Virginia officials have taken note of the hundreds of Powhatan County residents and county officials fighting a law-enforcement shooting range planned for the county, and the opposition may be enough to derail plans for the facility.

Delegate R. Lee Ware Jr. expects that the Virginia State Police will eventually scrap plans for an 18-acre range and training facility off Old River Trail. "I am guardedly optimistic that they will actively consider alternatives and down the road we may get some news that they've headed to another site," he said.

Concerned citizens have spoken out against the planned gun range, citing issues such as noise and safety, along with damaged property values.

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