Reconsideration 16(A): List of other regional training facilities

[Matt]

All,

Below is a compiled list of 32 commercial firearms training ranges within a 20 mile radius of Lexington. Take a look at some of the websites -- these facilities offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor capabilities including some complex outdoor target environments; some long-distance rifle ranges, some that offer virtual training options to augment live-fire training, and more. Some also specifically mention they cater to law enforcement, and several have courses geared towards the use of semi-automatic weaponry. A few questions for your consideration:

- Which of these facilities meet the current and future training needs for LPD?

- What aspects of LPD training cannot be met by any of these facilities?

- How much would it cost in membership fees, travel, and potential overtime for LPD to train at these facilities?

Additionally:

- We know that several neighboring towns use our existing Hartwell facility -- what other neighboring town-owned facilities are potentially available for LPD to use? If so, what are the costs?

- Are there other government-run training facilities, such as for the Massachusetts State Police or U.S. federal agencies in Massachusetts, that would allow LPD to train there as well? If so, what are the costs?


It is critical to know what all available options are to support and enhance the training of our Town personnel, but without this information it is hard to make an informed decision on the necessity and cost-benefit trade-offs of the new proposed Lexington facility under 16(A).

Very respectfully,

Matt Daggett
Precinct 2

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Minute Man Sportsman's Club, Inc.
Burlington, MA, 01803
http://www.minutemansportsmen.com/

Woburn Sportsmen's Association, Inc.
Bedford, MA, 01730-1409
http://www.woburnsportsmen.com/

Massachusetts Rifle Association
Woburn, MA, 01801
http://www.massrifle.com/

Concord Rod & Gun Club, Inc.
Concord, MA, 01742-5502
http://www.concordrodandgun.org/

Boston Firearms Training Center
Everett, MA, 02149
http://www.bostonfirearms.com/

Reading Rifle and Revolver Club
Reading, MA, 01867
http://www.readinghighpower.com/

Weston Shooters Club
Weston, MA, 02493
http://www.westonshootersclub.com/

Mystic Valley Gun Club
Malden, MA, 02148-6778
http://www.mysticvalleygunclub.com/

Wayland Rod & Gun Club Inc.
Wayland, MA, 01778
http://www.waylandgc.org/

Nashoba Sportsman's Club
N. Acton, MA, 01720
http://www.nashobasportsmansclub.com/

Tyngsboro Sportsmen's Club
Tyngsboro, MA, 01879
http://www.tyngsborosportsmen.com/

Danvers Fish and Game Club, Inc
Middleton, MA, 01949
http://danversfishandgameclub.com/

Lowell Sportsmen's Club, Inc.
North Chelmsford, MA, 01863
http://www.lowellsc.org/

Billerica Rod & Gun Club
Billerica, MA, 01821

Maynard Rod & Gun Club
Maynard, MA, 01754
http://www.maynardrodandgunclub.com/index.htm

Tewksbury Rod and Gun
Tewksbury, MA, 01852
http://www.tewksburyrodandgun.org/

Boston Gun & Rifle Assoc., Inc.
Dorchester, MA, 02122
https://www.bostongunandrifle.com/

Andover's Sportsmen's Club
Andover, MA, 01810
http://andoversportsmensclub.org/

Stony Brook Fish & Game
Westford, MA, 01886-0706
http://www.stonybrookfishandgame.org/

Littleton Sportsmen's Club
Littleton, MA, 01460
http://www.goal.org/clubpages/littleton.html

Riverside Gun Club
Hudson, MA, 01749-1802
http://www.riversidegc.org/

Harvard Sportsmens Club, Inc.
Harvard, MA, 01451
http://www.harvardsportsmensclub.com/

Centralville Sportsman`s Club, Inc.
Dracut, MA, 01826-4232
http://www.centralvillesportsmansclub.org/default.htm

Westwood Gun Club
Medfield, MA, 02052
http://www.westwoodgunclub.us/

Westford Sportsmen's Club
Westford, MA, 01886
http://www.westfordsportsmensclub.org/

Mass Firearms School
Holliston, 01746
http://www.massfirearms.com/

Norwood Sportsmen's Association
Norwood, MA, 02062
http://www.norwoodsportsmens.com/

Methuen Rod & Gun Club
Methuen, MA, 01844
http://www.methuenrodandgunclub.org/

New England Airgun Inc
Hudson, MA, 01749
http://www.newenglandairgun.com/

Ayer Gun & Sportsmen's Club
Ayer, MA, 01432
http://www.ayersportsmensclub.com/

Holliston Sportsmens Association Inc
Holliston, MA, 01746-6044
http://www.hsanews.com/

Fin Fur & Feather Club of Wellesley and Natick
Millis, MA, 02054-1314
http://www.finfurandfeather.us/

[Stacey Hamilton]

Matt - Thank you for sharing the examples, but they do raise questions for me.  Is pushing LPD to spend taxpayer money at commercial gun clubs really where we want to go?  Doesn't that just end up further supporting broader gun culture, both figuratively and financially?  I only looked at a few of these sites, but the NRA affiliations and announcements, for example, are something many would question underwriting with our tax dollars.  I draw a distinction between supporting a government-run law enforcement training facility vs broader gun clubs, but acknowledge others may disagree.

I supported the 16a design phase in part because I *want* this discussion and debate to take place in Lexington over the 2 year design period.  Right now we have people's attention and a new willingness for them to engage, whatever their opinion on the project. I’d rather have this project debated and potentially be in Lexington, vs have it pushed to another community or forum that won’t be as open, honest or inclusive about the need to lead by example on ending systemic racism and promoting social justice, including through our police department.

If we can't get to solid community agreement over that 2 year design period on the why/who/what/how, then we vote it down for construction. If for some reason there isn't going to be really robust public process and opportunity for input during the design phase (including around possible grant acceptance), then I would have to rethink my position on 16a.

Stacey Hamilton

Precinct 7

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