East Texas Rifle & Pistol Club Newsletter
April 2025 Edition
Longview, Texas | April 29, 2025
A Message from the President
Greetings Members and Friends,
Spring is in full swing, and we hope this message finds you and your families doing well and ready for some fun and adventure at the range.
Operations at East Texas Rifle & Pistol Club (ETRPC) continue to run smoothly. Maintenance and improvements are always in motion, and we’d like to take a moment to thank Norberto, our dedicated maintenance staff member, for his ongoing hard work in keeping the range in top shape. Next time you see him, please give him a word of appreciation.
🐖 Club BBQ Success!
A big thank you to all who attended and helped with our recent club BBQ. It was a wonderful day filled with great food, perfect weather, and even better company. Events like this are a reminder of the strong community we’ve built. A special thanks to the volunteers who organized and set up the event—we couldn’t have done it without you!
🚻 New Bathroom Facility – Coming Soon!
Construction will soon begin on a new bathroom facility at the upper ranges. This project includes a pad and a new septic system. Please note there may be temporary disruptions at the upper range during this time. Your patience is appreciated as we work to enhance your experience.
🎯 Air Gun Range Upgrades
The Air Gun Range is buzzing with activity! We’ve installed steel swinger targets and are planning to add a shade cover over the shooting benches—just in time for the hot East Texas summer. If you’ve got an air gun and haven’t tried this range yet, now’s the time!
💻 Improved Office & Payment Systems
We’ve discontinued PayPal due to persistent issues and have implemented a new payment system. So far, feedback has been positive. Thank you for your patience as we iron out any remaining wrinkles.
📚 Online Safety Course – A Big Hit!
Our Online Safety Course continues to be a popular and efficient way to get new members up to speed. It’s available anytime on our website and can also be completed at the club office. This has greatly reduced the need for classroom orientation sessions.
⚠️ Safety First
Please take a moment to review the yellow safety signs posted at each shooting bay. Each area has specific rules and emergency contact details. Let’s all do our part to keep ETRPC a safe place for everyone.
🤝 Get Involved
ETRPC thrives when members are involved. If you have ideas, feedback, or want to lend a hand at future events or projects, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can make our club even better.
Looking forward to seeing you on the range,
Tommie Deese
President, East Texas Rifle & Pistol Club