amlevin
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I was shooting this afternoon at the Sultan Pit when a reporter from the Everett Herald showed up. He interviewed several who were shooting there. His story is on the proposed closing of the pit to shooting. Seems that the DNR and Snohomish County are making some land swaps and the "pit" will become County property. Next Wednesday the Council is meeting to discuss closing the pit to all shooting.
My question to the reporter was "why is the County considering closing this area before they provide an alternative area for sport shooters. Seems like they like to collect the sales taxes on Guns and Ammunition but aren't willing to provide areas for shooting recreation. They don't see that forcing everyone from this pit they will encourage shooters to seek other areas. Areas that are less safe than the "pit".
Anyone wanting to voice their opinion should consider attending next Wednesday's meeting.
Isn't it nice how our Snohomish County Government treats us. We send them money and they give us nothing. Same as with the ORV/ATV folks. Close another area without opening an alternative. Keep on collecting the fees and taxes though.
Unless there is a big outcry the "pit" will no doubt be closed by summer.
Has anyone else read anything about this action? If it weren't for the reporter mentioning it this action would be another big SURPRISE for everyone and no public input from those impacted.
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I was shooting this afternoon at the Sultan Pit when a reporter from the Everett Herald showed up. He interviewed several who were shooting there. His story is on the proposed closing of the pit to shooting. Seems that the DNR and Snohomish County are making some land swaps and the "pit" will become County property. Next Wednesday the Council is meeting to discuss closing the pit to all shooting.
My question to the reporter was "why is the County considering closing this area before they provide an alternative area for sport shooters. Seems like they like to collect the sales taxes on Guns and Ammunition but aren't willing to provide areas for shooting recreation. They don't see that forcing everyone from this pit they will encourage shooters to seek other areas. Areas that are less safe than the "pit".
Anyone wanting to voice their opinion should consider attending next Wednesday's meeting.
Isn't it nice how our Snohomish County Government treats us. We send them money and they give us nothing. Same as with the ORV/ATV folks. Close another area without opening an alternative. Keep on collecting the fees and taxes though.
Unless there is a big outcry the "pit" will no doubt be closed by summer.
Has anyone else read anything about this action? If it weren't for the reporter mentioning it this action would be another big SURPRISE for everyone and no public input from those impacted.