Sometimes you just get to a point where you don't want to set foot into a casino while in Las Vegas. But it's not always easy figuring out what to do. Spend the morning at a strip club? That seems a little shady. There aren't any good shows that early either. But recently a gun range has opened up in Clark County giving residents a chance to practice their shooting in a completely safe environment.
Some people are up in arms (only not, because they're against the range...) but Don Turner, the park's manager said, "There's not many basketball players in town, but we have basketball courts, so it was just a natural thing to have a safe facility for people to come." And it really makes sense since 45% of residents own guns. Up until now, there hasn't been a shooting range and many residents would just drive into the dessert and shoot.
Turns out that isn't the best solution. But local officials are hoping that the range will be for more than just locals and could become a drawing point for travelers, showing there's more to do in Nevada than just gamble.
The park will be opening full-time in January. The cost to use the park is $7 per day for rifles, pistols and archery and $6 per 25-bird round for shotguns.
Some people are up in arms (only not, because they're against the range...) but Don Turner, the park's manager said, "There's not many basketball players in town, but we have basketball courts, so it was just a natural thing to have a safe facility for people to come." And it really makes sense since 45% of residents own guns. Up until now, there hasn't been a shooting range and many residents would just drive into the dessert and shoot.
Turns out that isn't the best solution. But local officials are hoping that the range will be for more than just locals and could become a drawing point for travelers, showing there's more to do in Nevada than just gamble.
The park will be opening full-time in January. The cost to use the park is $7 per day for rifles, pistols and archery and $6 per 25-bird round for shotguns.
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