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Commission grants conditional-use permit for private trap range with inspection requirement
Summary
The Ray County Commission approved a conditional-use permit for a trap range operated by Mike Vassimer, expanding operating hours to sunrise–sundown seven days a week and requiring an inspection of a new berm by Sheriff Blackwell before use.
The Ray County Commission voted on July 9, 2026 to approve a conditional-use permit (CUP) for a private trap range at the residence of Mike Vassimer. The permit changes operating hours to seven days a week from sunrise to sundown and authorizes construction of an NRA-style berm to support pistol and rifle shooting. The motion was moved by Commissioner Bobby Don Davis, seconded by Commissioner Max Hockemeier, and recorded as carried 3-0.
The minutes state that the berm "will have to be inspected by Sheriff Blackwell" prior to use; the transcript does not record further conditions, a timeline for inspection, or required documentation. The permit was considered alongside other Planning & Zoning items at the July 9 meeting. No public opposition or additional conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The commission recorded the CUP approval as part of the Planning & Zoning docket; details on any permit fees, mitigation measures, or formal inspection checklist were not included in the minutes.
