HELP! Aitkin co. trying to shut down private gun range

[jigglestick]

A friend of mine lives south of Hill City Mn near Swatara and he has built and now runs a gun range on the property he owns. it is licensed and established for a few years now, but he is running into opposition, with the county now wanting to shut him down.
I'm sure they're ( county officials) are being pressured by a handful of residents who oppose this gun / trap range.

he thought this would be an open and shut case, with the county getting what they set out to do in the end, the closure of the trap range.

he just called me and asked if I knew any people who would be interested in standing up for him, as he just found out he gets a formal hearing where supporters can stand up for him and his range.

His name is Ben O'Brian and his number is 218-566-1548.
he needs ANYbody willing and able to attend this meeting tommorrow, Monday at the Aitkin Co. courthouse just to show their support.
it's either at 4 or 4:30 in the afternoon.

as a small buisness owner, I know how hard it is to get on your feet and running. then to be able to stand up and stay running even when times are tough is bad enough with out facing direct opposition like in this case.

Any body who can make time and could possibly make th4e meeting please do so.
this is more than just a mans trap range, it's a statement.
take away our guns? take away our places to shoot them?
squash a small buisness?
it's not just about this trap range. this helps pave the road for any other related situation.

the alternative is a much more sketchy scenario. without a constructive format in which to shoot our guns for recreation, we will be left with little alternative but to shoot where ever, when ever we can.
in the woods, back yards, which I have no problem with, but a structured environment with supervision sets into play correct habits and a safe place to enjoy shooting sports.
this is the kind of setting into which we can teach our children the proper handling of a firearm and where they can develop the skills to safely, ethically and humanely take game.

my pa took us to the farm, or gravel pit as did many of your fathers. those places are dieapearing.
I do not know of a gravel pit that allows shooting any more and the farms are fading off the map as well.
we need gun ranges if we are to continue our heritage, that includes our right to keep and bear arms!

I think this is all part of the current administrations agenda.
I'm not buying it. their argument is weak.
ours is sensible and strong.
lets let our voices be heard.

thank you for your support.

[kenhuntin]

Give them h e double toothpicks for me Jiggle. I cannot make it there.

[HUNTER2]

It's just like the seat belt thing. I swear we elected a bunch of comunists to run this country. Take away every right or decesion you have. When will it end.