Private shooting range near Indian Lake State Forest
Summary
A members-only outdoor shooting range is planned in an unreclaimed borrow pit off NE 77th Street, with all firing lanes pointed at the state forest. Conditions require lead catchment, monitoring wells, and 2,000 feet of road upgrades — but critics say the dirt roads can't handle it and nearby ranges already exist with full containment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant must privately fund road stabilization, monitoring wells, and stormwater systems before opening.
Firearm enthusiasts gain a private, controlled range roughly 13-49 minutes from existing alternatives.
Nearby residents and agribusiness owners worry about noise, traffic on dirt roads, and groundwater contamination near Silver Springs.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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