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The Golden Triangle Gun Club mourns the passing of Ronnie Dillon, a longtime member, Board Director, instructor, and volunteer whose dedication, kindness, and service helped shape the club and its culture.
Ronnie was known as a true gentleman, a trusted friend, and someone always willing to help. His calm demeanor, patience, and genuine concern for others made him a respected and welcoming presence to new shooters and longtime members alike.
In addition to his personal character, Ronnie’s contributions to Golden Triangle Gun Club were extensive and lasting. He served as a member of the Board of Directors and held multiple nationally recognized certifications, including NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, and Home Firearms Safety Instructor, NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer, and IDPA Safety Officer. Through these roles, Ronnie played a vital part in promoting safe firearms handling, responsible training, and a strong safety culture across all disciplines.
“Ronnie was a great friend and someone I could always count on. He was constantly willing to help with instructional classes and range projects, and I truly valued his assistance. Over the past 14 years, I trusted Ronnie completely as an assistant instructor and safety officer in the many classes we conducted together at the club.
He went even further over the last four years by helping monitor and maintain club targets—repairing broken target stand legs and replacing worn backers whenever needed, always looking for ways to save the club money and improve safety. Ronnie’s dedication, quiet work ethic, and genuine care for the club never went unnoticed. I do, and will continue to, miss him dearly.” — Richard Worthey, President, Golden Triangle Gun Club
Ronnie’s impact extended beyond titles and certifications. He was respected for the way he treated people—with kindness, humility, and patience—and for the example he set through his actions.
“Ronnie was one of those rare people who made everyone feel welcome. He was kind, patient, and genuinely cared about the people around him. He never asked for recognition and never hesitated to lend a hand, whether you were a longtime member or someone brand new to the range. His friendship meant a great deal to me, and his quiet presence and steady encouragement will be deeply missed.”
Ronnie Dillon’s legacy is one of service, integrity, and friendship. His loss is deeply felt, and his influence will continue through the standards he upheld and the many lives he touched.
The Golden Triangle Gun Club extends its sincere condolences to Ronnie Dillon’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
When visiting the range today, you will find that old yellow pipe gate is in use and closed. This is a temporary issue due to the loss of power to automatic gate system. We are working to resolve the issue and expect to have an alternate power supply in place later today while working toward a complete repair to the automatic gate.
YOU CAN STILL ACCESS THE RANGE TODAY! However, the old gate system uses a chain and master lock to secure the gate. The lock code is the same as the keypad code as shown on your membership card.
1) Simply input the gate code and open the lock.
2) Let the security chain fall.
3) Open the security gate inward to the range.
4) Drive thru, park, and CLOSE THE GATE BEHIND YOU.
5) Be safe and enjoy your time on the range.
When you leave, chain and fully lock the gate behind you! Hopefully, we will have the temporary power supply in place later this morning!
Build Your Own Target Stand
MidwayUSA Adjustable Target Stand A solid, adjustable stand (18"- 24") that supports paper, cardboard, and competition-style targets. Easy to transport and quick to set up and at a very low cost so buy several of these: Click to Purchase
Wooden Uprights — 1×2 Furring Strips Available at Lowe’s or Home Depot. We recommend buying 1×2×8' furring strips and cutting them down to a maximum of 5' in length.
This ensures:
✔ Targets remain below berm height✔ All rounds impact the appropriate backstop✔ Compliance with range safety requirements
Cutting them down also makes them easier to transport and more durable over time.
Competition-Style Cardboard Targets
You can also purchase cardboard targets used for IDPA and USPSA matches, which:
✔ Allow stapling/pasting of paper drills and scoring zones✔ Are lightweight and highly portable✔ Can be used at multiple distances for realistic drills✔ Enhance structured training and self-assessment
Click Here for a selection on Amazon
You will also need your staple gun, large ACCO binder clips, or hardware clamps to attached the cardboard targets to the wooden upright strips.
Range Use & Safety Requirements
This target setup is approved for use on Action Ranges 1, 2, & 3 only.
Members are responsible for ensuring that:
If anyone would like help selecting stands, targets, or drills — just ask. Happy to help!
Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 will be repairing ditch slope failure along Erie Street near the Clubs entrance road beginning Tuesday, January 6th and lasting approximately 6-8 weeks. The work will require traffic to be condensed down to one lane only. Expect traffic delays.
Members are cautioned to slow down and obey all traffic signs and flaggers.
The following appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise today, 10/23/2025 detailing future construction plans by TxDOT that will affect travel to/from the gun club:
"TxDOT's Area Engineer Dave Collins and Assistant Area District Engineer Richard Bradley gave details on the new projects at a Beaumont City Council meeting held Tuesday."
"First, a rehabilitation of U.S. 69 south frontage road from Texas 124 to Erie Street will start Sept. 2, 2026. The northbound frontage road from Texas 124 to West Florida Avenue will start Dec. 1, 2026, according to Bradley."
Other projects that may have future impact some members traveling to/from the range are:
"The department will also be rehabilitating Spur 380 from Threadneedle to Jim Gilligan Way starting in April 2027, Bradley said."
"TxDOT is continuing work to widening Interstate 10 from a four-lane to a six-lane divided highway freeway from Walden Road to 7th Street, according to Collins."
"Collins said the department is also continuing work on the Cardinal Drive Interchange project, connecting the frontage road from Tinseltown and Papadeaux’s, going into Hildebrant Bayou into near the MCM Elegante Hotel and Sam’s Club."
Some of the above future projects are continuations of current ongoing projects, while others are new projects. Regardless, start now to plan ahead when coming to the range. We are open 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.
Some good news, we are currently working on installing lights at the pistol ranges to enable members to shoot after dark. Stay tune for more....
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS !!!
Effective October 1, 2026 the gate code has changed. Only members with the current gate code may use the range. The new gate code is found on your 2026 membership card.
To access your membership card using the Wild Apricot for Members App:
A few members of the GTGC High Power Jr Rifle Team we featured in this month's TSRA magazine along with several of their teammates on the Texas Junior Rifle Team. If you aren't a member of the TSRA you should consider it. They have been a dedicated sponsor of the Texas Juniors and many other youth programs.
Help support our youth. The future of America's 2nd Amendment!
The Club held its annual member's meeting Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Wesley Methodist Church in Beaumont. The meeting was preceded with a free dinner of various deli sandwiches, chips, desserts, and drinks.
Members and guests enjoyed the food and fellowship with other members. It was a great informational meeting with a number of great door prizes, including two Sig pistols, and recognition to several members who have gone above and beyond to help make things happen at the club.
Attendees heard about what the Club has accomplished this past year, current information on financial and membership numbers, and what is in store for the future. The Club is currently still purchasing additional property needed to build a new shotgun range consisting of a Trap Range and a Five-stand Sporting Clays range. Plans also include a 1,000-yd rifle range. More to come on this subject in the near future,.....
Shout out to GTGC High Power Jr Rifle Team and 4H shooting sports for helping out.
Here are some pics from the meeting:
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