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32 4) The exclusion of"explosive targets". These targets are unregulated by the BATF and likely magnify the number of noise complaints. Their effects should be covered by the noise ordinance, but it's sometimes hard to locate and enforce.. 5) Sign posting regulations which are about the same as posting "no hunting" signs, as I recall the discussion. The issue boils down to people being considerate of their neighbors and reasonable when exercising their rights. I do not think that an ordinance will be successful regulating this behavior, nor do I think zoning enforcement will be responding to complaints. To me, this issue is probably best left to the Sheriff's department who are familiar with firearms safety and are well trained to judge a situation. Sheriff Blackwood may want additional time restrictions or the exclusion of binary explosive targets in his deputies nuisance toolkit, but if he does I am confident that he will say so. -Tony Dear Chairman McKee, As I am sure you already know. The proposed restrictions to the safe discharge of firearms are making quite a stink amongst the county, at least the longtime resident rural folks. As I see it, as proposed, this ordinance is just another way to limit the law abiding safe target shooter from using his land as he sees fit. I agree there needs to be some boundaries and rules set in place, but for the majority of shooters this is not a problem and is being done currently. I understand there have been issues, and those not accustomed to country living are bothered by the noise and the guns. I ask you cordially, to consider the Sheriff's recommendations to the Board and vote with common sense as you approach this issue. Orange County Commissioners, I am a resident of Orange County and would like to express my strong opposition to the proposed firearms discharge ordinance to be discussed at the February 16 meeting. The only proposed regulations that I would find to be of practical benefit to the citizens of Orange County are the ones regarding safety practices, including c) 7,8,9, & 10 and d) 3,4, & 5....but these are all basic common sense items that should not need an ordinance to be practiced by any responsible individual. All other proposed regulations I find to be extremely and unfairly excessive and in fact unnecessary to ensuring the safety of the citizens of Orange County. I am not aware of the background regarding this proposal and what prompted it to be written, but I suspect it was perhaps prompted due to a small number of isolated incidents which I do not believe should warrant over-regulating the overwhelming majority of Orange County citizens that already voluntarily engage in safe shooting practices. I cannot support penalizing the majority for the actions of a few. Please vote to disapprove this proposed ordinance. Thank you for taking the time to hear and consider my thoughts about this matter.