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Posted: 6/3/2009 11:24:14 AM EDT
Backstory:
Creekside Firing Range is a local Atlanta area outdoor range. They host a variety of classes, allow FA, welcome suppressors and SBR's, have AR-15 giveaways and offer LEO/Mil discounts and family memberships. The rule is it's all fair as long as it's all safe. But that's not good enough for some. No a group of "concerned citizens" are up in arms over the noise. They've filed lawsuits against the club and the owner personally. Involved him in a lengthy legal battle that even with extensive (and often pro bono) work provided by John Monroe (Vice President of Georgia Carry.org) and when all of that failed, petitioned the county to enact an ordnance which would effectively close the range. Dozens of people flooded the Bartow county courthouse Tuesday night in support of the range. Despite a poetry reading entitled "Creekside must go" and a temper tantrum hissy fit which sent one protester screaming out into the hallway, the committee recommended 7-0 that the club be allowed to remain open. The protesters are taking their petition to the commissioner himself who could in theory enact the ordinance over the committee's recommendation. The night before the commissioner's hearing this happened... There is another hearing on the vote scheduled for July 8th. We'll keep you posted. Here's the letter from Creekside's owner As most of you know I operate Creekside Firing Range. The county that I am in has a hearing on Monday night at 6:00 p.m. in the courthouse. They have a new amendment that is going up in front of the planning and zoning committee. Of course there will be some there that want me shut down but there will also be plenty there in support of us. The amendment is way to long to put on here, but here is a brief description. They are trying to contriol hours of operation, how many people shoot at one time, the rate of fire that can be shot. They are also trying to change the acreage that you must have, lengths from the property line, madated bullet traps to their specs, and the big one is that no personal protection, law enforcement training, or special tactical shooting skills.
Guys this will definitely put a damper on my range because I don't know if I can afford all the changes they are asking for and really don't know if I can meet all the requirements, and also will almost definitely close the Adairsville range( they are saying you must have 100 acres and Steve does not have that). I will be back on here periodically with some updates. Also nobody freak out, we are not going anywhere and are open as usual. Worst case scenario, they pass it and I have one year to conform to their new regulations but we are trying to stop it before it gets to that. Yes we already know about the Georgia Range protection act and we have notified the NRA as well. ETA: Apparently, the range owners home was vandalized as well. Someone spray painted "C U at 10am" there in reference to today's 10am meeting... |
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Hope all goes well with the court case.
Screw a bunch of hippies that destroy property. |
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They wont stop... Setup up cameras bear traps and pits filled with massive spikes fixed |
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nice showing of tolerance...
ETA: is there a chance that the vandalism will be a serous blow to those idiots? |
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Typical libtard mentality at work - the vandals deserve to have their elbows bent in the wrong direction.
just sayin'.... |
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Yes we already know about the Georgia Range protection act and we have notified the NRA as well.
We have one in Alabama. I hope yours will protect you from these hooligans. Maybe this will swing public opinion to your side. Good luck! |
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Quoted: U will loose? Wow. There is no literacy requirement for stupid. |
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More liberal 'tolerance'..... Yep. Plus they can't even spell "lose". Douchebags. |
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I would have a few concerned gun owners quietly sitting around at night and have some fun with the trespassers
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Rash action like these people have taken generally gets used against them in court. They have just shot themselves in the foot so to say.
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nice showing of tolerance... Don't you know? Liberals are all about peace and tolerance and freedom to excercise your rights. Until you disagree with them. Then they turn into screeching lunatics who will do anything, no matter how underhanded or disgusting, to punish you for not being like them. Fuck the left. They're a bunch of immature, irresponsible, hate-filled vermin. |
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Acts of disgusting cowardice. I hope they're caught and prosecuted.
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cameras and have members take turns staying the night at the range.
Make sure posters are up about private property. motion lights for the cameras (both moving and still). catch em' red handed and turn them over. |
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Obviously illiteracy is a common thing for this group. "You will loose"? wtf? What will we LOSE to begin with?
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catch em' red handed and turn them over. This. And post pics! |
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Harassment, cameras, arrest, prosecution, civil suit, injunction, restraining order, repeat as necessary.
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Rash action like these people have taken generally gets used against them in court. They have just shot themselves in the foot so to say. There's no way the range will lose after this is introduced against their opposition. |
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I am retarded..i was about to post i hope he took pictures of this for the court,
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Pretty sure if they pulled that shit down here it would be a good shoot.
They also can't spell "lose" |
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Rash action like these people have taken generally gets used against them in court. They have just shot themselves in the foot so to say. There's no way the range will lose after this is introduced against their opposition. I would let the local officals know about this asshatery. |
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Quoted: Yep.Quoted: nice showing of tolerance... Don't you know? Liberals are all about peace and tolerance and freedom to excercise your rights. Until you disagree with them. Then they turn into screeching lunatics who will do anything, no matter how underhanded or disgusting, to punish you for not being like them. Fuck the left. They're a bunch of immature, irresponsible, hate-filled vermin. |
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How sweet it would be to catch those pieces of shit in the act....
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Quoted: That sucks. Break out the .50s this weekend. And Tannerite |
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Wait for them out there, prone them out with your AR-15. Get them arrested if they pull that shit again. Get it on camera next time, invest in some CCTV stuff.
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nice showing of tolerance... Don't you know? Liberals are all about peace and tolerance and freedom to excercise your rights. Until you disagree with them. Then they turn into screeching lunatics who will do anything, no matter how underhanded or disgusting, to punish you for not being like them. Fuck the left. They're a bunch of immature, irresponsible, hate-filled vermin. This! |
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Damn, I wish Creekside wasn't 2 hours away from me.
That's a bunch of BS! And yes, the kids did just get out of school. |
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i am interested to see what involvement/support the NRA gives with this.
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Damn, I wish Creekside wasn't 2 hours away from me. That's a bunch of BS! And yes, the kids did just get out of school. Same here man I'd definitely shoot there if it wasn't so far away. |
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Seems to me it's a hate crime. They actually spell it out. Those sure are some nice houses they built right on top of each other and the range. Those morans deserve what they get. |
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i am interested to see what involvement/support the NRA gives with this. I think they sent a letter asking for donations to the ILA fund... |
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Quoted: Quoted: Damn, I wish Creekside wasn't 2 hours away from me. That's a bunch of BS! And yes, the kids did just get out of school. Same here man I'd definitely shoot there if it wasn't so far away. Are there any outdoor ranges on the West side of Atlanta? I'm closer to Athens actually. |
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