Facts about the shooting range


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  • A full-time caretaker would live at the park.

  • Baffles surrounding shooting areas at park would help mute the sound of gunshots.

  • National Rifle Association officials from Portland will help layout shooting ranges.

  • The closest residence is 2,000 feet from range.

  • The park would allow a dedicated facility for hunter education courses.

  • The Tioga Sports Park Association would be subject to Environmental Protection regulatory oversight due to lead shot embedded in the earth.

  • The Tioga Sports Park Association would hold regional shooting tournaments at the facility.
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