<p>Help us send a message to our county commissioners that the outdoor shooting range being proposed for the small area of Hortonsville just West of Helen on Alt. 75 is a very bad idea. The gentlemen proposing the range are requesting a change from residential to commercial zoning and a special use permit for the land. The range would be within 1/8 of a mile from many Hortonsville residents and just 1/4 mile from our farm. The range would greatly diminish the peace and tranquility of this small mountain community as many of us are in earshot of the proposed valley. Much more than the shooting some may be used to, this range would include up to 17 lanes of simultaneous shooting with calibers as high as .338. Other well founded concerns of residents include health and well-being of our children & reduced property values for the area. We have nothing against the people proposing the range or gun owners in general, however we must stand up for our quality of life that we've worked hard to earn and are blessed to have. It seems obvious that a huge majority of people would opose a large outdoor gun range near their home. Thank you for your support.</p>
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