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City Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2013 Page 5 of 10 Club. He stated responsible hunters take great pride in taking part in hunting and fishing. David Hayes, 930 Arapahoe Circle, Louisville, CO voiced his support of the indoor shooting range. Jack Hoskinson, 1492 Adams Place, Louisville, CO stated he is a shooting instructor and also teaches hunter safety. He voiced his support for the indoor shooting range. Steven LeBlang, 443 Alpine, Boulder, CO, explained he is an investor in the proposed shooting range and has 30 years experience in real estate. He outlined a demographic report prepared by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. (NSSF), for the property located at 1776 Boxelder Street. He reviewed the long waiting list for neighboring indoor shooting ranges. He cited the number of registered concealed weapons permits for all the municipalities within Boulder County. Rich Weingarten, 1133 Northridge Drive, Erie, CO stated he has searched many months for an indoor shooting range site and felt Louisville would be a good fit. He noted the constitution provides the right to bear arms. He proposed a community and educational based business with a family focus. Classes will be offered for pistol and rifle safety; self defense; home preparedness; home alarm systems and how to use 911. They propose tournaments and events to bring in boy scouts and 4 -H Clubs and free public seminars and simulators for safe training. Calvin Merrett, 413 Roosevelt, Louisville, CO stated Louisville is a family oriented community and his family enjoys shooting together. He stated it keeps the family together. He felt people will dine in Louisville after shooting at the range. Richard Miller, 1230 Kennedy, Louisville, CO stated he has been shooting all his life. He shoots in Lakewood, Englewood and Wheat Ridge and spends between $50 and $60 dollars each time he shoots. He supported a shooting range. Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO stated he does not own a firearm, but supports the code amendment. He shared the concerns expressed, but felt a trained sport shooter is better than a non - trained sport shooter. He felt approving the amendment will not increase the sale of firearms in Louisville. Steve Prentup, 535 Orchard Drive, voiced his support for an indoor shooting range. He felt it would provide a safe environment for gun owners to practice shooting. He stated he would rather spend his money in Louisville than in other communities. Tom Cole, 581 W. Hawthorne, Louisville, CO, knows local law enforcement officers who travel outside the City for practice. He voiced his support of the indoor shooting range.