On Tuesday, February 10, the House Local Government Committee amended and passed SB 176, an important bill that establishes safeguards for Indiana’s private and public shooting ranges, and as amended, establishes further statewide zoning standards for indoor shooting ranges and retail sporting goods stores. SB 176 will now go before the full House of Representatives for consideration.
Use the Take Action button today to email your State Representative and urge him/her to support SB 176, as amended.
Why SB 176 is Vital for Indiana Shooting Ranges
SB 176 is a necessary protection for shooting ranges across Indiana. The amended version further protects shooting ranges, ensuring that local municipalities cannot use restrictive zoning or land-use ordinances to regulate these essential facilities out of existence. By aligning local regulations with state standards, this bill protects the infrastructure needed for:
- Firearm Safety Training: Providing safe, designated environments for Hoosiers to learn proper handling and storage.
- Hunter Education: Supporting the traditions and safety training vital to Indiana’s sportsmen and women.
- Uniformity: Preventing a “patchwork” of discriminatory local laws that create confusion for range owners and enthusiasts alike.
Protect the Future of Indiana’s Sporting Heritage
Don’t forget to share this alert with your family, friends, and fellow sportsmen. Urge them to use the Take Action button to email their state representative to support SB 176.
It’s never been more important for Indiana’s sportsmen to take a stand. If we don’t speak up now, others will decide the future of our traditions for us. We can’t let that happen. Reach out to your friends and family and urge them to join you and the Sportsmen’s Alliance in stopping the push for strict animal rights laws and gun control. We aren’t just here to enjoy nature; we are the primary guardians of our heritage. The future of hunting, fishing, and trapping is in our hands today.
The Sportsmen’s Alliance guarantees hunting, fishing, and trapping for the American sportsman now and forever. We’re there when sportsmen need us most. We are the only organization specifically created to protect the individual hunter, angler, and trapper – no matter the threat. We will never compromise when it comes to defending our way of life in the courts, in the legislatures, in the public square, and at the ballot box. We make this promise to the American sportsman: we will never give up and never give in while proudly securing our future against those seeking to destroy our values, beliefs, and traditions. Stay connected to the Sportsmen’s Alliance: Online, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
