Good News for Idaho Shooting Ranges Michael Brown of the Idaho Sports Shooters Alliance points out that on July 1 an enhanced range protection law went into effect, for which he credits his organization, NRA-ILA and supporting lawmakers. The new law's provisions allow a club to, among other things, add members and activities, or allow law enforcement use of a range, without concern for having exisiting protection from noise-related lawsuits stripped away because of a "substantial change in use." Also, clubs that are considered a non-conforming use under local zoning codes will not lose that status because, for instance, they raise their berms or make other safety improvements. The new provisions will help keep ranges open in the face of increasing development, said Brown. Read the improved range protection law.