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Jerry Snipes passed on the opportunity to speak.<br />
Neal Galloway said he bought his property so he could practice target shooting and he<br />
said his neighbors shoot with him. He said they do not shoot on Sundays, and he built a berm<br />
without being told to do so. He said he teaches children responsible marksmanship and in<br />
order to do so, one must have a place to teach. He said responsible ownership is possible and<br />
those who are responsible need to be encouraged to pass this education along to others. He<br />
said this discussion is happening because of the minority of people in the County that abuse<br />
their gun privileges. He said his policy is to shoot for 1.5 hours which seems reasonable. He<br />
said the ordinance is not necessary, is burdensome and should be rejected.<br />
Roger Moore said he is a 33 year Orange County resident and a retired Durham police<br />
officer. He said he has to qualify once a year for his concealed to carry. He said he only<br />
learned about this meeting this afternoon and the County should be more effective in its<br />
communication. He said this ordinance is more of a government overreach into the property<br />
rights of its residents. He said the lady that spoke earlier about her dangerous neighbor does<br />
not have an issue of target practice. He said there are certain traditions and heritages and he<br />
moved to Orange County for these attributes; but now Orange County has surpassed Durham<br />
County in overreaching. He said the issue about using one meeting location is a good one, with<br />
which he agrees. He suggested the new slogan for the County: “Orange County, where you’ll<br />
be taxed for life”.<br />
Joe Phelps said Hillsborough is the County seat and in other counties most meetings<br />
would occur in that location. He said he does not like the proposed ordinance. He said he has<br />
been in real estate for 30 years and no one has asked him to sell a home because of target<br />
shooting occurring nearby. He said rather people seek to buy properties because they will be<br />
able to shoot. He said on the January 21 st BOCC meeting agenda, there was a place for public<br />
hearings, but noted the phrase “no additional comments accepted”. He said the entire process,<br />
and exactly what is being decided upon, is confusing. He said the public is not being clearly<br />
informed.<br />
Catherine Taylor said when she looked at the proposed ordinance, she wondered if the<br />
North Carolina Wildlife Commission had been consulted, especially where it conflicts with their<br />
policies. She said if this is about regulating noise or commercial sites, then the ordinance<br />
should be rewritten to reflect this. She said this should be reflective of other noise ordinances.<br />
She noted as trees continue to be cut down, more noise will be heard. She said she does not<br />
support the ordinance.<br />
Polly Dornette said she is a shooter and she suggested that training opportunities would<br />
be taken away with this ordinance. She said she is a concealed carry permit holder, and she<br />
needs to train. She said they bought property in Orange County in order to have land on which<br />
to practice. She said Wake County has a great indoor practice range, and perhaps Orange<br />
County should provide that same amenity. She said the issue with the unruly neighbor is not a<br />
practice range issue.<br />
Riley Ruske said he a Vietnam veteran and a resident of Orange County. He and his<br />
family understand firearms and feel they are obliged to defend the constitution. He said this<br />
issue was poorly publicized and is an assault on the property and constitutional rights of<br />
Orange County citizens. He said if the BOCC adopts this ordinance a lot of law-abiding citizens<br />
will be turned into criminals. He said if this is done, the BOCC will have failed at upholding the<br />
constitution.<br />
Alan Mauer asked if there was a reason that prompted the creation of this ordinance.<br />
Chair McKee said he will speak to this question after public comment.<br />
Alan Mauer said he has lived here his entire life. He said this is not about hunting but<br />
rather about the right to defend himself and to train to defend himself. He said the BOCC does<br />
not get to pick what rights are upheld. He said this issue is about a lack of understanding of