Parents in Goleta, California, are speaking out against the location of a new gun shop near a daycare center. The gun shop, Goodland Guns, is set to open in early September next to the How We Grow Learning Center on Hollister Avenue.

Community Concerns

Many parents are concerned about the proximity of the gun shop to the daycare center, citing safety concerns. Dr. Daniel Mizrahi, a parent, said that the city needs to step up and revise their rules to prevent such situations in the future. Councilmember Stuart Kasdin acknowledged that he was also blindsided by the issue and found out about it last week.

The zoning in the area allows for a sporting goods store, and Goodland Guns falls into that category. However, parents argue that a gun shop is not compatible with a daycare center. The CEO of Goodland Guns, Daniel Ashton, said that he found the new location after his previous landlord doubled the rent.

Next Steps

The city council and school board are looking into the matter, and a solution is being sought to relocate the gun shop to a more acceptable location. The issue has sparked a debate about the compatibility of gun shops and daycare centers, with many parents calling for stricter regulations to prevent such situations in the future.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.