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31 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 The issue boils down to people being considerate of their neighbors and reasonable when <br /> 3 exercising their rights. I do not think that an ordinance will be successful regulating this <br /> 4 behavior, nor do I think zoning enforcement will be responding to complaints. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 To me, this issue is probably best left to the Sheriff's department who are familiar with firearms <br /> 7 safety and are well trained to judge a situation. Sheriff Blackwood may want additional time <br /> 8 restrictions or the exclusion of binary explosive targets in his deputies nuisance toolkit, but if he <br /> 9 does I am confident that he will say so. <br /> 10 <br /> 11 -Tony <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Dear Chairman McKee, <br /> 14 <br /> 15 As I am sure you already know. The proposed restrictions to the safe discharge of firearms are <br /> 16 making quite a stink amongst the county, at least the longtime resident rural folks. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 As I see it, as proposed, this ordinance is just another way to limit the law abiding safe target <br /> 19 shooter from using his land as he sees fit. I agree there needs to be some boundaries and <br /> 20 rules set in place, but for the majority of shooters this is not a problem and is being done <br /> 21 currently. I understand there have been issues, and those not accustomed to country living are <br /> 22 bothered by the noise and the guns. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 I ask you cordially, to consider the Sheriff's recommendations to the Board and vote with <br /> 25 common sense as you approach this issue. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 <br /> 28 Orange County Commissioners, <br /> 29 <br /> 30 I am a resident of Orange County and would like to express my strong opposition to the <br /> 31 proposed firearms discharge ordinance to be discussed at the February 16 meeting. The only <br /> 32 proposed regulations that I would find to be of practical benefit to the citizens of Orange County <br /> 33 are the ones regarding safety practices, including c) 7,8,9, & 10 and d) 3,4, & 5....but these are <br /> 34 all basic common sense items that should not need an ordinance to be practiced by any <br /> 35 responsible individual. All other proposed regulations I find to be extremely and unfairly <br /> 36 excessive and in fact unnecessary to ensuring the safety of the citizens of Orange County. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 I am not aware of the background regarding this proposal and what prompted it to be written, <br /> 39 but I suspect it was perhaps prompted due to a small number of isolated incidents which I do <br /> 40 not believe should warrant over-regulating the overwhelming majority of Orange County citizens <br /> 41 that already voluntarily engage in safe shooting practices. I cannot support penalizing the <br /> 42 majority for the actions of a few. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 Please vote to disapprove this proposed ordinance. Thank you for taking the time to hear <br /> 45 and consider my thoughts about this matter. <br /> 46 <br /> 47 Sincerely, <br /> 48 <br /> 49 Kenneth Snyder <br /> 50 109 South Lloyd's Dairy Rd <br />