PORT TOWNSEND — Neighbors have taken aim at Jefferson County Sportsmen’s Association’s proposal to extend its gun range hours for limited special events.
“To allow an early shooting time, as early as 8 a.m. is simply not acceptable,” said Edel Bahr, who lives about a half-mile from the shooting range on 60 acres owned by Jefferson County at 112 Gun Club Road.
She added that the additional shooting would have an adverse effect on her property value.
The shooting facility is operated by special license with Jefferson County.
Following a public comment period Monday, Jefferson County commissioners, meeting at the courthouse, directed county Department of Community Development staff to review the club’s lease and licensing with the county.
As proposed, the club would start shooting up to two hours earlier on Saturdays.
Shooting hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays.
