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Callus Game and Anglers dispute county's usage figures as commissioners weigh range options
Summary
Callus Game and Anglers told commissioners their volunteer‑run gun range has stable or rising usage and contributes roughly $35–$40K annually; commissioners said they want the range to be self‑sustaining and scheduled further meetings to explore operating options and preserve services for law enforcement and youth programs.
During public comment, Bruce Singleton, who identified himself as secretary of Callus Game and Anglers, disputed a commissioner’s earlier statement that the county shooting range had declined by “thousands” in attendance. Singleton supplied annual shooter counts for 2020–2024 and said recent years show stable or increasing use.
“2020, we had 4,097 shooters. 2023, we had 5,470. 2024, we had 6,172,” Singleton said, adding that the 2024 total included an estimated…
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