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Wicked Arsenal gun range and rural community safety

Summary

Neighbors near Groveland described stray bullets, constant gunfire, and fears for children before the applicant withdrew the range application. The underlying code enforcement settlement agreement still requires the CUP process by year's end unless extended.

At a glance

Total mentions
13
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Neighbors worry about falling property values and emergency response times; the applicant faced potential code enforcement fines under a settlement deadline.

✅Who benefits

Residents of the Chatham Road and Crawford Road area retain the quiet, safety, and character of their rural neighborhood.

⚠️Who could be affected

The property owner loses the ability to operate a commercial range on the site, at least as currently proposed.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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