At 09/24 Council Staff have tabled a report on amendments to the gun discharge bylaw. The only significant change is in the King City area. Staff is “recommending a buffer area around the King City community area to proceed further north, south, west and east which affects approximately 150 additional properties. This specific boundary expansion recognizes the new residential communities that are now adjacent to the external perimeter of the [current] defined area on the south, west and north areas of King City.”
Community input was solicited on how the discharge bylaw should be be amended, or whether it should be at all. That process revealed that there is misunderstanding as to the right of farmers to protect/defend his/her property/crops/livestock. Communication/education on this topic will be created to address this.
I am in full support of the proposed amendment regarding King City. I do question whether we are going far enough in restricting gun discharge given the trail systems we are endorsing and promoting.
You can read the full report here. If you have concerns I encourage you to attend the meeting and/or communicate such to me. Given the agenda I anticipate that this item will be discussed early i.e. by 6:15.
Hi Debbie:
It is without a doubt necessary to increase and expand the boundaries around King City where firearm discharge is prohibited.
We have reported numerous incidents re discharging of shotguns and other weapons which have occurred behind our property. These go back a number of years and are a threat at any time, especially in the fall. We are a short distance from these firearm discharges as are people walking or driving along the road.
The expanded area is definitely required. We need the bylaws for everyone, including the bylaw officer and the OPP in order to enforce safe laws for people around King.
Thank you for attending to this important issue in our community.
a Kingscross Resident
Hi…I appreciate your feedback. It is always valuable to hear from someone who has actually experienced the problem. Reminds me that this is not a theoretical/academic issue.