Gun range coming to Carmel?

[MrBBQ]

Somehow I find this VERY hard to believe. People just trying to stir up some crap or someone that has something against the owner of the Cincy shop.

I agree either they really dislike that business or they were solicited by certain individuals in Carmel to voice their issues to help sway the public against the range or to throw enough doubt on the current design to tie it up in planing for months and months and months over noise ordinance issues, etc.

 

[jaeisber]

I agree either they really dislike that business or they were solicited by certain individuals in Carmel to voice their issues to help sway the public against the range or to throw enough doubt on the current design to tie it up in planing for months and months and months over noise ordinance issues, etc.

My guess is he was solicited to stall things...similar to the way ACLU does business. Find something that they can cause a stir about, then find someone to say they dont like it and sue...

 

[indyharleyguy]

323 signatures lets keep passing the link on.
https://www.change.org/petitions/ca...a-properly-zoned-gun-range-within-city-limits

 

[Kutnupe14]

As a side note 1 old 0311 i wanted to clarify a few things for you from your post awhile back. Not sure where you came up with your information about Tripled the accident rate that is totally incorrect. I have talked to many sources and the real fact is the accident rate has decreased and the seriousness of the accidents has decreased dramatically. I have also confirmed that Carmel did NOT have to buy all new fire trucks to get around the roundabouts. Every single truck can navigate the roundabouts just fine with the older trucks. I have lived in Carmel for 33 years and my tax rates are still very very low compared to other communities. Now The Paladium is still a wait and see as yes everybody knows they have some issues that are being looked into and I'm sure the facts will come out soon.

He said tripled? lol

 

[T.Lex]

Ok folks, here's an update.

I have been in touch with representatives of Point Blank. I will set out the facts as I understand them to be.


First, the gun range project will proceed, only in a new location. It will be proposed for some undeveloped property [STRIKE]on the SE "corner" of the roundabout at Old Meridian and Pennsylvania[/STRIKE] EDIT: on the N side of City Center Dr. E of Pennsylvania. Across from CNO campus, basically.


Second, the reason for the switch is that, because of some issues that came up during the planning process, the Rangeline site would be cost prohibitive. So, as a business decision, a new location was selected.

Third, it does not appear that the mayor will oppose the new location.


So, the current application will be withdrawn and a new one filed by the end of the month. It is expected to be on the November Plan Commission meeting.

In my opinion, we need to continue to be involved in this.

Thanks for your support.
T

 

[jaeisber]

Ok folks, here's an update.

I have been in touch with representatives of Point Blank. I will set out the facts as I understand them to be.


First, the gun range project will proceed, only in a new location. It will be proposed for some undeveloped property on the SE "corner" of the roundabout at Old Meridian and Pennsylvania.


Second, the reason for the switch is that, because of some issues that came up during the planning process, the Rangeline site would be cost prohibitive. So, as a business decision, a new location was selected.

Third, it does not appear that the mayor will oppose the new location.


So, the current application will be withdrawn and a new one filed by the end of the month. It is expected to be on the November Plan Commission meeting.

In my opinion, we need to continue to be involved in this.

Thanks for your support.
T

Well, thats a bit further from me, but still much closer than any other range at this point...anxiously awaiting the opening of this and the westfield range!

 

[CarmelHP]

Ok folks, here's an update.

I have been in touch with representatives of Point Blank. I will set out the facts as I understand them to be.


First, the gun range project will proceed, only in a new location. It will be proposed for some undeveloped property on the SE "corner" of the roundabout at Old Meridian and Pennsylvania.


Second, the reason for the switch is that, because of some issues that came up during the planning process, the Rangeline site would be cost prohibitive. So, as a business decision, a new location was selected.

Third, it does not appear that the mayor will oppose the new location.


So, the current application will be withdrawn and a new one filed by the end of the month. It is expected to be on the November Plan Commission meeting.

In my opinion, we need to continue to be involved in this.

Thanks for your support.
T

Is that the vacant area a block or two from the Meijer store?

 

[T.Lex]

Is that the vacant area a block or two from the Meijer store?

I don't know for certain, but I think it is the open lots south of Kirk's.

 

[CarmelHP]

I don't know for certain, but I think it is the open lots south of Kirk's.

I think we're referring to the same area, between W. Carmel Dr and City Center Dr. It's kind of an overgrown eyesore right now.

 

[T.Lex]

Yeah, that's got to be it. The Current described it as "a parcel of vacant land" SE of the roundabout and N of City Center Dr.

 

[Indy60]

A range on Range Line would be perfect for me. 5 minutes away from home.

 

[Indy60]

Yeah, that's got to be it. The Current described it as "a parcel of vacant land" SE of the roundabout and N of City Center Dr.

Is this the area around or close to Carmel Utilities? Actually better than the Range Line location in my opinion.

 

[T.Lex]

Just got some clarification. It will actually be on City Center, E of Penn./W of Hancock, next to an office building and across from the CNO campus.

 

[RichardBD]

I doubt I could find it with all the insane "round-dee-bouts" between my house and Carmel. Last time I tried to get to the Carmel Gazeebo to see a friend's band play, I ended up in Tipton or Sheridan. There was a DQ there so all was not wasted...LOL

 

[clelaj]

Update from Tom Perkins on the Carmel gun shop:

:Ok folks, here's an update.
I have been in touch with representatives of Point Blank. I will set out the
facts as I understand them to be.

First, the gun range project will proceed, only in a new location. It will be
proposed for some undeveloped property on the SE "corner" of the roundabout at
Old Meridian and Pennsylvania.
Second, the reason for the switch is that, because of some issues that came
up during the planning process, the Rangeline site would be cost prohibitive.
So, as a business decision, a new location was selected.
Third, it does not appear that the mayor will oppose the new location.
So, the current application will be withdrawn and a new one filed by the end
of the month. It is expected to be on the November Plan Commission meeting.
In my opinion, we need to continue to be involved in this."

 

[long coat]

And Carmel stops the sale of the Rangeline land again. It has been "sold" about 10 times now, but Carmel ends up stopping the sale.

 

[T.Lex]

Update from Tom Perkins on the Carmel gun shop:

:Ok folks, here's an update.
I have been in touch with representatives of Point Blank. I will set out the
facts as I understand them to be.

First, the gun range project will proceed, only in a new location. It will be
proposed for some undeveloped property on the SE "corner" of the roundabout at
Old Meridian and Pennsylvania.
Second, the reason for the switch is that, because of some issues that came
up during the planning process, the Rangeline site would be cost prohibitive.
So, as a business decision, a new location was selected.
Third, it does not appear that the mayor will oppose the new location.
So, the current application will be withdrawn and a new one filed by the end
of the month. It is expected to be on the November Plan Commission meeting.
In my opinion, we need to continue to be involved in this."

Man, that guy needs to get his facts straight - the location is actually on the North side of City Center, East of Pennsylvania.

But, he appears to be a very good writer....

BTW, 328 signatures! Let's keep letting people know this is not a done deal yet. The mayor may change his mind again and oppose it. I drove by the site today and... well... it may be unusual to have a gun range among those buildings. So, if someone else goes to the mayor and opposes it, who knows what will happen.

 

[Purdue Plinker]

That looks good to me

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=N+Pe...mel,+Hamilton,+Indiana+46032&t=h&z=16&vpsrc=0

 

[T.Lex]

I believe this is the lot that it will be on.

http://goo.gl/maps/Uw5bH

Interestingly, Carmel Middle School is now about the same distance away as CHS was from the originally proposed site.

Just an observation.

 

[indyharleyguy]

Cool 1.5 miles from our house!!