if your need help, email GTGCTX@gmail.com.

Penn Services and volunteer members moved all of the steel targets and gear for the big-bore IHMSA steel silhouette and cowboy action SASS matches to the new yellow Conex located south of the LTC Range. Then the old tan Morgan building that was in terrible disrepair was torn down and discarded. Penn Services brought a large load of crushed rock to "pave" over the grassy area where the tan building previously resided, and enlarged the parking area for the LTC Range.

Mark another project completed! The list is getting shorter and shorter.

Penn Services, LLC recently completed both Phase I and Phase II of the berm construction project for the new Action Range bays located next to the Activity Building.  The project included construction of a 20-yard bay, and a 25-yard bay.  However, these new ranges remain closed until grass has grown to prevent erosion, along with installation of two new shelters and parking area.

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The Silhouette, LTC, and 25/50 ranges will be closed tomorrow, Friday, May 26th, for construction and maintenance.  Work crews will be clearing wooded land adjacent to or behind these ranges and moving dirt for the new bays next to the Activity Building. 

These ranges will be open over the Memorial Day Weekend (Sat. & Sun) but will be closed during the day Monday through Friday, May 29th through Friday, June 2nd.

During this period, members can shoot pistols, pistol caliber carbines, and rimfire on the 100/200-yard rifle range.  Please note that crews will also be mowing ALL ranges from sunup to sundown tomorrow, Friday the 26th.  Mowers have the right-of-way!  

Maintenance and New Construction projects begin this week at the Club.  Members are advised to use caution when at the range and be aware that some ranges may be closed periodically while workers are on the range.  The projects include:

• Construction of a new Action Range south of the Activity Building
• Trenching and installation of underground conduit between the 100-yd rifle range and the 600-yd rifle ranges
• Trenching and installation of septic system sprinkler system behind the Activity Building
• Berm maintenance on the Silhouette Range

Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 completed repairs to the bridge Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Crews and equipment arrived around 8 AM and left 4 hours later.  Unfortunately, there was no access to the rifle ranges during this brief work period.  

We appreciate DD6 responding so quickly to remove the debris and repair the bridge.  Especially as this involved the New Year holiday weekend.  We also appreciate our member's patience and understanding.