Civilian Gun Club Wins Lawsuit Against Fort Devens for Violating Their Rights
- Devens Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc. Won a landmark lawsuit against Fort Devens for violating their rights by denying affordable access to military rifle ranges.
- The case was based on a U.S. Code requiring the Army to provide range access for civilian use without charging exorbitant fees.
- Jim Gettens, treasurer of the club, stated that this victory was a major "David vs. Goliath" event against illegal profiteering by Fort Devens regarding range fees.
- Non-DoD law enforcement agencies still incur high costs for range access, reflecting ongoing legal issues.
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Junior marksmanship club starting up at indoor gun range
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