Phil Oxley Passed Away & Impactzone Closing?

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Phil Oxley Passed Away & Impactzone Closing?

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The latest mailing from Brian Hoffner opens with this:
Because of the passing of our good friend Phil Oxley, the Impact Zone is now closed.
Tactical Rifle that was scheduled for April 20, 21, 2024 will be rescheduled at a new venue.
Join us for a celebration of Phil's life May 9, 2024, 2-5pm
at Rudys BBQ, 21799 Katy Freeway, Katy 77450
The range's Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Impactzo ... 555999787/; it's located at 10878 Kerr Road, Hempstead.

I didn't know that Phil was ill, if in fact he was. Does anyone know any details about his death? And if this means The Impactzone is closing permanently? It's been a fixture for ages west of Houston for shooting competitions and training classes. Don't know if I can make it to Rudy's on May 9, but I'm going to see if I can wrangle it.
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Re: Phil Oxley Passed Away & Impactzone Closing?

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Sad to hear that. Impactzone was a great place to train. Hopefully it can re-open under new ownership.
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Re: Phil Oxley Passed Away & Impactzone Closing?

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Rafe wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:15 am The latest mailing from Brian Hoffner opens with this:
Because of the passing of our good friend Phil Oxley, the Impact Zone is now closed.
Tactical Rifle that was scheduled for April 20, 21, 2024 will be rescheduled at a new venue.
Join us for a celebration of Phil's life May 9, 2024, 2-5pm
at Rudys BBQ, 21799 Katy Freeway, Katy 77450
The range's Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Impactzo ... 555999787/; it's located at 10878 Kerr Road, Hempstead.

I didn't know that Phil was ill, if in fact he was. Does anyone know any details about his death? And if this means The Impactzone is closing permanently? It's been a fixture for ages west of Houston for shooting competitions and training classes. Don't know if I can make it to Rudy's on May 9, but I'm going to see if I can wrangle it.
He died suddenly from a heart attack. I saw a posting yesterday that Impact Zone is closed permanently, and the family will be selling it. I guess it will be up to the buyer if they are going to continue as a range or not.
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Re: Phil Oxley Passed Away & Impactzone Closing?

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Lumberjack98 wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 2:57 pm He died suddenly from a heart attack. I saw a posting yesterday that Impact Zone is closed permanently, and the family will be selling it. I guess it will be up to the buyer if they are going to continue as a range or not.
Thanks for that update. Prayers for the family.

Is it just me, or are we seeing a systemic shrinkage of range numbers?
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