Seems a bit of an over reaction. Maybe be specific to standing down non-scout groups. There is a constituency within and outside BSA that has been gunning (pun intended) to limit or close target activities for many years.
Maybe this was their excuse
This letter went out to all Council Key 3 and was passed down to District Key 3. It could have been worded better, but all range and target activities are to stand down until further notice.