2026 Pecos Run ‘n Gun ‘n the Sun — September 19, 2026
PRELIMINARY NOTES
The course is approximately 5.5 miles long. Water crossing depends on rain.
We are contemplating 6-7 shooting stages.
Time limit for all stages will probably be 2 minutes.
Distance to rifle targets will be 100-500 yards. Longer distance targets will be equipped with hit indicators.
No Commie plank this year.
Anticipate a COF involving pistol and rifle work.
Very preliminary hit count: 50 rifle, 30 pistol.
Maximum 75 participants Saturday.
Questions may be directed to Smokey Briggs — [email protected] or 432-448-2049 (text if I do not answer).
Friday — Range Officers meet Friday at Valero gas station in Toyah at 7:30 am
Saturday — A convoy for runners will LEAVE the Valero gas station in Toyah, Texas at 7:00 am. Run order will be determined that morning. The Valero is the only gas station in Toyah, and is easily visible from I-20. There is only one Toyah exit.
Runners are welcome to arrive on range Friday night and camp (dry) no potable water, no fires. Do not try to use Google maps and such. Get directions if you have not been here before and want to come out before the convoy.
Saturday afternoon Cecil is cooking. Menu yet to be determined.
Camping is allowed Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
GATES — If at any point when entering or exiting the ranch, if you pass through a gate, shut it behind you. If you are in a group, and you are riding drag, close the gate. If in doubt, close the gate.
Bring shade. There is no shade other than what you bring.
Bring Water. There is NO potable water at the Ranch.
GENERAL PROCEDURES AND SAFETY
Pistols may be carried loaded at all times, on and off the course, so long as the pistol is holstered. Rifles will only be loaded on the command of a range officer. Rifles will be cleared in and out of each shooting station. A safety violation (coming into a station with a rifle with a loaded magazine inserted, or a round in the chamber) will result in you being asked to leave.
“Make Ready” — at ranges requiring use of the rifle, you will be given the command to “Make Ready.” This applies to your rifle, and NOTHING else. It is not a free rest period, and it is not the place to admin your gear, your mags, or anything else. “Make Ready,” means load your rifle, and nothing else. Your ear protection should already be on, your pistol should have already been prepped, and your gear is whatever it is. Take care of your administrative tasks BEFORE you enter a range.
Moving with a loaded rifle — On some ranges you will need to move with a loaded rifle. It is a requirement that you put your rifle on safe before you begin your movement from a firing position. So, before you start to rise from whatever position you’ve managed to contort yourself into, put the thing on safe.
Moving with a drawn pistol — On some ranges you will need to move with your pistol in your hand, which of course, is loaded. Some pistols don’t have “safeties,” other than the good sense God gave you. Don’t be stupid. Use the safety if it has one. Keep the thing safe and pointed in a safe direction. Keep your finger off the trigger when not engaging targets.
Time — Maximum time allowed at each shooting stage is 2 minutes.
Shooting aids — No shooting sticks, bipods and other shooting supports are allowed save what nature (Larry) provides within the shooting areas.
Targets will be shot from left to right on all stages unless you are told differently.
PRELIMINARY NOTES
The course is approximately 5.5 miles long. Water crossing depends on rain.
We are contemplating 6-7 shooting stages.
Time limit for all stages will probably be 2 minutes.
Distance to rifle targets will be 100-500 yards. Longer distance targets will be equipped with hit indicators.
No Commie plank this year.
Anticipate a COF involving pistol and rifle work.
Very preliminary hit count: 50 rifle, 30 pistol.
Maximum 75 participants Saturday.
Questions may be directed to Smokey Briggs — [email protected] or 432-448-2049 (text if I do not answer).
Friday — Range Officers meet Friday at Valero gas station in Toyah at 7:30 am
Saturday — A convoy for runners will LEAVE the Valero gas station in Toyah, Texas at 7:00 am. Run order will be determined that morning. The Valero is the only gas station in Toyah, and is easily visible from I-20. There is only one Toyah exit.
Runners are welcome to arrive on range Friday night and camp (dry) no potable water, no fires. Do not try to use Google maps and such. Get directions if you have not been here before and want to come out before the convoy.
Saturday afternoon Cecil is cooking. Menu yet to be determined.
Camping is allowed Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
GATES — If at any point when entering or exiting the ranch, if you pass through a gate, shut it behind you. If you are in a group, and you are riding drag, close the gate. If in doubt, close the gate.
Bring shade. There is no shade other than what you bring.
Bring Water. There is NO potable water at the Ranch.
GENERAL PROCEDURES AND SAFETY
Pistols may be carried loaded at all times, on and off the course, so long as the pistol is holstered. Rifles will only be loaded on the command of a range officer. Rifles will be cleared in and out of each shooting station. A safety violation (coming into a station with a rifle with a loaded magazine inserted, or a round in the chamber) will result in you being asked to leave.
“Make Ready” — at ranges requiring use of the rifle, you will be given the command to “Make Ready.” This applies to your rifle, and NOTHING else. It is not a free rest period, and it is not the place to admin your gear, your mags, or anything else. “Make Ready,” means load your rifle, and nothing else. Your ear protection should already be on, your pistol should have already been prepped, and your gear is whatever it is. Take care of your administrative tasks BEFORE you enter a range.
Moving with a loaded rifle — On some ranges you will need to move with a loaded rifle. It is a requirement that you put your rifle on safe before you begin your movement from a firing position. So, before you start to rise from whatever position you’ve managed to contort yourself into, put the thing on safe.
Moving with a drawn pistol — On some ranges you will need to move with your pistol in your hand, which of course, is loaded. Some pistols don’t have “safeties,” other than the good sense God gave you. Don’t be stupid. Use the safety if it has one. Keep the thing safe and pointed in a safe direction. Keep your finger off the trigger when not engaging targets.
Time — Maximum time allowed at each shooting stage is 2 minutes.
Shooting aids — No shooting sticks, bipods and other shooting supports are allowed save what nature (Larry) provides within the shooting areas.
Targets will be shot from left to right on all stages unless you are told differently.