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36 <br /> Dear Commissioners: <br /> You may be following the social medial debate on the proposed gun ordinance. I find <br /> the ordinance confusing and it is unclear if/how the ordinance actually addresses the issue of <br /> nuisance from constant target shooting. <br /> In my opinion, it would help if you slow this down and give people a chance to have a <br /> meaningful conversation about noise and other nuisances. Most of us accept <br /> occasional target shooting, hunting, or sport shooting in the community, and agree that <br /> constant target shooting near homes is a nuisance and needs to be addressed. <br /> Please delay approval of the ordinance, and instead create a process to get more input and <br /> evaluate options. Please include the county sheriff, gun safety leaders, hunt clubs and <br /> members of the community who have been adversely impacted by noise and other impacts of <br /> target practice. <br /> Thank you for considering my view. <br /> nni <br /> Bonnie Hauser <br /> 919 732-9316 <br /> 919 619-4354 (cell) <br /> www.BonnieHauser.com <br /> Mr. Newsome, <br /> Thank you for your email and be assured that your comments will be considered by our board. <br /> You make a good point about the time issue and one that has been mentioned before. <br /> Earl McKee <br /> Chair <br /> Mr. McKee <br /> Mr. Dorosin <br /> Ms. Burroughs <br /> Mr. Jacobs <br /> Ms. Pelvis sure <br /> Ms. Price <br /> Ms. Rich <br /> I'm sure that you have not considered the 4-H Shooting Team when setting the 6:00 pm limit <br /> on shooting at ranges. These kids are neither criminals nor careless shooters. They have <br /> been taught to respect guns and what they can do as well as the rights of others. There are a <br /> couple of young people who have qualified for the National's. They need to practice. Since <br /> they go to school, and believe it or not some have jobs, it's hard for them to get everything <br /> done by 6:00 pm. Being a former state employee, I'm disappointed that you haven't <br /> investigated this matter more thoroughly. I trust that you will consider this decision and rethink <br />