A dream come true

Georgetown gun store delivers atmosphere

By David Schlake

Lone Star outdoor newS

Behind a gun counter in Georgetown stands a man with a well-groomed beard and a mild sunburn, each serving as credentials whenever he faces his outdoor-dwelling clientele.

Stone walls blend seamlessly with taxidermy and Texas heritage, while hand-crafted fixtures house high-grade shotguns and premium apparel. Personal touches paint a picture of authenticity while subtly telling Cody Hirt’s story for him.

River and Ranch Provisions isn’t just the manifestation of a dream, but a receipt of every envisioned detail down to the Blanton’s horse that sits atop each free-standing clothing rack.

“The moment we walked through this door right here, it was just four bare walls,” Hirt said, pointing to the original drawings his children helped color in with crayons. “But as soon as I saw it, I knew exactly what it was going to be.”

However, only locals would know the hunting and fishing store (opened April 2022) is the third establishment Hirt has opened on that same downtown square since 2016.

After working in corporate aircraft sales for 17 years, the West Texas native pivoted in a direction that allowed him to intertwine his career and his passions. He started

Please turn to page 17