The State of Texas, via Attorney General Ken Paxton ruled on March 27, 2020 that gun stores and gun ranges are considered “Essential Services”. Provision 1 & 2 cover the use and sales of firearms and related items, while provision 3 recognizes the use of such items at a Range. You can read a summary at https://www.kcbd.com/…/texas-attorney-general-local-govern…/ and the actual Legal Opinion from AG Paxton at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/…/opi…/2020/kp-0296.pdf

Please keep in mind though, if you choose to attend the range, you DO need to follow the previously issued recommendation for social distancing, hygeine with washing hands and covering coughs or sneezes, and other standard controls for prevention of the spread of the CCP Virus.

If you are feeling ill, seek medical attention. If you feel hale and hearty and wish to use the range, you may do so, while taking prudent caution. Stay safe and keep your powder dry.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Governor Abbott has issued EXECUTIVE ORDER GA O8 Relating to COVID-19 preparedness and mitigation. This EO, amongst other things, orders all Texans to avoid groups of people larger than 10 and ends April 3rd midnight. As we do not have any membership sessions scheduled or monthly meetings during this time frame, this particular EO does not affect our meetings. You are still able to use the Range as normal otherwise. Stay tuned for updates, as I personally believe this EO will be amended or superseded with another EO at a later date with even greater restrictions. If you wish to read the EO directly, you can do so at https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA_08_COVID-19_preparedness_and_mitigation_FINAL_03-19-2020_1.pdf

Stay safe and recognize there is a lot more going on here than you think.