Eagle Sports Range in Cudahy, Wisconsin, says it has removed Flock Safety cameras from its property after community backlash over a viral video.
A recent video on X showed a woman describing her visit to the range, where she noticed multiple Flock cameras aimed at the parking‑lot entrance. The clip sparked immediate concern among gun owners who have increasingly criticized Flock Safety systems for privacy risks and potential mass‑surveillance implications.
Flock cameras have faced heavy scrutiny nationwide. While police departments are the primary users, private businesses can also install the systems, and they’ve been spotted outside major retailers such as Lowe’s. Critics argue the technology enables government access to private surveillance networks, even when the cameras are not installed by law enforcement.
Eagle Sports says it originally installed the cameras after a series of break‑ins at gun ranges in the Milwaukee area. The range says it asked Flock to remove the cameras back in February. According to the range, Flock claimed the cameras had to remain in place due to contractual obligations.
The range says it ultimately removed the cameras on its own and will deal with any fallout from Flock later. In its public statement, Eagle Sports said it stands with the community and is committed to protecting customer privacy.
Gun owners have long warned that systems like Flock could eventually be used against lawful firearms users, including tracking visits to gun shops, ranges, or political events. Even though the government did not install these particular cameras, law enforcement would likely have had access to the data.
Gun shops and ranges nationwide should monitor their properties and surrounding areas to ensure surveillance systems are not quietly pointed at their facilities.
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