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Residents urge supervisors to oppose Bentonville shooting range, citing noise and safety
Summary
Multiple residents spoke during public comment against a proposed Bentonville shooting range, citing high decibel test readings, ballistic safety distances, property devaluation, and potential civil-rights concerns about site selection.
Several Warren County residents told the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 20 that a proposed firing range in Bentonville would harm nearby neighborhoods and raise public-safety and quality-of-life concerns.
John Jenkins (South River District) told the board he opposed the location because of expected noise and potential code violations, and questioned why alternative sites such as ESA Lane or police department facilities were not used. "We do not want it in our neighborhood," Jenkins said, adding he expected repeated DEQ complaints if…
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