Judge Halts Operations at Quail Creek Gun Range After Stray Bullets Strike New School
A judge has temporarily halted operations at Quail Creek Gun Range in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after stray bullets hit a new school, Floyd Barksdale Middle School, operated by Northwest ISD.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, August 7, 2026 —
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting operations at the Quail Creek Gun Range. The decision comes after stray bullets from the facility reportedly struck Floyd Barksdale Middle School, a new school operated by Northwest ISD in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The timeline for when these incidents occurred was not provided.
The order mandates that the gun range cease all shooting activities until further notice. The specific details regarding the number of stray bullets that impacted the school, the extent of any damage, and the exact date of the incidents were not immediately available.
Northwest ISD officials confirmed that the school, which serves students in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, was the target of the stray projectiles. The district’s response to the incident, including any immediate safety measures taken for students and staff, was not detailed.
The legal action was initiated following reports of the bullets reaching the school premises. The specific court and judge who issued the order were not named in the provided information. Further details regarding the legal proceedings, including the full scope of the lawsuit and any potential penalties or requirements for the gun range to resume operations, are pending.
The suspension of activities at Quail Creek Gun Range is effective immediately. The duration of the temporary halt is subject to future court decisions. No information was provided regarding any potential fines or specific code violations that led to this legal intervention.
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