Most will remember the stories last year about the complaints of the nimbys on Roods lake rd.
State congressman Gary Howell pulled a classic political ploy of if you can't eliminate something, enlarge it until it is unusable without government oversight and regulation. The nimbys smiled.
The "improvement" touted by Howell as a wonderful facility for firearm enthusiasts looks great....from the locked gate!!
Maybe I missed an open period as posted. The first pics are from Sept 20, 2021.
The second 2 are from today April 12 2022.
Posting pics from phone so be patient.
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04-12-2022, 02:34 PM #1In Memoriam
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Something stinks at the Lapeer Pit
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04-12-2022, 02:57 PM #2In Memoriam
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04-12-2022, 02:59 PM #3MGO Board of Directors
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I JUST HURT MY NECK!!
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Today
Looks the same.20220412_134119.jpg20220412_134100.jpg20220412_134123.jpg
Sorry about the orientation.
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04-12-2022, 03:06 PM #5In Memoriam
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I think because I had the %^&&*** phone on its side so I could see it!
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04-12-2022, 03:35 PM #6MGO Board of Directors
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I believe that it's closed simply because of staff shortages. I spoke with Lori Buford (DNR shooting range specialist for the state of Michigan) last year about this.
They had two people to staff, but one had a medical emergency and left. The other guy was retiring. The state posted job opportunities to fill the positions (without any luck.)
Lori and I discussed possibly getting (MGO) volunteers to man the booth three days a week. I don't remember why that was a no-go but it may have had something to do with having to paying people to work instead of volunteering. If my memory serves me, I suggested paying by the day, but that was probably the sticking point - the state is not set up to do that.
I just sent her an email asking for an update. I'll report what I find out."But then there are plenty of gun folks who think no one should rock the boat because it might piss off the anti gun crowd/politicians and cause even more gun control." - Bikenut
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04-12-2022, 04:37 PM #8MGO Member
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Echo Point in Allegan county is a state range and is unmanned. Why do they need someone at the pit?
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04-12-2022, 06:03 PM #9In Memoriam
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Thank you dramey82
@ JLHOG I don't think it has ever been open since the "improvement". it used to be open every day and people had an annual clean up day.
I think as I said in the OP, that this was a way to appease the nimbys with a can kick down the road. note that Howell is not running for reelection.
Remember, they are fresh off a semi victory in restricting the drag strips hours of operation just up the road.
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04-12-2022, 06:31 PM #10I am a Forum User
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Closed holidays and Sundays. How convenient for nobody.
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