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Board approves firearms sales at home and a private customer testing range with conditions
Summary
The commission approved two linked conditional‑use permits allowing a home‑based firearms sales business and a private range for product testing, contingent on federal licensing and safety measures; one written opponent raised proximity concerns.
The commission approved conditional‑use permits 2026CU004 and 2026CU005 to allow Trenton Kor to sell firearms from a dedicated room in his attached garage and to operate a private testing range on his property for owner and customer use only. The staff report noted the shooting range would need to comply with Article V General Requirements Chapter 5.34 (commercial shooting ranges) and follow NRA range‑safety guidelines. The range will be located on the north side of the applicant's 80‑acre site and the applicant described berm and backstop plans, including a 25' tall berm; staff reported the distance to a concerned neighbor's property at roughly 3,020 feet.
One written opponent (Amos Wipf) emailed concerns about the site's proximity to homes, families, poultry and livestock and urged the board to consider cumulative impacts. Board members questioned frequency of use, berm size and distances to neighbors; county staff and a First District planner clarified property‑owner shooting rights and that the conditional use is required because customers would pay for testing. Both permits were approved on roll call, 9-0; approvals are contingent on the applicant obtaining a Federal Firearms License and meeting range safety requirements.
