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Shooting Zones vs. Safe Neighborhoods | Boise News
Eagle’s city council rejected a proposal to relocate shooting zones in the foothills, sparking renewed debate over safety and shared public land use. Residents near BLM land have long complained of stray bullets, roof damage, and late-night gunfire—especially near popular trails. While shooters aren’t being banned, neighbors like Tim Merrifield and Burk Mantel want safer distances from homes and trails, echoing a five-year-old recreation plan that was never acted on. Wildfire risks from shooting also loom large. With no immediate fix, the community agrees developers must help fund new…
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