Assembly Joint Resolution No. 6–Assemblymen Lee, Perkins, Collins, Gustavson, Gibbons, Anderson, Arberry, Bache, Beers, Berman, Brower, Brown, Buckley, Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Claborn, de Braga, Dini, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Hettrick, Humke, Koivisto, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Price, Tiffany and Von Tobel

 

March 8, 2001

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Joint Sponsors: Senators Rawson, Titus and Schneider

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Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining

 

SUMMARY—Urges Nevada Congressional Delegation to support release of certain property in Clark County controlled by Bureau of Land Management for development of regional shooting sports park. (BDR R‑329)

 

FISCAL NOTE:            Effect on Local Government: No.

                     Effect on the State: No.

 

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EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.

 

Assembly Joint RESOLUTION—Urging the Nevada Congressional Delegation to support the release of property in Clark County controlled by the Bureau of Land Management for the development of a regional shooting sports park.

 

1-1    Whereas, There is a growing need in Clark County for a safe, world-

1-2  class shooting facility to be used by residents and visitors to educate

1-3  recreational and competitive shooters and law enforcement personnel in the

1-4  proper use of a wide variety of firearms, and to accommodate practice,

1-5  recreational and competitive activities and events; and

1-6    Whereas, There is an increased risk of injury or death because

1-7  expanded commercial and residential development in the Las Vegas

1-8  Valley, coupled with regulatory action making the discharge of firearms

1-9  illegal in the developed areas of the valley, has forced sports shooters away

1-10  from traditional shooting areas and into uncontrolled areas, where

1-11  unsuspecting persons are hit by errant and unexpected shots; and

1-12    Whereas, The development of the Clark County Wetlands Park has

1-13  created a situation that will require the relocation of an existing archery

1-14  range; and

2-1    Whereas, The shooting range owned and operated by the North Las

2-2  Vegas Police Department and the shooting range owned and operated by

2-3  the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will also need to be

2-4  relocated in the very near future; and

2-5    Whereas, The potential closing of several public shooting clubs and

2-6  the increased number of housing developments near long-standing shooting

2-7  areas, raise increased public safety and environmental concerns; and

2-8    Whereas, The increase in popularity of the various shooting sports and

2-9  the growth in the population of the region is creating an even greater

2-10  demand for a large, publicly operated and affordable shooting facility; and

2-11    Whereas, The Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation is

2-12  pursuing the development of a shooting facility that could be the host site

2-13  for local, regional, national and international competitive events which

2-14  would draw visitors to the area; and

2-15    Whereas, Sports shooters, local law enforcement agencies, and various

2-16  state, local and federal agencies support the development of a shooting

2-17  range park in Clark County that would benefit local residents and visitors

2-18  to Clark County; now, therefore, be it

2-19    Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada,

2-20  Jointly, That the Nevada Legislature hereby urges the Nevada

2-21  Congressional Delegation to support the release of 5,000 acres of property

2-22  in Clark County controlled by the Bureau of Land Management for the

2-23  development of a regional shooting sports park; and be it further

2-24    Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit

2-25  a copy of this resolution to each member of the Nevada Congressional

2-26  Delegation; and be it further

2-27    Resolved, That this resolution becomes effective upon passage.

 

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