LONG GROVE (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - There’s quite a bit of push-back over a proposal for a gun shop and shooting range in Long Grove.
Range USA is looking to build a facility with retail, classrooms and 20-shooting lanes.
"They're out here having a great time, and the thought that they are going to be right next to a store that is selling assault weapons – and people are going to be walking in and out of a range carrying their weapons?" said Elise Hauptman. "That terrifies me."
Scott Bauer is another opponent.
"The timing was obviously, just could not have been worse-given what our community; our neighbors have just gone through," said Scott Bauer, a former school board member and longtime Long Grove resident. "To open up a gun range, literally within blocks and miles of dozens of schools, I think is completely irresponsible."
The company would need a zoning change to move forward and Village Manager Greg Jackson says Range USA is entitled to due process. He’s received more than 900 emails about this, mostly in opposition.
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