AZ: No Shooting Unless Zoned for it? Rancher Prevails Against Zoning Department

Headhunter-Ranch-LLCArizona – -(Ammoland.com)- An interesting case from Arizona, where a rancher was dragged into court on the unfounded pretext that he was illegally building a shooting range on his large acreage near Prescott. From the Daily Courier:

PRESCOTT – In what has become an issue pitting gun rights against land use codes, a Williamson Valley landowner had his Second Amendment rights upheld in a Tuesday hearing in Prescott.

Brad DeSaye, owner of Headhunter Ranch LLC, said he never intended to build gun ranges on his properety. (sic)

“The wild rumors that brought us to this point hopefully were dispelled a little bit,” DeSaye said. “I feel vindicated that they dismissed it, but at the same time I feel frustrated and I expect the county to come back at me in a different way. This is a private property right; a Second Amendment issue.”

DeSaye and his attorney must have been persuasive, because the the County ruled in his favor:

After more than three hours of testimony on Tuesday, Yavapai County Hearing Officer Peter Van Harin ruled in DeSaye’s favor, allowing him to shoot firearms on his property, overriding the objections of his neighbors and Yavapai County land use officials.

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Doce fire impacts Williams

A fire fighting plane passes through the smoke of the Doce fire--Photo courtesy of Addicted to Route 66 Deals.

A fire fighting plane passes through the smoke of the Doce fire–Photo courtesy of Addicted to Route 66 Deals.


WILLIAMS—Smoke from the Doce fire in Prescott surprised residents and visitors in Williams today. The wind-driven fire is reported to have scorched up to 2000-acres, thus far, and caused the evacuation of homes. No homes were reported damaged as of yet.

The smoke has caused problems for some with respiratory problems.

Prescott eNews reported earlier

The fire is off Iron Springs Road, close to Granite Mountain. It is very easily seen in Williamson Valley.

Central Yavapai Fire District is on hand, and Prescott Fire and the Forest Service crews are on the way. Helicopters are already flying to ascertain the situation.

It is currently 100 acres at Mile Post 8, off Iron Springs Road.

They also have recommendations in the event that you have to evacuate.

More fire fighting crews have been called in for tomorrow. It is unclear if the fire is under control.

Smoke from the Doce fire covers Williams and Bill Williams mountain.

Smoke from the Doce fire covers Williams and Bill Williams mountain.


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