I am a homeowner living near Lone Star Lake south of Lawrence and am concerned about the lack of public information regarding the gun shooting range located along County Road 1 less than a mile from Lone Star Lake Park.

The range is operated by the Fraternal Order of Police but no information is available on their website pertaining to the range, such as a schedule when shooting is allowed or who exactly is using the range. In fact, the “No Trespass” sign at the entrance to the property merely indicates the existence of loud noise but not the source of the noise, i.e., an outdoor shooting range. Hearing sporadic gunfire on a daily basis near our home is stressful. At times, the gunfire sounds very near the county road frequently used by cyclists traveling to Lone Star Lake.

I strongly urge the operator of the range make available a shooting schedule to let neighbors know when to expect to hear gunshots. I also urge the operator to install sound barriers to mitigate the nuisance noise experienced by nearby residents or, better yet, to construct an indoor range that would solve the noise problem, ensure public safety and reduce the potential for environmental lead contamination.