Congressman Brian Bilbray added to the list of Local Congressional supporters. Read the new post on our web site.

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How about some facts. Who authorized the environmental study at Miramar? For what purpose? What company performed the study? Has a report been published?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Mr. Daddi, you appear to be the most informed person on this issue (at least on TS.com), how about some answers?

Chip

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Folks, Don't just write to California politicians. Write your own congressmen and senators. San Diego Trap and Skeet (Miramar) is an important facility for all of us. It has been one of the best gun clubs in the U.S. for over 30 years. It has always been in the same place on the military property (formerly Navy "Top Gun" school now Marines).

Miramar has two olympic bunkers. Josh Lakatos, winner of the Silver Medal at the Atlanta Olympics trained there. Several of our very best young olympic hopefuls trained there.

Miramar has consistently provided community support for groups like the Boy Scouts, Handicapped Veterans and other groups.

Members of the military shoot for free at Miramar. That is FREE. They are given shells, targets and the use of guns. Why in heaven would the military not want such a range on its grounds? It makes no sense.

The lead thing is a red herring. Miramar has been shooting on the same range in the same area for over 30 years. The lease parameters of the club have apparently been drawn a bit short of the fall zone. But, there is nothing on the other side of the fence but the same terrain. The shots go nowhere near any buildings, runways or other facilities. There is no new or different environmental issue. Nothing has changed.

Please write. Please. Many of you spend lots of time writing and reading on this site. Take 15 minutes and write your representatives. Write the base commander also. It could make a huge difference. If you really care about our sport, write.

So, I ask my questions again --

Who requested the study? What was the reason for the study? What company conducted the study? What were the findings?

Do you guys out in San Diego even know who or what you are up against?

What feedback have you received from Hunter, Bilbray, or the Marines?

That is one fantastic facility to loose! Who is heading up the fight to save it?

Chip

Any new information on the club??? Heard the SDSSA board of Directors had a meeting with Congressman Hunter this week!..Enquiring Minds want to Know!

Here's the latest from the SDSSA website:

Friday, October 31 - We have yet to receive a response from the Marines to our request for a copy of the preliminary report.

SDSSA has retained the services of an expert in environmental assessment and lead management to help us in developing a lead management plan. The Lead Management Plan/Best Management Practices (LMP/BMP) is a precondition required by the Marines prior to a lease extension.

There has been a good response to the letter writing campaign. California State Assemblyman from the 74th assembly district and SDSSA Life Member, Martin Garrick, has offered his assistance in the lease discussions with the Marines. We look forward to working with Mr. Garrick as well as Mr. Hunter and Mr. Bilbray. You will find their District Office addresses and phone numbers along with Colonel Christopher E. O’Conner, Commanding Officer of MCAS (Marine Corps Air Station) Miramar below.

U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter 1870 Cordell Court, Suite 206 El Cajon, CA 92020 Phonr: (619) 448-5201 Fax: (619) 449-2251

Colonel Christopher E. O’Connor Commanding Officer PO Box 452001 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar San Diego, CA 92145 U.S. Representative Brian Bilbray 462 Stevens Avenue, Suite 107 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Phone : 858-350-1150 Fax : 858-350-0750

CA State Assemblyman Martin Garrick 1910 Palomar Point Way Suite 106 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Ph: (760) 929-7998 Fax: (760) 929-7999

What ever happened to the new site Miramar GC was going to move into prior to the Marines taking over? I saw the plans, maybe 8 years ago.

Letters sent to COL O'Connor, to the HQ PAO in DC, the Marine Corp Reserve PAO, to the Marine Corp Family Network, and to MarineCorpWives.com (the last two were for help in writing letters of support).

Nice job Curvy!

The help from out of area folks is much appreciated.

Tim O. F242

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Curvy, Thanks for the letters. Every single letter helps.

All you political bloggers? Do you want to help save Miramar.

letters on their way.

any new information? this is tragic.