UPDATE - 2/6/20 - Sheriff Baker provides a reason to be optimistic

This morning, Sheriff Baker gave a "State of the Sheriff" speech.  It announced some important promotions within the WCSO, some discussion of clearing a permitting backlog and this tidbit about the Wake Range:

In December, Baker abruptly cut ties with a private contractor running the Wake County Firearm Education and Training Center outside Holly Springs, alleging the center was not making enough money.

The sheriff had planned to close the center to the public and convert it to a law enforcement firing range only, but Wake County Manager David Ellis soon announced the county would take control and consider public access.

On Thursday, Baker said he looks forward to working with the county staff and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to opening it again.  (Emphasis mine)

Seems like the Sheriff is cool with working with the Wildlife Resources Commission and re-opening the range.  That's really good news for the return of public hours.

Keep watching to see how it all turns out.


Full article at the Herald Sun  -  https://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/crime/article240035038.html

And more at CBS17 - https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/wake-county-sheriff-gerald-baker-reflects-on-1st-year-in-office-announces-2-historic-promotions/

And more still at the N&O
-  https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article240041618.html


 

Read more here: https://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/crime/article240035038.html#storylink=cpy