New Homeowner Brings Lawsuit Against Lewistown Pistol Club

Thought I would post this here in case you haven't heard about this yet.

http://www.lewistownpistolclub.com/

"We are soliciting donations for our legal defense fund.

New Homeowner Brings Lawsuit Against Lewistown Pistol Club

If claims are successful, this could affect many clubs across the State!

The Lewistown Pistol Club had been making preparations to celebrate its proud history and 50th anniversary of serving law enforcement, competitive pistol shooters, and the training of local men and women in the safe handling of various firearms. The club has been a loyal supporter of the second amendment rights and an NRA member club that was originally founded by employees of the Avisco Corporation, a company which is a historic cornerstone employer here in Mifflin County.

Since it’s inception as a not for profit organization, the Lewistown Pistol Club has had hundreds of members who have served our local communities by supporting our civilian and law enforcement communities as a training source, as well as producing a proud history of shooters who have consistently excelled at the Camp Perry National Competitions. In 2009, members of the club were part of the National Champion Service Pistol Team from Pennsylvania. The club is a current member and supports most of the major competitive pistol discipline organizations.

Now, as the result of a neighboring property being sold, the efforts of the new homeowner could close the club down. To date, the actions of our new neighbor have caused a short notice cancellation of a scheduled and prepaid match for over 100 shooters from 6 states and having PA DCNR to cease training at the club facilities- producing a significant loss of ongoing revenue.

Now, the neighbor has filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction barring the clubs use of their constructed shooting ranges using the argument that such use violates the safety zone laws of PA. The case references Pacurariu vs. Com, 744 A.2d 389- claiming that the 34 P.S. 2505 grants protection to ANY HOMEOWNER WITH A DWELLING WITHIN 150 YARDS and makes it ILLEGAL to discharge ANY FIREARM within that safety zone for ANY REASON.

If successful, this case and the “Safety Zone” issue would not only end the use of firearms at the Lewistown Pistol Club, but could set a dangerous legal precedent that would have far reaching implications for many of our sister clubs throughout the commonwealth.

The Lewistown Pistol Club will continue to support a full schedule of events for the 2011 season. Please visit our website and watch for our upcoming NRA, Bullseye, IDPA, and USPSA events. The club has secured legal counsel, and anticipates significant legal expenses to prevail in this case.

We have established and would welcome any and all help for our legal defense fund!

Contributions can be made via PayPal on our website at www.lewistownpistolclub.com , or sent to Bruce Smith, club Vice-President and PRPA Director at 11898 Arrowhead Way, Mount Union PA 17066.

Feel free to contact me directly with any questions you may have at bruce@wealthkare.com or 814-599-3700 (Cell)."

Also being discussed here... http://forum.pafoa.org/general-2/125...tate-wide.html

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Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

Also being discussed here... http://forum.pafoa.org/general-2/125...tate-wide.html ;)
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Thanks for the discussion link.

as i remember maryland passed a law protecting existing ranges from owners of newly built houses. score one for maryland.

Why didn`t the gun club buy the property??????????