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45 <br /> The proposed new firearms discharge regulations are onerous, unreasonable and completely <br /> unnecessary. They would greatly change the way of life of the citizens of rural Orange County. <br /> Likely, making most of our lifestyles and ways of life illegal, without demonstrating any <br /> justification for such an infringement. I would ask you to reject all of these proposals outright. <br /> Joshua Summey <br /> Commissioners, <br /> Last night I saw on Facebook someone posting the Agenda for your February 16 meeting and <br /> specifically the proposed additions to the Firearms Ordinance. <br /> I have suggested they share with you their opposition as complaining on Facebook is not a <br /> way to get their opinion through. <br /> I do wish to express my opinion about the proposed ordinance. Full disclosure I am a gun <br /> owner and I enjoy shooting. I do agree with the premise of some of the proposal, I do think <br /> some of it is excessive. <br /> I agree to the following points under 24-3 (c) 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10. <br /> While I can agree to the premise of the following sections of 24-3 (c) I think that possibly it can <br /> be misconstrued since the wording is vague those sections are 7 and 8. <br /> Under 24-3 (c) section 5. I can see that this shouldn't be an issue if it happens on an large <br /> parcel of property, but if the property is smaller I can definitely support. What size should be <br /> the limit? I'm not totally sure. Maybe putting a distance requirement on this provision. <br /> I do believe that under 24-3 (c) sections 4 and 6 are a bit excessive. I do think the <br /> recommendations that were made by Sheriff Blackwood makes more sense. Lengthening <br /> hours to 7 am to 11 pm and as well changing the language of point 6 to the Sheriff's <br /> recommendation. <br /> Lastly I think 24-3 (e) the signs at 100 foot intervals on the property lines seems also <br /> excessive. I can imagine someone that wants to lawfully shoot and having to put up signs <br /> every 100 feet on private property is costly and excessive. Firstly if it is private property others <br /> should not be on said property. <br /> In the end what I'm thinking is if someone wants to come home from work or during the day <br /> and enjoys to target shoot on their property and now has to go to the extent of this is many <br /> loop holes to jump through. I do not think the sign provision or the excessive backstop <br /> specification or the hours will provide any more safety. <br /> I also worry that if this passes the county will be mired in litigation from lawsuits that stem from <br /> groups that challenge the legality of this. <br /> Thank you for sharing my 2 cents. <br />