Regulation of Shooting Ranges

Shooting Range Legal Services

Michel & Associates, P.C. is one of the few law firms in the country with combined expertise in firearms law, land use law, environmental law, and insurance law, enabling us to comprehensively address the complex challenges shooting ranges face today. Range operators in the current political and regulatory environment need specialized legal guidance to navigate compliance issues effectively.

Our attorneys advise ranges and their leadership on the proper cleanup, remediation, reclamation, and recycling of spent lead ammunition, cartridges, hulls, wads, and targets, both on-site and off-site, under RCRA, CERCLA, and other applicable laws. If lead has migrated off-site, we provide guidance or litigation strategies to remediate environmental concerns and satisfy regulatory agencies. Michel & Associates also collaborates with a panel of experts to develop customized Environmental Stewardship Plans (ESP) to manage lead on-site and prevent off-site migration.

We aggressively defend range clients from attempts by anti-gun groups, political activists, and NIMBYs to shut down operations. Our insurance law expertise helps maximize coverage for litigation or regulatory compliance expenses.

Michel & Associates represents and advises clients on permitting, licensing, and zoning issues at the state, county, and local levels. We guide shooting ranges on range design, safety measures, noise ordinance compliance, and corporate governance to reduce liability risks from regulatory actions or civil litigation.

Maintaining proper corporate structure and operations is essential for compliance, whether a range is non-profit or for-profit. Our attorneys assist with corporate structure, leases, and proper corporate documentation to maximize protection for ranges and minimize liability for officers, directors, members, and personnel. We also help negotiate lease extensions in advance, leveraging improvements and long-term agreements to benefit our clients.

If your range faces inquiries from government officials or complaints from neighbors, early legal representation is critical. Michel & Associates stands ready to provide the guidance and advocacy necessary to protect your range and its operations.  You can find additional resources here. 

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