Draft Discharge of Firearms By-law

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Consultation has concluded

Draft By-Law Review

The Town of Huntsville is looking for feedback regarding the Draft Discharge of Firearms By-law in Huntsville. View the components of the new Draft Discharge of Firearms By-law.

The Town of Huntsville is looking for feedback regarding the Draft Discharge of Firearms By-law in Huntsville. View the components of the new Draft Discharge of Firearms By-law.

Consultation has concluded

Ask us a question about the Draft Discharge of Firearms By-law and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

  • Share What happened that the town of Huntsville is implementing these bylaws? 7.4 acres? Really? My son can’t shoot pop cans in our backyard with his BB gun? Slowly our Canadian freedom is being taken away from us! Come on Huntsville! I’d like to know who’s idea this whole thing is so that I know how to vote next term! on Facebook Share What happened that the town of Huntsville is implementing these bylaws? 7.4 acres? Really? My son can’t shoot pop cans in our backyard with his BB gun? Slowly our Canadian freedom is being taken away from us! Come on Huntsville! I’d like to know who’s idea this whole thing is so that I know how to vote next term! on Twitter Share What happened that the town of Huntsville is implementing these bylaws? 7.4 acres? Really? My son can’t shoot pop cans in our backyard with his BB gun? Slowly our Canadian freedom is being taken away from us! Come on Huntsville! I’d like to know who’s idea this whole thing is so that I know how to vote next term! on Linkedin Email What happened that the town of Huntsville is implementing these bylaws? 7.4 acres? Really? My son can’t shoot pop cans in our backyard with his BB gun? Slowly our Canadian freedom is being taken away from us! Come on Huntsville! I’d like to know who’s idea this whole thing is so that I know how to vote next term! link

    What happened that the town of Huntsville is implementing these bylaws? 7.4 acres? Really? My son can’t shoot pop cans in our backyard with his BB gun? Slowly our Canadian freedom is being taken away from us! Come on Huntsville! I’d like to know who’s idea this whole thing is so that I know how to vote next term!

    Huntsville resident asked over 4 years ago

    At the direction of Council, staff have been reviewing and updating bylaws including the Discharge of Firearms Bylaw. Much of the DRAFT bylaw is up for discussion. We have made note of your concerns. 

  • Share Why are air gun, spring gun, pellet gun and paintball included as firearms in this DRAFT By-Law. By definition these are not Firearms. Why do these need to be controlled in the same manner as true Firearms. on Facebook Share Why are air gun, spring gun, pellet gun and paintball included as firearms in this DRAFT By-Law. By definition these are not Firearms. Why do these need to be controlled in the same manner as true Firearms. on Twitter Share Why are air gun, spring gun, pellet gun and paintball included as firearms in this DRAFT By-Law. By definition these are not Firearms. Why do these need to be controlled in the same manner as true Firearms. on Linkedin Email Why are air gun, spring gun, pellet gun and paintball included as firearms in this DRAFT By-Law. By definition these are not Firearms. Why do these need to be controlled in the same manner as true Firearms. link

    Why are air gun, spring gun, pellet gun and paintball included as firearms in this DRAFT By-Law. By definition these are not Firearms. Why do these need to be controlled in the same manner as true Firearms.

    kzytaruk asked over 4 years ago

    Air, spring, pellet and paint ball guns are in the DRAFT by-law,  These items will be up for discussion pending feedback from the public.

  • Share Why is there a need to change the existing By-Law. on Facebook Share Why is there a need to change the existing By-Law. on Twitter Share Why is there a need to change the existing By-Law. on Linkedin Email Why is there a need to change the existing By-Law. link

    Why is there a need to change the existing By-Law.

    kzytaruk asked over 4 years ago

    Several years ago Town Council asked for all by-laws to be reviewed

  • Share Could you share the statistics that support the perceived need for the new bylaw please? Specifically, how many casualties, injuries, and property damage has been done by the presently legal use of the firearms in the areas that are to be regulated? I am trying to understand the motivation behind this bylaw. This would make teaching grandkids proper gun safety skills, and plinking some cans with them , even with a pellet gun or paintball gun, illegal, and criminalize such behaviour... I feel this bylaw is just another overreach by our government that has no basis in real factual evidence of need. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks on Facebook Share Could you share the statistics that support the perceived need for the new bylaw please? Specifically, how many casualties, injuries, and property damage has been done by the presently legal use of the firearms in the areas that are to be regulated? I am trying to understand the motivation behind this bylaw. This would make teaching grandkids proper gun safety skills, and plinking some cans with them , even with a pellet gun or paintball gun, illegal, and criminalize such behaviour... I feel this bylaw is just another overreach by our government that has no basis in real factual evidence of need. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks on Twitter Share Could you share the statistics that support the perceived need for the new bylaw please? Specifically, how many casualties, injuries, and property damage has been done by the presently legal use of the firearms in the areas that are to be regulated? I am trying to understand the motivation behind this bylaw. This would make teaching grandkids proper gun safety skills, and plinking some cans with them , even with a pellet gun or paintball gun, illegal, and criminalize such behaviour... I feel this bylaw is just another overreach by our government that has no basis in real factual evidence of need. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks on Linkedin Email Could you share the statistics that support the perceived need for the new bylaw please? Specifically, how many casualties, injuries, and property damage has been done by the presently legal use of the firearms in the areas that are to be regulated? I am trying to understand the motivation behind this bylaw. This would make teaching grandkids proper gun safety skills, and plinking some cans with them , even with a pellet gun or paintball gun, illegal, and criminalize such behaviour... I feel this bylaw is just another overreach by our government that has no basis in real factual evidence of need. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks link

    Could you share the statistics that support the perceived need for the new bylaw please? Specifically, how many casualties, injuries, and property damage has been done by the presently legal use of the firearms in the areas that are to be regulated? I am trying to understand the motivation behind this bylaw. This would make teaching grandkids proper gun safety skills, and plinking some cans with them , even with a pellet gun or paintball gun, illegal, and criminalize such behaviour... I feel this bylaw is just another overreach by our government that has no basis in real factual evidence of need. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks

    Ernie asked over 4 years ago

    This is not a new by-law, we are looking for public input on a DRAFT by-law to replace the existing Discharge of Firearms By-law at the request of Council.

    The Town of Huntsville does not have any statistics as to incidents in the areas to be regulated as any incidents would have been reported to police to which the Town is not privy to.

  • Share So according to the fish and wildlife act, will hunting be allowed on a lot of less than 7.5 acres with a shotgun And bow? For deer or other game? on Facebook Share So according to the fish and wildlife act, will hunting be allowed on a lot of less than 7.5 acres with a shotgun And bow? For deer or other game? on Twitter Share So according to the fish and wildlife act, will hunting be allowed on a lot of less than 7.5 acres with a shotgun And bow? For deer or other game? on Linkedin Email So according to the fish and wildlife act, will hunting be allowed on a lot of less than 7.5 acres with a shotgun And bow? For deer or other game? link

    So according to the fish and wildlife act, will hunting be allowed on a lot of less than 7.5 acres with a shotgun And bow? For deer or other game?

    Ernie asked over 4 years ago

    Under the DRAFT by-law, the discharge of a firearm during hunting season, will be required to be on a lot equivalent to 3 hectares or 7.4 acres. The prohibition is for properties within the boundaries as shown on the maps of the draft bylaw. 

  • Share Why is Fox Lake excluded from the restrictions? It is nearly identical in size to nearby Lake Waseosa, which is included in the restrictions. on Facebook Share Why is Fox Lake excluded from the restrictions? It is nearly identical in size to nearby Lake Waseosa, which is included in the restrictions. on Twitter Share Why is Fox Lake excluded from the restrictions? It is nearly identical in size to nearby Lake Waseosa, which is included in the restrictions. on Linkedin Email Why is Fox Lake excluded from the restrictions? It is nearly identical in size to nearby Lake Waseosa, which is included in the restrictions. link

    Why is Fox Lake excluded from the restrictions? It is nearly identical in size to nearby Lake Waseosa, which is included in the restrictions.

    mcc asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We will be sure to keep this in mind when reviewing the draft by-law.

  • Share So how can people go duck or goose hunting from their property on a lake shore? What about deer hunters that can currently hunt on their property that is less than the 7.5 acres, or close to a lake shore? on Facebook Share So how can people go duck or goose hunting from their property on a lake shore? What about deer hunters that can currently hunt on their property that is less than the 7.5 acres, or close to a lake shore? on Twitter Share So how can people go duck or goose hunting from their property on a lake shore? What about deer hunters that can currently hunt on their property that is less than the 7.5 acres, or close to a lake shore? on Linkedin Email So how can people go duck or goose hunting from their property on a lake shore? What about deer hunters that can currently hunt on their property that is less than the 7.5 acres, or close to a lake shore? link

    So how can people go duck or goose hunting from their property on a lake shore? What about deer hunters that can currently hunt on their property that is less than the 7.5 acres, or close to a lake shore?

    Ernie asked over 4 years ago

    A person discharging a shotgun or bow when lawfully hunting as per the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 41 or the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, S.C. 1994, c. 22 is exempt as per section 3.1(h)

    AS per the DRAFT by-law the property being used for deer hunting is required to more than 7.5 acres.

  • Share I want to confirm the firearm discharge restrictions proposed apply only within the areas indicated on the Schedules / Maps attached to the proposed bylaw. I reside in the Town on Stephenson Rd 2 East which is outside the schedule areas. I assume the proposed bylaw will not affect land owners outside of the indicated areas. I am also concerned with the incrementalism this bylaw initiates, I own 4 Acres outside of the Schedule areas but believe the 7 Acre requirement within the Schedule areas is too much. A suitable backstop provision included in the proposal should be sufficient to allow firearm discharge on smaller properties. on Facebook Share I want to confirm the firearm discharge restrictions proposed apply only within the areas indicated on the Schedules / Maps attached to the proposed bylaw. I reside in the Town on Stephenson Rd 2 East which is outside the schedule areas. I assume the proposed bylaw will not affect land owners outside of the indicated areas. I am also concerned with the incrementalism this bylaw initiates, I own 4 Acres outside of the Schedule areas but believe the 7 Acre requirement within the Schedule areas is too much. A suitable backstop provision included in the proposal should be sufficient to allow firearm discharge on smaller properties. on Twitter Share I want to confirm the firearm discharge restrictions proposed apply only within the areas indicated on the Schedules / Maps attached to the proposed bylaw. I reside in the Town on Stephenson Rd 2 East which is outside the schedule areas. I assume the proposed bylaw will not affect land owners outside of the indicated areas. I am also concerned with the incrementalism this bylaw initiates, I own 4 Acres outside of the Schedule areas but believe the 7 Acre requirement within the Schedule areas is too much. A suitable backstop provision included in the proposal should be sufficient to allow firearm discharge on smaller properties. on Linkedin Email I want to confirm the firearm discharge restrictions proposed apply only within the areas indicated on the Schedules / Maps attached to the proposed bylaw. I reside in the Town on Stephenson Rd 2 East which is outside the schedule areas. I assume the proposed bylaw will not affect land owners outside of the indicated areas. I am also concerned with the incrementalism this bylaw initiates, I own 4 Acres outside of the Schedule areas but believe the 7 Acre requirement within the Schedule areas is too much. A suitable backstop provision included in the proposal should be sufficient to allow firearm discharge on smaller properties. link

    I want to confirm the firearm discharge restrictions proposed apply only within the areas indicated on the Schedules / Maps attached to the proposed bylaw. I reside in the Town on Stephenson Rd 2 East which is outside the schedule areas. I assume the proposed bylaw will not affect land owners outside of the indicated areas. I am also concerned with the incrementalism this bylaw initiates, I own 4 Acres outside of the Schedule areas but believe the 7 Acre requirement within the Schedule areas is too much. A suitable backstop provision included in the proposal should be sufficient to allow firearm discharge on smaller properties.

    Steven D Ball asked over 4 years ago

    Yes, the DRAFT restrictions as indicated are within the boundaries on the Maps labeled A-1 to A-8.

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We will be sure to keep this in mind when reviewing the draft by-law.

  • Share So your telling me unless I own 7 plus acres I can’t shoot on my property on Facebook Share So your telling me unless I own 7 plus acres I can’t shoot on my property on Twitter Share So your telling me unless I own 7 plus acres I can’t shoot on my property on Linkedin Email So your telling me unless I own 7 plus acres I can’t shoot on my property link

    So your telling me unless I own 7 plus acres I can’t shoot on my property

    Craigmac asked over 4 years ago

    Yes, as the DRAFT is currently written a property owner would need 7.4 acres.

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We will be sure to keep this in mind when reviewing the draft of the Discharge of Firearms By-law

  • Share 1.These laws are within the area that is known as the town of huntsville.? 2.What about Chaffey Ward? 3.What area is considered the town of Huntsville? on Facebook Share 1.These laws are within the area that is known as the town of huntsville.? 2.What about Chaffey Ward? 3.What area is considered the town of Huntsville? on Twitter Share 1.These laws are within the area that is known as the town of huntsville.? 2.What about Chaffey Ward? 3.What area is considered the town of Huntsville? on Linkedin Email 1.These laws are within the area that is known as the town of huntsville.? 2.What about Chaffey Ward? 3.What area is considered the town of Huntsville? link

    1.These laws are within the area that is known as the town of huntsville.? 2.What about Chaffey Ward? 3.What area is considered the town of Huntsville?

    Raven asked over 4 years ago

    The DRAFT By-law includes Chaffey Ward.

    The area considered the Town of Huntsville (Corporation of the Town of Huntsville) can be seen in map #A-8.