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Council hears extensive public questions on proposed home‑occupation gunsmithing business; second reading set for June 10
Summary
An applicant sought a conditional‑use permit to operate a gunsmithing business and occasional build classes from a residence abutting a school. Council and staff flagged enforcement, shipping and safety questions; the item returns for second reading June 10.
The Brookings City Council on Tuesday held a public hearing and first reading for a conditional‑use permit that would allow a major home‑occupation gunsmithing business at 2505 Larkspur Ridge Drive.
The applicant, Tyler Bridal of Havoc Engineering Group, told the council he holds an existing federal firearms license and wants to relocate the license to the residence so he may serialize and transfer firearms under ATF rules. Bridal said build classes would not be held on‑site; instead he intends to partner with licensed gun dealers for classroom sessions and to transfer serialized parts through those dealers. He…
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