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Planning commission backs gunsmith shop with outdoor range after adding safety conditions
Summary
Goochland County planning commissioners recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a gunsmith shop and private outdoor firing range but amended conditions to require an 8‑foot berm/backstop and to specify that only the property owner may test‑fire weapons; neighbors had raised notice and safety concerns during public comment.
Goochland County planning commissioners on the May meeting recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a gunsmith shop and private outdoor firing range at 5764 Community House Road, subject to amended safety conditions.
Tom Coleman, the county’s principal planner, told the commission the application by Ian Hemstock would allow home‑based gunsmithing (repair, sale and transfer of firearms) and limited, downhill test‑firing towards an existing backstop on a 5‑acre parcel. Staff recommended conditions to limit hours, require specified backstop materials and prohibit opening the range to the general public.
Applicant Ian Hemstock identified himself and said the range is an existing facility he…
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