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26 <br /> Hillsborough <br /> Dear BOCC, <br /> All BOCC members should vote "No" on the proposed firearms ordinance at tonight's meeting. <br /> The ordinance is far too restrictive and intrusive, and as Commissioner Renee Price said of the <br /> proposal yesterday on the Facebook group Orange County Local, "We can do better." <br /> I've perused the emails that others have sent (via the BOCC Google Group) to voice their <br /> opposition to the ordinance, and I would like to second the many good points fellow Orange <br /> County residents have already made: <br /> 1. The backstop requirements are overkill. I'm not aware of any ammunition that could <br /> penetrate dirt to a depth of 30 feet. <br /> 2. The hours are too limited. <br /> 3. The property requirements are regressive. As I understand it, a recreational shooter would <br /> need to own at least 8.5 acres (best case) and 90 acres (worst case) to comply with the <br /> distance requirements. That has a disparate effect on those who live in a perfectly safe area to <br /> shoot but can't afford that much property. I should think that this would be plainly stated in the <br /> "Social Justice Impact." <br /> 4. The ordinance infringes on the livelihoods of those who are firearms instructors. <br /> 4. Most importantly: the ordinance has not received adequate public input. <br /> I only saw one email that supported the ordinance, and that email was written by someone <br /> who hadn't even bothered to read it. <br /> Regarding the rumor about the meeting being closed session - I think that was initiated by <br /> someone on Facebook with good intentions who misunderstood the notes on the first page of <br /> the ordinance. I don't believe a "lie" was concocted to be maliciously spread. Although I <br /> understand Chairman McKee's need to set the record straight on Orange County Local this <br /> morning, it is our job as citizens to hold you accountable. Sometimes we make mistakes. <br /> Also, please keep the name of the Farmers Market Pavilion the way it is. I concur with Lisa <br /> Pope's reasoning. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Ashley DeSena <br /> West Hillsborough <br /> Hi folks, <br /> I'm sure you're receiving quite a few of these -just my two cents: <br /> The signage requirement is a good measure, and the idea of set times is a good one, but <br /> should not be a fixed time. Instead, tie it to sunrise/sunset as the hunting rules do. What is a <br /> fine shooting time in July might not make sense in January. <br />