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…because people keep shooting up signs and other stuff on the gameland. This falls under the heading of “Don’t be a douche.” If it’s not YOUR target, don’t shoot at it. Yes it’s great that they’re building a range, but they’re also banning shooting on the rest of the gameland. If people keep this up, they’ll end up closing the range and they’ll keep the shooting ban in place.

According to the Gastonia Gazette, Gastonia, NC has set aside $150,000 to use in acquiring land for building a “shooting park” that would contain skeet fields, and could host tournaments. Councilwoman Brenda Craig, a leading proponent of the idea, said it emerged last year. It resulted from complaints about the sounds of gunfire at the newly renovated Rankin Lake Park. Rankin Lake has been a popular recreation destination since the park’s 2012 refurbishment. But visitors …