Experience - Environmental Range Protection - Richard K. "Dick" Peddicord, Ph. D.

Dr. Peddicord was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for his support in development of its nationwide guidance on “Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges”. This guidance encourages ranges to develop an Environmental Stewardship Plan (ESP) to guide their implementation of the nationwide guidance under the site conditions at their specific range. Dr. Peddicord has developed far more ESPs than anyone, totaling almost 200 for ranges throughout the United States.

Guns and Game Consulting, LLC chose Dr. Peddicord to prepare an ESP for the ranges it was developing for Collier Rod and Gun Club. This ESP was used to be used in support of the zoning permit application for the range.

Suffolk County NY owns the property on which Suffolk County Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays is operated by a concessionaire. Dr. Peddicord was selected to develop a site-specific ESP for the ranges in 2010, and to update the ESP in 2021 to reflect current circumstances.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWCC) selected Dr. Peddicord to update ESPs for two of its 11 outdoor shooting ranges. He also conducted a day-long workshop to assist the Range Officers of all ranges in developing ESPs for their ranges, and provided review and comment on the resulting draft ESPs before they were finalized and submitted for FWCC acceptance.

Dr. Peddicord was selected by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to develop site-specific ESPs for each of the 17 outdoor shooting ranges it operates throughout the state in coastal, river bottom, forested, and mountainous terrains.

Dr. Peddicord was asked by the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chapter, Izaak Walton League of America to provide an environmental overview of its ranges. He reviewed existing environmental conditions and information and developed a site-specific ESP to help guide future range management.

When The Sporting Club at the Farm was being planned, its owners selected Dr. Peddicord to provide an environmental assessment of the site and the shooting venues planned for it. After discussing the results with the owners, he was asked to develop an Environmental Stewardship Plan for the planned shooting venues as part of the application for zoning approval. At the public hearing he presented the ESP and testified in support of the application, which was approved.

TESTIMONIALS

Dr. Richard Peddicord does an excellent job of outlining the environmental and human health concerns associated with operating shooting ranges. His assistance was valuable in helping the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission educate our team and revise the environmental stewardship plans for all our facilities.
William ClineSection Leader, Hunter Safety and Public Shooting Ranges, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Dr. Peddicord has a wealth of knowledge and extensive real-world experience regarding the environmental stewardship of shooting ranges. He is a trusted advisor and consultant to our shooting range program and is always prompt and professional.
Walter LaneAssistant Chief, Game Management, Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources
I worked with Dr. Peddicord on a project for a proposed outdoor target range in Pennsylvania. His company, Environmental Range Protection, provided a site survey of the property and expert testimony during the zoning hearings. His expertise in not only the environmental aspect of the range but also safety, design, and his overall expertise in outdoor ranges was invaluable. I would highly recommend that anyone needing environmental services for a range reach out to his company.
Daniel CoganPresident, 360 Precision
I have worked with Dr. Peddicord on many outdoor shooting range projects over many years. He is thoughtful, knowledgeable and professional. He is able to think through the unique aspects of unusual situations to come up with a non-cookie cutter solution that works. He is often the first person I call to discuss environmental matters associated with shooting ranges.
Lorin D. KramerPresident, Kramer One, Inc.
Our experience with Environmental Range Protection is absolutely awesome. Environmental Range Protection has helped MT2 prepare environmental stewardship plans and assessment of sites, which has proved to be an invaluable support to MT2 and our clients.
Mike BurkettExecutive Vice President, MT2 – Firing Range Experts
Dr. Peddicord’s comprehensive Environmental Stewardship Plan has been instrumental in our planning efforts to effectively manage our water quality surveillance program and our outdoor shooting ranges operations.
Ronald MarchessaultPast President, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
As an attorney representing New York’s oldest trap stand club, which is currently developing a sporting clays course, I found Dick Peddicord to be extremely knowledgeable with respect to all of the applicable environmental statues and regulations. Dick demonstrated a deep understanding of the role of an environmental expert to educate and guide counsel through the underlying science and its interplay with all of the regulatory provisions. It was a pleasure to work with Dr. Peddicord.
George Calcagnini, Esq.Attorney for Willow Wood Gun Club
I have worked with Dr. Peddicord for well over a decade on numerous shooting ranges throughout the United States. His knowledge and intellect for addressing and resolving environmental matters are simply the best. In my environmental practice as an attorney having represented over one hundred shooting ranges, Dr. Peddicord’s experience and expertise is invaluable to me and my clients, and his professionalism and integrity are second to none.
W. Lee Smith, Esq.Partner, Michel & Associates, P.C.
Dr. Peddicord’s expertise in range operations is a key element in successfully steering clients through the myriad challenges faced by range operations today. His thorough and detailed approach takes into account the unique design, location and environmental features of individual range operations. He is adept at selecting proven stewardship practices that fit with the client’s operational parameters as well as adapting those practices to meet novel scenarios. His skills allow him to provide trustworthy evaluations of proposed physical or operational changes that not only enhance environmental management but also add value to the operation going forward. His depth of knowledge, experience and consummate professionalism is a major asset in responding to adversarial claims against range operations and in crafting solutions to resolve or avert claims.
Anthony G. Gorski, EsquireEnvironmental Attorney, Annapolis, Maryland

Assessment and Management

Dr. Peddicord provides his clients with detailed technical knowledge of the potential impacts of lead, other shooting-associated metals, and clay target components on soil, water quality, aquatic organisms, wildlife, birds, and human health.

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Technical Support of Counsel

Dr. Peddicord has provided technical support to counsel in cases resulting in decisions key to environmental assessment and management of outdoor shooting ranges consistent with major Federal laws and their state counterparts.

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