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19 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 Section "e," referring to the erectment of signs indicating that the discharge of firearms is <br /> 3 occurring raises several concerns as well. While at first glance this seems like a good idea and <br /> 4 common sense, let's back up and take another look at this. While at first glance this seems like <br /> 5 a good idea and common sense, let's back up and take another look at this. Erecting a sign <br /> 6 every 100ft seems reasonable, again at first glance. Aside, on my allowed two days of target <br /> 7 shooting does this still have to be done? Why would any reasonable gun safety advocate have <br /> 8 an issue with this you may ask? For one, expense. I own a large parcel in Orange County. <br /> 9 Having to erect a sign every 100ft around the perimeter of my property, calculates out to <br /> 10 approximately 100 signs. A few minutes of internet searching yields some pricing results. The <br /> 11 cost for durable (40 mil aluminum) signs, even in bulk, is over $11.00 per sign (plus <br /> 12 tax!) over $1100.00 just for signs.... Honestly, these signs should be reflective aluminum <br /> 13 since night shooting may occur, increasing that cost to over$18.50 per sign (now $1850+ not <br /> 14 including tax!). Then I have to purchase materials to mount the signs, at least another $100.00 <br /> 15 (and that's being really conservative about it). After that, I have to maintain each sign, ensure <br /> 16 its upright, not missing, legible, etc. at all times. Wow. Not to mention, that this alone is an <br /> 17 advertisement that firearms are kept on this the property, a great piece of knowledge for <br /> 18 anyone interested in stealing something. Here's the other concern I have with this requirement. <br /> 19 It is well known that "No Trespassing," laws are limited in their reach. My understanding is that <br /> 20 even if a property is labeled, "No Trespassing," to a reasonable extent, a trespasser can simply <br /> 21 state that they didn't see the sign and almost alleviate themselves of incrimination. My <br /> 22 understanding is that this is one of the reasons why I, as a property owner, must maintain a <br /> 23 large insurance policy on my property, in the event that I am sued for damages because <br /> 24 someone was hurt or otherwise on my property— even if it was clearly and reasonably marked <br /> 25 with "No Trespassing" signs. Which is the reason that it is not posted currently, it does me no <br /> 26 good to do so. <br />