Wayne Gun Range Opening This Fall

WAYNE, NJ — Reloaderz's gun range will open this fall.

The company announced the opening date on its website earlier this month. Reloaderz is hiring for various jobs at the facility, including: Rental and sales associates, safety officers, maintenance, and management.

The state-of-the-art gun range will have 15, 25-yard long shooting stalls and separate spaces for private events and classes.

Fuddruckers was on the 1.6-acre property for years until it closed in 2014. The building has been vacant until Reloaerz came along. A Starbucks with a drive-thru is being built next door where the Monarch Diner used to be. (See Related: Starbucks Approved For Route 23 South In Wayne)

The Planning Board approved a state-of-the-art gun range last year. No variance was required so residents within 200 yards of the facility did not have to be notified of the application.

People with a valid driver's license can rent firearms to use at the facility after watching a safety video and if they have someone with them.

The gun range has drawn the ire of political candidates and residents.

"Municipalities should not approve any gun ranges until Trenton closes this loophole," said former District 40 State Assembly candidate Christine Ordway previously said in a statement. "We must take steps to protect our residents with more than a short safety video."

Related:

• Planning Board Approves Shooting Range On Former Fuddruckers Site
  
• Wayne Gun Range 'Getting Closer' To Opening

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