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Sheriff’s office outlines shooting-range operations; committee considers $15,000 tourism transfer to cover weekend recreation costs
Summary
Davis County sheriff's office told the budget committee the recently opened public shooting range has generated almost $10,000 in six weeks, sold 83 annual passes and 330-plus daily passes; commissioners discussed using tourism (restaurant tax) revenue to offset weekend recreation costs and asked the sheriff’s office to return with a proposal.
Chief Butcher (presenting for the sheriff’s office) told the Davis County Budget Committee the county’s new shooting range is providing both law enforcement training and public recreation and that organizers have tried to minimize ongoing costs while building revenue from public use.
Butcher said the range is set up so Monday through Thursday daytime is reserved for law enforcement training; Friday, Saturday and Sunday are open to the public. He told the committee the facility is staffed largely by volunteers — “about 75 volunteers” — and one part‑time employee who helps coordinate range officers and scheduling.
Butcher said the sheriff’s…
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