A proposal from American Heritage Holdings to build a gun club in rural DeWitt County was suspended Thursday night by the DeWitt County Board.

After a number of testimonies before the Board, Chair of the DeWitt County Land Use Committee, Sue Whitted announced the decision would be suspended and sent back to the zoning board of appeals on a matter of access to the property.

Several residence in the area of the proposed gun club spoke out. Dawn Funderberg claims a gun club near her property would devalue it.

Resident Francis Smith says this isn't a matter of being pro or anti-gun ownership. She feels this infringes on their rights as property owners. She also notes it could interfere with their farming operation.

The issue will go back to the zoning board of appeals for further consideration.