WALLA WALLA GUN CLUB

New Shooting Complex &Law Enforcement Training Facility

Walla Walla, WA

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HOW THIS PROJECT BENEFITS THE PEOPLE OF WALLA WALLA

• Protects & Preserves valuable land for generations of Walla Wallans- Dedicated Shooting Park

• Provides Educational and Recreational services, Preserves Open Spaces-Boy & Girl Scouts - 4H/FFA Shooting Teams-Whitman & WWCC Teams - Wa-Hi JROTC Teams- Hunter Safety Courses - Law Enforcement Training Center

• Enhance the Image of Walla Walla as a Destination For Families &

Law Enforcement personnel- RV Park for 100+ vehicles - Bring Money Into Community

• Provides for the Cultural Needs of this community - Shooting Sports are a long and valuable tradition in WW - Preserving the Shooting Sports Safely For Generations?

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Detail of Range Shooting Area and Safety Baffles

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