After receiving input from hundreds of community members concerned about noise impacts, Arvada and Jefferson County announced they would cease plans to develope an outdoor public shooting range in Arvada.
The proposed location was on the Blunn/Pioneer property, located just east of State Highway 93 and south of 82nd Avenue. The land is owned by the City of Arvada. The outdoor shooting range would have been roughly six acres, located on the far northwest corner of the 1,600-acre property, which is mostly undeveloped.
The decision not to move forward with the outdoor public shooting range came after the public voiced opinions at public meetings, completed online surveys and sent emails to Arvada city council members, Jefferson County Commissioners and city and county staff.
About 300 people participated in a live poll during a community meeting on June 28. Results of the poll showed that 59 percent of the attendees strongly opposed the shooting range and 27 percent strongly supported it.
Nearly 50 people participated in the public comment portion of the meeting. The majority of speakers mentioned they are not opposed to an outdoor shooting range in the county, but said Blunn/Pioneer property is not an appropriate location.
Arvada resident Susan Bennett said the tranquility of the area would be disturbed and that there would be safety concerns that come along with the shooting range. "There are people and schools way too close."
Other residents pointed out that property values may decrease and some urged the county to consider an indoor shooting range.
According to the county's research, an outdoor public shooting range is desired in Jeffco. county plans to work with stakeholders to identify an alternative site in the future. For more information, visit http://jeffco.us/bcc/board-programs/shooting-range/.
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