Pipestem rifle range to close

Jamestown (CSi) The rifle range west of Pipestem Dam will be closing July 1^st.

 Pipestem Dam Manager Bob Martin says, the dam will close due to safety issues.

He says newer buildings have been added in the area, over recent years, and down-range bullet holes have been found in out-buildings on property next to the Corps of Engineers land.

He says they were likely struck either intentionally, or accidentally.

Those targets have been removed, and others lowered.

The range has met safety codes.

Local law enforcement officers will also need to find another range for practicing and testing.

Martin points out that roads leading to the shooting range will be closed beginning July 1st, and anyone caught driving in the area will be fined.