Sigh. Keep selling off our land to builders and don't let us use it. That's the spirit of the west eh?
www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/lvfo/blm_information/newsroom/2007/october/target_shooting_closure.htmlBLM Nevada News
Las Vegas Field Office- 2007-32
FOR RELEASE: October 4, 2007
CONTACT: Kirsten Cannon (702) 515-5057;
[email protected] Target Shooting Closure Announced
Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office announces a target shooting closure on about 11,874 acres of public lands it administers in Nye County, Nev., at the southern edge of Pahrump.
“The top priority of BLM Las Vegas Field Office is public health and safety,” said Juan Palma, Field Manager. “This target shooting closure will provide additional safety for local residents while maintaining recreational opportunities for public land users.”
The closure is intended to ensure the safety of people and property adjacent to selected public lands and to prevent environmental degradation. Recently, two housing developments have been approved within the closure boundary. The closure was proposed as a joint effort to protect public safety by the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, the Nye County Commissioners, Town of Pahrump and the BLM in response to concerns by local residents.
About 100 comments were received during a 60-day public comment period that was open earlier this year.
This permanent shooting closure does not apply to hunting under the laws and regulations of the State of Nevada.
Popular target shooting areas remain open. These include public land on the east side State Route 160, public land near Bell Vista Road and public land southeast of Hafen Road. In addition, BLM is working with Nye County to identify a location for a shooting park.
Public land is multiple-use and other people and livestock may be present, so please follow these guidelines:
• You must be at least 1,000 feet from roads and houses
• Never shoot from or over any road or highway
• Always use a safe backdrop
• Glass targets are prohibited
• Carry in your targets and carry out all litter, brass and shell casings
Maps of the closure are posted at
www.blm.gov/style/medialib/blm/nv/field_offices/las_vegas_field_office/closure_maps/target_shooting_closure.Par.0166.File.dat/target%20shooting%20closure%20map%2010-4-07.pdf Maps will also be available in Pahrump and the Nye County Commission office. Maps are also available at the BLM Las Vegas Field Office at 4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130.