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13 <br /> Without a meaningful and proven risk due to gun hobbyists exercising their rights on their own <br /> lands, why does this proposed ordinance exist? I can only conclude that the ordinance lacks a <br /> sound rationale and was proposed without full consideration of its negative impact on our <br /> community. I hope that future efforts, if any, on this issue will be solidly grounded in real data <br /> and inclusive input. As it stands, it is my opinion and that of many others that this proposal <br /> needs major overhaul, if not scrapped altogether. <br /> Again, thank you for your time. <br /> Darin Knapp <br /> 5407 spring House Lane <br /> Chapel Hill, NC 27516 <br /> darin @ramblerillfarm.com <br /> Charlie Brown said he felt the proposed ordinance brings a lot of bad optics to Orange <br /> County. He said this is crazy and the BOCC is so disconnected from northern Orange County. <br /> He said it is shameful they are here today and every deputy will be in danger, if this ordinance <br /> passes. <br /> Keith Kirkland said he is a life-long native of Orange County. He said he cannot <br /> support this ordinance because there are too many loose ends in it. He said he is a firm <br /> believer in the second amendment. He said the BOCC needs to understand the rights of all of <br /> the residents in Orange County. He said as a gun owner, he ensures the safety of those <br /> around him, and those who are fearful of firearms should be educated. He asked the Board to <br /> vote no on this item and to hold a public hearing on this issue. He said he knows Orange <br /> County is changing and even a compromise would be better, with all opinions being included. <br /> Chad Resnik said this proposed ordinance stems from a complaint. He said he has a <br /> berm and in order to build a new berm, he would have to divert an easement that is watershed <br /> protected. He said he is a Department of Defense Instructor, and heavily involved with <br /> multiple areas of firearm training. He said this is not a positive or safe thing to propose. He <br /> said the basis of responsible gun ownership is that every shooter is liable for every round that <br /> comes out of their gun. He said he does not want people to have to listen to gunfire and to <br /> focus on the individual responsibility that all have when firing weapons. <br /> Lauren Resnik said she and her family live on 18 acres and live in northern Orange <br /> County. She said they are highly trained and use their land for shooting. She said shooting <br /> should be done both smartly and safely; do not shoot close to your neighbors. She disagreed <br /> with the Board on the time limitations in the proposed ordinance. She said the BOCC works <br /> for the American people. She said she and her husband teach night classes to Special Forces <br /> and the military on their property and the BOCC is seeking to restrict their training. She said <br /> the County needs to back off of their second amendment rights, as this proposed ordinance is <br /> illegal. She said she will make this a bigger issue if necessary and the BOCC does not <br /> supersede the constitution. <br /> Missy Foy said she agreed with a lot of what the previous speaker said. She said she <br /> is an experienced shooter. She said a very important issue for her, that a lot of those in <br /> attendance this evening are not facing, is the reality she faces daily from a very dangerous <br /> neighbor. She said she sees dead animals being shot, she has shots in her house, and she <br /> has been harassed. She said owning a gun does not make someone a responsible person, <br /> and there is no law in Orange County that addresses this issue of her neighbor shooting over <br /> and through her property. She agrees that this proposed ordinance is over the top but she is <br />