Target shooting and ATV activity near town limits
Hope Mills
Summary
Residents near Commissioner Hamilton's area are hearing what sounds like automatic gunfire, mostly from shooters on county land where it's legal. Police say enforcement is nearly impossible without jurisdiction, and the board debated options like posted signs, ATV access, and sheriff coordination.
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Last discussed Feb 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The town has already spent about $4,000 on a barrier, plus cameras and flock cameras in the area.
Any solution would bring relief to neighborhoods near the county line who endure near-nightly gunfire.
Residents near the shooting area, including Commissioner Hamilton, report fear, disruption, and PTSD impacts on veterans.
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