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Home My WebLink About13 Shashinda11/12/2019 ZON18-00036 - Planning Commission Desk https://owa.co.jefferson.wa.us/owa/#viewmodel=ReadMessageItem&ItemID=AAMkAGM0ZTI0NjQ3LTE2OGItNGQzZi05MWNjLWE2NTE2NGZjMzFhN…1/1 ZON18-00036 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. My name is Lorna Shashinda. I am a resident of Jefferson County. I am a gun owner, and I have a concealed pistol license. I oppose adopting ordinances or laws that would have the direct or indirect effect of creating a situation where no shooting ranges are allowed in the county. Shooting ranges are an essential component of firearm safety. Prior to purchasing my firearm, I received training at the Jefferson County Sportsmen's Association shooting range in Port Townsend. Through their offering of the national First Shots firearm safety training program, for just $10 I received expert training in safe and responsible handling, use, ownership, and storage of guns. The instructors were experts and included former military and law enforcement personnel. The atmosphere at the range was congenial, and at the same time serious and strict, as it should be. I was able to see and try a wide range of guns and carrying equipment which enabled me to make a more informed and appropriate choice when I made my own purchases. I also received many hours of training and practice over the course of several months, all for that same $10. Without shooting ranges and organizations such as the Jefferson County Sportsmen's Association, the opportunity to train people to this high level would be lost. Instead, we would have more gun owners who are not as well trained or as well informed, more practice shooting in non-range locations, and a net loss to the county. I do not know how many of the BOCC are gun owners or how many have ever shot a firearm. Even those who do not choose to own firearms benefit from receiving firearm safety training. But whatever group you fall into, I urge all of you who are involved in these decisions to support Jefferson County residents' freedom of choice and freedom to be responsible,educated citizens. Respectfully, Lorna Shashinda PO Box 336 Brinnon, WA 98320 510-205-2531 Lorna Joy Shashinda <lornajoy@jps.net> Wed 11/6/2019 4:19 PM To:Planning Commission Desk <PCommissionDesk@co.jefferson.wa.us>;