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24 <br /> 1 Now I would like to make a few comments about the proposed ordnance regarding the <br /> 2 discharge of firearms in Orange County. I realize, and agree that adequate measures should <br /> 3 be taken to prevent an injury or worse from a stray bullet, but the amount of land and the <br /> 4 requirements of the backstop you propose for this ordnance are absurd. This alone displays a <br /> 5 total lack of knowledge of firearms and the ballistics of common rifle and handgun cartridges <br /> 6 and the requirements needed for an adequate backstop. I would hope the Commissioners <br /> 7 would educate themselves on both before implementing this ordnance. No one will go to the <br /> 8 expense to construct the proposed backstop, on a piece of land the size that will be required for <br /> 9 this, just to sight a scope in a few times a year, or target practice with a new firearm or to stay <br /> 10 proficient with a weapon for self defense. I think you already know that. That brings me to my <br /> 11 next point. I as well as you Commissioners know there are both pro and anti gun residents in <br /> 12 Orange County. Everyone has a right to feel as they wish regarding gun ownership. I sincerely <br /> 13 hope there is a justification for this extreme proposal other than anti gun ideology <br /> 14 and I'd like to know what that is. I would also ask the Commissioners to rethink this proposal as <br /> 15 is, and if we must have an ordinance one that looks at the entire county not just the Chapel Hill, <br /> 16 Carrboro and Hillsborough areas. This is a large county, with a lot of gun <br /> 17 and property owners living in rural areas. I'm sure a consensus can be reached to satisfy all <br /> 18 concerned. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Thank you for your time. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 Regards: <br /> 23 William Overman <br /> 24 7711 Quail Hollow Dr. <br /> 25 Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> 26 WWOVERAAOL.COM <br /> 27 <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Good afternoon- <br /> 30 I do not support the county's proposed firearm discharge regulations. <br /> 31 Take Care, <br /> 32 Tricia Prinzo <br /> 33 <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Dear Commissions, <br /> 36 <br /> 37 I wish to register my opposition to the proposed Amendment to Orange County Code Of <br /> 38 Ordinance - Regulating Discharge of Firearms. This proposal would, in effect, prevent virtually <br /> 39 any Orange County resident from firing a firearm on their property. I own 10.6 acres in a rural <br /> 40 setting but could still not comply with the rules. I appreciate the need for safety in urban <br /> 41 settings, but this denies the rights of law-abiding citizens to safely and responsibly shoot in <br /> 42 almost all situations. It appears to be a back-door attempt to ban recreational shooting through <br /> 43 excessive regulation without going through due process and giving the public the chance to <br /> 44 vote on the matter. <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Yours sincerely, <br /> 47 <br /> 48 Julian Abery <br /> 49 1101 Walnut Hill Drive <br /> 50 Hillsborough <br />